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In episode 426 of the "Smashing Security" podcast, Graham reveals how you can hijack a train’s brakes from 150 miles away using kit cheaper than a second-hand PlayStation.Meanwhile, Carole investigates how Grok went berserk, which didn't stop the Department of Defense signing a contract with Elon’s AI chatbot. So who is responsible when your chatbot becomes a bigot?Plus: Email headaches, SPF rage, and a glowing review for... Taskmaster SuperMax Plus?All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:<ul><li><a href="telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1575293/Schoolb…; rel="nofollow">Schoolboy hacks into city's tram system</a> - The Telegraph.</li><li><a href="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caboose"; rel="nofollow">Caboose</a> - Wikipedia.</li><li><a href="x.com/midwestneil/status/1943708133421101446&q…; rel="nofollow">Neil Smith discusses his findings</a> - Twitter thread.</li><li><a href="cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-19…; rel="nofollow">End-of-Train and Head-of-Train Remote Linking Protocol</a> - CISA.</li><li><a href="wired.com/story/poland-train-radio-stop-attack…; rel="nofollow">The Cheap Radio Hack That Disrupted Poland’s Railway System</a> - Wired.</li><li><a href="nytimes.com/2025/07/08/technology/grok-antisem…; rel="nofollow">Grok, Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot, Shares Antisemitic Posts on X</a> - The New York Times.</li><li><a href="washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/11/grok-…; rel="nofollow">X ordered its Grok chatbot to ‘tell like it is.’ Then the Nazi tirade began</a> - Washington Post. </li><li><a href="abc.net.au/news/2025-07-15/elmo-x-account-hack…; rel="nofollow">Hacker uses Elmo's X account to post antisemitic rant and demand release of Epstein files</a> - ABC News.</li><li><a href="in.mashable.com/tech/97112/elon-musk-announces…; rel="nofollow">Elon Musk Announces Sensuous Grok AI Companion</a> - Mashable.</li><li><a href="rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/grok-por…; rel="nofollow">Grok Rolls Out Pornographic Anime Companion, Lands Department of Defense Contract</a> - The Rolling Stone. </li><li><a href="learndmarc.com"; rel="nofollow">Learn DMARC</a>.</li><li><a href="taskmastersupermaxplus.com/"; rel="nofollow">TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+</a>.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/store/"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)</a></li></ul> Sponsored by:<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="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><li><a href="1password.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">Trelica by 1Password</a> - Access Governance for every SaaS app. Discover, manage, and optimize access for any of your SaaS apps - whether managed or unmanaged.</li></ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW: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>.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!FOLLOW US: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. THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;

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