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) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Kalshi's flight-cancellation betting market Kalshi filed with the CFTC to let traders bet on airline flight-cancellation rates, even as the company fights insider-trading scandals and nearly 20 gambling-related lawsuits. https://www.inc.com/moses-jeanfrancois/kalshi-wants-to-make-money-off-of-canceled-flights-new-sky-trading-plan/91374679 Kalshi's self-certification filing would let users trade "yes/no" contracts on whether a set percentage of flights at a given airport get canceled in a window, using FlightAware data (DOT stats as backup); preemptive cancellations count, delays/diversions don't — this comes as Kalshi is also defending nearly 20 federal/state suits (including one joined by NY AG Letitia James) arguing its sports contracts are unlicensed gambling, and after it fined three Congressional candidates for insider trading in April.   Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC investigation The CFTC is investigating Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, for allegedly using advance knowledge of the president's speeches to win big on Kalshi's "mention markets." https://www.cftc.gov/filings/ptc/ptc0714269602.pdf https://apnews.com/article/trump-teleprompter-insider-trading-kalshi-ccd6d0ec68e1eb15d100ad770d91abae Perez, who's run Trump's teleprompter since 2016 and reportedly made over $100,000 (Kalshi says north of $90,000 in frozen profits) betting on "mention markets" tied to specific words Trump would say in speeches, was put on unpaid leave after Kalshi's surveillance team flagged the trades and referred the case to the CFTC — the White House called it "a disgrace," and it marks the first known case of a sitting administration employee investigated for prediction-market insider trading.   Microsoft's record-breaking July Patch Tuesday Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixed a record 570 flaws — including three zero-days — while a researcher dropped a new unpatched Windows PoC exploit within hours. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-july-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-massive-570-flaws-3-zero-days/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/microsoft-patches-a-record-570-security-flaws/ https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/researcher-drops-new-windows-zero-day.html The 570-flaw haul (59 critical) included two actively-exploited zero-days — an AD FS elevation-of-privilege bug (CVE-2026-56155) and a SharePoint elevation-of-privilege flaw (CVE-2026-56164), both now on CISA's KEV list — plus a publicly disclosed BitLocker bypass; hours after patches dropped, researcher "Chaotic Eclipse" released a working PoC called LegacyHive targeting Windows' Profile Service that functions even on fully patched systems, continuing a months-long, increasingly public feud with Microsoft over disclosure timing.   China's AI companion chatbot crackdown China enacted rules banning "emotional reliance" on AI companion chatbots and virtual relationships with minors, part of a broader push tied to the country's fertility concerns. https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/china-wants-more-babiesso-its-cracking-down-on-chatbot-love-affairs-65cd6c82 The new rules require companion-chatbot makers to get regulatory pre-approval, alert a user's emergency contact if they detect an emotional crisis, and have already pushed ByteDance's Doubao, Alibaba's Qwen, and Tencent's Yuanbao to shut down custom AI-persona features; researchers cited by WSJ say Beijing's underlying worry is that people bonding with chatbots could "take them out of the marriage market," tying directly into China's fertility push.   UK's midnight social media curfew for teens The UK is proposing a default midnight-to-6am social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with autoplay and infinite scroll switched off by default too. https://www.reuters.com/technology/uk-plans-default-midnight-social-media-curfew-16-17-year-olds-2026-07-14/ The curfew (opt-out, not mandatory) follows last month's full under-16 social media ban and is expected to take effect by spring 2027; a government trial of 300+ teens found it delivered the most consistent sleep benefits of the options tested, though critics like Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott called an easily-switched-off curfew pointless.   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Starting July 7, every new car sold in the EU must include an infrared camera aimed at the driver's face to detect distraction, with critics warning it's a privacy nightmare in waiting. https://cybernews.com/security/eu-car-camera-monitoring/ https://electrek.co/2026/06/15/chinese-drivers-plastic-heads-fool-tesla-autopilot-camera/ New EU General Safety Regulation mandates in-cabin, driver-facing infrared cameras (Advanced Driver Distraction Warning systems) in all new cars as of July 7, 2026 — with the US following suit by 2027 — and while regulators insist the footage stays local and non-biometric, there's no enforcement detail on what happens if that's violated, fueling fears the data could be harvested or resold given prior scandals over automakers monetizing driver data. Story 2 — $30 Plastic Doll Heads Are Fooling Tesla's Autopilot Camera A cottage industry in China is selling cheap figurine heads that trick Tesla's cabin camera into thinking a distracted driver is paying attention, letting people run FSD/Autopilot hands-off and eyes-off for extended stretches.   Fired Microsoft Engineer Sentenced to 9 Years for $10M Digital Currency Heist A former Microsoft software engineer, fired in 2018, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for stealing over $10 million in digital gift-card value from the company and laundering it through Bitcoin. https://www.pcmag.com/news/fired-microsoft-software-engineer-sentenced-to-9-years-in-prison A Ukrainian national who worked as a Microsoft contractor-then-employee testing the company's online retail platform from 2016–2018, used his and colleagues' test accounts to steal "currency stored value" (digital gift cards), laundered the proceeds through a Bitcoin mixer to fund a $1.6M waterfront home and $160K car, and was ultimately convicted on 18 federal felony counts and ordered to pay $8.34M in restitution on top of the 9-year sentence.   Meta Lets Anyone Turn Your Public Instagram Photos into AI Images (Now Walked Back) Meta quietly launched "Muse Image," letting anyone @-mention a public Instagram account to generate AI images of that person's likeness with no notification or consent — triggering backlash from SAG-AFTRA and CAA before Meta pulled the feature. https://www.wired.com/story/meta-now-lets-anyone-use-your-instagram-photos-in-ai-images-unless-you-opt-out/ Meta's new Muse Image generator defaulted every public adult Instagram account into an opt-out (not opt-in) system where anyone could tag a profile to generate AI images from their photos with zero notification, prompting SAG-AFTRA and talent agency CAA to publicly demand opt-outs before Meta reversed course on July 10 and pulled the @-mention capability entirely after backlash.   1 in 3 Young Adults Are Living With Their Parents A new FinanceBuzz analysis of Census data finds 33% of 18–34-year-olds now live with their parents, nearing pandemic-era highs, with New Jersey, Connecticut, and California leading the pack. https://financebuzz.com/living-with-parents-data Census-based research shows nearly a third of Americans aged 18–34 (33%) are living at home — a rate that's climbed steadily since the 1960s (22.5%) and is now approaching the 2020 pandemic peak (33.6%) — with expensive states like New Jersey (44.1%), Connecticut (41.3%), and California (39.1%) topping the list, and men 25–34 living at home nearly 1.5x as often as women in the same age range.   