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

Episode 194 - Microsoft Edge Blocks Tech Support Scams, Hospital Patient Monitors Send Data to China, Juniper Router Backdoor, Kalshi Polymarket and Fitness January Challenge

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Microsoft Edge adds tech support scam detection

  • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-edge-scareware-blocker-to-block-tech-support-scams/
  • https://www.securityweek.com/google-says-nso-pegasus-zero-click-most-technically-sophisticated-exploit-ever-seen/

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    Patient monitors send data to China

    • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-two-healthcare-patient-monitors-linked-to-ip-in-china/

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      Magic packet compromises Juniper routers

      • https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/black-magic-enterprise-juniper-routers-backdoor 
      • https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/custom-backdoor-exploiting-magic-packet.html 
      • https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/what-we-know-about-the-xz-utils-backdoor-that-almost-infected-the-world/ 
      • https://www.crn.com/news/networking/2025/doj-sues-to-block-hpe-s-14b-acquisition-of-juniper-networks-deal-5-things-to-know 

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        January challenge results

        • https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/prediction-market-bets-test-limits-c52f556d

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