068: Malware from outer space!

from Smashing Security · host Graham Cluley

If aliens did contact us would it be safe to open the email? Why would MoviePass track film lovers after they leave the cinema? Would you know how to get around Malaysia when your car rental website lets you down? And will Graham please stop talking about text adventure games? 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, who are joined this week by journalist (and possible spy) James Thomson. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or visit our website for more episodes. Remember: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app, to catch all of the episodes as they go live. Thanks for listening! Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Special Guest: James Thomson. Sponsored By: MetaCompliance: People are the key to minimizing your Cyber Security risk posture. MetaCompliance makes this easier by providing a single platform for Phishing, Cybersecurity training, Policy, Privacy and Incident management.Go to smashingsecurity.com/metacompliance Promo Code: SMASHING Support Smashing Security Links: Eurozine discusses disinformation and democracy Malware from Space Interstellar communication. IX. Message contamination is impossible (PDF) MoviePass CEO proudly says the app tracks your location before and after movies CEO Mitch Lowe Says MoviePass Will Reach 5 Million Subs by End of Year MoviePass Privacy Policy GET LAMP: The text adventure documentary Leather Goddesses of Phobos GET LAMP: The Text Adventure Documentary - YouTube Infocom: The Documentary - YouTube Jacaranda Jim - retro text adventure game by Graham Humbug - retro text adventure game for MS-DOS by Graham Warrington Cycle Campaign Cycle Facility of the Month July 2017 #WeThePeople LIVE podcast Smashing Security on Facebook Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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