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Leaked reports allege Claude Code covertly flagged China-based proxy traffic via hidden Unicode markers, while a parallel investigation exposes the black market for cut-rate Claude access in China. https://www.internationalcyberdigest.com/claude-code-accused-of-hiding-china-proxy-fingerprints-inside-system-prompts/ https://www.chinatalk.media/p/how-to-buy-cheap-claude-tokens-in   Polymarket customers lost $3 million after attackers compromised a third-party vendor to inject malicious code into the platform's frontend. [Awaiting vxunderground tweet text] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/polymarket-customers-lose-3-million-in-supply-chain-attack/  https://x.com/vxunderground/status/2070361730866168252   A ransomware breach at Apple supplier Tata Electronics leaked 630GB of files revealing iPhone 18 Pro design secrets and a surprising modem strategy. https://www.internationalcyberdigest.com/tata-electronics-leaked-iphone-18-pro-photos-and-designs/ https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/06/30/iphone-18-pro-leaks-qualcomm-or-apple-c2-model-a20-details-camera-upgrades   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   A Canadian health authority apologizes after using a fake "bonus day off" as bait in a phishing simulation that backfired badly https://nlhealthservices.ca/news/nl-health-services-apologizes-for-the-recent-cybersecurity-awareness-exercise/   Canada's spy agency CSIS used a first-ever court-authorized warrant to remotely disinfect botnet-hijacked routers and IoT devices on Canadian soil https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/canadas-spy-agency-used-first-of-its.html   Meta paused its internal AI training program after a tool quietly logging employee keystrokes, clicks, and screen content leaked the data across the entire company https://www.wired.com/story/meta-accidentally-let-employees-access-each-others-keystroke-data/     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-k-b7196831/

Welcome to this week's bonus 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) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   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/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/ Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmsavage/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Meta confirms 20,225 Instagram accounts were hijacked after attackers exploited a bug in its AI-powered High Touch Support tool to reset passwords without verifying email ownership. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-ai-support-data-breach-affects-20-000-instagram-accounts/ The Silent Ransom Group is targeting U.S. law firms with fake IT help desk calls, moving from first contact to data exfiltration in hours and sending ransom demands within 30 minutes of leaving the network. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/silent-ransom-group-targets-law-firms-with-fake-it-support-calls/ Weil Gotshal reportedly paid $18–20 million to prevent hackers from publishing stolen client data after a Silent Ransom Group attack. https://www.legalcheek.com/2026/06/weil-reportedly-pays-up-to-20-million-after-hackers-steal-client-data/ Jones Day confirms a cyberattack that gave hackers access to client files, also attributed to the Silent Ransom Group campaign targeting BigLaw. https://www.legalcheek.com/2026/04/jones-day-confirms-cyber-attack-after-hackers-access-client-files/ Dark Reading's breakdown of how Silent Ransom Group's law firm extortion campaign operates at scale. https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/silent-ransom-us-law-firms-extortion-attacks   Apple announces that iOS 27's Passwords app will use agentic AI to automatically detect and replace weak or compromised passwords in the background, no user effort required. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/new-apple-feature-automatically-changes-your-compromised-passwords/ https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/08/apple-passwords-can-now-automatically-fix-passwords-with-agentic-ai/   Citizen Lab researcher John Scott-Railton flags a new attacker technique: malware developers are embedding nuclear and biological weapons text inside their spyware to deliberately trigger AI safety refusals, preventing LLM-based security tools from analyzing the malicious code — a real-world demonstration of how over-tuned safety guardrails create exploitable blind spots. https://x.com/jsrailton/status/2064661778978533571   UK Prime Minister Starmer gives Apple and Google a three-month deadline to install device-level software that detects and blocks explicit images on consumer hardware, with privacy advocates and Signal already calling the mandate a blueprint for mass surveillance. https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/08/phone-will-change-new-government-rules-explicit-images-28694073/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Meta's AI support bot was weaponized to hijack Instagram accounts, including the Obama White House page, by tricking it into adding attacker-controlled emails during password resets. https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2061251183675949365?s=46 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/instagram-users-locked-out-after-meta-ai-abused-to-steal-accounts/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/06/hackers-used-metas-ai-support-bot-to-seize-instagram-accounts/ Meta's AI customer support bot was socially engineered into resetting account passwords for targets, exposing the new attack surface that AI-powered support creates — and enabling hijacks that MFA would have blocked.   A Google security engineer was arrested and charged with insider trading after using confidential "Year in Search" data to pocket $1.2M on the prediction market Polymarket. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-google-security-engineer-with-polymarket-insider-trading/ Operating under the alias "AlphaRaccoon," Michele Spagnuolo went 22-for-23 on Google search trend bets using nonpublic internal data — marking the second high-profile Polymarket insider trading arrest this year, following a Special Forces soldier who bet on the Maduro raid he was part of.   New data shows 55% of companies regret their AI-driven layoffs, with half already quietly reversing them — the so-called "Layoff Boomerang." https://medium.com/@curiouser.ai/the-great-ai-layoff-boomerang-68e38c88fa7d Forrester, Gartner, and PwC data confirm the "replace humans with AI" thesis is failing: companies that cut aggressively are scrambling to rehire at higher cost, while firms that augmented their workers are seeing 3x revenue growth per employee.   Google's Verily is seeking EPA approval to release up to 64 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida and California to crash disease-carrying mosquito populations. https://x.com/bulltheoryio/status/2060810332831129782?s=46 https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/06/04/google-mosquito-release-florida-california/90384899007/ The Debug Project's sterile male mosquitoes mate with wild females but produce no viable eggs — a technique that's already shown 80–90% suppression of Aedes aegypti in prior trials and has the internet predictably losing its mind.   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Raja - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajazkhalid/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Microsoft releases a temporary mitigation script for "YellowKey," a BitLocker-bypassing Windows zero-day with no permanent fix yet https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-mitigation-for-yellowkey-windows-zero-day/   Researchers uncover FAST16, a state-sponsored cyber-sabotage framework from 2005 that silently corrupted precision engineering calculations — predating Stuxnet by at least five years and linked to NSA tooling https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/decades-old-pre-stuxnet-cyber-sabotage-tool-breaks-cover-nsa-listed-it-as-nothing-to-see-here-fast16-targeted-nuclear-reactors-dam-design-and-other-high-precision-civil-engineering-software-years-before-stuxnet-broke-cover https://www.wired.com/story/fast16-malware-stuxnet-precursor-iran-nuclear-attack/ https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/fast16-mystery-shadowbrokers-reference-reveals-high-precision-software-sabotage-5-years-before-stuxnet/   Riot Games clarifies its Vanguard anti-cheat doesn't brick PCs — it just renders $6,000 worth of DMA cheat hardware completely useless https://www.ign.com/articles/riot-games-says-it-would-not-and-cannot-use-vanguard-anti-cheat-to-brick-pcs-after-rumors-spread https://www.tweaktown.com/news/111774/valorants-vanguard-anti-cheat-now-destroys-dma-cheat-firmware/index.html https://x.com/dexerto/status/2057785616255860991   Apple is developing an "anti-snatch" feature that automatically locks an iPhone the moment sensors detect it's been ripped from a user's hand — and London thieves already prefer iPhones over Samsungs https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/27/rumored-anti-snatch-feature-will-automatically-lock-iphones-yanked-out-of-a-users-hand https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/11/18/london-thieves-snatching-iphones-but-dont-want-no-samsung   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Apple data and car Bluetooth signals help police identify suspect in crypto robbery https://www.forbes.com/sites/the-wiretap/2026/05/05/apple-subpoena-and-car-bluetooth-help-cops-unmask-crypto-robber-suspect/ Your phone and your car are witnesses — law enforcement used an Apple subpoena and Bluetooth signals from a connected vehicle to unmask a suspect in a physical cryptocurrency robbery, showing how everyday device data is increasingly being used to solve crimes.   FBI reports crypto ATM fraud complaints surged 23% in 2025, topping $388 million in losses https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260515-2 Canada proposes a nationwide ban on crypto ATMs, calling them a primary tool for scammers https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/canada-crypto-atm-ban-scammers-9.7180642 Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest crypto ATM operator, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy https://www.bankingdive.com/news/bitcoin-depot-bankruptcy-chapter-11-atm-wind-down/820755 Crypto ATMs are effectively becoming extinct — the FBI documented nearly $389 million in losses through kiosks in 2025, Canada is moving to ban them outright as a fraud-enabling infrastructure, and Bitcoin Depot (the largest operator in North America with 9,000+ machines) just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming mounting state regulations, litigation, and an unsustainable business model.   DataCamp breaks down Claude Opus 4.7 vs. GPT-5.5 across coding, reasoning, vision, and pricing https://www.datacamp.com/blog/gpt-5-5-vs-claude-opus-4-7 The AI model race between Anthropic and OpenAI is too close to call — Claude Opus 4.7 leads on software engineering benchmarks and visual reasoning while GPT-5.5 dominates terminal/DevOps workflows and advanced math, with output token pricing favoring Claude at $25 vs. $30 per million tokens.   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Cody - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody123anderson/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Cyb3r Operations https://www.cyb3roperations.com/   https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-bitlocker-zero-day-gives-access-to-protected-drives-poc-released/ https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/microsoft-bitlocker-protected-drives-can-now-be-opened-with-just-some-files-on-a-usb-stick-yellowkey-zero-day-exploit-demonstrates-an-apparent-backdoor YellowKey Zero-Day: An unpatched BitLocker bypass dubbed "YellowKey" allows physical attackers to unlock encrypted Windows 11 and Server 2022/2025 drives using just a USB stick — no password or recovery key needed — and the frustrated researcher behind it is threatening more disclosures after Microsoft allegedly ignored previous reports. https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2026/05/california-went-big-on-canvas-the-worst-happened/ https://databreaches.net/2026/05/08/one-size-does-not-fit-all-sometimes-victims-probably-should-pay-ransom/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-seeks-instructure-testimony-on-massive-canvas-cyberattack/ Canvas Ransomware Attack: ShinyHunters breached education platform Canvas twice within a week, stealing data from an estimated 275 million users across nearly 9,000 institutions globally, disrupting final exams across California and beyond — and now the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security is demanding Instructure executives testify, while analysts debate whether refusing to pay the initial ransom made the fallout far worse.    https://insider-gaming.com/forza-horizon-6-leak-drops-155-gb-content/ Forza Horizon 6 Leak: Playground Games accidentally uploaded the complete, unencrypted 155GB build of Forza Horizon 6 to Steam ten days before its May 19 release, making the full game available to pirates — and Playground has since issued lifetime bans to players who streamed the leaked footage.   https://www.rotowire.com/soccer/article/2026-world-cup-groups-full-group-by-group-preview-analysis-projections-and-dark-horses-100836 https://au.news.yahoo.com/head-knocks-ultra-violence-viral-231852371.html 2026 World Cup Preview: With the expanded 48-team tournament kicking off June 11 across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Spain, France, and England headline the favorites — but the new format means more upsets, more dark horses, and storylines ranging from Messi's likely final campaign to Iraq's return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 1986.   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Buck - https://www.linkedin.com/in/buck-rogers-9952446a/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   A former JP Morgan banker's sexual misconduct lawsuit against a female executive is unraveling after screenshots surfaced showing him apparently rehearsing nearly identical claims — with a male abuser at a different firm — on a legal AI chatbot 10 months earlier. