The Jerich Show Podcast

Hackers, Scammers, and a Thousand Arrests – