
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 Secu... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 452 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Tech NewsTechnologyNews | |||

Time itself comes under attack as a state-backed hacking gang spends two years tunnelling toward a nation’s master clock — with chaos potentially only a tick away.
Plus when ransomware negotiators turn to the dark side, what could possibly go wrong?... more
Basketball stars have allegedly joined forces with the mafia to fleece high-rollers in a poker scam involving hacked shufflers, covert cameras, and an X-ray card table.
Meanwhile, researchers have found they could poke around an FIA driver portal to... more
A literal insider threat: we head to a Romanian prison where “self-service” web kiosks allowed inmates to run wild. Then we head to the checkout aisle to ask why JavaScript on payment pages went feral, and how new PCI DSS rules are finally muzzling M... more
A critical infrastructure hack hits the headlines - involving default passwords, boasts on Telegram, and a finale that will make a few cyber-crooks wish the ground would swallow them whole.
Meanwhile we dig into the bit we don't talk about enough: ... more
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Listening from France.
Happy to have a View on cyber from the other side of the Channel.
Luc
Missing Carole already. Tom had an uninformed take on quantum computing. He drops a bunch of random rants that are distracting and unhelpful trying to be funny but it doesn’t work (printer comments for example). Might be unsubscribing from this soon.
Fun way to catch up on all the stories in cyber security
I don’t know why, but I love this show and I tune in every week. The stories are always interesting, and the recommendations are fun. The two hosts have good chemistry.
I like Smashing Security a lot. It's like listening to a well-informed, funny, long-married couple bickering about something that interests you. I have to say I like Carole more. Or Graham. Eff it, you both can stew over whom I like more but carry on with the great work 🤣
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A unique blend of entertainment and education, this podcast explores the often murky waters of cybersecurity and tech-related mishaps. Each episode features discussions on cybercrime, hacking, privacy breaches, and technology failures, delivered with humor and sharp insights, making complex topics accessible and engaging for listeners. It stands out not only for its informative content but also for the charming chemistry between the hosts, who often swap anecdotes and witty banter, creating a lively atmosphere that makes learning about tech security entertaining. This podcast has garnered multiple awards for its engaging approach and substantial listenership of over ten million downloads, which speaks to its popularity and credibility in th... more
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Smashing Security launched 9 years ago and published 452 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Smashing Security include:
1. Danny Palmer
2. Annabel Berry
3. Jenny Radcliffe
4. Joe Tidy
5. Dinah Davis
6. Matt Hillary
7. Josh Donelson
8. Tony Albano
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