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Smashing Security

Graham Cluley
Cybersecurity
Ransomware
Cryptocurrency
Cybercrime
Hacking
Artificial Intelligence
Wordpress
Data Breaches
Privacy
Tiktok
Cyber Security
Deepfake Technology
Social Media
Instagram
Social Engineering
Lockbit
Inflate Vids
Phishing
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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Researchers at the University of Toronto have built a worm that thinks for itself. Using free off-the-shelf AI models it works out how to break into each new computer it encounters, and hijacks the powerful ones to host its own AI brain. And then the... more

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A website called "UK visa portal" has been quietly collecting passport scans, selfies, and personal data from thousands of travellers who thought they were applying through official channels. They weren't. And when a journalist tried to warn the comp... more

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CISA, the US government agency whose entire job is keeping America's critical infrastructure safe from hackers, has had a contractor publish dozens of plain-text credentials to a public GitHub profile.

Meanwhile, your Oura ring is quietly transmitti... more

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A 23-year-old radio enthusiast spent £300 on a piece of kit from the internet, and used it to bring four packed high-speed trains to a screeching halt. His defence in court? Possibly the most creative excuse we've heard all year.

Meanwhile, owners o... more

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Recent Guests

Lesley Carhart
Cybersecurity expert invited to share wisdom
Episode: What your Oura ring won't tell you
Benny Czarny
Founder and CEO of Opswat
Opswat
Episode: What your Oura ring won't tell you
Brendan Dolan-Gavitt
Distinguished engineer at XBOW
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Episode: High-speed train hacks and homicidal lawnmowers
Geoff White
Author and journalist known for Lazarus Heist
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Episode: High-speed train hacks and homicidal lawnmowers
Mike Nichols
General Manager of Security at Elastic
Elastic
Episode: How ShinyHunters hacked the world's biggest universities
Jake Moore
Global Security Advisor at ESET
ESET
Episode: Meta sees everything, Copy Fail, and a deepfake gets hired
Tanya Janca
Special guest, software developer turned application security expert
She Hacks Purple / DevSec Station
Episode: This AI company leaked its own code. It's also built something terrifying
Carl Miller
Technologist and writer, co-founder of ChasmTech
ChasmTech
Episode: How a cybersecurity boss framed his own employee
James Ball
Journalist that covers technology and politics
The New World
Episode: Face off: Meta’s Glasses and America’s internet kill switch

Host

Graham Cluley
Host of Smashing Security, cybersecurity keynote speaker and industry veteran

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • 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
    Australia2 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 States3 months ago
  • Please, stay with cyber security subject.

    Please, follow your own advice and stay with the subject of security. Nobody wants to know what you think about pop culture , food and other subjects. Yes, it’s generally useful cybersecurity podcast but there are much better once out there. I find your opinions incredibly dull and uninspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hakwmoor
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Just for Graham

    Podcast Addict
    5
    donamato
    7 months ago
  • Lovely little podcast by your friendly neighbourhood cybersecurity expert

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jnievele
    7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Praise for timely coverage of current cyber stories and practical takeaways.
Some episodes are seen as overly long with sponsor segments, but still entertaining.
Listeners praise the chemistry between hosts and the accessible security insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#129
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#71
United Kingdom/Technology
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#110
Canada/Technology
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#93
Australia/Technology
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#129
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#21
United Arab Emirates/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

High-speed train hacks and homicidal lawnmowers
Q: When it comes to pen testing today, what parts of AI are genuinely good, and where do humans still have the edge?
AI excels at persistence, rapid data ingestion, and applying learned patterns across many systems, while humans provide strategic planning, domain knowledge, and the ability to integrate multiple vulnerabilities into a cohesive, production-ready attack or defense plan.
How ShinyHunters hacked the world's biggest universities
Q: What do you make of the claim that security operations centers are dying and AI will take over?
The guest argues that SOCs aren't dying but being reshaped; AI will automate repetitive tasks and enable humans to focus on higher-value work, with proper guardrails and human oversight.
This man hid $400 million in a fishing rod. Then it vanished
Q: Danny, what have you got for us this week?
Danny outlines the Ajax data breach discussion and the broader security implications of fan data, stadium bans, and the security of event apps, while also sharing personal picks.
How to scam someone in seven days
Q: What is the current state of the cybersecurity job market?
The cybersecurity job market is saturated with too many applicants and not enough entry-level positions, making it increasingly difficult for newcomers to break into the field.
How to scam someone in seven days
Q: What are the common strategies employed by romance scammers?
Romance scammers often build trust quickly, exploiting emotional needs while using scripted manuals to manipulate their victims into giving money.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smashing Security

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

The show blends practical cybersecurity storytelling with witty banter, covering major breaches, privacy missteps, and AI-related security twists. Episodes frequently feature in-depth case analyses, interviews with industry researchers and journalists, and sponsor segments that spotlight security tooling and services. A hallmark is the approachable, humorous host dynamic that makes complex topics accessible without sacrificing technical nuance, often weaving lessons on incident response, governance, and attacker methodologies into entertaining narratives. The format appears well-suited for security professionals who want timely insights, while still offering broad appeal to tech audiences that enjoy real-world storytelling, regulatory and p... more

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1. Lesley Carhart
2. Benny Czarny
3. Brendan Dolan-Gavitt
4. Geoff White
5. Mike Nichols
6. Jake Moore
7. Tanya Janca
8. Carl Miller

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