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Smashing Security

Auteur(s): Graham Cluley
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Stories from the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and rogue AI.

Smashing Security isn’t your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, it serves up weekly tales of cybercrime, hacking horror stories, privacy blunders, and tech mishaps - all with sharp insight, a sense of humour, and zero tolerance for tech waffle.

Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Jack Rhysider.

Follow the podcast on Bluesky at @smashingsecurity.com, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app.

New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK).

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  • The dark web's worst assassins, and Pegasus in the dock

    The dark web's worst assassins, and Pegasus in the dock
    Jan 29 2026
    In episode 452, a London-based YouTuber wins a landmark court case against Saudi Arabia after his phone was hacked with Pegasus spyware — exposing how a single, seemingly harmless text message can turn a smartphone into a round-the-clock surveillance device.Plus, we go looking for professional hitmen online - only to uncover uncomfortable questions about why some crimes attract customers but very few complaints.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, joined this week by special guest Joe Tidy.EPISODE LINKS:Sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that! PCs refuse to shut down after Microsoft patch - The Register.Russian state hackers likely behind wiper malware attack on Poland’s power grid - The Record.US charges 31 more suspects linked to ATM malware attacks - Bleeping Computer.Dark web arrests in Romania linked to portal which offered services including murder - ROCU.Romanian scammers ran fake hitman-for-hire site, lured desperate perpetrators as 'incompetent assassins' - Fox News.This Fake Hitman Site Is the Most Elaborate, Twisted Dark Web Scam Yet - VICE.Unlikely Assassin, The Murder of Amy Allwine - Rooster.Saudi dissident awarded $4.1 million by UK court for hacking, assault 'by Saudi Arabia' - Reuters.Stalkerware: The software that spies on your partner - BBC News.Using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone - YouTube.“Polite Society” trailer - YouTube.Elegoo Saturn 3 3D printer - Elegoo.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)SPONSORS:Passwork - a reliable secrets manager and password management solution.Coreview - Download "Total Tenant Takeover", a white paper about the Microsoft 365 Disaster No One Is Ready For.Vanta - Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter! Join Smashing Security PLUS via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes on our early-release feed!FOLLOW THE SHOW:Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    46 min
  • I hacked the government, and your headphones are next

    I hacked the government, and your headphones are next
    Jan 22 2026

    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 in on calls, inject audio, and even turn your earbuds into a stalking device - all without you noticing.

    All this, and much more, in this episode of the "Smashing Security" podcast with Graham Cluley, and special guest Ray [REDACTED]


    EPISODE LINKS:


    • Tennessee Man Pleads in Hacking U.S. Supreme Court, AmeriCorps, and VA Health System - US Department of Justice.
    • Paris Hilton’s hacker sentenced to 57 months in prison - Graham Cluley.
    • WhisperPair.
    • One Tap To Hijack Them All - A Security Analysis of the Google Fast Pair Protocol - YouTube.
    • Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking - Wired.
    • Line of Duty - Wikipedia.
    • Line of Duty - BBC iPlayer.
    • Forgive the haters - YouTube.
    • Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)



    SPONSORS:

    • Vanta - Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!
    • ThreatLocker - Start your free trial and book a demo of ThreatLocker today to see how you can implement Zero Trust in your environment.
    • Adaptive Security - request a custom demo featuring a real CEO deepfake simulation today from adaptivesecurity.com.


    SUPPORT THE SHOW:

    Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.

    Become a supporter! Join Smashing Security PLUS via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes on our early-release feed!


    FOLLOW THE SHOW:

    Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.


    THANKS:

    Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.

    Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.



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    45 min
  • From Instagram panic to Grok gone wild

    From Instagram panic to Grok gone wild
    Jan 15 2026

    Confusion reigns after claims that data linked to 17.5 million Instagram accounts is up for sale - sparked by a vague post, contradictory statements, and a flood of password reset emails nobody asked for.

    And we dig into Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, after it started generating sexualised images of women and children - raising uncomfortable questions about guardrails, accountability, and why playing the censorship card doesn’t make the problem go away.

    All this, and much more, in this episode of the "Smashing Security" podcast with Graham Cluley, and special guest Monica Verma.


    EPISODE LINKS:

    • Free Speech Union website down after alleged funders exposed by trans hackers - Pink News.
    • Illinois Man Charged in Snapchat Hacking Investigation - US Dept of Justice.
    • Hackers get hacked, as BreachForums database is leaked - Hot for Security.
    • Post by Malwarebytes - Bluesky.
    • Post by Instagram - Twitter.
    • Instagram denies breach amid claims of 17 million account data leak - Bleeping Computer.
    • Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children - BBC News.
    • Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first - CNN.
    • Elon Musk shares AI images of Starmer in bikini in row over grim Grok deepfakes - Mirror.
    • Soul Music - BBC Sounds.
    • Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)


    SPONSORS:

    • Vanta - Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!
    • Meter - Network infrastructure for the enterprise. Get a free personalised demo.


    SUPPORT THE SHOW:

    Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.

    Become a supporter! Join Smashing Security PLUS via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes on our early-release feed!


    FOLLOW THE SHOW:

    Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.


    THANKS:

    Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.

    Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.


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    37 min
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