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<p>In episode 425 of "Smashing Security", Graham reveals how "Call of Duty: WWII" has been weaponised - allowing hackers to hijack your entire PC during online matches, thanks to ancient code and Microsoft’s Game Pass.</p><p>Meanwhile, Carole digs into a con targeting the recently incarcerated, with scammers impersonating bail bond agents to fleece desperate families.</p><p>All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.</p><p>Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.</p><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="youtube.com/watch?v=D4Q_XYVescc"; rel="nofollow">Call of Duty: WWII trailer</a> - YouTube.</li><li><a href="youtube.com/watch?v=85sVjOPUZWI"; rel="nofollow">Warning: Do NOT Play COD WWII on PC Gamepass</a> - YouTube.</li><li><a href="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Wichita_swatting"; rel="nofollow">2017 Wichita swatting</a> - Wikipedia.</li><li><a href="eurogamer.net/call-of-duty-ww2-on-pc-game-pass…; rel="nofollow">Call of Duty: WW2 on PC Game Pass yanked offline amid reports security exploits are leaving players with screens full of smut</a> - Eurogamer.</li><li><a href="usattorneys.com/common-bail-bond-scams-and-how…; rel="nofollow">Common Bail Bond Scams and How to Avoid Them</a> - US Attorneys.</li><li><a href="nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/question-criminal-…; rel="nofollow">Can I Check out Another Person's Criminal Record?</a> - Nolo. </li><li><a href="beltonbailbonds.com/testimonials.html"; rel="nofollow">Belton Bail Bond Testimonials</a>.</li><li><a href="msn.com/en-us/news/crime/they-know-everything-…; rel="nofollow">‘They know everything’: Families of inmates at Sumner County Jail targeted in bail scam</a> - Nashville WKRN.</li><li><a href="nj1015.com/nj-bail-scam/"; rel="nofollow">Latest scam targets NJ families of those who were recently arrested, demanding bail</a> - New Jersey 1050.</li><li><a href="theguardian.com/books/2025/mar/23/john-paul-a-…; rel="nofollow">John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie review – let it be the new gold standard in Beatles studies</a> - The Guardian.</li><li><a href="ian-leslie.com/p/introducing-john-and-paul-a-l…; rel="nofollow">Introducing 'John & Paul: A Love Story In Songs'</a> - Ian Leslie.</li><li><a href="bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x94yv/episodes/guide&q…; rel="nofollow">Charles Paris mysteries</a> - BBC Radio 4.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/store/"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/adaptive"; rel="nofollow">Adaptive Security</a> - request a custom demo featuring a real CEO deepfake simulation today from adaptivesecurity.com.</li><li><a href="drata.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">Drata</a> - The world’s most advanced Trust Management platform – making risk and compliance management accessible, continuous, and 10x more automated than ever before.</li><li><a href="vanta.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">Vanta</a> – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW:</strong></p><p>Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on <a href="apple.co/2J1YMCu"; rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="podchaser.com/podcasts/smashing-security-24472…; rel="nofollow">Podchaser</a>.</p><p>Become a supporter via <a href="patreon.com/smashingsecurity"; rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> or <a href="apple.co/2J1YMCu"; rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US:</strong></p><p>Follow us on <a href="bsky.app/profile/smashingsecurity.com"; rel="nofollow">Bluesky</a> or <a href="smashingsecurity.com/mastodon"; rel="nofollow">Mastodon</a>, or on the <a href="reddit.com/r/smashingsecurity"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security subreddit</a>, and <a href="smashingsecurity.com/"; rel="nofollow">visit our website</a> for more episodes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THANKS:</strong></p><p>Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.</p><p>Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.</p><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;
