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  1. Hacker games, AI travel surveillance, and 25 years of IoT

    <p>The video game Path of Exile 2 suffers a security breach, we explore the issues of using predictive algorithms in travel surveillance systems, and the very worst IoT devices are put on show in Las Vegas. Oh, and has Elon Musk accidentall

  2. Honey in hot water, and reset your devices

    <p>Ever wonder how those "free" browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you wit

  3. Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme

    <p>This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme f

  4. Snowflake hackers, and under the influence

    <p>A Canadian man is arrested in relation to the Snowflake hacks from earlier this year - after a cybersecurity researcher managed to track his identity, and a cryptocurrency-trading Instagram influencer is in trouble with the law.</p><p>Al

  5. Dishy DDoS dramas, and mining our minds for data

    <p>A CEO is arrested for turning satellite receivers into DDoS attack weapons, and we journey into the world of bossware and "affective computing" and explore how AI is learning to read our emotions – is this the future of work, or a recipe

  6. Gym hacking, disappearing DNA, and a social lockout

    <p>A Kansas City man is accused of hacking into local businesses, not to steal money, but to... get a cheaper gym membership? A DNA-testing firm has vanished, leaving customers in the dark about what's happened to their sensitive genetic da

  7. Digital arrest scams and stream-jacking

    <p>In our latest episode we discuss how a woman hid under the bed after scammers told her she was under "digital arrest", how hackers are hijacking YouTube channels through malicious sponsorship deals, and how one phone company is turning t

  8. Who needs a laptop to hack when you have a Firestick?

    <p>Arion Kurtaj, a teenager from the UK, amassed a fortune through audacious cybercrimes. From stealing Grand Theft Auto 6 secrets to erasing Brazil's COVID vaccination data, his exploits were legendary. But his hacking spree took a bizarre

  9. 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

  10. The secret Strava service, deepfakes, and crocodiles

    <p>In this week's episode your hosts practice standing on one leg, Carole gives Graham a deepfake quiz, and we investigate how Strava may be exposing the movements of world leaders.</p><p>All this and more is discussed in the latest edition

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