Smashing Security

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Smashing Security episodes

February 16, 2017008: I'll give you my Android when you pry it from my cold, dead paws
Handbags at dawn for CrowdStrike and NSS Labs! Donald Trump's insecure Android phone! File-less malware - is that so new? And StalkScan makes it easier to reveal what Facebook users have been carelessly sharing...
Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss.

SHOW NOTES

AEP Public Test Announcement

NSS Labs Report Confirms Testing of CrowdStrike Falcon was Incomplete and Wrong

Some thoughts on the CrowdStrike vs NSS Labs debacle

Which Android phone does Donald Trump use?

Senators raise concerns over Donald Trump's smartphone security

Google claims ‘massive’ Stagefright Android bug had 'sod all effect'

A Scary New Kind of Malware Is Invading Banks All Over the World

Fileless attacks against enterprise networks

StalkScan

This creepy Facebook tool is revealing a LOT about you

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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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29 min
February 13, 2017Using public Wi-Fi - a Smashing Security splinter
The tricky problem of public Wi-Fi hotspots.
In this special "splinter" episode (or should it be a "shard"?) regular hosts Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss, and offer some advice and tips for computer users.
SHOW NOTES:

VPN comparison chart

The dangers of public Wi-Fi - and crazy things people do to use it

Free open WiFi suspected in Facebook hack of Missouri state representatives

Finally! Yahoo Mail to turn on SSL by default in 2014

150 best Wi-Fi names for your router

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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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22 min
February 09, 2017007: ASCII art attack
Printers start churning out ASCII art after a vigilante hacker hijacks 160,000 devices, a researcher reveals how you can get Donald Trump to tweet an embarrassing spoof video of himself, and has your smart TV been snooping on you?
Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss.
SHOW NOTES

Hacker: I made 160,000 printers spew out ASCII art around the world

ASCII art collection

How I hijacked top celebrities tweets including Katy Perry, Shakira…

Donald Trump's hijacked tweet

VIZIO Settlement: Smart TVs should not track your shows without your O.K.

Vizio settles FTC lawsuit and agrees to get viewer consent before tracking TV habits

LG Smart TVs logging USB filenames and viewing info to LG servers

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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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23 min
February 08, 2017Email attachment malware - a Smashing Security splinter
Email attachment malware is the thorny topic tackled by computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer in this "splinter" episode from the Smashing Security team.
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Oh, and Carole would like to apologise to all her fellow Canadians for the terrible faux pas she made in this episode...
SHOW NOTES:

New feature in Office 2016 can block macros and help prevent infection

It's time to secure Microsoft Office

Memories of the Anna Kournikova worm

Memories of the Love Bug

Memories of the Melissa virus

Alanis Morissette - Ironic (Official video)

Avril Lavigne - Complicated

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19 min
February 07, 2017 Passwords - a Smashing Security splinter
Passwords - everything you need to know about how to make them safer, and better secure your online accounts.
In this special "splinter" episode (or should it be a "shard"?) regular hosts Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss the perennial problem of passwords and offer some advice and tips for computer users.
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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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14 min
February 02, 2017006: A romantic ransomware hotel break
Were hotel guests really trapped in their rooms by ransomware? Does anti-virus increase your attack surface so much that it's not worth running at all? And 11% of people on the internet are running ad blockers, says company which blocks ad blockers.

Oh, and we have a new theme tune...

Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Vanja Svajcer and Carole Theriault chit-chat about the world of online privacy and computer security.
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Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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Hotel guests locked in their rooms by ransomware? It doesn't make sense
Disable Your Antivirus Software (Except Microsoft's)
It might be time to stop using antivirus
Google Chrome engineer says Windows Defender "the only well behaved AV"
500 publishers were hacked through anti-ad block tool PageFair
News media move to ban ad blockers from websites
Encryption and Other Tricks Are Making Malvertising Harder to Hunt
Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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29 min
January 26, 2017005: Upskirt insecurity
An alleged hacker finds the downside to car rental, a New York Times Twitter account announces Vladimir Putin is planning to launch a missile attack against the United States, and an "upskirt" website leaks its user data.

Oh, and Vanja forces Graham to share an embarrassing privacy-breaching lavatory anecdote.

Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Vanja Svajcer and Carole Theriault chit-chat about the world of online privacy and computer security.

SHOW NOTES

Spanish Police Arrest Suspect Behind NeverQuest Banking Trojan

Vawtrak - International crimeware-as-a-service (PDF)

Vawtrak version 2 (PDF)

Twitter hack sees New York Times warn of Russian missile strike against USA

Badlands National Park deletes tweets on climate change

Tweet by journalist Claudia Koerner, quoting Badlands National Park Service

'Upskirt' porn website hit with massive data leak exposing 180,000 voyeurs

HaveIBeenPwned

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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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26 min
January 19, 2017004: You don't mess with Brian Krebs
The Spora ransomware offers you more than just your encrypted files back, Brian Krebs busts the alleged masterminds behind the Mirai botnet, and be careful that your IT staff aren't the only ones who know your corporate passwords.
Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Vanja Svajcer and Carole Theriault chit-chat about the world of online privacy and computer security.
Recorded live: Thursday 19 January, 2017.
Check out the video of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJsCpadzVGs
SHOW NOTES
Spora Ransomware Works Offline, Has the Most Sophisticated Payment Site as of Yet
Spora - the Shortcut Worm that is also a Ransomware
Popcorn Time ransomware invites you to get 'nasty' to recover your files
Who is Anna-Senpai, the Mirai Worm Author?
College fires IT admin, loses access to Google email, successfully sues IT admin for $250,000
Fired IT Employee at Online Indiana College Offered to Help Unlock Google Account for $200K

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31 min
January 12, 2017003: Alexa! Get me an axe!
Donald Trump and that secret dossier, MongoDB databases under attack, Microsoft employees suffering from PTSD and Alexa buying doll houses.
Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Vanja Svajcer and Carole Theriault chit-chat about the world of online privacy and security.
Recorded live: Thursday 12 January, 2017

Watch the video version of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwpXbrEtgNg.

SHOW NOTES

Donald Trump finally believes Russia hacked the DNC

27,000 MongoDB servers have their data wiped, receive ransom demand for its safe return

Advice on how to secure MongoDB

Microsoft Anti-Porn Workers Sue Over PTSD

TV News anchor says 'Alexa, buy me a dollhouse' with predictable results...

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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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27 min
January 05, 2017002: Invest in carrier pigeons
Donald Trump talks cybersecurity and explains how to keep your messages top secret, Ukrainian soldiers are being spied upon by Android malware and an artist has devised a novel way of avoiding facial recognition technology.
Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Vanja Svajcer and Carole Theriault chit-chat about the world of online privacy and security.

Recorded live: Thursday 5 January, 2017.

Watch the video version of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jfvNSbSpt8

SHOW NOTES

Trump's 'no computer is safe' stance could be disastrous for US and others, cybersecurity experts say

Danger Close: Fancy Bear Tracking of Ukrainian Field Artillery Units

This camouflage makes you ‘immune’ from facial recognition cameras

"Sophos RAPIL: Wiping the smile off virus writers' faces" (starring a young Vanja Svajcer)

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Remember: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app, to catch all of the episodes as they go live. Thanks for listening!

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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.
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23 min