Trussterflucks and eBay stalking
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Has new UK prime minister Liz Truss been careless with her mobile phone, and hear the most extraordinary story of corporate cyberstalking.

All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley) and Carole Theriault), joined this week by nobody for reasons that will become obvious.

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

Episode links:

• Prison for ex-eBay staff who aggressively cyberstalked company's critics with Craigslist sex party ads and funeral wreaths) - Graham Cluley.
• Two Former eBay Executives Sentenced to Prison for Cyberstalking) - US Department of Justice.
• Jonathan Pie: Welcome to Britain. Everything is Terrible) -  NYT Opinion.
• UK Supermarket’s Loans-for-Groceries Offer Attracts Huge Take Up) - Bloomberg.
• Liz Truss' mobile number is being sold online for £6.49) - Daily Mail.
• How to Cook a Soft Boiled Egg Perfectly Every Time) - YouTube.
• 11 Best Twitter Bots to Follow to Boost Productivity) - Gadgetshouse.
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