Smashing Security

Paul Ducklin, a cybersecurity expert and frequent contributor, joins the hosts for a lively discussion on everything from hackers targeting inflatable fetish communities to unpredictable celebrity involvement in geopolitical drama. They unpack a serious data breach at InflateVids, emphasizing the importance of user security. The group also delves into how President Zelensky leverages his Hollywood connections and explores the potentially manipulative nature of celebrity video messaging. Expect a mix of tech talk, humorous anecdotes, and insightful commentary!

Dinah Davis, a technology expert and advocate for women in tech, shares insights on critical cybersecurity issues, including the dangers facing Western Europe’s Sellafield nuclear facility. She recounts her narrow escape from a Facebook Marketplace scam, emphasizing online safety. The discussion shifts to age verification in the adult industry and the implications of new UK regulations. Throughout, Davis balances serious topics with humor, advocating for amplifying women's voices in tech and addressing the challenges of navigating digital safety.

In this episode, technology journalist Jane Wakefield joins cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault to discuss a range of interesting topics. They dive into the potential privacy risks of minimizing video calls, the debate on paying for Facebook and Instagram, and the issue of fake endorsements promoting cryptocurrency scams. They also explore the cost of privacy and the value of personal data. The podcast covers discussions on online privacy rulings, identity attacks, diversity in tech conferences, and the challenges of securing user accounts in the cloud. The episode features an interview with Adam Bateman, founder and CEO of Push Security, who talks about shadow identities. It's an entertaining and informative conversation with a warning for adult themes and language.

Topics discussed include ransomware gang reporting its own crime, leadership transition at OpenAI, ethical considerations of hacked data, speculation on OpenAI's use of chat GPT, analysis of a resignation letter, and exploration of a near future scenario.

Cryptocurrency theft, AI chatbot reliability, exclusive yacht club party consequences, the challenge of improving AI chatbots, frustration with YouTube ads, adapting Roald Dahl stories for the screen

Cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner, discuss topics like a failed hitman hire, US military personnel data for sale, dealing with online trolls and revenge tattoos. They also talk about a Beatles music video, recommend sci-fi audio drama 'Celeritas,' and share insights on zero trust access and improving security.

In this podcast, cybersecurity experts discuss the recent scams targeting Booking.com users and the issue of fake reviews. They delve into the strategies to protect against scams on the platform and question the reliability of product recommendation websites. The hosts also explore the skepticism around VPN review sites and the concerns regarding AI-generated reviews. Additionally, they take a nostalgic journey, discussing the dark side of pop culture in the 70s and 80s. The podcast concludes with insights into improvisation in therapy and gratitude towards sponsors.

Cybersecurity veteran, Mark Stockley, joins the hosts of this entertaining podcast to discuss topics such as Google's plan to hide users' IP addresses, the leak of genetic profile data from 23andMe, and the privacy issues surrounding genetic testing companies. They also delve into ransomware attacks, online tracking, and the importance of cybersecurity. Tune in for an informative and humorous discussion on the latest security trends!

In this episode, cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault discuss a variety of topics, including a phishing attempt on Booking.com, the time and effort they put into their podcast, AI-generated podcasts, the legalities of paying ransoms in different countries, and a movie discussion on 'Licorice Pizza'.

Dream girlfriends, AI love scams, an alleged spy's blunders, prevalence of bots on dating apps, cybersecurity appreciation, Last Action Heroes book, NPR's LifeKit podcast, email from an impersonator