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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FlipperZero floods iPhone users with pairing requests
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/09/05/malicious-attackers-can-flood-iphone-users-with-endless-popups-using-a-170-tool 
 
UK Store recalls kids' snacks for serving adult content
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/childrens-snack-recalled-after-its-website-caught-serving-porn/ 
 
Microsoft kills Wordpad after 28 years
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-killing-wordpad-in-windows-after-28-years/
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features 
https://xkcd.com/667/ 
 
Irish town banned smartphones for kids
https://nypost.com/2023/09/05/irish-parents-take-action-on-smartphones-amid-soaring-concerns-over-childrens-mental-health/ 
 
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/
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.”
 
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FBI takes down Qakbot Botnet
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qakbot-botnet-dismantled-after-infecting-over-700-000-computers/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-says-it-has-disrupted-notorious-qakbot-hacking-network-2023-08-29/ 
 
Barracuda appliances still under attack after patching
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-email-servers-hacked-in-barracuda-zero-day-attacks/ 
https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/zero-day-barracuda-esg-patches-fail/691749/
https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/unc4841-post-barracuda-zero-day-remediation 
 
DEA sends $50,000 to a scammer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2023/08/24/dea-accidentally-sends-50000-in-drug-proceeds-to-crypto-scammer/
 
Things that sound like snake oil but actually are not
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/office-ergonomics/art-20046169
https://www.wikihow.com/Sit-at-a-Computer
 
Find the hosts on LinkedIn:
Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/
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.”
 
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Find us on our newly launched YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pebcakpodcast
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Google still allows phishing pages in ads
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sneaky-amazon-google-ad-leads-to-microsoft-support-scam/
 
Flipper Zero
https://shop.flipperzero.one/
 
UK reminds citizens its voter site is not a scam
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-gov-keeps-repeating-its-voter-registration-website-is-not-a-scam/
 
Threat actors use beta apps to bypass app store checks
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threat-actors-use-beta-apps-to-bypass-mobile-app-store-security/
 
Google will require two administrators to make critical organizational changes
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-workspace-will-require-two-admins-to-sign-off-on-critical-changes/
 
Russia / Ukraine
https://thehill.com/policy/international/3649053-bill-clinton-pushes-back-on-critics-who-blame-nato-enlargement-for-russias-invasion/
 
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/
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.”
 
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Find us on our newly launched YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pebcakpodcast
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DEFCON 31 canceled
https://www.reddit.com/r/Defcon/comments/15ppt2s/bomb_threat_defcon/
https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/14/researcher-says-they-were-behind-iphone-popups-at-def-con/
https://flipperzero.one/how-to-buy
 
Cell phone carriers auto-join Wi-Fi
https://howmobileworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/T-Mobile-Passpoint-Indoor-Coverage-Solution-Tech-Overview-012621.pdf
https://www.reddit.com/r/ATT/comments/ysqjnz/mobilitie_passpoint_att_wifi_passpoint/
 
Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde Plead Guilty
https://news.yahoo.com/crypto-couple-pleading-guilty-alleged-115801983.html
 
Oblivious Chris Stories
https://old.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/15h1w7m/whats_the_biggest_hint_youve_ever_missed_from_a/
 
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.”
 
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Black Hat 2023 and DEFCON 31
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
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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.”
 
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Find us on our newly launched YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pebcakpodcast
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Self-spreading worm shuts down Call of Duty
https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/call-of-duty-self-spreading-worm-player-lobbies
https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/new-cloud-worm-targets-redis-open-source-database-app- 
https://therecord.media/redis-malware-worm-botnet 
https://therecord.media/minecraft-bug-allows-hackers-in 
 
Banks in UK will be forced to reimburse victims for scams
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-11/uk-laws-force-to-banks-reimburse-scam-victims-unless-negligent/102563000
 
Threat actors abusing Google AMP to spread phishing links
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threat-actors-abuse-google-amp-for-evasive-phishing-attacks/
 
Benefits of quitting social media
https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-quit-social-media-and-why-you-should
https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/quit-social-media/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meaningfull/202204/social-media-is-tanking-peoples-body-image
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8001450/
 
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.”
 
