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) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. BigID - Start protecting your sensitive data wherever it lives with BigID. Get a free demo to how your organization can reduce data risk and accelerate the adoption of generative AI. ThreatLocker - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today! 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
