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Smashing Security

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by Graham Cluley

4.7(654 reviews)
495 episodes
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<p>Stories from the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and rogue AI.</p><p>Smashing Security isn’t your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity keynote speaker and industry veteran Graham Cluley, it serves up weekly tales of cybercrime, hacking horror stories, privacy blunders, and tech mishaps - all with sharp insight, a sense of humour, and zero tolerance for tech waffle.</p><p>Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Jack Rhysider.</p><p>Follow the podcast on Bluesky at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/smashingsecurity.com" rel="nofollow">@smashingsecurity.com</a>, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app.</p><p>New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK).</p>

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for These researchers got drunk to hack an LG TV

September 16, 2026

These researchers got drunk to hack an LG TV

Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley and guest Lianne Potter discuss LG TV security risks, new Android malware, and how AI aids cybercriminals, in an interview with Andy Hornegold.

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September 9, 2026

How websites are tracking you with silence

Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley and guest Danny Palmer discuss how websites track users with silent audio and Five Eyes advice on post-breach communication.

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September 2, 2026

This AI helps thieves steal your iPhone

Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley and James Ball discuss how AI voice agents are used to steal iPhones and if AI agents are truly escaping their sandboxes.

495 total episodes available with 128 transcripts

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What is Smashing Security?
<p>Stories from the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and rogue AI.</p><p>Smashing Security isn’t your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity keynote speaker and industry veteran Graham Cluley, it serves up weekly tales of cybercrime, hacking horror stories, privacy blunders, and tech mishaps - all with sharp insight, a sense of humour, and zero tolerance for tech waffle.</p><p>Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Jack Rhysider.</p><p>Follow the podcast on Bluesky at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/smashingsecurity.com" rel="nofollow">@smashingsecurity.com</a>, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app.</p><p>New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK).</p>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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