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Weekly Information Security News. Stay up to date on what’s going on in the InfoSec world in about 20 minutes. Join us for InfoSec news and stay for some friendly banter, guest interviews, gadget reviews, tech interview tips, and hilarious dad jokes! new episodes every Monday.

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    Episode 258 - Meta Hacked by AI Help Desk, Fired for Polymarket Futures, AI Layoff Hiring Boomerang, a Billion Mosquitoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 52:29


    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/

    Episode 257 - YellowKey Update, Before Stuxnet - Fast16, Bricking Valorant Cheaters, Apple's Anti-Snatch Feature, Chickenpox Immunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 50:56


    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/

    Episode 256 - Busted by Bluetooth, Crypto ATMs Under Fire, Vibe Coding and the AI Model Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 55:49


    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/

    Episode 255 - No Keys Required: BitLocker Busted, Canvas Crushed, Forza Fumbles, World Cup 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 47:25


    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/

    Episode 254 - JP Morgan Staffer's Rehearsed Lies, Real Swats Land Jail Time, 9 Seconds to Disaster When Curser Deletes Company, Canceled Flights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 52:08


    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/

    Episode 253 - Mississippi's Dry Spell, Crypto Scams at Sea, Why One Hacker Gang Is Breaking All the Rules, Cheeto's Health Hack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 51:11


    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/

    Episode 252 - Prediction Market Manipulation, Apple Patches Signal Notification Bug, AI Training on Dead Companies Data, Best NES Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 52:55


    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/

    Episode 251 - Tesla Disables Hacked FSD Subscriptions, Cryptocurrency Theft Roundup, Fake Ledger Wallets, CEO Uses ChatGPT for Fraud, SF and AZ Food Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 52:15


    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/

    Episode 250 - Researcher Drops Windows Zero Day With Exploit Code, APIGenX, Healthy Living, Work/Life Balance, SASE Journeys, Le Petite Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 54:24


    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/

    Episode 249 - Claude Code Source Code Leaked, Apple Blocks ClickFix Attacks in MacOS, Hacker Steals Police Confidential Tips, End of the Podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 49:18


    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/  

    Episode 248 - Five Years of PEBCAK, Breathalyzer Hack Strands Thousands, FBI Seizes Handala Leak Site, RSAC 2026 Recap, Lie-Flat Seats in United Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 52:32


    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/

    Episode 247 - Meta Cancels End To End Encryption for Instagram, SuperMicro Co-Founders Indicted for Smuggling GPUs to China, RSAC 2026, Spring Plans, Cybersecurity Interview Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 54:32


    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/

    Episode 246 - Iran-Linked Group Hits Stryker With Data Wiper, NSA Contractor's Embarrassing Hires, Conti Ransomware Crew Gets Blackmailed, Cybersecurity Interview Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 52:49


    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/

    Episode 245 - US Cyber Com Assists in Epic Fury, FBI Arrests Crypto Thief, Korean Tax Authority's Blunder, Prediction Markets Backlash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 50:12


    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/

    Episode 244 - Developer Gains Access to 7000 DJI Vacuums, Company Sues Cybersecurity Vendor Over Breach, L3 Harris Executive Sentenced for Theft, Restaurant Loyalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 55:11


    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/

    Episode 243 - Dutch Police Arrest For Their Own Mistake, Nancy Guthrie Location From Pacemaker, Spain Orders VPN Providers to Block Pirated Streams, Cybersecurity Interview Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 50:21


    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/

    Episode 242 - Ring Search Party, Doorbell Camera Surveillance, Snapchat Hacker Pleads Guilty, Fake Cloud Storage Renewals, Super Bowl 2026 Commercials

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 56:22


    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/

    Episode 241 - Open Claw, Moltbot, Clawdbot, NotePad++ Supply Chain Attack, Microsoft Ending MTLM, Brian's Food Travels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 58:56


    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/

    Episode 240 - Google Settle Spying Lawsuit, Head of CISA's Blunder, Microsoft Reveals BitLocker Keys, Winter Olympics Kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 51:29


    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/

    Episode 239 - Starlink Beams Out Protest Footage From Iran, ChatGPT Shows Ads, $282 Million Crypto Heist, Sister's Wedding or Wife's Graduation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 55:33


    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/

    Episode 238 - Flock Plate Readers Leak License Plates, Apple Selects Gemini for Apple Intelligence, Hacker Sentenced in Port Hack, Stubborn Boycotts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 56:07


    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/

    Episode 237 - PlayStation 5 Jailbreak Soon, Texas Orders Samsung Stop Data Collection, Microsoft Teams Reports User Location, Americans Cut Back on Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 51:11


