How 14 orders of chicken McNuggets helped nail a suspected Russian hacker
Summary
In Smashing Security episode 477, host Graham Cluley and guest James Ball discuss how a Russian hacker was caught via 14 orders of chicken McNuggets. They also cover the Suno AI music generator hack, which exposed data on its training methods amid copyright lawsuits. The episode concludes with picks for a Nina Simone-inspired play and the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Topics discussed
Intro: James Ball's trip to Norway and heatwave escape
Sponsors: Vanta trust management platform
Russian hacker caught via McNuggets delivery data
Sponsors: Arctic Wolf report on unpatched assets
Suno AI music generator controversy and training data
Sponsors: NordLayer for secure remote work
Pick of the Week: Nina Simone tribute and Avatar show
Outro: Social media links and patron thanks
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