Clippy's crypto comeback
Clippy's crypto comeback  
Podcast: Smashing Security
Published On: Wed Oct 07 2026
Description: Microsoft's Twitter account, with its 13 million followers, was hijacked by a paperclip. There was no ransomware or data theft, just Clippy, a dodgy crypto coin, and a corporate apology that wasn't from Microsoft either.Meanwhile, UK losses from hacked email and social media accounts have rocketed by 417%, as scammers pose as your friends to flog you tickets to gigs that don't exist.Plus, Hack The Box's Christine Bartlett joins us for a featured interview to ask what happens when AI agents join your security team, and whether anyone has thought to give them a performance review.All this and more in episode 487 of the "Smashing Security" podcast with cybersecurity expert and keynote speaker Graham Cluley, and special guest Danny Palmer.EPISODE LINKS:South Korean officials believe AI agents were used to hack several banks - The Record.Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access - The Guardian.PixelLeak AI exposure of private developer data - Glow.Crypto Scammers Hijack Microsoft's Official X Account - SecurityWeek.Is everything ok Microsoft? - The Verge.Switch to passkeys: Report Fraud warning as email and social media account hacking sums stolen rise by more than 400 per cent - City of London police.Swiss railway clock - Wikipedia.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Trailer - YouTube.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)SPONSORS:Hack The Box - Develop, exercise and measure the capabilities of your human operators and AI agents.Vanta - Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!Origin - Endpoint AI observability. Put your AI agent on the record, and request a demo.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter! Join Smashing Security PLUS via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes on our early-release feed!FOLLOW THE SHOW:Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy