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<p>When "bad actors" stop being hackers and start being... actual actors.</p><p>This week, Graham and special guest Jenny Radcliffe play “Hacker or Ham?” (yes, Steven Seagal, we’re looking at you), before diving into a campaign which saw an Iranian gang luring Israeli performers with fake casting calls for a serious film. We unpack why positive lures can short-circuit scepticism just as effectively as fear.</p><p>Plus, the UK's ICO says students are increasingly hacking their own schools.</p><p>Meanwhile, Graham heads to 1960s Oxford with Endeavour, while Jenny investigates the Wirral’s mysterious "Catman".</p><p>All this, and more, in episode 435 of the "Smashing Security" podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE LINKS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/npm-supply-chain-a…; rel="nofollow">Shai-Hulud Worm Compromises npm Ecosystem in Supply Chain Attack</a> - Unit 42.</li><li><a href="theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/16/jaguar-la…; rel="nofollow">Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown after cyber-attack</a> - The Guardian.</li><li><a href="genians.co.kr/en/blog/threat_intelligence/deep…; rel="nofollow">AI-Driven Deepfake Military ID Fraud Campaign by Kimsuky APT</a> - Genians.</li><li><a href="iranintl.com/en/202509125685"; rel="nofollow">Israel says suspected Iranian hackers targeted actors in phishing attack</a> - Iran International.</li><li><a href="research.checkpoint.com/2025/iranian-educated-…; rel="nofollow">Iranian Educated Manticore Targets Leading Tech Academics</a> - Check Point.</li><li><a href="bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c203pedz58go"; rel="nofollow">Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns</a> - BBC News.</li><li><a href="itv.com/watch/endeavour/2a1229"; rel="nofollow">Endeavour</a> - ITVx.</li><li><a href="liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/whole-…; rel="nofollow">Crowds armed with torches hunt the “cat man” every night</a> - Liverpool Echo.</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><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p><ul><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="adaptivesecurity.com"; rel="nofollow">Adaptive Security</a> - request a custom demo featuring a real CEO deepfake simulation today from adaptivesecurity.com.</li></ul><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="smashingsecurity.com/applepodcasts"; 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="smashingsecurity.com/applepodcasts"; rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> for ad-free episodes on our early-release feed!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW THE SHOW:</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><p><br></p><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…;
