In episode 452, a London-based YouTuber wins a landmark courtroom case in opposition to Saudi Arabia after his cellphone was hacked with Pegasus spyware and adware — exposing how a single, seemingly innocent textual content message can flip a smartphone right into a round the clock surveillance gadget.
Plus, we go on the lookout for skilled hitmen on-line – solely to uncover uncomfortable questions on why some crimes entice prospects however only a few complaints.
All this and extra is mentioned within the newest version of the “Smashing Safety” podcast by cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, joined this week by particular visitor Joe Tidy.
Host:
Graham Cluley:
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@
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Visitor:
Joe Tidy: @joetidy.bsky.social
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Theme tune: “Vinyl Reminiscences” by Mikael Manvelyan.
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