Massive crypto bungle, and the slave scammers

EPISODE · Oct 12, 2022 · 38 MIN

Massive crypto bungle, and the slave scammers

from Smashing Security · host Graham Cluley

A couple unexpectedly find $10.5 million in their cryptocurrency account, and in Cambodia people are being forced to commit pig-butchering scams.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, who are flying solo again this week.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:DeFi bug accidentally gives $90 million to users, founder begs them to return it - CNBC.Compound boss begs users to return $90 million worth of cryptocurrency they were accidentally gifted - Robert Leshner on Twitter.Couple mistakenly given $10.5m from Crypto.com thought they had won contest, court hears - The Guardian.Mother accused of spending spree after mistakenly receiving $10 million in crypto bungle heads to trial - 9 News.Sold to gangs, forced to run online scams: inside Cambodia’s cybercrime crisis - The Guardian.ZÈRTZ game.ZÈRTZ - Wikipedia.GIPF project - Wikipedia.The Capture - BBC iPlayer.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kolide – the SaaS app that sends employees important, timely, and relevant security recommendations concerning their Mac, Windows, and Linux devices, right inside Slack.Bitwarden – Password security you can trust. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide for secure password storage and sharing.Support the show:You can help the podcast by telling your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a Patreon supporter for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!Follow us:Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, or 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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