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

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   FBI shares tips for AI Deep Fakes https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-shares-tips-on-how-to-tackle-ai-powered-fraud-schemes/    People are drinking less https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/why-is-everyone-sober-ish-all-of-a-sudden-33b5703b   2024 Celebrity Deaths https://ew.com/celebrity-deaths-2024-stars-who-died-this-year-8421621 https://people.com/celebrity-deaths-in-2024-8423852    Telegram now moderates content https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/telegram-partners-child-safety-group-scan-content-sexual-abuse-materia-rcna182596      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/ Victor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordeluca/

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   McRib https://www.al.com/life/2024/11/the-mcrib-is-returning-to-mcdonalds-heres-what-to-know.html   Picklewich https://www.wsaw.com/2024/11/14/picklewich-is-leaving-jimmy-johns-menu/   New Years' 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/

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 PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”   HP blocks third-party and aftermarket ink https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/hp-ceo-blocking-third-party-ink-from-printers-fights-viruses/   Ransomware crews threatening to SWAT victims https://blog.knowbe4.com/swatting-latest-tactic-in-ransomware   IT Company sanctioned for providing technical support to ISIS https://news.yahoo.com/u-sanctions-3-supporting-isis-073240106.html   Fitness challenges https://mycrazygoodlife.com/25-motivating-30-day-fitness-challenges/   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/ Victor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordeluca/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got some amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.” Ghost in a shell whitewashing https://collider.com/ghost-in-the-shell-racism-explained/  McRib https://www.news-leader.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/11/20/mcrib-returns-mcdonalds-menu-2023/71655467007/ 2023 Cybersecurity headlines https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366563092/Top-10-cyber-security-stories-of-2023 2023 News headlines https://www.wsj.com/world/2023-biggest-news-timeline-29b3ef0d 2023 Notable celebrity deaths https://people.com/celebrity/celebrity-deaths-2023/   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/

Welcome to this bonusepisode 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 PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”   Cold Plunges https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-know-about-cold-plunges   Bidet https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/are-there-health-benefits-using-bidet   Painting the Golden Gate Bridge https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-15/the-never-ending-job-of-painting-the-golden-gate-bridge   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/

Welcome to this week's bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We’ve an amazing bonus segment this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.” Find us on our newly launched YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pebcakpodcast Follow me on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@Clouie

Welcome to our eighth bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! The hosts try smelling salts, care of Brian. Check out the full video on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.” Smelling Salts https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/smelling-salts https://www.webmd.com/brain/are-smelling-salts-safe 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/

Welcome to our seventh bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! The content ran long enough to split off into a separate bonus episode. Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.” Uber privacy update allows to see their detailed ratings https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-see-your-uber-rider-rating/ https://www.businessinsider.com/the-worst-uber-riders-by-city-per-average-customer-ratings-2022-2?op=1 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/

Welcome to our sixth bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! The content ran long enough to split off into a separate bonus episode. Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.” 25 years since Apple's acquisition of NeXT https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/09/12/looking-back-at-steve-jobss-next-inc----the-most-successful-failure-ever 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/ Huxley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/huxleydunsany/

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) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast 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! Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

Welcome to our fourth bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! The content ran long enough to split off into a separate bonus episode. This week we talk about the hosts' close calls. Final Destination https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35869985 https://news.yahoo.com/shooting-reported-at-lax-international-terminal-171446507.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/15/turkey-coup-attempt-military-ankara-istanbul

Welcome to our third bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! The hosts managed to derail the main PEBCAK Podcast episode with our opening topic to create another bonus episode. Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.” The Shaggy Defense https://slate.com/culture/2010/06/the-shaggy-defense-americas-favorite-new-legal-term.html https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/02/is-shaggys-it-wasnt-me-the-inspiration-for-a-doj-legal-brief-on-drones/273208/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/23/AR2008012302511.html

Welcome to our second bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! The hosts managed to derail the main PEBCAK Podcast episode long enough to create a bonus episode. Our inability to stay on topic is your gain! Chik-Fil-A makes more revenue per store than McDonalds, despite being closed every Sunday https://www.rd.com/article/chick-fil-a-most-money-per-store/ Photo of an uncooked McRib https://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/uncooked-mcdonald-mcrib-article-1.1517688 Lawsuit alleges Subway's Tuna sandwich has no tuna https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lawsuit-claims-subway-s-tuna-sandwiches-contain-no-tuna-n1256181

