Smashing Security· Folge 431

How to mine millions without paying the bill

· 34 min

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<p>In episode 431 of the "Smashing Security" podcast, a self-proclaimed crypto-influencer calling himself CP3O thought he had found a shortcut to riches — by racking up millions in unpaid cloud bills.</p><br><p>Meanwhile, we look at the growing threat of EDR-killer tools that can quietly switch off your endpoint protection before an attack even begins.</p><br><p>And for something a little different, we peek into the Internet Archive’s dystopian Wayforward Machine and take a detour to Mary Shelley’s resting place in Bournemouth.</p><br><p>All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans <a href="smashingsecurity.com/hosts/graham-cluley/"; rel="nofollow">Graham Cluley</a>, joined this week by special guest Allan "Ransomware Sommelier" Liska.</p><br><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/crypto-influencer-sen…; rel="nofollow">Crypto Influencer Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Million Dollar “Cryptojacking” Scheme</a> - US Department of Justice.</li><li><a href="theregister.com/2025/08/14/edr_killers_ransomw…; rel="nofollow">Ransomware crews don't care about your endpoint security – they've already killed it</a> - The Register.</li><li><a href="wayforward.archive.org/"; rel="nofollow">Way Forward Machine</a> - The Internet Archive.</li><li><a href="atlasobscura.com/places/mary-shelley-grave"; rel="nofollow">Mary Shelley’s grave</a> - Atlas Obscura.</li><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/store/"; rel="nofollow">Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="smashingsecurity.com/protondrive"; rel="nofollow">Proton Drive</a> - Protect your files with end-to-end encryption in Switzerland’s secure cloud — only on Proton Drive.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><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><br><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 on 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><p><strong>ENJOYED THE SHOW?</strong></p><p>Make sure to check out our sister podcast, <a href="theaifix.show/"; rel="nofollow">"The AI Fix"</a>.</p><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;

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