Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme

Smashing Security

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)

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Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.

Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

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