Never say this to a robot dog
Summary
In Smashing Security episode 481, host Graham Cluley and guest Jenny Radcliffe discuss a social engineering scam targeting UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. They analyze a Black Hat demonstration where researchers used "kinetic prompt injection" to jailbreak robot dogs, causing them to attack or perform dangerous actions. The episode also covers the theft of gold Mozart statues in Salzburg and features picks of the week, including a political simulation app.
Topics discussed
Intro: Social engineering of Andy Burnham and sponsor thanks
Agentic AI and the speed of modern cyber attacks
Black Hat conference and Pliny the Liberator hacker
Jailbreaking robot dogs: Kinetic prompt injection risks
Black Kite report on European ransomware and supply chain risks
The theft of 320 gold Mozart statues in Salzburg
Sponsor segment: Vanta trust management platform
Pick of the week: Ventriloquism on radio and Number 10 game
Outro, listener shoutouts, and Patreon promotion
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