PEBCAK Podcast: Information Security News by Some All Around Good People

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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PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
Submit the Stigma non-profit: https://www.submitthestigma.org/
Steven's book: https://a.co/d/8nHiswO
 
ALPHV exit scams after Change Healthcare hack
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-1st-2024-healthcare-under-siege/
https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/alphv-ransomware-site-claims-it-was-seized-by-fbi-researchers-suspect-22m-scam/
 
Arrests in $400 million FTX heist
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/02/arrests-in-400m-sim-swap-tied-to-heist-at-ftx/
 
Typosquatting as a Service
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/registrars-can-now-block-all-domains-that-resemble-brand-names/
 
Things that have gotten too expensive
https://nypost.com/2024/03/07/us-news/out-of-control-five-guys-prices-ignites-social-media-furor-after-24-receipt-for-just-burger-fries-small-drink-goes-viral/
https://nypost.com/2023/07/19/mcdonalds-branch-slammed-for-charging-18-for-a-big-mac-meal/
https://nypost.com/2024/02/28/business/panera-bread-exempt-from-california-wage-law-after-newsom-donation/
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
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Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/
Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/
Steven - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenzhajny/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got some 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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PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
Apple adds quantum-resistant encryption to iMessage
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-adds-pq3-quantum-resistant-encryption-to-imessage/
 
Wall Street Journal reviews the Cybertruck
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/tesla-cybertruck-review-caeb06e3
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
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Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/
Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
Killer Breakfast Burrito
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pbi9r_nqkvI  
 
Thieves jamming Wi-Fi to avoid camera detection
https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/wi-fi-jamming-to-knock-out-cameras-suspected-in-nine-minnesota-burglaries-smart-security-systems-vulnerable-as-tech-becomes-cheaper-and-easier-to-acquire 
https://community.ring.com/t/porch-thief-disabled-video-doorbell/2742/2 
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/2/21046822/samsung-lg-smart-fridge-family-hub-instaview-thinq-ai-ces-2020 
 
Malware steals facial recognition data
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-gold-pickaxe-android-ios-malware-steals-your-face-for-fraud/ 
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/02/963300568/coup-caught-on-camera-myanmar-woman-goes-viral-for-dance-video-with-surreal-back 
Face Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT3P8XbGLQQ 
 
Russian Banks hide applications in App Store
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/02/12/how-russian-banks-use-trojan-horse-apps-to-stay-in-apples-app-store
 
Unwritten rules of life
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!
 
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Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/
Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
Goggles do nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWFF7ecArBk
 
Correction, 3 million toothbrushes are NOT part of a botnet
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fortinet-rce-bug-is-actively-exploited-cisa-confirms/ 
 
Americans lost $10 Billion to fraud in 2023
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/americans-lost-record-10-billion-to-fraud-in-2023-ftc-warns/
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/data-visualizations/explore-data
 
Apple Vision Pro is a good start
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/02/11/apple-vision-pro-could-take-four-generations-to-perfect
https://www.macworld.com/article/2214079/vision-pro-preorder-weekend-sales-180000-units-report.html
https://www.wsj.com/video/series/joanna-stern-personal-technology/vision-pro-review-24-hours-in-apples-mixed-reality-headset/05CD2E77-897D-49A9-A87E-9B8A93E3E45F 
 
2024 Superbowl commercials
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/Ad-Meter/2024/02/12/best-super-bowl-2024-commercials-ad-meter-rankings/72538932007/ 
https://www.crn.com/news/security/2024/partners-crowdstrike-s-wild-west-super-bowl-ad-is-brilliant 
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!
 
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Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/
Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
Smart toothbrushes used in DDoS attack
https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/three-million-malware-infected-smart-toothbrushes-used-in-swiss-ddos-attacks-botnet-causes-millions-of-euros-in-damages 
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_A._Davis
 
Ransomware and data breaches in healthcare
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-french-healthcare-services-firm-puts-millions-at-risk/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lurie-childrens-hospital-took-systems-offline-after-cyberattack/
 
US bans travelers affiliated with spyware makers
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-announces-visa-ban-on-those-linked-to-commercial-spyware/
https://abc7.com/meth-methamphetamine-coronavirus-johnson-city/5972343/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Asmongold/s/mcyzLWl5VY
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/02/04/trooper-finds-bag-labeled-bag-full-drugs/4661250002/
 
Lessons that came true as adults
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/we-have-food-at-home
https://youtu.be/OnO8Mj7KLzg?si=84ZNuZbWRUQ1-pB6
 
Superbowl predictions
 
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Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/
Koby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koby-caputo-117358145/ 

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
HP blocks third-party and aftermarket ink
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/hp-ceo-blocking-third-party-ink-from-printers-fights-viruses/
 
Ransomware crews threatening to SWAT victims
https://blog.knowbe4.com/swatting-latest-tactic-in-ransomware
 
IT Company sanctioned for providing technical support to ISIS
https://news.yahoo.com/u-sanctions-3-supporting-isis-073240106.html
 
Fitness challenges
https://mycrazygoodlife.com/25-motivating-30-day-fitness-challenges/
 
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Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/
Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/
Victor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordeluca/

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
SEC latest victim of SIM swapping
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sec-confirms-x-account-was-hacked-in-sim-swapping-attack/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/x-adds-passkeys-support-for-ios-users-in-the-united-states/
 
TurboTax ordered to stop saying free
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ftc-orders-intuit-to-stop-pushing-free-software-that-isnt-really-free/
 
Vulnerable cars hacked at Pwn2Own
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesla-hacked-24-zero-days-demoed-at-pwn2own-automotive-2024/
 
Brand loyalty and boycotts
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/dicks-sporting-goods-destroyed-guns-c/
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!
 
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Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
Please vote for Ben Corll and Marc Lueck for Top On Conference InfoSec Award!
https://www.onconferences.com/2024-infosec-votes
 
You got SERVED via blockchain
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/01/heres-some-bitcoin-oh-and-youve-been-served/
 
Scammers pose as researchers to scam ransomware victims
https://www.scmagazine.com/news/crooks-pose-as-researchers-to-retarget-ransomware-victims 
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-victims-targeted-by-fake-hack-back-offers/ 
 
 
Plex update angers users
https://www.techspot.com/news/100979-plex-update-raises-concerns-over-potential-sharing-porn.html 
 
Which Matrix character are you?
https://screenrant.com/mbti-matrix-characters/ 
MTV Matrix Spoof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRkiyy3EDl4 
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!
 
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Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/
Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
Attackers develop fake Lockdown Mode
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/12/05/jamf-shares-exploit-that-fools-users-into-believing-their-hacked-iphone-is-safe
https://thehackernews.com/2023/12/warning-for-iphone-users-experts-warn.html
 
Barracuda hacked again
https://www.securityweek.com/chinese-hackers-deliver-malware-to-barracuda-email-security-appliances-via-new-zero-day/ 
 
Apple thwarts iPhone thieves with passcode change delay
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/12/12/stolen-device-protection-to-thwart-iphone-thieves-with-passcodes-with-time-delay
 
Dutch Engineer named as accomplice who smuggled Stuxnet into Iran
https://www.yahoo.com/news/colorado-mans-getting-400-000-062233925.html
https://www.securityweek.com/dutch-engineer-used-water-pump-to-get-billion-dollar-stuxnet-malware-into-iranian-nuclear-facility-report/ 
 
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!
 
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Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/
Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/
Kush - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushaagra/

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)
Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast
PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”
 
GM Dealership agrees to sell Tahoe for $1
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/gm-dealer-chat-bot-agrees-to-sell-2024-chevy-tahoe-for-1/
 
Another bone-headed idea to get iMessage on Android
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/12/21/beeper-has-more-ridiculous-work-arounds-for-its-imessage-bridge-hack
 
Cybersecurity executive pleads guilty to hacking hospitals
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybersecurity-firm-executive-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-hospitals/
 
Phrases that need to go away in 2024
Buzzword Bingo: https://www.buzzwordbingogame.com/cards/buzzword/
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!
 
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Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/