Take That's Gary Barlow chats up a pizza-slinging granny from Essex via Facebook, or does he? And a scam takes a sinister turn - for both the person being scammed and an innocent participant - in Ohio. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Animal Crossing with Garry Kasparov - Smashing Security. Gary Barlow - Wikipedia. I was catfished by a fake Gary Barlow on Facebook - Daily Mail. Video shows C ..read more

MPs aren't just getting excited about an upcoming election, but also the fruity WhatsApp messages they're receiving, can we trust AI with our health, and who on earth is pretending to be a producer for the Drew Barrymore TV show? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by John Hawes. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Naked photos sent in WhatsApp ‘phishing’ attacks on UK MPs and staff - Politico. How I wa ..read more

Security researchers find a way to unlock millions of hotel rooms, the UK introduces cyberflashing laws, and Google's AI search pushes malware and scams. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by T-Minus's Maria Varmazis. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Unsaflok - Security vulnerabilities in Saflok hotel locks. 3 million doors open to uninvited guests in keycard exploit - The Register. Hackers Found a ..read more

There's a Bing ding dong, after Microsoft (over?) enthusiastically encourages Chrome users to stop using Google, and silence hits the British Library as it shares its story of a ransomware attack.  All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Plus: Don't miss our featured interview with Kolide founder Jason Meller about his firm's acquisition by 1Password. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Search engine market share - Oberlo. A com ..read more

Roku users are revolting after their TVs are bricked by the company, we learn how to make money through conspiracy videos on TikTok, and just how much is your car snooping on your driving? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Dave Bittner from "The Cyberwire" podcast. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Smashing Security episode 317 - Includes a discussion of which came first - Battle Bots or Robot Wa ..read more

Is there any truth behind the alleged data breach at Fortnite maker Epic Games? Who launched the ransomware attack that caused a fallout at pharmacies? And what's the latest on the heart-breaking hack of Finnish therapy clinic Vastaamo? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Jessica Barker. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Mogilevich claims it has breached Epic Games - Twitter. Fraudster’s fake data ..read more

Your smartphone may be toast - if you use a hacked wireless charger, we take a closer look at the latest developments in the unfolding LockBit ransomware drama, and Carole dips her toe into online AI romance apps. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Paul Ducklin. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: VoltSchemer: Use Voltage Noise to Manipulate Your Wireless Charger - ArXiv. FBI offers free decryption ..read more

Heaven's above! Scammers are exploiting online funerals, and Lockbit - the "Walmart of Ransomware" - is dismantled in style by cyber cops. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Law enforcement disrupt world’s biggest ransomware operation - Europol Feds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates - Krebs on Security. International investigation disrupts the world’s ..read more

Holy mackerel! AI is jumping on the religion bandwagon, ransomware gangs target hospitals, and what's happened to your old mobile phone number? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by "Ransomware Sommelier" Allan Liska. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: I changed my number and now i can log into others accounts - Reddit. Post by Alexander Hanff - LinkedIn. Meta says risk of account theft after phone nu ..read more

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? A company in Hong Kong suffers a sophisticated deepfake duping, be one your guard from pig butchers as Valentine's Day approaches, and spare a moment to feel sorry for poor ransomware gangs. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Lianne Potter from the "Compromising Positions" podcast. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: ‘Everyone looked real’: multinational ..read more