This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing a ransomware attack.

All this and more is discussed in the latest jam-packed edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Mark Stockley of "The AI Fix" podcast.

Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.

Episode links:

CAPTCHAs from hell - Reddit.
“DeceptionAds” — Fake Captcha Driving Infostealer Infections and a Glimpse to the Dark Side of Internet Advertising - Guardio.
AI Safety Clock Ticks Closer To ‘Midnight,’ Signifying Rising Risk - Forbes.
Krispy Kreme admits there's a hole in its security - The Register.
Nutritional and Allergen Information - Krispy Kreme.
&UDM=14.
Does one line fix Google? - Tedium.
ElevenLabs.
The GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024 - GCHQ.
Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.

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Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme