The Jerich Show Podcast

This week, Javvad Malik and Erich Kron unpack a fresh pile of cyber mayhem containing equal parts fascinating, frustrating, and “you couldn’t make this up if you tried”. EU Blames Ransomware for Airport Check-In Chaos: The EU’s cyber agency has officially confirmed what everyone suspected: ransomware was behind the massive airport meltdown. Great, now someone please confirm when luggage will show up again. And in other news… Airport Cyber Arrest: Authorities nabbed a man allegedly behind attacks that disrupted airport systems across Europe. Flights were delayed, passengers got cranky, and IT staff was probably crying into their coffee. Turns out, ransomware doesn’t just ruin files, it ruins holidays. That was fast though. Deepfakes Go Corporate: Two-thirds of businesses report being hit with deepfake scams. Fake execs, bogus invoices, and AI-generated voices that sound “just enough like the boss” to drain your accounts. Technology: still helping criminals scale their hustle, although that seems like high number. Let’s talk about that. Jaguar Land Rover’s Production Nightmare: JLR’s cyber shutdown drags on as ministers huddle with suppliers to stop the bleeding. Yes folks, like many of the vehicles they sell, they are STILL broken. Nothing like a supply chain crisis to remind us that “smart factories” can be dumb when ransomware shows up. Expect a mix of snark, practical security takeaways, and a few sighs of disbelief as we connect the dots between these incidents and what they mean for CISOs, SOC analysts, and anyone who still thinks cyber risk is “just an IT problem.” Stories from the show: Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62ldxyj431o Deepfake Attacks Hit Two-Thirds of Businesses https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/deepfake-attacks-hit-twothirds-of/ JLR shutdown extended again as ministers meet suppliers https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15kpxnn2p2o EU’s cyber agency blames ransomware as Euro airport check-in chaos continues https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/22/eus_cyber_agency_confirms_ransomware/

Javvad Malik and Erich Kron are back with tea, shade, and tech news, taking on three fresh cyber disasters that are making folks sweat: JLR’s Cyber Chaos: A hack shut down Jaguar Land Rover’s IT & production lines, and now its supply chain workers are being told to apply for Universal Credit. When “just a hack” looks more like a national employment crisis. Teenagers + Scattered Spider = TfL Attack Fallout: Two teens are now charged for allegedly being part of the Scattered Spider crew that hacked Transport for London last August. From Oyster cards to APIs—this one’s got lots of teeth. SonicWall: “Oops, Backups Leaked (a Little Bit)”: Under 5% of SonicWall users impacted by exposed firewall backup prefs. Credentials were encrypted but still, enough info was accessible to give attackers a run for their money. Reset everything. Like now. Buckle up: we’ll laugh, we’ll cringe, and we’ll figure out what this means for real people doing real work in security. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stories from the show: JLR hack could see thousands laid off - MP https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyrqxj3eqqo U.K. Arrests Two Teen Scattered Spider Hackers Linked to August 2024 TfL Cyber Attack https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/uk-arrest-two-teen-scattered-spider.html SonicWall Urges Password Resets After Cloud Backup Breach Affecting Under 5% of Customers https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/sonicwall-urges-password-resets-after.html

In this week’s episode, Javvad Malik and Erich Kron wade through the latest cybersecurity soap opera where silence, spin, and shady stats take center stage: 61% of U.S. companies claim they’ve been hit by insider breaches. Is this a shocking revelation… or just the result of someone finally checking the logs? CISOs are under growing pressure to zip it about incidents. Because nothing says “strong security posture” like sweeping breaches under the rug and hoping the auditors don’t trip over the lump. Hackers are holding Google’s data hostage unless two threat intel employees get the boot. Extortion? Performance review outsourcing? You decide. Meanwhile in the UK, the government sat on a secret breach review for two years before sheepishly releasing it. Because transparency apparently has an expiration date. Grab your headphones as we unpack what these stories really mean for security leaders, why “insider risk” is the boogeyman of the week, and how the industry’s favorite strategy still seems to be: “Shh… maybe they won’t notice.”

This week, Erich and Javvad dig into Salt Typhoon’s year-long hack of the National Guard (somebody check the cyber sandbags!), marvel at scammers out-faking CNN, BBC, and CNBC to push bogus investments, and celebrate the rarest of cyber events: a ransomware gang calling it quits and actually handing out free decryptors. Grab your popcorn—cyber drama doesn’t get juicier than this!

In this episode of The Jerich Show, Erich Kron and Javvad Malik dive headfirst into the week’s most curious, cringeworthy, and critical cybersecurity stories. First up: a global honeypot powered by over 5,300 compromised Cisco devices—courtesy of the ViciousTrap botnet. Then, it's schadenfreude central as the developers of DanaBot malware accidentally infect themselves. Karma, meet keyboard. We’ll also unpack Europol’s massive takedown of ransomware infrastructure, which led to the seizure of 300 servers and €3.5 million in crypto. Not to be outdone, two ATM heist suspects made their arrest even easier... by taking selfies mid-crime. And finally, the UK’s NCSC shows us how to securely retire old tech—because tossing servers in the skip just isn’t secure policy. Join Erich and Javvad for sharp takes, security snark, and the cybersecurity fails you’ll want to learn from (or at least laugh at).

In this episode of The Jerich Show, join your favorite cybersecurity duo, Erich Kron and Javvad Malik, as they dive into some truly wild cybercrime stories making headlines around the globe. Hackers who've been terrorizing UK retailers have hopped the pond to target US companies, while Japan's bold plan to double its cybersecurity workforce might mean saying sayonara to tough certifications. Meanwhile, the EU arms defenders with a shiny new vulnerability database, and the discovery of rogue communication devices lurking in Chinese-made solar inverters sparks fresh paranoia. Plus, could your CPU itself soon be held hostage by ransomware? Tune in for laughs, insights, and a healthy dose of cyber skepticism! Stories from the show: Hackers behind UK retail attacks now targeting US companies https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-scattered-spider-switches-targets-to-us-retail-chains/ Japan aims to double cybersecurity specialists by 2030, relax certification requirements https://asianews.network/japan-aims-to-double-cybersecurity-specialists-by-2030-relax-certification-requirements/ EU launches vulnerability database to tackle cybersecurity threats https://therecord.media/eu-launches-vulnerability-database CPU microcode hack could infect processors with ransomware directly https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cpu-microcode-hack-could-infect-processors-with-ransomware-directly ‘Rogue’ communication devices found on Chinese-made solar power inverters https://www.utilitydive.com/news/rogue-communication-devices-found-on-chinese-made-solar-power-inverters/748242/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss how Lockbit appears to be hacked again, Qlin makes a jump to #1 in the ransomware game, Google gets serious against scams with Gemini, and more! Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/google-rolls-out-on-device-ai.html Qilin Ransomware Ranked Highest in April 2025 with 72 Data Leak Disclosures https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/qilin-leads-april-2025-ransomware-spike.html LockBit ransomware gang hacked again https://www.computing.co.uk/news/2025/security/lockbit-ransomware-gang-hacked-again UK Cyber Insurance Claims Second Highest on Record https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-cyberinsurance-claims-second/

Erich and Javvad recap the top stories in Cybersecurity this week including the cyber attack on Iran and a huge DD0S attack. All this and More

Erich and Javvad summarize this week’s cyber soap opera and bring you a tangled web of digital deceit, artificial “intelligence,” and just enough government extradition drama to keep things spicy. From Spain With Wire Fraud: Alleged “Scattered Spider” member Tyler Buchanan thought sunny Spain was a safe hideout—until the long arm of U.S. justice said hola. Extradited for allegedly scamming Caesars and MGM, his toolkit included SIM swapping and social engineering. Welcome to America, Tyler—hope you like federal courtrooms. Phishing with Google’s Seal of Approval: Meanwhile, phisherfolk are reusing Google's DKIM signatures like they’re leftover lasagna—slapping them onto spoofed emails from [email protected] and tricking even the most paranoid clickers. The result? Legit-looking credential traps hosted on Google Sites. It's like gourmet phishing, served with a side of irony. Darcula Gets a Brain Upgrade: And if you thought cybercrime required effort, think again. The Darcula phishing kit now uses generative AI to do all the heavy lifting. Bad grammar and clunky templates? Gone. Now, even your cousin Steve with zero hacking skills can impersonate a bank in 100 languages. Thanks, AI. Tune in for a romp through the latest digital deceptions, complete with dark web drama and facepalms galore. Stay sharp—because the hackers definitely are.

In this episode Erich and Javvad discuss a cyber professor that went away, a ransomware group hacks back, passwords are still poor, and more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss a breach of a sperm bank in California, an 9-year old Microsoft vuln that they feel is too unimportant to patch (although it's being exploited), and a hack of over 2000, Wordpress sites

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss the VSCode extensions that was used by millions, and that Microsoft wrongly removed, Roblox tells parents if they want safe kids, that's a 'you' problem, and the UK says cyberpros need to make more than the PM. This and more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about a confirmed ransomware campaign through snail mail, 60% of cyber pros looking to change employers, 12 Chinese hackers charged by the US, 1.4TB dataset stolen, and more

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss an AI voice scam, the Steam game PirateFi turning out to be info-stealing malware, HCRG hack/ransomware and a Palo Alto firewall vulnerability. All of this and more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss issues facing DeepSeek, a law enforcement takedown of cybercrime sites, and much, much more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss a warning from the NSA, the arrest of fraudsters in several countries, a story where Cambodian scammers send a potential scammer packing because of his lack of computer skills. All this and more!

Buckle up, cyber enthusiasts, because this week’s episode is a rollercoaster ride through the murky depths of cybercrime! Erich and Javvad are diving into the story of 1,006 suspects nabbed in a global sting that makes "Ocean’s Eleven" look like a kindergarten playdate. Next, we shop 'til we drop on fake e-commerce sites tied to cybercrime marketplaces—spoiler alert: you’re not getting that “Gucci” bag for $19.99. Finally, we break down the latest saga in the US vs. China cyber espionage showdown, where telecom providers find themselves tangled in a hack straight out of a Hollywood thriller. It’s cyber justice, scams, and geopolitical drama served with a side of sarcasm and a heaping dose of security tips you’ll actually want to use. Don’t miss it! Stories from the show: Major cybercrime operation nets 1,006 suspects https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2024/Major-cybercrime-operation-nets-1-006-suspects Fraudulent shopping sites tied to cybercrime marketplace taken offline https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/fraudulent-shopping-sites-tied-to-cybercrime-marketplace-taken-offline?mtm_campaign=newsletter White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/04/politics/us-telecom-providers-chinese-hack/index.html

Hey there, tech detectives and cyber sleuths! Grab your headphones and get ready for another wild ride through the digital jungle with Erich and Javvad. This week, we're diving into a hot mess at Hot Topic (pun totally intended) that's left 57 million people saying 'Uh-oh!' Plus, we'll take you on a typhoon-fueled adventure as China's notorious Volt Typhoon crew makes a shocking comeback. It's like a cyber soap opera, but with way more zeroes and ones! So, buckle up, buttercup – it's time to unravel these tangled webs of tech drama! Stories from the show: HIBP notifies 57 million people of Hot Topic data breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hibp-notifies-57-million-people-of-hot-topic-data-breach/ China's Volt Typhoon crew and its botnet surge back with a vengeance https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/13/china_volt_typhoon_back/ Amazon MOVEit Leaker Claims to Be Ethical Hacker https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/amazon-moveit-leaker-claims/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss some odd ransomware demands, a serious flaw with Synology, spying fryers and much more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss how the British government is trying to hire more security pros for next to nothing, how Teams is being used as an attack vector, and how North Korean attackers have paired up with the Play ransomware group. All this and more! Stories from the show: Wanted. Top infosec pros willing to defend Britain on shabby salaries https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/29/gchq_needs_advanced_cybersecurity_professionals/ Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams In New Ransomware Scam https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/10/30/hackers-posing-as-it-support-on-teams-new-ransomware-scam-targeting-your-workplace/ North Korean Group Collaborates with Play Ransomware in Significant Cyber Attack https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/north-korean-group-collaborates-with.html

