Hacks on the high seas, and how your home can be stolen under your nose

<p>An Italian hacker makes the grade and ends up in choppy waters, and hear true stories of title deed transfer scams.</p><p>All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.</p><p>Plus - don't miss our featured interview with Avery Pennarun of Tailscale.</p><p>Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.</p><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="corrieredibologna.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/…; rel="nofollow">Report from Corriere Di Bologna newspaper</a>.</li><li><a href="ilfoglio.it/bandiera-bianca/2025/01/20/news/ca…; rel="nofollow">Caro Musk, assumi subito l’hacker quindicenne di Cesena</a> – Il Foglio.</li><li><a href="bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/15-y…; rel="nofollow">15-Year-Old Hacker Diverts Ships in Mediterranean Sea for Fun</a> – Hot for Security.</li><li><a href="cbsnews.com/newyork/news/brooklyn-immigrant-ho…; rel="nofollow">90-year-old immigrant could lose Brooklyn home after deed theft scam, family says</a> – CBS News. </li><li><a href="bbb.org/article/scams/27678-bbb-scam-alert-pro…; rel="nofollow">Protect your home. Spot the signs of deed theft</a> – Better Business Bureau. </li><li><a href="justice.gov/opa/pr/woman-charged-scheme-defrau…; rel="nofollow">Woman Charged for Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley’s Family</a> – DOJ.</li><li><a href="forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/real-estate/home-…; rel="nofollow">Home Title Theft: How To Protect Yourself</a> – Forbes Advisor.</li><li><a href="moneywise.com/real-estate/real-estate/heres-ho…; rel="nofollow">Here’s How Scammers in America Can Take the Title to Your Home Without You Knowing It</a> – Moneywise.</li><li><a href="aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/deed-thef…; rel="nofollow">Could a Criminal Use Deed Fraud to Steal Your Entire Home?</a> – AARP.</li><li><a href="hoa.org.uk/news/fraud-steal-your-home/"; rel="nofollow">Could Fraudsters Steal Your Home From Under Your Nose?</a> – HomeOwners Alliance.</li><li><a href="wizardzines.com/"; rel="nofollow">Wizard Zines</a>.</li><li><a href="amazon.com/Listen-Lie-Novel-Amy-Tintera/dp/125…; rel="nofollow">Listen for the Lie</a> – Amazon.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/store/"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/tailscale"; rel="nofollow">Tailscale</a> – Tailscale is perfect for work or personal projects, making networking simple. Its free plan covers up to 100 devices and 3 users. Get started at <a href="smashingsecurity.com/tailscale"; rel="nofollow">tailscale.com</a> and be up and running in less than 10 minutes!</li><li><a href="1password.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">1Password</a> – Secure every app, device, and identity – even the unmanaged ones at <a href="1password.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">1password.com/smashing</a>.</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…;