Smashing Security· Folge 398

Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme

· 49 min

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<p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="theaifix.show"; rel="nofollow">"The AI Fix" podcast</a>.</p><p>Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.</p><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="reddit.com/r/captchasfromhell/"; rel="nofollow">CAPTCHAs from hell</a> - Reddit.</li><li><a href="labs.guard.io/deceptionads-fake-captcha-drivin…; rel="nofollow">“DeceptionAds” — Fake Captcha Driving Infostealer Infections and a Glimpse to the Dark Side of Internet Advertising</a> - Guardio.</li><li><a href="forbes.com/sites/torconstantino/2024/12/16/ai-…; rel="nofollow">AI Safety Clock Ticks Closer To ‘Midnight,’ Signifying Rising Risk</a> - Forbes.</li><li><a href="theregister.com/2024/12/11/krispy_kreme_cyberc…; rel="nofollow">Krispy Kreme admits there's a hole in its security</a> - The Register. </li><li><a href="krispykreme.co.uk/nutritionals"; rel="nofollow">Nutritional and Allergen Information</a> - Krispy Kreme. </li><li><a href="udm14.com/"; rel="nofollow">&UDM=14</a>.</li><li><a href="tedium.co/2024/05/17/google-web-search-make-de…; rel="nofollow">Does one line fix Google?</a> - Tedium.</li><li><a href="elevenlabs.io/"; rel="nofollow">ElevenLabs</a>.</li><li><a href="gchq.gov.uk/news/christmas-challenge-2024"; rel="nofollow">The GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024</a> - GCHQ.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/store/"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="1password.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">1Password Extended Access Management</a> – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.</li><li><a href="bigid.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">BigID</a> - Start protecting your sensitive data wherever it lives with BigID. Get a free demo to how your organization can reduce data risk and accelerate the adoption of generative AI.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/threatlocker"; rel="nofollow">ThreatLocker</a> - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today!</li></ul><br/><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><br><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><br><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…;

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