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ex-jp-morgan-staffer-ai-chatbot-sexual-misconduct-allegations-1794786  https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/jp-morgan-abuse-case-why-chirayu-ranas-exchange-with-a-chatbot-is-under-scrutiny-14007221.html  https://www.wsj.com/business/jpmorgan-offered-1-million-settlement-before-sexual-assault-claims-went-viral-1be296a9 Romanian national Thomasz Szabo, who led an online swatting ring targeting over 75 public officials, journalists, and religious institutions, was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanian-leader-of-online-swatting-ring-gets-4-years-in-prison/ An AI coding agent (Cursor running Claude Opus 4.6) deleted a small software company's entire production database and all backups in just 9 seconds, prompting a wave of warnings about giving AI agents unchecked access to real-world infrastructure. https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/ais-so-smart-keep-deleting-production-databases  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/29/claude-ai-deletes-firm-database  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0b_D2JgZgY  https://x.com/Mericamemed/status/2052282283101655281 Spirit Airlines began the monthslong process of dismantling the company in bankruptcy court, filing a $217 million wind-down budget after the biggest U.S. airline collapse in a generation left tens of thousands of passengers stranded and 17,000 employees out of work. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-costs.html  Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmsavage/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Mississippi's entire liquor supply chain ground to a halt after a contractor's botched software rollout left 170,000+ cases of alcohol stranded in a warehouse https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/one-of-americas-biggest-state-is-running-out-of-liquor-due-to-botched-up-it-upgrade/articleshow/130233165.cms   Scammers are impersonating Iranian authorities to extort crypto payments from ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/scam-messages-offering-ships-safe-transit-through-hormuz-security-firm-warns   A single ransomware group exploiting one firewall brand now accounts for nearly half of all cyber insurance claims https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/cyber/one-ransomware-crew-now-drives-half-of-all-cyber-claims-atbay-573139.aspx https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kyber-ransomware-gang-toys-with-post-quantum-encryption-on-windows/   Food engineers deliberately design snacks like Cheetos to trick your brain into thinking you're eating nothing at all https://acrossthemargin.com/vanishing-caloric-density/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   CISA orders immediate patching for Windows Defender Zero Day https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-microsoft-defender-flaw-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks/ https://x.com/k1rallik/status/2044844102127165912?s=20    Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gangs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/former-ransomware-negotiator-pleads-guilty-to-blackcat-attacks/   Hairdryer used to win Polymarket bet https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/someone-allegedly-used-a-hairdryer-to-rig-polymarket-weather-bets-155312411.html  https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/23/doj-soldier-polymarket-bets-venezuela-maduro.html   Apple patches Signal notification bug https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-fixes-ios-bug-that-retained-deleted-notification-data/   AI is training on data from dead companies https://www.forbes.com/sites/annatong/2026/04/16/ais-new-training-data-your-old-work-slacks-and-emails/   Best NES games https://nekorandom.com/2022/07/04/fun-fact-why-mike-tyson-was-replaced-in-punch-out/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Tesla disables 100,000 hacked FSD subscriptions https://www.autoevolution.com/news/no-more-hacking-tesla-disables-the-fsd-used-illegally-in-over-100000-cars-268418.html   Crypto theft roundup https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-ledger-live-app-on-apples-app-store-stole-95m-in-crypto/  https://x.com/tftc21/status/2041551582383505649?s=46  https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/fake-ledger-device-bought-on-chinese-marketplace-raises-fresh-hardware-wallet-alarm/    CEO uses ChatGPT to commit fraud https://fortune.com/2026/03/17/krafton-subnautica-chatgpt-delaware-court-ruling-ceo-reinstated/   Brian's food travels https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60713-d370412-Reviews-Restaurant_Gary_Danko-San_Francisco_California.html https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/new-tempe-restaurant-filthy-animal-left-us-lost-in-the-woods-21734957/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Researcher drops Microsoft zero day https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/disgruntled-researcher-leaks-bluehammer-windows-zero-day-exploit/    Le Petite Chef https://lepetitchef.com/?lang=en   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Jason - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-seemann-12b7075/ David - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsma/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Source code for Claude Code accidentily leaked https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/claude-code-source-code-accidentally-leaked-in-npm-package/  https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-races-to-contain-leak-of-code-behind-claude-ai-agent-4bc5acc7   Apple blocks ClickFix attacks in macOS https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-adds-macos-terminal-warning-to-block-clickfix-attacks/  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-infinity-stealer-malware-grabs-macos-data-via-clickfix-lures/   Hacker compromises confidential police tip line https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/hacker-says-they-compromised-millions-confidential-police-tips-held-by-us-2026-03-18/   Best April Fools Day jokes https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/april-fools-day-pranks-jokes-140110058.html?guccounter=1 https://x.com/msiUSA/status/2039326924997341504   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Breathalyzer cyberattack strands thousands of drivers https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/cyberattack-on-vehicle-breathalyzer-company-leaves-drivers-stranded-across-the-us/  https://cybernews.com/news/intoxalock-hack-breathalyzer-devices-cars-wont-start-us/   FBI Seizes Handala leak site https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-seizes-handala-data-leak-site-after-stryker-cyberattack/  https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/18/israel-says-irans-intelligence-minister-killed-and-authorises-targeting-of-all-officials  https://theeagleonline.com.ng/israel-irans-intelligence-minister-esmail-khatib-killed-in-overnight-strikes/   RSA 2026 recap https://www.csoonline.com/article/4146664/5-key-priorities-for-your-rsac-2026-agenda.html   United offers lay-flat seats in economy https://www.jalopnik.com/2132362/united-airlines-lie-flat-bed-economy-relax-row/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Meta ends end to end encryption for Instagram https://mashable.com/article/instagram-meta-end-to-end-encryption   SuperMicro executives smuggle GPUs into China https://x.com/ns123abc/status/2034788101491425570?s=46 https://x.com/mweinbach/status/2034807110857347201?s=46  https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/three-charged-conspiring-unlawfully-divert-cutting-edge-us-artificial-intelligence   RSA Conference 2026 https://www.csoonline.com/article/4146664/5-key-priorities-for-your-rsac-2026-agenda.html   Spring plans   Cybersecurity interview tips   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Stryker suffers data wiper attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/medtech-giant-stryker-offline-after-iran-linked-wiper-malware-attack/  Medics in war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljm-mXN0Z84    NSA contractor hiring mistakes https://www.forbes.com/sites/the-wiretap/2025/11/26/nsa-contractor-groomed-teenage-girls-on-reddit-doj-alleges/ https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/26/trump-tax-records-treasury-cancels-booz-allen-contracts.html    Blackmailing Conti ransomware group https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/ransomware-gang-blackmailed-fake-fsb-officer   Cybersecurity interview tips   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   US Cyber Command aided in Iran strikes https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/03/how-cyber-command-contributed-operation-epic-fury-against-iran/411818/   FBI arrests crypto thief https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-arrests-suspect-linked-to-46m-crypto-theft-from-us-marshals/   Millions stolen from Korean Tax Authority https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/48m-in-crypto-stolen-after-korean-tax-agency-exposes-wallet-seed/   Users revolt against Kalshi over Iran prediction https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/business/kalshi-refuses-to-pay-winnings-on-54m-trade-related-to-khameneis-death-drawing-user-fury/     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Dusten - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusten-henderson-653889109/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Developer accidentally gains access to 7000 robot vacuums https://x.com/markgadala/status/2026078762862006747?s=46  https://www.techspot.com/news/111443-developer-accidentally-gained-control-more-than-10000-dji.html    Company sues security vendor over security breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marquis-sues-sonicwall-over-backup-breach-that-led-to-ransomware-attack/   L3 Harris executive sentenced for stealing exploits https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ex-l3harris-exec-jailed-for-selling-zero-days-to-russian-exploit-broker/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-russian-exploit-broker-for-buying-stolen-zero-days/   Restaurant loyalty https://x.com/vivalastool/status/2026651721754358146?s=46   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Jason - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-seemann-12b7075/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Dutch Police arrest man for downloading confidential files https://therecord.media/netherlands-arrest-confidential-files-police Nancy Guthrie could be found using her pacemaker https://nypost.com/2026/02/15/us-news/nancy-guthrie-investigators-deploy-advanced-bluetooth-signal-detector-in-effort-to-find-pacemaker/  https://nypost.com/2026/02/17/us-news/former-marine-created-high-tech-bluetooth-signal-sniffer-to-find-nancy-guthrie/     Spain orders VPN providers to block pirate streams https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/spain-orders-nordvpn-protonvpn-to-block-laliga-piracy-sites/  https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/official-statement-in-relation-to-the-blocking-of-ips-during-the-recent-ea-sports-laliga-matchdays-linked-to-illegal-cloudflare-practices  https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-millennial-captcha    Cybersecurity Interview Questions https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/ethical-hacking/cyber-security-interview-questions/      Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmsavage/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Amazon releases Search Party https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/ring-search-party-for-dogs-united-states-missing-pets https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-security/rings-new-search-party-feature-can-help-you-find-your-lost-dog-heres-how-it-works https://x.com/fluffypony/status/2021485074366316881?s=20  https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/google-nest-amazon-ring-doorbell-cameras-super-bowl-ad-rcna258591 https://x.com/WyzeCam/status/2021390482077798757?s=20   Snapchat hacker pleads guilty https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-nearly-600-womens-snapchat-accounts/  https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-student-teacher-allegedly-commented-about-shooting-student/article_847147a6-e004-11ef-8635-d367fa615a2b.html    Fake cloud storage renewal https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloud-storage-payment-scam-floods-inboxes-with-fake-renewals/   Super Bowl 2026 commercials https://parade.com/entertainment/super-bowl-commercials-2026   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Open Claw https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-moltbot-skills-used-to-push-password-stealing-malware/  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/viral-moltbot-ai-assistant-raises-concerns-over-data-security/    Notepad++ update servers hijacked in supply chain attack https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notepad-plus-plus-update-feature-hijacked-by-chinese-state-hackers-for-months/  https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-chrysalis-backdoor-dive-into-lotus-blossoms-toolkit/    Microsoft deprecating NTLM https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/advancing-windows-security-disabling-ntlm-by-default/4489526 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-disable-ntlm-by-default-in-future-windows-releases/   Carrot tartare https://www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/very-veggie-make-this-ethiopian-carrot-tartare/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Google settles lawsuit for alleged spying https://x.com/marionawfal/status/2016426999192113572 https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/google-settles-lawsuit-68-million-following-allegations-secretly-recording-smart-device-users    Head of CISA uploads sensitive documents to ChatGPT https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/us-cyber-defense-chief-accidentally-uploaded-secret-government-info-to-chatgpt/   Microsoft gives BitLocker decryption keys under court order https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2026/01/22/microsoft-gave-fbi-keys-to-unlock-bitlocker-encrypted-data/   Winter Olympics 2026 kick off https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/team-usas-roster-2026-milan-cortina-olympics-officially-set   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Chris Lawrence - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lawrence-b30140/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Starlink prevails amid Iran internet shutdown ​https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/13/kill-switch-iran-shuts-down-starlink-internet-for-first-time/ https://www.npr.org/2026/01/15/nx-s1-5678567/iran-internet-blackout-starlink   ChatGPT to start showing ads https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-says-gemini-wont-have-ads-as-chatgpt-prepares-to-add-them/  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-says-its-new-chatgpt-ads-wont-influence-answers/  https://www.facebook.com/business/news/ads-on-threads-one-year-in    $282 Million crypto heist https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/16/hacker-steals-usd282-milion-in-hardware-wallet-social-engineering-attack  https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2025/10/30/social-engineering-scams-top-crypto-threats-in-2025-whitebit   Sister's Wedding or Wife's Graduation https://youtu.be/e_Z067GQg5w?si=W5mnjvNt8oTVs9DV&t=773   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Michael - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-chen-82098a2/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Simple 6 signup link https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   Flock surveillance cameras leak