Smashing Security podcast #399: Honey in hot water, and reset your devices

Ever wonder how those “free” browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you with less savings and your favorite YouTubers with empty pockets.

Plus, we take a look at Kagi, the search engine you pay not to show you adverts, and discuss what you should do with your old, no-longer-wanted technology.

All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.

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

Hosts:

Graham Cluley:

 @grahamcluley.com
 @[email protected]

Carole Theriault:

 @caroletheriault

Episode links:

• Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam – MegaLag on YouTube.
• The Honey Scam: Explained – Marques Brownlee on YouTube.
• 14 million people don’t know how to erase their data from an old device – ICO.
• Electronics hoarding habit among Brits and Americans – SellCell.
• Practical advice for online and electronic devices – ICO.
• How to factory reset your Google Pixel phone – Google.
• How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch – Apple.
• Reset your Android device to factory settings – Google.
• Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings – Apple.
• Reset your PC – Microsoft.
• How do I perform a factory reset on my Samsung mobile device? – Samsung.
• Kagi.
• Battery Heated Clothing – Fieldsheer.
• Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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Theme tune: “Vinyl Memories” by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

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