Dutch leaks, Peeping Toms, and researchers under fire
Google warns security researchers that North Korean hackers are pretending to be their buddies, sensitive information connected to Coronavirus testing is available for sale in the Netherlands, and is ...
27 Jan 202144min
Fleeking, COVID-19 hacking, and Bitcoin balls-ups
Your privacy may be at risk if you're on Fleek, hackers not only steal COVID-19 vaccine data but then tamper with it to spread mistrust, and the Bitcoin bungles keep on coming...All this and much much...
20 Jan 202147min
DC rioters ID'd, Energydots, and ransomware gets you in a pickle
Penile penal problems, identifying rioters in Washington DC, and can a sticker protect you from radiation? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" po...
13 Jan 20211h 2min
Vengeful ex-staff, bad Santas, and iOS app nutrition facts
Watch out for Santas wearing hoodies! A rogue employee takes down WebEx for thousands of people, and Apple forces apps to show a privacy health warning.All this and much much more is discussed in the ...
16 Dec 20201h
Hidden treasure, COVID tracker trauma, and happy holidays with IoT
Was hidden treasure found with help from a hack? What security lessons can be learnt from a controversial police raid in Florida? And are you ready for safer online get-togethers this Christmas?All th...
9 Dec 20201h 11min
Cyber biowarfare, giant ladybugs, and strippers
Fears are raised about cyber bioterrorists, there's a widespread blackout for IoT devices caused by a cloud cock-up, and what role do strippers play in a revamp of the United States's computer crime l...
2 Dec 20201h 12min
Robo dogs, deepfakes and dirty deceptions - with Tim Harford
Author and broadcaster Tim Harford joins us as we discuss the merits of robotic canine security guards, deepfakes, and the curious tale of an art forgery.All this and much much more is discussed in th...
25 Nov 20201h 7min
Zoom password pinching and Parler problems
Watch out for a whole different type of shoulder-surfing, researchers uncover the CostaRicto hackers-for-hire gang, and we take a peek at who is behind Parler.All this and much much more is discussed ...
18 Nov 202048min