license plates https://www.404media.co/police-unmask-millions-of-surveillance-targets-because-of-flock-redaction-error/  https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/01/ftc-finalizes-order-settling-allegations-gm-onstar-collected-sold-geolocation-data-without-consumers   Apple selects Gemini AI to power Siri https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-confirms-google-gemini-will-power-siri-says-privacy-remains-a-priority/   Hacker gets 7 years in jail for hacking Amsterdam ports https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-gets-seven-years-for-breaching-rotterdam-and-antwerp-ports/   Stubborn boycotts https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/1j62za5/is_it_ok_to_send_ripped_up_junk_mail_back_to_the/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   PlayStation 5 ROM keys leaked https://www.pcquest.com/gaming/ps5-rom-keys-leak-what-happened-why-it-matters-and-how-it-impacts-security-10965503  https://x.com/resellnews/status/2006828869899411587?s=46    Samsung ordered to stop collecting user data https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/texas-court-blocks-samsung-from-collecting-smart-tv-viewing-data/  Turn off your TV with Apple TV remote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYqwwsXhQ6U   Microsoft Teams reports user location https://cybernews.com/tech/microsoft-teams-snitch-location-office-boss/   Americans cutting back on social media https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2025/08/most-americans-still-use-social-media.html   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Adult website PornHub breached and extorted https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pornhub-extorted-after-hackers-steal-premium-member-activity-data/   Rainbow Six Siege hacked https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-rainbow-six-siege-breach-gives-players-billions-of-credits/   Simple 6 signup, help support Cody https://simple6.co/r/CFUR98   2025 Year in Search https://trends.withgoogle.com/year-in-search/2025/us/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW) 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/ Cody - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody123anderson/

Welcome to this week's bonus 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) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Felix Baumgartner's Crash https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/felix-baumgartner-skydiver-cause-death-paragliding-crash-b2840975.html   Spy Game https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266987/   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!   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/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

Welcome to this week's bonus 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) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast     New Year's Resolutions https://parade.com/969195/megangrant/new-years-resolutions-ideas/   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!   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/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Worldwide crackdown on scam compound operators https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/myanmars-crisis-the-world/myanmar-junta-dynamites-scam-hub-in-pr-move-as-global-pressure-grows.html https://therecord.media/china-sentences-5-myanmar-scam-kingpins-to-death https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/law-passed-for-scammers-mules-to-be-caned-after-victims-in-singapore-lose-almost-4b-since-2020 https://www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/releases/2025/11/new-scam-center-strike-force-battles-southeast-asian-crypto-investment https://x.com/craigkellyafee/status/1988742903913673062?s=46   Checkout.com donates ransom to security research https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/checkoutcom-snubs-shinyhunters-hackers-to-donate-ransom-instead/   Five arrested in European auto theft ring https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/criminals-producing-devices-unlock-cars-arrested-international-operation    Car talk https://news.dupontregistry.com/ford/whatever-happened-ford-gt90/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Jason - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-seemann-12b7075/

Welcome to this week's bonus 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) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Top passwords for 2025 https://www.comparitech.com/news/minecraft-qwerty-and-india123-among-2025s-most-common-passwords-report/   Tinder uses AI to scan all photos https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/tinder-to-use-ai-to-get-to-know-users-tap-into-their-camera-roll-photos/   South Koreans extorted by massage parlor scam https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/11/03/YRPJOKNIPNCJBMFB6WDDYXZNTE/    Goodbye US pennies https://apnews.com/article/us-mint-treasury-department-penny-end-production-daf6367d7e8d31d6783720d5d4667115   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RibEPALlVE4   Microsoft Edge gets scam detection https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-gets-scareware-sensor-for-faster-scam-detection/  https://torontosun.com/uncategorized/ontario-couple-gives-up-more-than-1m-to-online-scammers-despite-bank-warning   Cybersecurity employees worked for ransomware group https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-cybersecurity-experts-indicted-for-blackcat-ransomware-attacks/   L3 Harris Trenchant executive stole zero days https://x.com/jsrailton/status/1985494477033656371?s=46  https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/03/how-an-ex-l3-harris-trenchant-boss-stole-and-sold-cyber-exploits-to-russia/   Line waiting as a service https://www.taskrabbit.com/services/shopping-delivery/waiting-in-line   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   iCloud backups expose betting scam https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/10/24/how-icloud-backups-helped-expose-a-mob-and-nba-linked-poker-cheating-scandal  https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/sec3cac31735/web   Ransomware payments all time low https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-profits-drop-as-victims-stop-paying-hackers/   Hyperscaler outages https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-this-weeks-aws-outage-caused-by-major-dns-failure/  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-dns-outage-impacts-azure-and-microsoft-365-services/   Halloween memories https://www.snopes.com/tag/halloween/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Benjamin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-humes-56b46626/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got three 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Host gets Vished https://blog.knowbe4.com/cybercriminals-use-telegram-bots-to-exfiltrate-data-in-phishing-kit-campaign   Romanian prisoner hacks prison system https://www.romania-insider.com/romanian-inmate-hacks-prison-it-system-oct-2025   FBI arrests 31 people in illegal online betting scheme https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3861305/nba-stars-coach-among-31-arrested-in-fbi-sports-betting-crackdown/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Jamie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-harris-30b46819/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Windows 10 End of Support https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-has-ended-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates  https://www.theverge.com/news/793579/microsoft-windows-11-local-account-bypass-workaround-changes  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/final-windows-10-patch-tuesday-update-rolls-out-as-support-ends/  Chuck Wagon race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WRpHrvHjcs    Jeep bricks EV vehicles with faulty software update https://www.thestack.technology/jeep-software-update-bricks-vehicles-leaves-owners-stranded/   F5 hacked by China https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-issues-emergency-directive-address-critical-vulnerabilities-f5-devices https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-26-01-mitigate-vulnerabilities-f5-devices   China requires watching ads for toilet paper https://metro.co.uk/2025/09/17/dystopian-toilets-wont-give-loo-roll-unless-watch-advert-first-24189061/     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Darren - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmayes/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   2016: The Dawn of Modern Ransomware The debut of Petya and Russian-affiliated groups like CryptoWall, TeslaCrypt, and Locky. Attacks were largely indiscriminate, targeting anyone from Fortune 500 companies to "Grandma's laptop." Early mitigation tactics, like installing Russian language packs to avoid infection, highlighted the state-tolerated nature of these groups.   2017: Ransomware Goes Mainstream A pivotal year with the WannaCry attack (attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group) and NotPetya (Russian-backed), causing billions in damages to companies in multiple verticals. The SAMSAM attacks hit U.S. cities like Baltimore and Atlanta, marking Iran's brief foray into ransomware. Ransomware became a household name, sparking executive-level discussions in boardrooms.   2020: The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service Groups like Ryuk, REvil, and Conti refined ransomware into a business model, outsourcing tasks like initial access and money laundering. Double extortion emerged, with attackers stealing data and threatening to leak it, even if backups were restored. Some groups introduced “terms of service,” avoiding hospitals and schools to dodge law enforcement scrutiny.   2021: Critical Infrastructure in the Crosshairs High-profile attacks on Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods, and Ireland's National Health Service disrupted daily life, from gas shortages to meat supply issues. These incidents underscored ransomware's real-world impact, elevating cybersecurity to a boardroom priority.   2022: Geopolitical Shifts and New Players Russian-backed groups like Conti and LockBit shifted focus to Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The rise of Scattered Spider, a Western-based group excelling at social engineering and SIM swapping, marked a shift from Eastern state-tolerated actors.   2023: Trust Breaks Down The ALFV/BlackCat group's $22 million rug pull against affiliates signaled the decline of Russian-backed ransomware dominance. Scattered Spider solidified its reputation, targeting major hospitality and cleaning companies with sophisticated social engineering tactics.   2025: The Western Cybercrime Surge Scattered Spider and affiliates like DragonForce dominate, hitting retailers, insurance, aviation, and automotive sectors. The shift to Western-based actors, often young and operating in Five Eyes nations, makes them more vulnerable to law enforcement.   Trends and Takeaways The move from expensive zero-day exploits to cheaper n-day exploits and social engineering highlights attackers' adaptability. Double extortion and even “double dipping” (demanding additional ransoms months later) have become standard tactics. The accessibility of AI tools and open-source platforms like Venice AI has lowered the barrier for creating ransomware, even for non-programmers. Law enforcement's increasing success in arrests and Bitcoin recovery (e.g., DarkSide's downfall) offers hope for curbing cybercrime.       Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   China hands out death sentence for online scammers https://cyberscammonitor.substack.com/p/myanmars-online-scam-industry-shakeup-9f6   Hackers steal cancer patient's donations https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/verified-steam-game-steals-streamers-cancer-treatment-donations/   Taliban takes down internet in Afghanistan https://bsky.app/profile/netblocks.org/post/3m27n6v5yms2o     Return of the Choco Taco https://www.silive.com/business/2025/09/miss-the-choco-taco-how-to-buy-taco-bells-new-version-of-the-coveted-ice-cream-treat.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/whatever-happened-jolt-cola-160300428.html     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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Cookie banners may disappear https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-to-reduce-cookie-banners-in-simplification-push/   Thieves steal $600k worth of gold after cyberattack https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2025/09/17/thieves-steal-600-000-worth-of-gold-from-paris-s-natural-history-museum_6745485_7.html  https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/gold-worth-600000-euros-stolen-in-paris-museum-heist/  https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/bay-area-men-named-in-1-million-robbery-at-san-ramon-jewelry-store/  https://mythresults.com/episode73   US Secret Service dismantles telecom threat https://www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/releases/2025/09/us-secret-service-dismantles-imminent-telecommunications-threat-new-york  https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3819278/us-bans-iranian-diplomats-shopping-costco/   Things that were rude but now acceptable https://business.yougov.com/content/48028-unacceptable-behaviors-for-people-at-the-movies-americans-have-their-say   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Jeremy Clarkson hacked https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/36577873/jeremy-clarkson-farmers-dog-pub-computer-hackers/ https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/jeremy-clarkson-farmers-dog-pub-hacked-27000-002780-20250907   AI-powered phishing confusion https://malwr-analysis.com/2025/08/24/phishing-emails-are-now-aimed-at-users-and-ai-defenses/   Rise of Linux Desktop malware https://www.cloudsek.com/blog/investigation-report-apt36-malware-campaign-using-desktop-entry-files-and-google-drive-payload-delivery https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt36-hackers-abuse-linux-desktop-files-to-install-malware/   Companies experiment with replacing humans with AI https://www.wsj.com/articles/taco-bell-rethinks-future-of-voice-ai-at-the-drive-through-72990b5a  https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/la-quinta-investigating-miamis-viral-remote-receptionist-23748941  https://www.ambscallcenter.com/blog/remote-receptionist-guide   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Daren - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daren-schneider/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Ransomware attack threatens to release art to AI training models https://cybernews.com/ai-news/lunalock-ransomware-attack-against-artists-platform/  https://www.404media.co/hackers-threaten-to-submit-artists-data-to-ai-models-if-art-site-doesnt-pay-up/   University of Oregon punishes student for reporting vulnerability https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2025/09/a-university-of-oregon-student-reported-a-troubling-online-privacy-lapse-the-university-placed-him-under-investigation.html   