Star Wars, CIA and WhatsApp Malware Phantom Graham Cluley

Why is the cute Star Wars fan site redirecting to the CIA now? How does Cambodia become a world hotspot for scam call centers? Can WhatsApp images really consume your bank account with one download, or is it just a bunch of hackers Hockham?
Allan Liska joins all of this and the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast to discuss all of it.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
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Allan Liska – @ransomwaresommelier.com
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