Boris Johnson’s WhatsApps, and sextorting party girls

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to hand over his WhatsApp messages - or does he? And a couple of fun-loving girls from Aberdeen have come up with a sinister twist on sextortion scams. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley (from a mystery location) and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links:The UK Covid-19 Inquiry.Court orders ministers to hand Boris Johnson’s WhatsApps to Covid inquiry - The Guardian.Boris Johnson ‘has forgotten’ passcode for phone wanted by Covid inquiry - The Guardian.The Lockdown Files: Matt Hancock rejected expert advice on care home testing, WhatsApp messages reveal - The Telegraph.Boris Johnson's Personal Phone Number Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight Online For 15 Years - Vice.Party girls netted £120,000 from terrified men in ‘sextortion’ scam -The Times.Exclusive: Women posed as underage girls to blackmail men out of nearly £122000 -Press and Journal.Musicless music video of Lionel Richie’s “Hello” - YouTube.Musicless music video of Rolling Stones performing live in 1964 - YouTube.Intrigue: Burning Sun - BBC podcast.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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