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Smashing Security

Graham Cluley
Cybersecurity
Ransomware
Cryptocurrency
Cybercrime
Artificial Intelligence
Hacking
Wordpress
Data Breaches
Privacy
Tiktok
Phishing
Cyber Security
Deepfake Technology
Social Media
Instagram
Social Engineering
Lockbit
Inflate Vids
Fraud
Google

Stories from the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and rogue AI.

Smashing Security isn’t your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity keynote speaker and industry 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.

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Latest Episodes

Dutch spies, Russian hackers and Jared Kushner’s iPhone. It sounds like the ingredients for a thriller, but according to claims in a new book the US President's son-in-law may have been hacked twice. Is any of it true, and what does it tell us about ... more

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Imagine buying a brand new hardware wallet for your cryptocurrency with the shrink-wrap still on... what could possibly be hiding inside? We break out a Geiger counter and a cat to find out.

Meanwhile, malicious ads are targeting journalists with ze... more

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A ransomware negotiator attended a cybersecurity conference, only to be arrested by the FBI in connection with its investigation into the ShinyHunters gang.

Meanwhile, hackers get the keys to ASOS's app and the chance to message every single custome... more

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Microsoft's Twitter account, with its 13 million followers, was hijacked by a paperclip. There was no ransomware or data theft, just Clippy, a dodgy crypto coin, and a corporate apology that wasn't from Microsoft either.

Meanwhile, UK losses from ha... more

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Recent Guests

James Ball
Journalist and author
Episode: How Jared Kushner's iPhone was allegedly hacked twice
Chuck Randolph
Chief strategy officer at 360 Privacy with experience in private investigation and executive protection
360 Privacy
Episode: How Jared Kushner's iPhone was allegedly hacked twice
Lianne Potter
Cybersecurity professional and host of Compromising Positions
Episode: How a brand new crypto wallet came with a spy inside
Spencer Thompson
CEO of Origin
Origin
Episode: How a brand new crypto wallet came with a spy inside
Paul Ducklin
Special guest on the show, cybersecurity expert
Episode: How a ransomware negotiator ended up arrested at his own conference
Christine Bartlett
CMO at Hack The Box
Hack The Box
Episode: Clippy's crypto comeback
Dave Bittner
Special guest, host of The CyberWire
The CyberWire
Episode: Vibe-coded shops, and hackable Flock cameras
Andy Horngold
Chief Security Technologist
Intruder
Episode: These researchers got drunk to hack an LG TV
Danny Palmer
Technology journalist focused on cybersecurity reporting
ZDNet (journalist)
Episode: How websites are tracking you with silence

Hosts

Graham Cluley
Host of the show, cybersecurity keynote speaker and industry veteran
Paul Ducklin
Co-host, security expert
James Ball
Political journalist and special guest on the episode

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • My favorite security podcast

    Good balance of cybersecurity news and dry British humor. I really can’t get enough, honestly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD000000000000000
    United States3 months ago
  • Easy Listening

    Great way to learn more about cyber security in a story telling manner vs technical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    braveday
    United States4 months ago
  • I've never been much of a tech nerd, but I never would have guessed cyber-security was so interesting! My only problem with the show is that it seems meant to be somewhat PG, with minimum swearing and stuff which is great, but they do often focus on a lot of s*xual stuff which is a bit unfortunate. This doesn't lose a star, because I get this podcast covers a lot of tech news, and news does have to cover that stuff some time, in a professional, non-explicit manner, though I feel it could be less... more

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TheLegender7
    5 months ago
  • Fun and informative

    Graham and his guests are always funds to listen to and actually provide interesting security information for anyone from security professionals to your grandma who has never owned a computer. Just give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cowrulz
    Australia7 months ago
  • Love this show

    … I do miss Carole, thought her voice was just perfect, like Grahams, for presenting the news. Hope she visits.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ႦυႦႦʅҽɠυɱ Ⴆʅυҽʂ
    United States8 months ago

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Episodes attract a steady stream of positive feedback for staying focused on cybersecurity over tech pop culture.
Guests and hosts are repeatedly highlighted for depth, relevance, and engaging delivery.
Listeners praise the accessible mix of security stories, humor, and practical takeaways.

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#178
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#52
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#237
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#129
Australia/Technology
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#178
Italy/Technology
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#238
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Jared Kushner's iPhone was allegedly hacked twice
Q: So if a company does want to make its executives and their families safer, make them harder to find, where should it start?
Randolph recommends thinking like an adversary, assessing what information is available and who may pose a threat, then removing or de-indexing exposed data and creating friction that makes targeting harder.
How Jared Kushner's iPhone was allegedly hacked twice
Q: Maybe you can tell me, without hacking anything, so just by using the search engines or social media, maybe data brokers, how much could someone find out about a CEO? I mean, could you find their home address, information about their family, their daily routine?
Randolph explains that information that once required laborious investigation can now be found rapidly through search engines, data aggregators and people-search sites, sometimes for free and sometimes for a small fee.
How a brand new crypto wallet came with a spy inside
Q: If a company is starting to use AI agents, what's one thing you would recommend that they should do this month?
Thompson recommends making an inventory of workplace AI agents, since employees may be using tools beyond those the company officially permits, creating security and spending risks.
How a brand new crypto wallet came with a spy inside
Q: What records does the company have to work out what happened and why if a coding agent on an employee's laptop does something nobody told it to do?
Thompson says it is extremely difficult to investigate because current tools lack auditing and traceability, while agents can run complex, parallel workflows and change their own approach to accomplish a goal.
These researchers got drunk to hack an LG TV
Q: From your point of view, what's actually changed for attackers this year with AI and is it happening in the real world or still mainly futures?
Attackers are moving faster through environments with end-to-end exploitation timelines shrinking, and AI is enabling quicker initial access and lateral movement, while defenders are leveraging AI to automate and scale security testing, albeit with risk and governance considerations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smashing Security

What is Smashing Security about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cybersecurity podcast that blends real-world security incidents, investigative storytelling, and practical defense tips with humor and banter. Episodes cover social engineering, ransomware, AI in security, supply-chain risk, and enterprise hardening, often featuring guests who speak from journalism, research, or hands-on security leadership. The show stands out for its approachable, pop-culture–tinged storytelling, accessible explainers, and sponsor integrations that anchor concrete security takeaways for professionals across IT, security operations, and risk management.

Listeners are likely drawn to timely threat analysis, actionable security guidance, and entertaining dialogue between veteran hosts and industry guests. Noteworthy is th... more

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1. James Ball
2. Chuck Randolph
3. Lianne Potter
4. Spencer Thompson
5. Paul Ducklin
6. Christine Bartlett
7. Dave Bittner
8. Andy Horngold

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