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the latest SolarWinds screw up, Cisco data showing up on the dark web, Microsoft losing security logs for a bit, and much, much more! Microsoft warns it lost some customer's security logs for a month https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-it-lost-some-customers-security-logs-for-a-month/ Critical hardcoded SolarWinds credential now exploited in the wild https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/solarwinds_critical_hardcoded_credential_bug/ Cisco investigates breach after stolen data for sale on hacking forum https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-investigates-breach-after-stolen-data-for-sale-on-hacking-forum/ Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8vedz4yk7o

In thi e pisode, Erich and Javvad talk about the Kaspersky switch-a-roo and the storm hitting the Eastern US right now, which will certainly turn into scammers taking advantage of people in a bad spot. All this and more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad speak to Thomas Ryan of 'Robin Sage' fame, the big jump the Meow ransomware group took, and much, much more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad chat about the Russian trolling in the US elections, fraud hitting the 'heighest ever' levels, a fake OnlyFans tool, and more! Stories from the show: Russian trolling 2.0: How the Kremlin shifted tactics from its 2016 election strategy https://uk.news.yahoo.com/russian-trolling-2-0-kremlin-211903137.html Fraud and scam complaints reach ‘highest ever’ level https://www.fstech.co.uk/fst/Fraud_And_Scam_Complaints_Reach_Highest_Ever_Level.php Hacker trap: Fake OnlyFans tool backstabs cybercriminals, steals passwords https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-onlyfans-cybercrime-tool-infects-hackers-with-malware/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss a deadbeat dad that made himself look deceased to end child support payments, a critical chrome patch that is being actively exploited, an incident with Halliburton and ransomware attacks at night. All this and more! Stories from the show: Most Ransomware Attacks Now Happen at Night https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/most-ransomware-attacks-happen/ Google Fixes High-Severity Chrome Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/google-fixes-high-severity-chrome-flaw.html Deadbeat dad faked his own death by hacking government databases https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/21/man_jailed_faking_death_online/ Halliburton confirms cyber attack on certain systems https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/halliburton-confirms-cyber-attack-certain-systems-2024-08-23/

In this episode Erich and Javvad talk about Crowdstrike, and other stuff. I mean on a day like today, is there really anything else to talk about? Join us and be a part of the discussion

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the latest AT&T breach, a dump of 10 billion credentials, Singapore banks ditching texted 2FA, and much more! Stories from the show: AT&T data breach: Millions of customers caught up in major dark web leak https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-c... Singapore's banks to ditch texted one-time passwords https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/1... Nearly 10 billion stolen passwords were leaked on a hacker forum https://www.securitymagazine.com/arti...

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss the Korean telco that allegedly infected its P2P users with malware, Crypto scammers posing as lawyers to steal $10m and much more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad chat about the Kaspersky ban in the US, a threat actor targeting Chinese users with VPN malware and Booking.com reports a 900% jump in travels scams. All this and more Stories from the show: Biden bans Kaspersky antivirus software in US over security concerns https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biden-bans-kaspersky-antivirus-software-in-us-over-security-concerns/ New Threat Actor 'Void Arachne' Targets Chinese Users with Malicious VPN Installers https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/void-arachne-uses-deepfakes-and-ai-to.html Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8003dd8jzeo

In this episode, Ericha nd Javvad are covering some of the more interesting Cybersecurity stories this week. MS Recall gets recalled, a fired employee deletes a bunch of servers, Frontier communications is about to lose control of data from 750k customers, and more! Stories from the show: Microsoft Made Changes to Recall Feature Following Controversial Security Concerns https://cybersecuritynews.com/microsoft-recall-security-concerns/ Frontier hackers threaten to release private data for at least 750,000 customers https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24175169/frontier-communications-hack-cyberattack-data-breach-ransom Fired employee accessed company’s computer 'test system' and deleted servers, causing it to lose S$918,000 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/former-employee-hack-ncs-delete-virtual-servers-quality-testing-4402141

