Mark’s metaverse for minors, and getting down to business
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06/21/23 • 37 min
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There's some funny business going on on Google, and Zuckerberg's $14 billion bet on the metaverse is beginning to look a little childish...
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
- Google sues alleged scammer over fake business and review scheme - The Verge.
- Meta to Lower Age for Users of Virtual Reality Headset to 10 From 13 - New York Times.
- Introducing New Parent-Managed Meta Accounts for Families - Meta Blog.
- Keep Connected - ages 10–14 - Keep Connected.
- The Metaverse Police: A VR content moderator shares his insights - Mixed News.
- “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist” - Netflix.
- Tommy Siegel - Some candy hearts comics I drew, a thread - Twitter.
- Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
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- Bitwarden – Password security you can trust. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide for secure password storage and sharing.
- Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch a demo today!
- Drata – With over 14 frameworks including SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, Drata gets you audit-ready for crucial security standards needed to scale your business. As a listener to Smashing Security you can save 10% off Drata and have implementation fees waived.
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Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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There's some funny business going on on Google, and Zuckerberg's $14 billion bet on the metaverse is beginning to look a little childish...
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
- Google sues alleged scammer over fake business and review scheme - The Verge.
- Meta to Lower Age for Users of Virtual Reality Headset to 10 From 13 - New York Times.
- Introducing New Parent-Managed Meta Accounts for Families - Meta Blog.
- Keep Connected - ages 10–14 - Keep Connected.
- The Metaverse Police: A VR content moderator shares his insights - Mixed News.
- “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist” - Netflix.
- Tommy Siegel - Some candy hearts comics I drew, a thread - Twitter.
- Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
Sponsored by:
- Bitwarden – Password security you can trust. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide for secure password storage and sharing.
- Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch a demo today!
- Drata – With over 14 frameworks including SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, Drata gets you audit-ready for crucial security standards needed to scale your business. As a listener to Smashing Security you can save 10% off Drata and have implementation fees waived.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.
Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!
FOLLOW US:
Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.
THANKS:
Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
- Declassified files reveal ‘large number’ of security scares at Windsor Castle - Metro.
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- The Muppets Mayhem trailer - YouTube.
- NT-USB microphone - Rode.
- Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
Sponsored by:
- Bitwarden – Password security you can trust. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide for secure password storage and sharing.
- Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch a demo today!
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All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Host Unknown's sole founder Thom Langford.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
- UPS discloses data breach after exposed customer info used in SMS phishing - Bleeping Computer.
- Example of UPS SMS phishing message related to Lego order - Twitter.
- Another example of a Lego-related UPS phishing message - Twitter.
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- “Speed Cubers” - Netflix.
- Trailer for “Speed Cubers” - YouTube.
- KBDcraft.
- ”How to Win Friends and Disappear People” - Qcode Podcasts.
- Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
Sponsored by:
- Bitwarden – Password security you can trust. Bitwarden is an open source password manager trusted by millions of individuals, teams, and organizations worldwide for secure password storage and sharing.
- Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch a demo today!
- Drata – With over 14 frameworks including SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, Drata gets you audit-ready for crucial security standards needed to scale your business. As a listener to Smashing Security you can save 10% off Drata and have implementation fees waived.
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