031: Petya (don't know the name of this ransomware)

Another major ransomware outbreak rattles the world - but no-one can decide what it's called, the danger posed to driverless cars by kangaroos, and do you really want an Amazon Echo Show? All this and 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 special guest David Bisson. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or visit our website for more episodes. Remember: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app, to catch all of the episodes as they go live. Thanks for listening! Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Special Guest: David Bisson.Sponsored By:Rapid7: Identifying, prioritizing and managing vulnerabilities all the way through to remediation is not only possible, it can be simple. Right now. Build a vulnerability management program that works for you with Insight VM, by Rapid7. Get started with your free 30 day trial now.Support Smashing SecurityLinks:Martijn Grooten on Twitter: "Seriously injured man lies next to tree..." — Martijn seems to be suggesting the infosecurity industry might have the wrong priorities.Global ransomware outbreak hits organisations hardCybereason discovers NotPetya kill switch — You might want to create a file called "perfc" in your Windows folder.Info on the PetrWrap/Petya ransomware: Email account in question already blocked since midday — Don't pay the ransom folks...Driverless cars: Kangaroos throwing off animal detection software — Cripes!How Flying Cars Will Boost Intel, Uber and AirbusAmazon’s New Echo Show Is Very Cool And A Little Creepy[PSA] Intercom (drop-in) does require calling to be enabled and needs access to your contact listMalicious Life podcast —...