Smashing Security podcast #444: We’re sorry. Wait, did a company actually say that?

Stop the press – a company has actually said “sorry” after a data breach, and hotels are helping hackers phish their own guests.

We examine a refreshingly honest breach response (and why legacy systems are still going to ruin your week), dig into a nasty hotel-booking malware campaign that abuses trust in apps and CAPTCHAs, and chat about autonomous pen testing, AI-turbocharged cybercrime, and what CISOs should really be asking on Monday morning.

And lost Doctor Who is brought back to life by one very dedicated animator, and we take a look at Eddie Murphy’s career.

All this and more is discussed in episode 444 of the “Smashing Security” podcast with cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, and special guest Tricia Howard.

Plus – don’t miss our featured interview with Snehal Antani from Horizon3.ai!

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Graham Cluley:

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Guest:

Tricia Howard:
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AndyC

Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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