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

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

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  • Episode 45 - Minecraft Password Frustrations, Ten Years After The Great Internet Blackout, Russian Precursor to Invasion, Merck Wins $1.4B From NotPet...

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    Minecraft password reset system is broken

    • https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360029681732-Having-trouble-accessing-your-account

    Ten years have passed since the great internet blackout

    • https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/01/its-copyright-week-2022-ten-years-later-how-has-sopapipa-shaped-online-copyright

  • https://www.eff.org/issues/coica-internet-censorship-and-copyright-bill

    • Malware in Ukraine could mean a Russian invasion is coming

    • https://readme.security/destructive-malware-is-back-in-ukraine-will-it-usher-in-cyberconflict-af36d0758966

  • https://www.techzone360.com/topics/techzone/articles/2022/01/27/451309-ukraine-plagued-with-cyberattacks-russia-conflict-heat-up.htm

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9c_HhpvBpg

    • Merck wins lawsuit against cybersecurity insurance company

    • https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/MerckCoIncvsAceAmericanInsuranCeDocketNoL00268218NJSuperCtLawDivA?1642861782

  • https://www.securityweek.com/court-awards-merck-14b-insurance-claim-over-notpetya-cyberattack

    • Future vehicle purchases

    • https://www.thestreet.com/lifestyle/cars/tesla-wont-produce-cybertruck-at-least-until-2023-musk-says

  • https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/16186847/the-curious-tale-al-cowlings-notorious-white-bronco

    • Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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    Eric - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-persch-811a7759/

    43 min
  • Episode 44 - Russia Arrests REvil Ransomware Gang, Crypto.com Gets Hacked, Hotel Chain Ditches Windows to Stop Ransomware, Signal Offers Anonymous Pay...

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    Russia arrests REvil ransomware crew as part of broader government crackdown

    • https://www.zdnet.com/article/moscow-court-charges-8-revil-ransomware-hackers/

  • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukranian-police-arrests-ransomware-gang-that-hit-over-50-firms/

    • Crypto.com gets hacked, denies customer funds stolen; blockchain analysis says otherwise

    • https://fortune.com/2022/01/18/crypto-com-alleged-hacking-15-million-ether-may-be-gone/

  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2022/01/20/cryptocom-admits-35-million-hack/

    • Nordic Choice Hotels ditches Windows to stop ransomware

    • https://www.wsj.com/articles/inside-a-ransomware-hit-at-nordic-choice-hotels-11641983406

  • https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/hotel-chain-swaps-windows-for-chrome-os-due-to-ransomware-danger/ar-AASI10D

    • Signal adds anonymous payments to secure messaging app

    • https://www.wired.com/story/signal-mobilecoin-cryptocurrency-payments/

  • https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/10/moxie-marlinspike-is-leaving-signal-heres-where-we-suspect-hes-headed-and-why/

    • Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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    Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

    40 min
  • Episode 43 - December 33, Malware Steals Real Estate Viewers’ Information, Hackers Go Full Hipster, Google Loses Legal Battle and Trolls Opponent, Com...

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

    Microsoft rolls calendar forward instead of fixing Y22K bug

    • https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/01/exchange-server-bug-gets-a-fix-after-ruining-admins-new-years-plans/

  • https://python-forum.io/thread-3200.html

  • https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K14099

  • https://www.cnet.com/news/windows-may-crash-after-49-7-days/

    • Malware steals form information using real estate website's video player

    • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-video-player-to-steal-credit-cards-from-over-100-sites/

  • https://money.com/real-estate-wire-fraud-scam-covid-tips/

    • FIN7 APT crew mails out infected USB devices hoping unsuspecting victims will plug them in

    • https://therecord.media/fbi-fin7-hackers-target-us-companies-with-badusb-devices-to-install-ransomware/

  • https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/technology/bitcoin-passwords-wallets-fortunes.html

    • Google loses lawsuit with Sonos and cripples functionality rather than pay a licensing fee

    • https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/01/google-loses-sonos-patent-case-starts-stripping-functionality-from-speakers/

  • https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/6/22871304/google-home-speaker-group-volume-control-changes-sonos-patent-decision

    • Useless gadgets announced at the Consumer Electronics Show

    • https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/01/samsung-shows-off-foldable-laptop-tablet-and-smartphone-concepts-at-ces/

  • https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/samsung-promises-e2-80-98groundbreaking-e2-80-99-new-tv-feature-nft-support/ar-AASmXzY

  • https://xkcd.com/927/

    • Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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    Chris Y. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopheryoung3/

    40 min
  • Episode 42 - Apple M1 Max Macs, Microsoft’s Hair-Brained Y22K Bug, Verizon’s Tracking Program, Norton Anti-Virus Launches Cryptomining Malware, Hazard...

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    MacBooks Pro's with M1 Max chips outsell M1 Pro chips

    • https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/01/05/m1-max-macbook-pro-supply-more-constrained-than-m1-pro-analyst-says

    Microsoft Exchange hits Y22K bug and stops sending e-mail on New Year's Day

    • https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/01/exchange-server-bug-gets-a-fix-after-ruining-admins-new-years-plans/

  • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-fix-for-exchange-year-2022-bug/

    • Verizon automatically opts-in intrusive tracking

    • https://www.verizon.com/support/verizon-custom-experience-programs-faqs/

    NortonLifeLock starts its own cryptocurrency mining service, takes 15% commission

    • https://community.norton.com/en/blogs/product-service-announcements/introducing-norton-crypto

  • https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/01/500m-avira-antivirus-users-introduced-to-cryptomining/

    • The hazards of "buy now, pay later" services

    • https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/articles/3-biggest-dangers-buy-now-pay-later-services/

  • https://www.wired.com/story/hidden-dangers-buy-now-pay-later-apps/

    • Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

    Please share this podcast with someone you know! It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!

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    Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/

    Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/

    Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

    38 min
  • Bonus Episode 5 - Google Trends For 2021, What Would You Do?, Dumb Things Your Kids Should Do

    Welcome to this week's bonus 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)

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

    Google Trends of 2021

    • https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2021/GLOBAL/

  • https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/waiting-for-answers-gabby-petitos-death-remains-ongoing-fbi-homicide-investigation-as-we-enter-2022/

    • Fist bump vs handshake

    • https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fist-bump-better-handshake-cleanliness-201407297305

  • https://www.themuse.com/advice/what-you-need-to-do-when-you-decide-to-drop-out-of-a-job-interview

    • Dangerous thinks your children should do

    • https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Things-Should-Your-Children/dp/0451234197

  • https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/boiling-water-paper-cup/

    • Please share this podcast with someone you know! It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!

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    Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

    15 min
  • Episode 41 - LastPass Accounts Hacked, Huawei Caught Installing Backdoors in Hardware, Crowdsourced Information, TikTok Challenges, Awesome Christmas ...

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    LastPass members report unauthorized logins using the master password

    • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lastpass-users-warned-their-master-passwords-are-compromised/

  • https://www.zdnet.com/article/lastpass-hit-by-password-stealing-and-code-execution-vulnerabilities/

    • Huawei installed malware in their hardware using a malicious update in 2012

    • https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-16/chinese-spies-accused-of-using-huawei-in-secret-australian-telecom-hack

  • https://www.zdnet.com/article/super-micro-trashes-bloomberg-chip-hack-story-in-recent-customer-letter/

    • Crowdsourced information: the good, the bad, the ugly

    • https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/12/29/alexa-tells-10-year-old-girl-to-touch-live-electrical-socket-with-penny

  • https://privacyrights.org/resources/know-your-rights-background-checks-california

  • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/microsoft-shuts-down-ai-chatbot-after-it-turned-into-racist-/

    • Amazing Christmas gifts

    • https://www.oceanbeachco.com/products/for-the-halibut-socks

  • https://www.creality.com/goods-detail/ender-3-3d-printer

  • https://www.dji.com/

    • Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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    Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/

    Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

    36 min
  • Episode 40 - Hosts’ Favorite Stories, Predictions for 2022, Meta World Peace, Brian Calls Out Airport Passengers, Log4j Redux, Dogecoin to the Moon, ...