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the TikTok breach, Russians cyber attacking hospitals LockBit keys being released and much more! Stories from the show: 'Russian criminals' behind hospitals cyber attack https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxee7317kgmo FBI recovers 7,000 LockBit keys, urges ransomware victims to reach out https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-recovers-7-000-lockbit-keys-urges-ransomware-victims-to-reach-out/#google_vignette Paris Hilton among users targeted in TikTok hack https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl770d121gro Cisco fixes WebEx flaw that allowed government, military meetings to be spied on https://www.theregister.com/2024/06/07/cisco_fixes_webex_flaw_which/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss an attack that bricked over 600,000 routers, some serious botnet takedowns, the Ticketmaster breach and much more! Stories from the show: Malware botnet bricked 600,000 routers in mysterious 2023 attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-botnet-bricked-600-000-routers-in-mysterious-2023-attack/#google_vignette Multiple botnets dismantled in largest-ever international operation against ransomware https://www.techcentral.ie/multiple-botnets-dismantled-in-largest-ever-international-operation-against-ransomware/ Ticketmaster breached — data of over 500 million users allegedly put up for sale online https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ticketmaster-breached-data-of-over-500-million-users-allegedly-put-up-for-sale-online Chinese national cuffed on charges of running 'likely the world's largest botnet ever' https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/29/911s5_botnet_arrest/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about a cyber problem in Leicester, booze distribution problems in Sweden due to ransomware and much more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the leader of the Hive RAT getting busted, another bust of LabHost, Frontier communications hit, and more! The cyber camp from Randy: https://www.randylee.com/cybercamp Stories from the show: Hive RAT Creators and $3.5M Cryptojacking Mastermind Arrested in Global Crackdown https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/hive-rat-creators-and-35m-cryptojacking.html Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraud https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68838977 Frontier Communications shuts down systems after cyberattack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/frontier-communications-shuts-down-systems-after-cyberattack/#google_vignette 840-bed hospital in France postpones procedures after cyberattack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chc-sv-hospital-in-france-postpones-procedures-after-cyberattack/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about UK charities being hit, spies accidentally exposed themselves and UK taxi software leaks some details. All this and more in this episode! Stories from the show: Global taxi software vendor exposes details of nearly 300K across UK and Ireland https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/11/icabbi_database_exposure/ Over 90,000 LG Smart TVs may be exposed to remote attacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-90-000-lg-smart-tvs-may-be-exposed-to-remote-attacks/ Head of Israeli cyber spy unit exposed ... by his own privacy mistake https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/08/infosec_news_roundup/ Third of charities experienced a cyber breach last year, government reports https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/third-of-charities-experienced-a-cyber-breach-last-year-government-reports.html

In this episode Erich and Javvad talk about Scottish IR calls doubling , Microsoft getting beat up over security, YouTube being used to spread malware and what LockBit has done after it took a hit from law enforcement. Stories from the show: Calls to Incident Response Helpline Double in a Year https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/calls-incident-response-helpline/ Microsoft roasted over “cascade of security failures” https://www.thestack.technology/microsoft-roasted-by-csrd-over-security-key-theft/ YouTube being used to distribute malware https://cybernews.com/security/youtube-used-to-distribute-malware/ LockBit Scrambles After Takedown, Repopulates Leak Site with Old Breaches https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lockbit-takedown-leak-site-old/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the clud leak of military data, a UK data leak at Southern Water, the rise in ransomware victims in 2023 and more! Stories from the show: US military notifies 20,000 of data breach after cloud email leak https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/14/department-defense-data-breach-microsoft-cloud-email/ Southern Water Notifies Customers and Employees of Data Breach https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/southern-water-notifies-customers/ Ransomware victim numbers rose by 50% in 2023 https://www.csoonline.com/article/1306045/ransomware-victim-numbers-rose-by-50-in-2023.html