Qantas cancels executive bonuses over online hack https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/release-of-the-qantas-group-annual-report-and-sustainability-report-2/  https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/24/microsoft-ceo-nadella-requested-pay-reduction-after-security-incidents.html   iPhone 17 release https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-17/vs/iphone-17-pro-vs-iphone-16-pro---the-new-top-tier-compared   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Australian firm defends remotely turning on employees' microphones https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/aussie-firm-defends-remote-work-surveillance-claims/news-story/b844231489a20d9efb31f96dea75ec32  https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/company-turned-laptops-into-covert-recording-devices-to-monitor-wfh-20250822-p5mp0z   Scammer Payback takes down $65 million fraud ring https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/youtubers-help-fbi-shut-down-65m-scam-ring-that-stole-seniors-life-savings-3244080/    YouTube uses AI to determine viewer's age https://www.theverge.com/news/715343/youtube-age-estimation-ai-minor-account-restrictions  https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-first-video-upload-20th-anniversary-3547053/    New iPhone predictions https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/03/iphone-17-pro-will-be-brighter-than-iphone-16-pro-and-have-better-battery-life     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Raja - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajazkhalid/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Microsoft evicts Chinese companies from MAPP https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-cybersecurity-crackdown-is-here-a-response-to-beijing-linked-breaches https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/21/microsoft_cuts_chinas_early_access/   Microsoft allowed Chinese citizens into US DoD systems https://www.computerworld.com/article/4023404/microsoft-employs-engineers-in-china-to-manage-us-dod-systems.html   Phishers use pump and dump scam https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/mobile-phishers-target-brokerage-accounts-in-ramp-and-dump-cashout-scheme/   Old fashioned fees https://www.aol.com/end-era-aol-discontinues-dial-193114696.html?guccounter=1 https://www.spin.com/2021/06/cd-clubs-columbia-house-bmg/     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmsavage/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Germany may ban adblockers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/mozilla-warns-germany-could-soon-declare-ad-blockers-illegal/   Nebraska man gets jailtime for crypto mining scam https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nebraska-man-gets-1-year-in-prison-for-35m-cryptojacking-scheme/   Cyber insurers want CVE exemptions https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/cyber-insurers-may-limit-payments-breaches-unpatched-cve   Drinking alcohol in the US hits all time low https://news.gallup.com/poll/693362/drinking-rate-new-low-alcohol-concerns-surge.aspx   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Michael - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-chen-82098a2/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   UK accidentally leaks identities of 36,000 vulnerable Afghans https://www.aol.com/news/inside-secret-scramble-save-lives-110005394.html   Google Gemini prompt injection through Google Calendar https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-calendar-invites-let-researchers-hijack-gemini-to-leak-user-data/     Hackers plant malicious Raspberry Pi on bank's network https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-plant-4g-raspberry-pi-on-bank-network-in-failed-atm-heist/   UK age verification law goes into effect https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/contents https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the-uk-government-say-it-has-no-plans-to-repeal-the-online-safety-act-in-response-to-380-000-strong-and-counting-petition/ https://www.aol.com/news/uk-regulator-investigates-possible-online-102751985.html   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Victor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordeluca/

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) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Tourism drop in Las Vegas https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12552 https://www.foxnews.com/travel/las-vegas-tourism-drops-sharply-some-visitors-claim-casinos-empty-amid-rising-costs     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/ Tyson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-kindler-910658101/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Belgium warns seniors about online scams on bread bags https://grahamcluley.com/loaf-and-order-belgian-police-launch-bread-based-cybersecurity-campaign/ https://www.nieuwsblad.be/regio/vlaams-brabant/halle-vilvoorde/pajottegem/politie-waarschuwt-voor-internetcriminaliteit-via-broodzakken-niet-iedereen-is-actief-op-sociale-media/77720193.html    Indiana mom busted on Snapchat trying to sell children https://nypost.com/2025/07/19/us-news/indiana-mom-busted-after-trying-to-sell-baby-daughter-for-sex/    Dating safety app Tea suffers multiple data breaches https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/26/dating-safety-app-tea-breached-exposing-72000-user-images/  https://x.com/denzell75399403/status/1949073773639942310?s=46 https://x.com/belowtearline/status/1948891743333585112?s=46 https://www.404media.co/women-dating-safety-app-tea-breached-users-ids-posted-to-4chan/  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tea-app-leak-worsens-with-second-database-exposing-user-chats/      Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Matt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/disher/ 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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Ring database error shows unauthorized logins https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ring-denies-breach-after-users-report-suspicious-logins/    UK to ban public sector ransomware payments https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-to-ban-public-sector-orgs-from-paying-ransomware-gangs/   MFA downgrade attack bypasses FIDO2 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threat-actors-downgrade-fido2-mfa-auth-in-poisonseed-phishing-attack/   World Emoji Day 2025 https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/17/top-10-emoji-us-2025/ https://emojitracker.com/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmsavage/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-k-b7196831/

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   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   McDonalds exposed 64 million job applicants https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/123456-password-exposed-chats-for-64-million-mcdonalds-job-chatbot-applications/   Russian pro-basketball player arrested https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-pro-basketball-player-arrested-for-alleged-role-in-ransomware-attacks/   Call of Duty hacked again https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/08/activision-took-down-call-of-duty-game-after-pc-players-hacked-says-source/   Kids' Privacy https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/the-case-for-snooping-on-your-kids-phone-a6a7a547   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   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/