Pasta spies and private eyes, and are you applying for a ghost job?

<p>Mamma Mia! A major hacking scandal in Italy has expanded to include alleged involvement from Israel and the Vatican, and just why are companies advertising jobs that don't exist?</p><p>All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.</p><p>Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.</p><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="politico.eu/article/hacking-scandal-italy-matt…; rel="nofollow">Massive hack-for-hire scandal rocks Italian political elites</a> - Politico.</li><li><a href="repubblica.it/italia/2024/10/30/news/chiesa_cl…; rel="nofollow">Dossieraggi, i contatti con il Mossad e i dati passati al Vaticano. “Aiutiamo la Chiesa contro la Russia o no?”</a> - La Repubblica.</li><li><a href="theregister.com/2024/11/03/ghost_job_epidemic/…; rel="nofollow">That position you just applied for might be a 'ghost job' that'll never be filled</a> - The Register.</li><li><a href="amp.theguardian.com/money/2024/oct/30/ghost-jo…; rel="nofollow">Ghost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist?</a> - The Guardian.</li><li><a href="bbc.com/worklife/article/20240315-ghost-jobs-d…; rel="nofollow">Job boards are still rife with 'ghost jobs'. What's the point?</a> - BBC.</li><li><a href="forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2024/05/14…; rel="nofollow">How To Spot Ghost Jobs And Make Your Job Search More Efficient</a> - Forbes.</li><li><a href="tech.co/news/ghost-jobs-and-how-to-avoid-them&…; rel="nofollow">What Are Ghost Jobs and How Can You Avoid Them?</a> - Tech.co</li><li><a href="cbsnews.com/news/fake-job-listing-ghost-jobs-c…; rel="nofollow">That job you applied for might not exist. Here's what's behind a boom in "ghost jobs."</a> - CBS News.</li><li><a href="bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001324r"; rel="nofollow">The Coming Storm</a> - BBC Radio 4.</li><li><a href="bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0011cpr"; rel="nofollow">Things fell apart</a> - BBC Sounds.</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="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="flashpoint.io"; rel="nofollow">Flashpoint</a> - Access the industry’s best threat data and intelligence.</li></ul><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><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><p><strong>FOLLOW US:</strong></p><p>Follow us on Twitter at <a href="twitter.com/smashinsecurity"; rel="nofollow">@SmashinSecurity</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><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…;