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  Our colleague Rich Khan joins us as we discuss Christopher Nolan's film Tenet (2020) and zombie talk.  SPOILER WARNING: If you have not seen the film Tenet, this show contains major plot spoilers.  If you do not wish to have the movie ruined for you, we suggest you first watch the movie then come back to this episode for our in-depth analysis.   PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”   Tenet links: SATOR Square explained Tenet timelines explained YouTube - What Really Happened To Neil At The End YouTube - The Biggest WTF Questions Answered YouTube - TENET Temporal Pincer Explained And The True Meaning Of The Ending YouTube - TENET Explained! Full Movie Timeline & Final Scene Breakdown   Inception: YouTube - Inception in Real-Time YouTube - Inception and Philosophy | Kyle Johnson | Talks at Google   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/ Rich - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpkhan/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got three amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Host gets Vished https://blog.knowbe4.com/cybercriminals-use-telegram-bots-to-exfiltrate-data-in-phishing-kit-campaign   Romanian prisoner hacks prison system https://www.romania-insider.com/romanian-inmate-hacks-prison-it-system-oct-2025   FBI arrests 31 people in illegal online betting scheme https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3861305/nba-stars-coach-among-31-arrested-in-fbi-sports-betting-crackdown/   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Jamie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-harris-30b46819/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Windows 10 End of Support https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-has-ended-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates  https://www.theverge.com/news/793579/microsoft-windows-11-local-account-bypass-workaround-changes  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/final-windows-10-patch-tuesday-update-rolls-out-as-support-ends/  Chuck Wagon race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WRpHrvHjcs    Jeep bricks EV vehicles with faulty software update https://www.thestack.technology/jeep-software-update-bricks-vehicles-leaves-owners-stranded/   F5 hacked by China https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-issues-emergency-directive-address-critical-vulnerabilities-f5-devices https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-26-01-mitigate-vulnerabilities-f5-devices   China requires watching ads for toilet paper https://metro.co.uk/2025/09/17/dystopian-toilets-wont-give-loo-roll-unless-watch-advert-first-24189061/     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Darren - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmayes/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   2016: The Dawn of Modern Ransomware The debut of Petya and Russian-affiliated groups like CryptoWall, TeslaCrypt, and Locky. Attacks were largely indiscriminate, targeting anyone from Fortune 500 companies to "Grandma's laptop." Early mitigation tactics, like installing Russian language packs to avoid infection, highlighted the state-tolerated nature of these groups.   2017: Ransomware Goes Mainstream A pivotal year with the WannaCry attack (attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group) and NotPetya (Russian-backed), causing billions in damages to companies in multiple verticals. The SAMSAM attacks hit U.S. cities like Baltimore and Atlanta, marking Iran’s brief foray into ransomware. Ransomware became a household name, sparking executive-level discussions in boardrooms.   2020: The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service Groups like Ryuk, REvil, and Conti refined ransomware into a business model, outsourcing tasks like initial access and money laundering. Double extortion emerged, with attackers stealing data and threatening to leak it, even if backups were restored. Some groups introduced “terms of service,” avoiding hospitals and schools to dodge law enforcement scrutiny.   2021: Critical Infrastructure in the Crosshairs High-profile attacks on Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods, and Ireland’s National Health Service disrupted daily life, from gas shortages to meat supply issues. These incidents underscored ransomware’s real-world impact, elevating cybersecurity to a boardroom priority.   2022: Geopolitical Shifts and New Players Russian-backed groups like Conti and LockBit shifted focus to Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The rise of Scattered Spider, a Western-based group excelling at social engineering and SIM swapping, marked a shift from Eastern state-tolerated actors.   2023: Trust Breaks Down The ALFV/BlackCat group’s $22 million rug pull against affiliates signaled the decline of Russian-backed ransomware dominance. Scattered Spider solidified its reputation, targeting major hospitality and cleaning companies with sophisticated social engineering tactics.   2025: The Western Cybercrime Surge Scattered Spider and affiliates like DragonForce dominate, hitting retailers, insurance, aviation, and automotive sectors. The shift to Western-based actors, often young and operating in Five Eyes nations, makes them more vulnerable to law enforcement.   Trends and Takeaways The move from expensive zero-day exploits to cheaper n-day exploits and social engineering highlights attackers’ adaptability. Double extortion and even “double dipping” (demanding additional ransoms months later) have become standard tactics. The accessibility of AI tools and open-source platforms like Venice AI has lowered the barrier for creating ransomware, even for non-programmers. Law enforcement’s increasing success in arrests and Bitcoin recovery (e.g., DarkSide’s downfall) offers hope for curbing cybercrime.       Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   China hands out death sentence for online scammers https://cyberscammonitor.substack.com/p/myanmars-online-scam-industry-shakeup-9f6   Hackers steal cancer patient's donations https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/verified-steam-game-steals-streamers-cancer-treatment-donations/   Taliban takes down internet in Afghanistan https://bsky.app/profile/netblocks.org/post/3m27n6v5yms2o     Return of the Choco Taco https://www.silive.com/business/2025/09/miss-the-choco-taco-how-to-buy-taco-bells-new-version-of-the-coveted-ice-cream-treat.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/whatever-happened-jolt-cola-160300428.html     Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Jeremy Clarkson hacked https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/36577873/jeremy-clarkson-farmers-dog-pub-computer-hackers/ https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/jeremy-clarkson-farmers-dog-pub-hacked-27000-002780-20250907   AI-powered phishing confusion https://malwr-analysis.com/2025/08/24/phishing-emails-are-now-aimed-at-users-and-ai-defenses/   Rise of Linux Desktop malware https://www.cloudsek.com/blog/investigation-report-apt36-malware-campaign-using-desktop-entry-files-and-google-drive-payload-delivery https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt36-hackers-abuse-linux-desktop-files-to-install-malware/   Companies experiment with replacing humans with AI https://www.wsj.com/articles/taco-bell-rethinks-future-of-voice-ai-at-the-drive-through-72990b5a  https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/la-quinta-investigating-miamis-viral-remote-receptionist-23748941  https://www.ambscallcenter.com/blog/remote-receptionist-guide   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Daren - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daren-schneider/

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We’ve got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Ransomware attack threatens to release art to AI training models https://cybernews.com/ai-news/lunalock-ransomware-attack-against-artists-platform/  https://www.404media.co/hackers-threaten-to-submit-artists-data-to-ai-models-if-art-site-doesnt-pay-up/   University of Oregon punishes student for reporting vulnerability https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2025/09/a-university-of-oregon-student-reported-a-troubling-online-privacy-lapse-the-university-placed-him-under-investigation.html   Qantas cancels executive bonuses over online hack https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/release-of-the-qantas-group-annual-report-and-sustainability-report-2/  https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/24/microsoft-ceo-nadella-requested-pay-reduction-after-security-incidents.html   iPhone 17 release https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-17/vs/iphone-17-pro-vs-iphone-16-pro---the-new-top-tier-compared   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/