A podcast episode graphic for "Smashing Security" episode #358. The title reads, "Hong Kong hijinks, pig butchers, and poor ransomware gangs." The background features bright neon signs with Chinese characters and a cartoon pig with X's for eyes is centered—a perfect dive into the world of cybersecurity.

Podcast# 358 of Smashing Security discusses pig butchers, Hong Kong henchmen, and underprivileged ransomware gangs.

Smashing Security podcast #358: Hong Kong hijinks, pig butchers, and poor ransomware gangs

Is this a true story? Is this merely a figment of your imagination? As Valentine’s Day approaches, be on the lookout for pig butchers, and take a moment to feel sorry for the poor ransomware gangs. A company in Hong Kong is the victim of sophisticated deepfake duping.

In the most recent episode of the” Smashing Security” podcast, cybersecurity experts Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault discuss all of this and a great deal more. Lianne Potter from the podcast” Compromising Positions” joined them this week.

Warning: There may be nuts, adult themes, and coarse language in this podcast.

Hosts:

@gcluley Graham Cluley
@caroletheriault– CaroleTheroault

Guest:

@Tech_Soapbox Lianne Potter

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