100: IoT failures, and Donald Trump dating disaster

Yes, Smashing Security has reached its 100th episode! Despite our celebratory mood, we don't forget to take a look at the security stories of the last week - including an alarming IoT failure and a dating app disaster for Donald Trump devotees. All this and much more is discussed in this very special 100th edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans https://www.smashingsecurity.com/hosts/graham-cluley (Graham Cluley) and Carole Theriault. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or http://www.smashingsecurity.com/ (visit our website) for more episodes. Remember: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app, to catch all of the episodes as they go live. Thanks for listening! Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Sponsored By: https://www.lastpass.com/smashing (LastPass): LastPass Enterprise simplifies password management for companies of every size, with the right tools to secure your business with centralized control of employee passwords and apps. But, LastPass isn’t just for enterprises, it’s an equally great solution for business teams, families and single users. Go to lastpass.com/smashing to see why LastPass is the trusted enterprise password manager of over 33 thousand businesses. https://www.smashingsecurity.com/boxcryptor (Boxcryptor): Boxcryptor encrypts your sensitive files and folders in Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and many other cloud storages. It combines the benefits of the most user friendly cloud storage services with the highest security standards worldwide. Encrypt your data right on your device before syncing it to the cloud providers of your choice. Listeners can get a 40% discount on the Boxcryptor Personal License (private use) and Boxcryptor Business (perfect for self-employed) by visiting smashingsecurity.com/boxcryptor https://www.patreon.com/smashingsecurity (Support Smashing Security) Links: https://www.smashingsecurity.com/001-one-cup-two-hotel-guests (The very first episode of Smashing Security: "One cup, two hotel guests") — Sorry about the poor audio quality. Turns out we got better... https://twitter.com/YaleSecurity/status/1050042041818914817 (Yale UK announces some "unplanned network maintenance") — Twitter https://twitter.com/YaleSecurity/status/1050455447642226689 (Yale UK's network maintenance isn't going well) — Twitter https://twitter.com/SteveWortley/status/1050063949792722946 (Cllr Steve Wortley is not very happy with Yale UK) — Twitter https://twitter.com/Beth_A_Ashworth/status/1050093909177712640 (Beth is not impressed with Yale UK either) — Twitter https://twitter.com/KirstiePendry/status/1050494920992149504 (Kirstie Pendry doesn't fancy waking her entire street at 5am) — Twitter https://www.cbronline.com/news/yale-smart-home (Yale Smart Home Borkage: Server Issues Cause Alarm App Fail) — Computer Business Review https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/10/12/yale_alarms_fail/ (Yale Weds: Just some system maintenance, nothing to worry about. Yale Thurs: Nobody's smart alarm app works) — The Register https://www.grahamcluley.com/hundreds-of-smart-locks-bricked-by-flubbed-remote-update/ (Hundreds of 'smart' locks bricked by flubbed remote update) — Graham Cluley https://www.grahamcluley.com/hotel-guests-locked-rooms-ransomware-doesnt-make-sense/ (Hotel guests locked in their rooms by ransomware? It doesn't make sense) — Graham Cluley http://www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-ari-melber/watch/71-of-tinder-users-say-political-differences-are-a-deal-breaker-1041435715625?v=raila& (71% of Tinder users say political differences are a deal breaker) — MSNBC https://www.newsweek.com/new-dating-app-trump-supporters-seeks-make-america-date-again-1171136 (New Dating App for Trump...

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