Best flirting With Disaster Podcasts (2025)

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Operation Endgame, deepfakes, and dead slugs 54:59

5h ago54:59

54:59

In this episode, Graham unravels Operation Endgame - the surprisingly stylish police crackdown that is seizing botnets, mocking malware authors with anime videos, and taunting cybercriminals via Telegram. Meanwhile, Carole exposes the AI-generated remote hiring threat. Could your next coworker be a North Korean hacker with a perfect LinkedIn? And B…

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The curious case of the code copier 32:16

7d ago32:16

32:16

A GCHQ intern forgets the golden rule of spy school — don’t take the secrets home with you — and finds himself swapping Cheltenham for a cell. Meanwhile, an Australian hacker flies too close to the sun, hacks his way into a US indictment, and somehow walks free... only to get booted back Down Under. Plus: flow states, Bob Mortimer, and the joys of …

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Toothpick flirts, Google leaks, and ICE ICE scammers 35:54

14d ago35:54

35:54

What do a sleazy nightclub carpet, Google’s gaping privacy hole, and an international student conned by fake ICE agents have in common? This week’s episode of the "Smashing Security" podcast obviously. Graham explains how a Singaporean bug-hunter cracked Google’s defences and could brute-force your full phone number. Meanwhile, Carole dives into a …

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Fake Susies, flawed systems, and fruity fixes for anxiety 34:04

21d ago34:04

34:04

A bizarre case of political impersonation, where Trump’s top aide Susie Wiles is cloned (digitally, not biologically — we think), and high-ranking Republicans start getting invitations to link up with "her" on Telegram to share their Trump pardon wishlists. Was it a deepfake? Or just someone with a halfway decent impression and access to a shady da…

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Star Wars, the CIA, and a WhatsApp malware mirage 47:44

28d ago47:44

47:44

Why is a cute Star Wars fan website now redirecting to the CIA? How come Cambodia has become the world's hotspot for scam call centres? And can a WhatsApp image really drain your bank account with a single download, or is it just a load of hacker hokum? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Securit…

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Grid failures, Instagram scams, and Legal Aid leaks 48:17

1M ago48:17

48:17

In this week’s episode, Graham investigates the mysterious Iberian Peninsula blackout (aliens? toaster? cyberattack?), Carole dives in the UK legal aid hack that exposed deeply personal data of society's most vulnerable, and Dinah Davis recounts how Instagram scammers hijacked her daughter’s account - and how a parental control accidentally saved t…

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Hello, Pervert! - Sextortion scams and Discord disasters 51:02

1M ago51:02

51:02

Don't get duped, doxxed, or drained! In this episode of "Smashing Security" we dive into the creepy world of sextortion scams, and investigate how crypto wallet firm Ledger's Discord server was hijacked in an attempt to phish for cryptocurrency recovery phrases. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast…

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High street hacks, and Disney's Wingdings woe 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

Brits face empty shelves and suspended meal deals as cybercriminals hit major high street retailers, and a terminated Disney employee gets revenge with a little help with Wingdings. Plus Graham challenges Carole to a game of "Malware or metal?", and we wonder just happens when you have sex on top of a piano? All this and more is discussed in the la…

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Hacking hijinks at the hospital, and WASPI scams 30:57

2M ago30:57

30:57

He's not a pop star, but Jeffrey Bowie is alleged to have toured staff areas of a hospital in Oklahoma, hunting for computers he could install spyware on. We dive into the bizarre case of the man accused of hacking medical networks and then sharing how he did it on LinkedIn. Plus! Move over Nigerian princes — the WASPI scams are here. Fraudsters ar…

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Zoom.. just one click and your data goes boom! 33:27

2M ago33:27

33:27

Graham explores how the Elusive Comet cybercrime gang are using a sneaky trick of stealing your cryptocurrency via an innocent-appearing Zoom call, and Carole goes under the covers to explore the extraordinary lengths bio-hacking millionaire Bryan Johnson is attempting to extend his life. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the …

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Hacking the hackers... with a credit card? 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

A cybersecurity firm is buying access to underground crime forums to gather intelligence. Does that seem daft to you? And over in Nigeria, even if romance scammers would like to update their LinkedIn profiles, just how easy is it to turn a new leaf after a sweet-talking career in cybercrime? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest ed…

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Signalgate sucks, and the quandary of quishing 55:43

3M ago55:43

55:43

QR codes are being weaponised by scammers — so maybe think twice before scanning that parking meter. And in a blunder so dumb it makes autocorrect look smart, the White House explains how it leaked war plans on Signal because an iPhone mistook a journalist for a government insider. Plus! Don't miss our featured interview with Josh Donelson of Mater…

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The fall of Troy, and whisky barrel scammers 52:01

3M ago52:01

52:01

Renowned cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt falls victim to a phishing attack, resulting in the exposure of thousands of subscriber details, and don't lose your life savings in a whisky scam... 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'…

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Unleash the AI bot army against the scammers - now! 33:39