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    Facebook is the most hated company in the world

    • https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-facebook-worst-company-of-the-year-yahoo-finance-165345819.html

    NSO Group

    • https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-deep-dive-into-nso-zero-click.html

  • https://www.chrislouie.net/pebcak-podcast/2021/11/14/episode-34-ransomware-evolves-again-us-government-misses-mfa-deadline-us-blocks-nso-group-elon-musk-trolls-united-nations

  • https://www.chrislouie.net/pebcak-podcast/2021/8/29/episode-23-private-intelligence-companies-scamming-the-scammers-content-filtering-at-home-evolving-corporate-acceptable-use-policies

    • Meta World Peace

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghtDbOisWtA

  • https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/netflix-debuts-untold-malice-at-the-palace-and-the-brawl-in-pacers-locker-room-after/ar-AAN9Kyc

    • Brian calls out non-hand washers

    • https://www.chrislouie.net/pebcak-podcast/2021/8/1/episode-19-2020-olympics-ransomware-gang-gets-scammed-keyboards-are-biohazards-twitter-users-abysmal-mfa-adoption-rate-pharma-bro-martin-shkreli

  • https://www.healthshots.com/preventive-care/self-care/world-hand-hygiene-day-5-health-risks-of-not-washing-your-hands-properly/

    • Dogecoin to the moon

    • https://www.investopedia.com/tesla-to-accept-dogecoin-for-some-merch-5213113

    Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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    Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

    44 min
  • Episode 39 - Un-shadowbanned, PEBCAK Podcast Goes NFT, Log4j and Log4Shell Deep Dive, Ethics of Greyhat Hacking, Employee Burnout Poses Serious Threat

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    PEBCAK Podcast Goes NFT!

    • https://opensea.io/assets/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/53415052821521184204455848831108343268273772470479034623978132707010878111745/

  • https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/how-to-create-buy-sell-nfts/

    • Log4j and Log4Shell

    • https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/14/apple-patches-log4shell-icloud-vulnerability/

  • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/log4j-vulnerability-now-used-by-state-backed-hackers-access-brokers/

    • Ethics of Greyhat hacking

    • https://www.chrislouie.net/blog/2018/10/22/i-am-the-cure-vigilante-botnets

  • https://www.zdnet.com/article/a-mysterious-grey-hat-is-patching-peoples-outdated-mikrotik-routers/

    • Burned out employees more likely to perform poor security hygiene

    • https://www.zdnet.com/article/everyone-is-burned-out-thats-becoming-a-security-nightmare/

  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2020/11/15/how-to-mitigate-the-harmful-effects-of-zoom-burnout/

    • Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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    Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

    45 min
  • Episode 38 - AirTags Help Car Thieves, Life360 Sells Your Data, Beware of Free Amazon Gifts, Thank You Listeners!

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    Canadian car thieves use Apple Airtags to track expensive cars

    • https://www.macobserver.com/news/thieves-canada-use-airtags/

  • https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/03/apple-airtags-anti-stalking-measures/

    • Life360 bought the tracking device company Tile and sells precise location data

    • https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/12/06/tile-buyer-life360-reportedly-sells-precise-user-location-data-to-nearly-anyone

  • https://www.tomsguide.com/reference/what-is-amazon-sidewalk

  • https://www.howtogeek.com/767919/tv-manufacturers-make-more-from-ads-than-selling-tvs/

    • Beware of brushing attacks this holiday season; beware of "free" gifts in the mail

    • https://reviewmeta.com/

  • https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/20509-brushing-scam-indicates-a-serious-problem-for-victims

    • Thank you to all our listeners in the US and abroad!

    • https://wrappedforpodcasters.byspotify.com/?id=edefd1c85fe6581971cc4670cf28ceb461eada458436745d5b50c172e1a7341f

    Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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    Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

    35 min
  • Episode 37 - Encrypted Phones Not So Secure, WordPress Ransomware Backfires, There’s No Place Like Home (For Now), SEO, The Earth Is Flat

    Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW)

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

    Encrypted phones hacked by law enforcement leads to thousands of arrests

    • https://www.wsj.com/articles/massive-hack-gave-police-a-window-on-cocaine-cash-and-killers-11637680356

  • https://www.vice.com/en/article/epxnnp/crime-boss-or-tech-ceo-sky-global-sues-government-domains

    • Fake WordPress ransomware is not fooling anyone

    • https://threatpost.com/fake-ransomware-infection-wordpress/176410/

  • https://www.wordfence.com/

    • IETF will soon make 127.x.x.x addresses internet-routable

    • https://www.ietf.org/id/draft-schoen-intarea-unicast-127-00.html

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_assigned_/8_IPv4_address_blocks

    • Search Engine Optimization

    • https://developers.google.com/search/docs/beginner/seo-starter-guide

  • https://www.techopedia.com/definition/9477/black-hat-seo-search-engine-optimization

    • The world is flat

    • https://www.tfes.org/

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    42 min

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