    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/

    Episode 236 - Adult Website Breached, Rainbow Six Goes Full Oprah, Meal Tracking App, 2025 Year in Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 62:56


    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/

    Bonus Episode 16 - Spotify Wrapped, 2026 Fitness Challenge, Cybersecurity Year Recap, Celebrity Passings, Top Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 56:49


    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/

    Bonus Episode 15 - New Year's Resolutions 2025 Scorecard, 2026 Resolutions, Year-End News Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 48:56


    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/

    Episode 235 - Worldwide Crackdown On Scam Compounds, Checkout.com Hacked and Donates Ransom, European Auto Ring Busted, Car Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 49:08


    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/

    Bonus Episode 14 - Bank Fraud Phone Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 10:28


    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

    Episode 234 - Top Used Passwords for 2025, Tinder Uses AI on Photos, South Koreans Extorted by Massage Parlor Scam, Goodbye Pennies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 54:02


    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/

    Episode 233 - Microsoft Edge Scam Detection, Cybersecurity Employees Worked for Ransomware Crew, L3 Harris Executive Stole Zero Days, Line-Waiting-as-a-Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 39:36


    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/

    Episode 232 - iCloud Backups Expose Online Betting Scam, Ransomware Payment Rate Hits All Time Low, Hyperscaler Outages, Halloween Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 50:58


    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/

    Episode 231 - Host gets Voice Phished, Romanian Prisoner Hacks Prison, FBI Arrests 31 in Illegal Online Bet Rigging

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 51:26


    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/

    Episode 230 - Windows 10 Farewell, Jeep EVs Bricked, F5 Security Fiasco, QR Codes for Toilet Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 48:50


    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/

    Episode 229 - The Evolution of Ransomware: From Spray-and-Pray to Sophisticated Cybercrime

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 52:26


    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/

    Episode 228 - China Crackdown on Scam Compounds, Hackers Steal Cancer Patient's Crypto, Taliban Shuts Down Afghan Internet, Return of the Choco Taco!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 47:12


    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/

    Episode 227 - Cookie Banners Update, Gold Heist After Cyberattack, US Secret Service Raids SIM Farm, Social Norms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 46:36


    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/

    Episode 226 - Jeremy Clarkson Hacked, AI Phishing Traps, Rise of Linux Desktop Malware, Taco Bell's Robot Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 54:47


    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/

    Episode 225 - Ransomware Group Releases Data to Train AI, University of Oregon Punishes Student for Responsible Disclosure, Qantas Cancels Executive Pay, iPhone 17 Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 48:35


    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/

    Episode 224 - Australian Firm Remotely Enables Microphones, Scammer Payback Takes Down Fraud Ring, YouTube Using AI Age Estimation, iPhone 17 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 55:02


    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/

    Episode 223 - Microsoft Evicts Chinese Companies from MAPP, Microsoft Allowed Chinese Citizens Into DoD Systems, Phishers Pump and Dump Penny Stocks, Old Fashioned Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 49:20


    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/

    Episode 222 - Germany May Ban Ad Blockers, Jailtime For Crypto Mining Scam, Cybersecurity Insurance Wants CVE Exemptions, Alcohol Consumption Hits All-Time Low

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 54:10


    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/

    Episode 221 - UK Data Leak Causes Largest Migration, Google Gemini Prompt Injection Through Calendar, Hackers Plant Raspberry Pi on ATM Network, UK Age Verification Takes Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 52:48


    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/

    Episode 220 - Live From Black Hat 2025 and DEFCON 33, Drop In Las Vegas Tourism, Hotel Fees, Agentic AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 48:00


    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/

    Episode 219 - Belgium Bread Bags Warn Seniors, Indiana Mom Busted on Snapchat, The Case For Reading DMs, Dating App Tea Suffers Data Breach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 51:13


    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/

    Episode 218 - Ring Security Not Hacked, UK Bans Ransomware Payments, MFA Downgrade Bypasses FIDO2, World Emoji Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 47:40


    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/

    Episode 217 - McDonalds' Weak Password Exposes Employee Data, Russian Basketball Player Arrested, Call of Duty Hacked Again, Balancing Kids' Privacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 51:16


    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/

    Episode 216 - Ledger Crypto Phishing Scams, Brazilian Bank Hack, Security Company Hacks Its Customers, Cruise Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 50:31


    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!   Ledger phishing campaigns on the rise https://www.ledger.com/phishing-campaigns-status   Brazilian banks hacked through compromised employee https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/employee-gets-920-for-credentials-used-in-140-million-bank-heist/  https://cointelegraph.com/news/coin-center-us-treasury-appeal-tornado-cash   Security company hacks customers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-networks-to-pitch-security-services/    New cruise rules 2025 https://legalunitedstates.com/carnival-cruise-new-rules-2025/     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/ Victor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordeluca/

