Episode 77 - Entire Countries Paralyzed by Ransomware, Malware Waits 30 Days to Attack, Anti-Cheat Software Used to Bypass Anti-Virus, Methods to Anno...

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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Traffic jam after Burning Man

• https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/burning-man-ends-with-8-hour-traffic-jam-huge-fight/

Multiple countries paralyzed from ransomware attacks

• https://therecord.media/chile-says-govt-agency-struggling-with-ransomware-attack/

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/montenegro-hit-by-ransomware-attack-hackers-demand-10-million/

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/french-hospital-hit-by-10m-ransomware-attack-sends-patients-elsewhere/

• https://therecord.media/greek-gas-operator-refuses-to-negotiate-with-ransomware-group-after-attack/

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackcat-ransomware-claims-attack-on-italian-energy-agency/

Crypto mining malware delays payload to avoid detection

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-malware-delays-coinminer-install-by-a-month-to-evade-detection/

Online anti-cheat software being used to bypass anti-virus software

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-genshin-impact-anti-cheat-system-to-disable-antivirus/

Methods to annoy people

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-delayed-34-minutes-by-power-outage-at-superdome/

• https://www.wikihow-fun.com/Annoy-People-in-Elevators

Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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