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This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing a ransomware attack.
All this and more is discussed in the latest jam-packed edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Mark Stockley of "The AI Fix" podcast).
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
- CAPTCHAs from hell) - Reddit.
- “DeceptionAds” — Fake Captcha Driving Infostealer Infections and a Glimpse to the Dark Side of Internet Advertising) - Guardio.
- AI Safety Clock Ticks Closer To ‘Midnight,’ Signifying Rising Risk) - Forbes.
- Krispy Kreme admits there's a hole in its security) - The Register.
- Nutritional and Allergen Information) - Krispy Kreme.
- &UDM=14).
- Does one line fix Google?) - Tedium.
- ElevenLabs).
- The GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024) - GCHQ.
- Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff))
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