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Email attachment malware - a Smashing Security splinter Feb 08, 2017

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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...

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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.

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Passwords - a Smashing Security splinter Feb 07, 2017

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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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006: A romantic ransomware hotel break Feb 02, 2017

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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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Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.

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005: Upskirt insecurity Jan 26, 2017

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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.

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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!

Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.

Special Guest: Vanja Švajcer.

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004: You don't mess with Brian Krebs Jan 19, 2017

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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.

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003: Alexa! Get me an axe! Jan 12, 2017

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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.

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002: Invest in carrier pigeons Jan 05, 2017

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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

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001: One cup, two hotel guests Dec 22, 2016

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We discuss the pains of providing tech support to family and friends, when writing down your passwords is actually a good idea, and muse on cloud backup services. Cool gadgetry, smart basketballs, below-par hotel services and, of course, Christmas being "..in TWO days".

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

Recorded live, December 22 2016. Watch the video version at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDfVI_EJWW0

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000: Coming up... Dec 20, 2016

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A trailer for the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined each week by special guests.

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Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.

Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

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