Smashing Security podcast #388: Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout

Join us as we delve into the world of unexpected security breaches and legal loopholes, where your robot vacuum cleaner might be spying on you, and ordering a pizza could cost you your right to sue.

All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.

Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.

Hosts:

Graham Cluley – @gcluleyCarole Theriault – @caroletheriault

Episode links:

We hacked a robot vacuum — and could watch live through its camera – ABC News.
Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit – NY Times.
A court blocks a couple from suing Uber over a crash, citing terms and conditions – NPR.
Taken for a Ride: Parents Can’t Sue Uber Over Crash After Daughter’s Uber Eats Order – Law.inc
New Jersey Court Bars Uber Crash Victims from Lawsuit, Citing App Agreement – The Legal Journal.
Couple Seriously Injured in Uber Crash Blocked From Court by Uber Eats Terms – The Insurance Journal.
Disney axes bid to stop wrongful death lawsuit over Disney+ terms – BBC.
Sherwood – BBC iPlayer.
Chocolate Guinness Cake – Nigella.
The Best Banana Cake I’ve Ever Had – Sally’s Baking Addiction.
My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe – Sally’s Baking Addiction.
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