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Resources

Smashing Security podcast #452: The dark web’s worst assassins, and Pegasus in the dock

In episode 452, a London-based YouTuber wins a landmark court case against Saudi Arabia after his phone was hacked with Pegasus spyware — exposing how a single, seemingly harmless text message can turn a smartphone into a round-the-clock surveillance device.

Plus, we go looking for professional hitmen online – only to uncover uncomfortable questions about why some crimes attract customers but very few complaints.

All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, joined this week by special guest Joe Tidy.

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17 August 2026

An “invisible” car? Researcher uses machine learning to hide vehicles from Flock cameras

A cybersecurity expert has demonstrated how computer-generated patterns can successfully prevent surveillance cameras from detecting vehicles – such as the controversial AI-powered Flock licence plate readers that are becoming increasingly […]