An Italian hacker makes the grade and ends up in choppy waters, and hear true stories of title deed transfer scams.
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.
Plus – don’t miss our featured interview with Avery Pennarun of Tailscale.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Hosts:
Graham Cluley:
@grahamcluley.com
@[email protected]
Carole Theriault:
Episode links:
- Report from Corriere Di Bologna newspaper.
- Caro Musk, assumi subito l’hacker quindicenne di Cesena – Il Foglio.
- 15-Year-Old Hacker Diverts Ships in Mediterranean Sea for Fun – Hot for Security.
- 90-year-old immigrant could lose Brooklyn home after deed theft scam, family says – CBS News.
- Protect your home. Spot the signs of deed theft – Better Business Bureau.
- Woman Charged for Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley’s Family – DOJ.
- Home Title Theft: How To Protect Yourself – Forbes Advisor.
- Here’s How Scammers in America Can Take the Title to Your Home Without You Knowing It – Moneywise.
- Could a Criminal Use Deed Fraud to Steal Your Entire Home? – AARP.
- Could Fraudsters Steal Your Home From Under Your Nose? – HomeOwners Alliance.
- Wizard Zines.
- Listen for the Lie – Amazon.
- 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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