Never knock on the door of a nuclear submarine base and ask for a selfie

from Smashing Security · host Graham Cluley

A disgruntled data analyst decides that the best response to losing his contract is to steal the entire company payroll database and demand $2.5 million in Bitcoin - signing his extortion emails from a company called "Loot."Meanwhile, two people drive up to the entrance of the UK's nuclear submarine base at Faslane and politely ask if they can have a look around. Tourists? Spies? Something in between?Plus: Female Muslim punk rock group, and a little red book that might save your sanity in a post-truth world.All this and more in episode 460 of the "Smashing Security" podcast with cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, and special guest Jenny Radcliffe.EPISODE LINKS:A Top Google Search Result for Claude Plugins Was Planted by Hackers - 404 Media.Iowa-based Intoxalock cyberattack disrupts calibration service for interlock users - DysruptionHub.China hacker group leaks $7M crypto theft operation targeting wallet supply chains - Crypto News.Federal Jury Convicts Charlotte Man For Cyber Extortion Scheme That Targeted International Technology Company - DOJ.Iranian and Romanian charged after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear naval base - Sky News.LadyParts - Spotify.On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy - Lee McIntyre.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)SPONSORS:ThreatLocker - Start your free trial and book a demo of ThreatLocker today to see how you can implement Zero Trust in your environment.Vanta - Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!Meter - Network infrastructure for the enterprise. Get a free personalised demo.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter! Join Smashing Security PLUS via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes on our early-release feed!FOLLOW THE SHOW:Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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