3M ago33:39

33:39

A YouTuber has unleashed an innovative AI bot army to disrupt and outwit the world of online scammers, and a New York Times investigation looks into the intricate web of global money laundering. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warni…

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Peeping perverts and FBI phone calls 35:13

3M ago35:13

35:13

In episode 409 of the "Smashing Security" podcast, we uncover the curious case of the Chinese cyber-attack on Littleton's Electric Light Company, and a California landlord's hidden camera scandal. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. War…

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A gag order backfires, and a snail mail ransom demand 32:55

4M ago32:55

32:55

What happens when a healthcare giant’s legal threats ignite a Streisand Effect wildfire… while a ransomware gang appears to ditch the dark web for postage stamps? Find out about this, and more, in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nut…

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HP's hold music, and human trafficking 53:43

4M ago53:43

53:43

Journey with us to Myanmar's shadowy scam factories, where trafficked workers are forced to run romance-baiting and fake tech support scams, and find out why a company's mandatory hold time for tech support could lead to innocent users having their computers compromised. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security…

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History's biggest heist just happened, and online abuse 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

We explore how the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been hacked to the jaw-dropping tune of $1.5 billion, and we look at what is being done to better defend women and girls' safety online. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: T…

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A crypto con exchange, and soaring ticket scams 51:47

4M ago51:47

51:47

From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wanted, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire. Learn more about him, and how he became a geopolitical pawn between the US, France, and Russia. Plus! Hear how concert-goers are being warned about a swathe of scams hitting stadiums and arenas around the…

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Podcast not found 50:24

4M ago50:24

50:24

The story of how hackers managed to compromise the US Government's official SEC Twitter account to boost the price of Bitcoins, AI isn't helping reduce the rife conspiracy theories inside classrooms, and is the funeral bell tolling for ransomware? All this and more is discussed in episode 404 of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity vete…

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Coinbase crypto heists, QR codes, and ransomware in the classroom 50:13

5M ago50:13

50:13

In episode 403 of "Smashing Security" we dive into the mystery of $65 million vanishing from Coinbase users faster than J-Lo slipped into Graham's DMs, Geoff gives a poor grade for PowerSchool's security, and Carole takes a curious look at QR codes. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecu…

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Hackers get hacked, the British Museum IT shutdown, and social media kidnaps 47:02

5M ago47:02

47:02

What happens when eager computer enthusiasts unknowingly download a trojanized hacking tool and find themselves on the wrong side of cybersecurity? A former employee's actions led to chaos and raise urgent questions about the security of cultural treasures. And join us as we explore the alarming trend of social media influencers staging fake kidnap…

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Hacks on the high seas, and how your home can be stolen under your nose 49:51

5M ago49:51

49:51

An Italian hacker makes the grade and ends up in choppy waters, and hear true stories of title deed transfer scams. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Plus - don't miss our featured interview with Avery Pennarun of Ta…

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Hacker games, AI travel surveillance, and 25 years of IoT 49:15

5M ago49:15

49:15

The video game Path of Exile 2 suffers a security breach, we explore the issues of using predictive algorithms in travel surveillance systems, and the very worst IoT devices are put on show in Las Vegas. Oh, and has Elon Musk accidentally revealed he cheats at video games? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smash…

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Honey in hot water, and reset your devices 37:16

6M ago37:16

37:16

Ever wonder how those "free" browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you with less savings and your favorite YouTubers with empty pockets. Plus, we take a look at Kagi, the search engine yo…

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Operation Endgame, deepfakes, and dead slugs 54:59

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The curious case of the code copier 32:16

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Toothpick flirts, Google leaks, and ICE ICE scammers 35:54

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Fake Susies, flawed systems, and fruity fixes for anxiety 34:04

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Star Wars, the CIA, and a WhatsApp malware mirage 47:44

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Grid failures, Instagram scams, and Legal Aid leaks 48:17

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Hello, Pervert! - Sextortion scams and Discord disasters 51:02

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High street hacks, and Disney's Wingdings woe 48:52

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Hacking hijinks at the hospital, and WASPI scams 30:57

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Zoom.. just one click and your data goes boom! 33:27

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Hacking the hackers... with a credit card? 33:25

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Signalgate sucks, and the quandary of quishing 55:43

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The fall of Troy, and whisky barrel scammers 52:01

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Unleash the AI bot army against the scammers - now! 33:39

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Peeping perverts and FBI phone calls 35:13

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A gag order backfires, and a snail mail ransom demand 32:55

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HP's hold music, and human trafficking 53:43

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History's biggest heist just happened, and online abuse 32:48

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A crypto con exchange, and soaring ticket scams 51:47

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Podcast not found 50:24

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Coinbase crypto heists, QR codes, and ransomware in the classroom 50:13

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Hackers get hacked, the British Museum IT shutdown, and social media kidnaps 47:02

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Hacks on the high seas, and how your home can be stolen under your nose 49:51

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Hacker games, AI travel surveillance, and 25 years of IoT 49:15

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Honey in hot water, and reset your devices 37:16

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