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Find us on our newly launched YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pebcakpodcast
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Summer BYOD travel tips
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/06/30/summer-byod-policies/
Travel router: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N72FMH5
 
US Intelligence discovers coup attempt
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/06/24/us-intelligence-prigozhin-putin/
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-spy-agencies-intel-mid-june-wagner-chief-prigozhin-planning-armed-action-russia-report
 
UK GCHQ requests access to metadata logs
https://therecord.media/new-law-could-allow-uk-gchq-to-monitor-internet-logs-in-real-time
 
Florida Man Stories:
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/how-floridas-proud-open-government-laws-lead-to-the-shame-of-florida-man-news-stories-7608595 
https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2022/04/14/florida-man-drove-112-mph-on-shoulder-to-impress-girlfriend-troopers-say/
https://theweek.com/speedreads/650409/florida-man-rides-manatee-dares-police-arrest-gets-arrested
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a40288/florida-man-naked-3-women-cadillac/ 
https://floridamanbirthday.org/february-3
 
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.”
 
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Follow me on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@Clouie
 
Laws on price mistakes
https://www.wisebread.com/my-purchase-rang-up-wrong-could-the-law-be-on-my-side
 
Ransomware gangs dump sensitive data on leak sites
https://apnews.com/article/schools-ransomware-data-breach-40ebeda010158f04a1ef14607bfed9b0
https://twitter.com/vxunderground/status/1680362910936096769?s=20
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-posts-video-of-data-stolen-from-minneapolis-schools/ 
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/franklin-pizza-shop-worker-finds-phone-filled-with-videos-of-unconscious-children-leading-to-man-s-arrest/ar-AA1dH4MH 
 
Microsoft loses private key, US State Department hacked
https://therecord.media/microsoft-changes-signing-key-system 
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2023/07/14/analysis-of-storm-0558-techniques-for-unauthorized-email-access/ 
 
Code signing dates matter
https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/hackers-exploit-gaping-windows-loophole-to-give-their-malware-kernel-access/
https://www.howtogeek.com/667054/the-best-retro-easter-eggs-in-windows-and-microsoft-office/
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/security-researcher-finds-coldplay-lyrics-in-kingston-ssd-firmware
 
Amazon Prime Day 2023
https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/amazon-prime-day-history-ncna1269819
 
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 @pebcakpodcastPEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”Find us on our newly launched YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pebcakpodcastFollow me on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@Clouie
Meta releases Threads Apphttps://www.wsj.com/articles/early-success-of-metas-threads-is-already-drawing-interest-from-advertisers-ba67d722 https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/privacy-woes-hold-up-global-instagram-threads-launchhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/23/07/05/metas-instagram-soft-launches-threads-to-take-on-twitterPeople using ChatGPT to torture telemarketershttps://www.wsj.com/articles/people-hire-phone-bots-to-torture-telemarketers-2dbb8457?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1New USPS package tracking scamhttps://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/google-searches-usps-tracking-banking-thefthttps://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-intelligence/2023/07/malicious-ad-for-usps-phishes-for-jpmorgan-chase-credentialshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7081438117424988160-NscK/Prime Day is cominghttps://nypost.com/2023/06/15/amazon-shuts-down-customers-smart-home-devices-over-false-racist-claim/https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2023/07/14/what-amazon-prime-day-data-could-tell-retailers-about-2023-holiday-shopping/?sh=4a40ac52391dDad Joke of the Week (DJOW)Please share this podcast with someone you know! It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!Find the hosts on LinkedIn:Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/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 @pebcakpodcastPEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”Find us on our newly launched YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pebcakpodcastFollow me on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@Clouie
Tips to keep your mobile device safehttps://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2023/06/23/aussie-pm-says-shut-down-your-phone-every-24-hours-for-5-mins-but-thats-not-enough-on-its-own/ China evades chip export controls by renting themhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-looks-to-restrict-chinas-access-to-cloud-computing-to-protect-advanced-technology-f771613https://www.cnet.com/pictures/see-nvidias-h100-hopper-chip-up-close/Android outpaces iOS for vulnerabilitieshttps://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/mobile-cyberattacks-soar-andoird-users Fourth of July storieshttps://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2022/follow-these-steps-for-a-safe-4th-of-july.htmlDad Joke of the Week (DJOW)Please share this podcast with someone you know! It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!Find the hosts on LinkedIn:Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/Sam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/currysam/