Never knock on the door of a nuclear submarine base and ask for a selfie

<p>A disgruntled data analyst decides that the best response to losing his contract is to steal the entire company payroll database and demand $2.5 million in Bitcoin - signing his extortion emails from a company called "Loot."</p><p>Meanwhile, two people drive up to the entrance of the UK's nuclear submarine base at Faslane and politely ask if they can have a look around. Tourists? Spies? Something in between?</p><p>Plus: Female Muslim punk rock group, and a little red book that might save your sanity in a post-truth world.</p><p>All this and more in episode 460 of the "Smashing Security" podcast with cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, and special guest Jenny Radcliffe.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE LINKS:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="404media.co/a-top-google-search-result-for-cla…; rel="nofollow">A Top Google Search Result for Claude Plugins Was Planted by Hackers</a> - 404 Media.</li><li><a href="dysruptionhub.com/intoxalock-calibration-outag…; rel="nofollow">Iowa-based Intoxalock cyberattack disrupts calibration service for interlock users</a> - DysruptionHub.</li><li><a href="crypto.news/china-hacker-group-leaks-7m-crypto…; rel="nofollow">China hacker group leaks $7M crypto theft operation targeting wallet supply chains</a>​ - Crypto News.</li><li><a href="justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/federal-jury-convicts…; rel="nofollow">Federal Jury Convicts Charlotte Man For Cyber Extortion Scheme That Targeted International Technology Company</a> - DOJ.</li><li><a href="news.sky.com/story/iranian-man-and-romanian-wo…; rel="nofollow">Iranian and Romanian charged after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear naval base</a> - Sky News.</li><li><a href="open.spotify.com/artist/7iUhEcWsFbgmPnxVE0ryxh…; rel="nofollow">LadyParts</a> - Spotify.</li><li><a href="leemcintyrebooks.com/books/on-disinformation/&…; rel="nofollow">On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy</a> - Lee McIntyre.</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><br></p><p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="threatlocker.com/"; rel="nofollow">ThreatLocker</a> - Start your free trial and book a demo of ThreatLocker today to see how you can implement Zero Trust in your environment.</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="meter.com/smashing"; rel="nofollow">Meter</a> - Network infrastructure for the enterprise. Get a free personalised demo.</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! Join Smashing Security PLUS 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><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;