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Smashing Security podcast #459: This clever scam nearly hijacked a tech CEO’s Apple ID
In episode 459 of Smashing Security, we dive into a chillingly clever account takeover attempt targeting WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg – involving MFA fatigue, real Apple alerts, a convincing support call, and a phishing page that oh-so-nearly worked. If a famous techie could have this happen to you, can you be sure you’re immune? Plus:…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy
This clever scam nearly hijacked a tech CEO’s Apple ID
In episode 459 of Smashing Security, we dive into a chillingly clever account takeover attempt targeting WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg – involving MFA fatigue, real Apple alerts, a convincing support call, and a phishing page that oh-so-nearly worked. If a famous techie could have this happen to you, can you be sure you’re immune? Plus:…
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, Government & Policy, privacy
I hacked the government, and your headphones are next
In episode 451 of “Smashing Security,” we meet the cybercriminal who hacked the US Supreme Court, Veterans Affairs, and more – and then helpfully posted screenshots (and even someone’s blood type) on an account called “I hacked the government.” Plus we discuss how researchers uncovered a creepy flaw that lets attackers hijack wireless headphones, listen…
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy
How hackers turned AI into their new henchman
Your AI reads the small print, and that’s a problem. This week in episode 433 of “Smashing Security” we dig into LegalPwn – malicious instructions tucked into code comments and disclaimers that sweet-talks AI into rubber-stamping dangerous payloads (or even pretending they’re a harmless calculator). Meanwhile, new research from Anthropic reveals that hackers have already…
AI, Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Global Security News, privacy
How to mine millions without paying the bill
In episode 431 of the “Smashing Security” podcast, a self-proclaimed crypto-influencer calling himself CP3O thought he had found a shortcut to riches — by racking up millions in unpaid cloud bills. Meanwhile, we look at the growing threat of EDR-killer tools that can quietly switch off your endpoint protection before an attack even begins. And…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy
Choo Choo Choose to ignore the vulnerability
In episode 426 of the “Smashing Security” podcast, Graham reveals how you can hijack a train’s brakes from 150 miles away using kit cheaper than a second-hand PlayStation. Meanwhile, Carole investigates how Grok went berserk, which didn’t stop the Department of Defense signing a contract with Elon’s AI chatbot. So who is responsible when your…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Call of Duty: From pew-pew to pwned
In episode 425 of “Smashing Security”, Graham reveals how “Call of Duty: WWII” has been weaponised – allowing hackers to hijack your entire PC during online matches, thanks to ancient code and Microsoft’s Game Pass. Meanwhile, Carole digs into a con targeting the recently incarcerated, with scammers impersonating bail bond agents to fleece desperate families.…