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Coinbase crypto heists, QR codes, and ransomware in the classroom

In episode 403 of "Smashing Security" we dive into the mystery of $65 million vanishing from Coinbase users faster than J-Lo slipped into Graham's DMs, Geoff gives a poor grade for PowerSchool's security, and Carole takes a curious look at QR codes.

All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by The Lazarus Heist's Geoff White.

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

Episode links:

ZachXBT’s thread - Twitter.
Coinbase employee tells users not to use a VPN or ad blocker - Twitter.
What PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of students - TechCrunch.
QR code - Wikipedia.
Reed–Solomon error correction - Wikipedia.
Urgent warning over QR code scam tricking drivers out of £100s at popular car parks - Express.
Scam alert: QR code on an unexpected package - Consumer Advice
New Star Blizzard spear-phishing campaign targets WhatsApp accounts - Microsoft Security Blog.
What You Must Know Before Scanning a QR Code - AARP.
“More” - Niall Conlon.
“Money Men” by Dan McCrum - Penguin Books.
Bitter Orange Marmalade Recipe - Ballymaloe Cooking School.
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