In episode 426 of the "Smashing Security" podcast, Graham reveals how you can hijack a train’s brakes from 150 miles away using kit cheaper than a second-hand PlayStation. Meanwhile, Carole investigates how Grok went berserk, which didn't stop the Department of Defense signing a contract with Elon’s AI chatbot. So who is responsible when your chatbot becomes a bigot? Plus: Email headaches, SPF rage, and a glowing review for... Taskmaster SuperMax Plus? 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. Episode links: Schoolboy hacks into city's tram system - The Telegraph. Caboose - Wikipedia. Neil Smith discusses his findings - Twitter thread. End-of-Train and Head-of-Train Remote Linking Protocol - CISA. The Cheap Radio Hack That Disrupted Poland’s Railway System - Wired. Grok, Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot, Shares Antisemitic Posts on X - The New York Times. X ordered its Grok chatbot to ‘tell like it is.’ Then the Nazi tirade began - Washington Post. Hacker uses Elmo's X account to post antisemitic rant and demand release of Epstein files - ABC News. Elon Musk Announces Sensuous Grok AI Companion - Mashable. Grok Rolls Out Pornographic Anime Companion, Lands Department of Defense Contract - The Rolling Stone. Learn DMARC . TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+ . Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: Adaptive Security - request a custom demo featuring a real CEO deepfake simulation today from adaptivesecurity.com. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! Trelica by 1Password - Access Governance for every SaaS app. Discover, manage, and optimize access for any of your SaaS apps - whether managed or unmanaged. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser . Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed! FOLLOW US: Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon , or on the Smashing Security subreddit , and 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