    Episode 215 - Salt Typhoon Compromised ISP and They Deny It, Ransomware Attack Causes Patient Death, Australian Student Hacks University, Fourth of July Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 52:30


    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!   ISP and datacenter hosting provider get compromised by Salt Typhoon https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2025/06/us-agencies-assessed-chinese-telecom-hackers-likely-hit-data-center-and-residential-internet-providers/405920/   Cyber attack causes patient death https://news.sky.com/story/patient-death-linked-to-cyber-attack-on-nhs-hospital-trust-says-13388485  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-14/nhs-ransomware-hack-caused-patient-harm-in-uk-data-shows  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/london-nhs-gp-surgeries-blood-health-service-journal-b2772287.html      Australian student arrested for hacking https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/news_article?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZWJpenByZC5wb2xpY2UubnN3Lmdvdi5hdSUyRm1lZGlhJTJGMTE5MjYyLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D    Happy birthday America! https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/07/presidential-message-on-the-249th-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-the-declaration-of-independence/   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/

    Episode 214 - Cyberwar in Iran Conflict, Man Makes Terrorist Threats in Roblox, Jeff Bezos and Funny Wedding Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 48:07


    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got threeamazing 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!   Iran conflict bleeds into cyber world https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/22/us-israel-iran-war-cyber-attacks-00417782  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-homeland-security-warns-of-escalating-iranian-cyberattack-risks/ https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/nobitex-iranian-exchange-exploit-june-2025/  https://cyberscoop.com/iran-bank-sepah-cyberattack/  https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-orders-officials-to-ditch-connected-devices/  https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/iran-plunged-internet-blackout-deepening-conflict-rcna213544    Texas man arrested making terrorist threats in Roblox https://x.com/roblox_rtc/status/1936280507622256741?s=46 https://www.404media.co/martyrdom-or-bust-texas-man-caught-plotting-terror-attack-through-roblox-chats/    Jeff Bezos wedding and wedding stories https://www.npr.org/2025/06/23/nx-s1-5442345/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding-venice-protests      Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Rob - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-chee-80057a3/ Jason - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-seemann-12b7075/

    Episode 213 - Silk Road Founder Receives Crypto Donation, Cyberattack Causes Blood Shortage, GCP Outage, Prime Day 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 54:14


    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!   Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht receives $31 million donation https://www.wired.com/story/ross-ulbricht-31-million-donation-alphabay/  https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/demolition-ranch-retires-from-youtube-and-puts-15m-property-up-for-sale-3050456/   UK NHS needs blood donations https://therecord.media/uk-nhs-calls-for-blood-donations-after-cyberattack   Google Cloud outage https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-links-massive-cloud-outage-to-api-management-issue/  https://blog.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-service-outage-june-12-2025/   Prime Day 2025 https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/17/amazon-announces-prime-day-2025-dates-and-big-change-to-the-sale   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/ Tyson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-kindler-910658101/

    Episode 212 - DIA Insider Threat Hunter Leaks Classified Data, Australia Mandates Reporting Ransomware Payments, Coinbase Hacked Through Support Provider, Building Cybersecurity Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 58:30


    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!   DIA Insider Threat member leaked classified data https://therecord.media/defense-intelligence-agency-it-specialist-suspected-leak-foreign-government   Australia ransomware victims must report payments https://therecord.media/australia-ransomware-victims-must-report-payments https://www.nomoreransom.org/en/index.html   Coinbase hack tied to support contractor https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinbase-breach-tied-to-bribed-taskus-support-agents-in-india/   Good cybersecurity hygiene https://www.csoonline.com/article/567737/the-5-cis-controls-you-should-implement-first.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/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

    Episode 211 - Hospital Employee Implanted Malware, SentinelOne Outage, Evil VirusTotal Takedown, Airport Overnight Stay Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 50:27


    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!   Hospital employee installs malware on coworkers' computers https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/matthew-bathula-umd-hospital-hack-32KWAHLG2RBNLFFVX5BAFILRCM/   SentinelOne outage https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/sentinelone-last-weeks-7-hour-outage-caused-by-software-flaw/   AVCheck taken down https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-takes-down-avcheck-antivirus-site-used-by-cybercriminals/   Airport stay tips https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/what-you-can-learn-from-my-miserable-night-stranded-at-the-airport-f6a8a94a   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/ Koby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koby-caputo-117358145/

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