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episode 265: The Nigerian supercop and Alexa vs. Alexa
The most famous policeman in Nigeria is in hot water over his links to Hushpuppi, has your Amazon Echo been talking to itself, and can an AI girlfriend save your marriage?
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Plus don't miss our featured interview with Jason Meller of Kolide.
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Links:
- Abba Kyari shows off that he has had a road named after him — Instagram.
- Birthday wishes for Abba Kyari — Instagram.
- Smashing Security episode 186: This one's for all the Karens! — In which we first discussed the Hushpuppi case.
- Adeola Fayehun discusses Abba Kyari's arrest — YouTube.
- Alexa Privacy – Learn how Alexa works — Amazon.
- Alexa vs Alexa (AvA).
- Amazon Alexa compromise possible through own speakers — The Register.
- The Rescue — Wikipedia.
- The Rescue — Apple TV.
- 'I fell in love with my AI girlfriend - and it saved my marriage' — Sky News.
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