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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)

PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”

 

Emsisoft develops a fast and reliable ransomware decryption tool

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-slow-decryptors-prompt-victims-to-seek-alternatives/

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3619209/heres-what-you-can-do-about-ransomware.html

 

Dark Escrow is on the rise as ransomware crews turn to a Ransomware as a Service model

https://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/escrow-systems-on-cybercriminal-forums/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-affiliates-claim-gangs-bitcoin-deposit-on-hacker-forum/

 

Fake job scams are on the rise due to the global pandemic and ways to spot one

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/05/how-to-tell-a-job-offer-from-an-id-theft-trap/

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/03/coronavirus-widens-the-money-mule-pool/

 

The hosts meet famous people

 

Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

 

Remember, your chances of getting sunburned this summer went down by 20% now that you've listened to the podcast.  If you know anyone else who would like a 20% less chance of getting sunburn, please share this podcast with them!

 

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/