A crypto con change, and hovering ticket scams • Graham Cluley

From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wished, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire. Be taught extra about him, and the way he turned a geopolitical pawn between the US, France, and Russia. Plus! Hear how concert-goers are being warned a couple of swathe of scams hitting stadiums and arenas around the globe.

All this and extra is mentioned within the newest version of the “Smashing Safety” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.

PLUS! Don’t miss our featured interview with Cliff Crosland of Scanner.dev.

Warning: This podcast might include nuts, grownup themes, and impolite language.

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