Hidden treasure, COVID tracker trauma, and happy holidays with IoT

Hidden treasure, COVID tracker trauma, and happy holidays with IoT

Was hidden treasure found with help from a hack? What security lessons can be learnt from a controversial police raid in Florida? And are you ready for safer online get-togethers this Christmas?

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 Anna Brading.


And don't miss our special featured interview with Mimecast's Max Linscott.


Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/208 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links.


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


Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.


Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

Special Guests: Anna Brading and Max Linscott.

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