Episode 180 - QR Code Scams, Kaspersky Deletes Itself and Scares Users, Browser Kiosk Phishing Attack, ZITRO

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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QR code scams

• https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/qr-phishing-scams-motorized-momentum-uk
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickbaity-or-genius-bf-cheated-on-you-qr-codes-pop-up-across-uk/

 

Kaspersky deletes itself, scares users

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-deletes-itself-installs-ultraav-antivirus-without-warning/ 
• https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/kaspersky-rolls-back-us-customers-ultraav 

 

Malware locks users in kiosk mode

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-locks-browser-in-kiosk-mode-to-steal-google-credentials/

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winnie-the-pooh-censored-china-president-xi-jinping-comparisons/

 

ZITRO

• https://www.lamontmortuary.com/obituary/benny-ortiz

 

Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

 

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