Episode Details

Someone's election-fiddling is uncovered with an Apple AirTag, a cyber scandal rocks Germany, and a swindler steals a fortune due to trains being delayed.

All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by runZero's Chris Kitsch.

Plus don't miss our featured interview with Akamai's Patrick Sullivan talking about how retailers can better thwart bots this holiday season.

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

Episode links:

• The rundown on becoming runZero: What I learned rebranding a company - Chris Kirsch on the runZero blog.
• Tweet by Melissa Shusterman - Twitter.
• Apple AirTag Used To Find Over 100 Stolen Democratic Campaign Signs, Police Say - Forbes.
• Wie eine russische Firma ungestört Deutschland hackt - ZDF Magazin Royale on YouTube.
• German cybersecurity chief investigated over Russia ties - AP News.
• German cybersecurity chief sacked following reports of Russia ties - The Guardian. 
• Fraudster swindled Virgin Trains out of £116,000 in 'sophisticated' scam - MSN. 
• Virgin Trains worker, 37, swindled rail firm out of £116,000 in 'delay and repay' compensation scam by photoshopping tickets to exploit flaw in system - Daily Mail. 
• Train delays:How to claim if it's late or cancelled - Money Saving Expert.
• How many trains arrive on time - Gov.uk.
• Employee swindled Virgin Trains out of £116,000 in delay and repay compensation scam - Birmingham Mail. 
• Fat Bear Week 2022.
• ‘Fat Bear Week’ Hit By Voter-Fraud Attempt - Rolling Stone.
• PimEyes - Face search engine.
• The Fear of God: 25 Years of the Exorcist - BBC iPlayer.
• Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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