Black Hat and Bridezillas

Say cheese to ransomware on your camera! A sponsored speech at Black Hat causes uproar, and should you trust that Lightning cable you're about to plug into your MacBook?

All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner.

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Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.

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Special Guest: Dave Bittner.

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Links:

• Say Cheese: Ransomware-ing a DSLR Camera — Check Point Research.
• Ransomware on a DSLR Camera — YouTube.
• Security advisory for Canon digital cameras related to PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) communication functions and firmware update functions — Canon.
• Black Hat Talk About ‘Time AI’ Causes Uproar, Is Deleted By Conference — Motherboard.
• Black Hat Attendees: Sponsored Session Was 'Snake Oil Crypto' — PC Magazine.
• Crown Sterling Presents: TIME AI — YouTube.
• Crown Sterling Issues Statement Regarding Recent Allegations Made at Black Hat 2019 — Business Wire.
• These Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your Computer — Motherboard.
• O.MG cable.
• Remain Seated Please - The Hoot and Chief Story (Epcot Horizons) — YouTube.
• The true story of the unauthorized, daredevil documentation of the Horizons ride at Disney World — Dangerous Minds.
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• The Amelia Project podcast.
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