Episode 144 - Crypto Thieves Sued Through Blockchain, Ransomware Hack-Back Scam, Plex Violates User Privacy, Hosts Are Which Matrix Character

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

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.”

Please vote for Ben Corll and Marc Lueck for Top On Conference InfoSec Award!

• https://www.onconferences.com/2024-infosec-votes

You got SERVED via blockchain

• https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/01/heres-some-bitcoin-oh-and-youve-been-served/

Scammers pose as researchers to scam ransomware victims

• https://www.scmagazine.com/news/crooks-pose-as-researchers-to-retarget-ransomware-victims
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-victims-targeted-by-fake-hack-back-offers/

Plex update angers users

• https://www.techspot.com/news/100979-plex-update-raises-concerns-over-potential-sharing-porn.html

Which Matrix character are you?

• https://screenrant.com/mbti-matrix-characters/
• MTV Matrix Spoof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRkiyy3EDl4

Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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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/