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss the reward being offered for Hive ransomware members, a botnoet of toothbrushes, a breach that left a healthcare provider using LinkedIn as a notifcation platform, and more! Stories from the show: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/major-data-breach-at-healthcare-provider-puts-millions-of-customers-at-risk https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/02/08/surprising-3-million-hacked-toothbrushes-story-goes-viral-is-it-true/?sh=22dc0e296147 https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/09/hive_leaders_bounty/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss the cyberattack targeting UK councils, what might be the Mother of All Breaches (MOAB) with 26 billion records, the NSA buying web browsing data, and more. Stories from the show: Cyberattack targeting UK councils causes online disruption https://uk.style.yahoo.com/cyberattack-targeting-uk-councils-causes-154505162.html?guccounter=1 Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records: what we know so far https://cybernews.com/security/billions-passwords-credentials-leaked-mother-of-all-breaches/ US National Security Agency buys web browsing data without warrant, letter shows https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/national-security-agency-buys-web-browsing-data-without-warrant-letter-shows-2024-01-26/

In thie episode, Erich and Javvad are talking about the SEC Twitter/x/whateveritis account getting hacked, a vulnerability in Bosch thermostats, the NCA director getting sacked over using personal accounts for sensitive info, and more! Check us out on LinkedIn, YouTube or as an audio-only podcast on all of your favorite platforms Some stories from the show: Have I Been Pwned adds 71 million emails from Naz.API stolen account list https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/have-i-been-pwned-adds-71-million-emails-from-nazapi-stolen-account-list/ Bosch thermostats vulnerable to malware attacks https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/bosch-thermostats-vulnerable-to-malware-attacks Senators Want Better SEC Cybersecurity After EFT-Related Hack https://www.pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2024/senators-want-better-sec-cybersecurity-after-eft-related-hack/ NCA director sacked after WhatsApp and email security breaches https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366566272/NCA-director-sacked-after-WhatsApp-and-email-security-breaches

In this episode, James is guest hosting again, and Erich and him cover some of the most interesting cybersecurity stories of the week. Did Apple profit from letting scammers demand iTunes gift cards? The courts say it deserves a trial. O'Hare airport selling lost luggage for less than $10? A Facebook ad says yes! A water authority in the Pittsburgh-area was attacked by Iran because... they used Israeli-made equipment; more crypto stuff being spread through social media account takovers, this time with a cybersecurity vendor, and more! Join one of our live streams at 10am Eastern Time to comment Stories from the show: States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks Pittsburgh-area water authority https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/states-congress-wrestle-cybersecurity-iran-attacks-aliquippa-water-authority/ Apple agrees to settle lawsuit over iTunes gift card scam https://www.reuters.com/legal/apple-agrees-settle-lawsuit-over-itunes-gift-card-scam-2024-01-03/ Security Firm Certik’s Account Hijacked to Spread Crypto Drainer https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/certiks-account-hijacked-crypto/ Scam Claims You Can Buy Unclaimed Luggage From O’Hare For $9.95 https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/01/08/scam-claims-you-can-buy-unclaimed-luggage-from-ohare-for-9-95-but-its-not-true/

In this episode, the first of 2024, James McQuiggan fills in for Javvad as we welcome in the new year. Stories from the show: Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/01/05/it-decision-makers-wellbeing/ Google Chrome starts blocking data tracking cookies https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67882315 Mandiant's Twitter Account Restored After Six-Hour Crypto Scam Hack https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/mandiants-twitter-account-restored.html

In this episode, Erich and Javvad wrap up 2023 with a story about a Florida woman hitting her boyfriend with a Christmas tree, plus they discuss a call center takedown in India that netted arrests of 36 people, and more!

In ths episode, Erich and Javvad talk about cyber attacks impacting people buying homes, how cybercriminals are targeting booking.com users, and more hospital outages caused by ransomware. All of these cybersecurity stories and more! Stories from the show: Thousands of house purchases frozen by cyber attack https://finance.yahoo.com/news/thousands-house-purchases-frozen-cyber-183437339.html Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67583486 Cyber-attack closes hospital emergency rooms in three US states https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/28/cyber-attack-us-hospitals-texas-oklahoma-new-mexico Regulator says stranger entered hospital, treated a patient, took a document ... then vanished https://www.theregister.com/2023/12/01/nhs_health_board_ticked_off/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about using Google Calendar as a C2 channel, how a lack of resources ended the investigation into the EasyJet breach, and more! Stories from the show: EasyJet hack investigation abandoned because of ‘limited resources’ https://www.itpro.com/security/data-breaches/limited-resources-scuppers-ico-probe-into-easyjet-breach Google Warns How Hackers Could Abuse Calendar Service as a Covert C2 Channel https://thehackernews.com/2023/11/google-warns-of-hackers-absing-calendar.html Mr. Cooper Responds to Cyberattack: Offering Enhanced Payment Options for Customers https://ts2.space/en/mr-cooper-responds-to-cyberattack-offering-enhanced-payment-options-for-customers/#google_vignette Court rules automakers can record and intercept owner text messages https://therecord.media/class-action-lawsuit-cars-text-messages-privacy Plastic surgeons hit by hackers https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/plastic-surgery-data-breach-nude-photos-leaked-article-105062693

After quite a bit of travel in the last couple of weeks, the dynamic duo is back to chat about recent #cybersecurity stories and more. In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about some of the most recent antics from North Korea, including attacks on shipbuilding and aerospace organizations, something called a 'Dual Ransomware Attack', and much more. Stories from the show: South Korea accuses North of Phish and Ships attack https://www.theregister.com/2023/10/05/north_korea_phishing_attack_on_south/ Lazarus impersonated Meta recruiter to breach Spanish aerospace firm https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/10/02/lazarus-lightlesscan/ FBI: Crippling 'Dual Ransomware Attacks' on the Rise https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/fbi-highlights-dual-ransomware-attack-in-rising-cybertrends People's Republic of China-Linked Cyber Actors Hide in Router Firmware https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-270a

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss the takedown of the Qakbot botnet, an attack on the Polish train system, the Forever 21 breach, which impacts more than 500k people, and much more. Stories from the show: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/classiscam-fraud-as-a-service-expands-now-targets-banks-and-251-brands/ Classiscam fraud-as-a-service expands, now targets banks and 251 brands FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fbi-partners-dismantle-qakbot-infrastructure-in-multinational-cyber-takedown Poland investigates cyber-attack on rail network https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66630260 Forever 21 Data Breach: Personal Details of Over 500,000 Customers, Employees Compromised https://www.techtimes.com/articles/295813/20230831/forever-21-data-breach-personal-details-over-500-000-customers.htm

Erich and Javvad are back after taking a couple of weeks off to vacation and to attend BSides Las Vegas, Blackhat and DEFCON. In this episode they talk about the conference and what has been happening in the cyber world for the past couple of weeks Stories from the show: Danish cloud host says customers ‘lost all data’ after ransomware attack https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/23/cloudnordic-azero-cloud-host-ransomware/ Cybercriminals turn to AI to bypass modern email security measures https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/08/23/ai-enabled-email-threats/ TP-Link smart bulbs can let hackers steal your WiFi password https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tp-link-smart-bulbs-can-let-hackers-steal-your-wifi-password/ Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60864283

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the upcoming BSides Las Vegas, Black Hat and DEFCON conferences, NHS sharing data via WhatsApp, the #cyber skills gap, and much more Stories from the show: Humans Unable to Reliably Detect Deepfake Speech https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/humans-detect-deefake-speech/ NHS Staff Reprimanded For WhatsApp Data Sharing https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nhs-staff-reprimanded-whatsapp/ Microsoft Teams Targeted in Midnight Blizzard Phishing Attacks https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-teams-midnight-blizzard/ Hacktivist Collective “Mysterious Team Bangladesh” Revealed https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mysterious-team-bangladesh-revealed/ Report outlines causes of cyber security skills gap https://www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/report-outlines-causes-cyber-security-skills-gap

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss current #cybersecurity stories including the attack on a cardiac services vendor, an attack on a Tampa hospital and some new SEC rules around breaches. All this and more! Stories from the show: Security Incident Impacts CardioComm’s Operations https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/security-incident-cardiocomm/ Tampa General Hospital Data Breach Impacts 1.2 Million Patients https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tampa-hospital-data-breach/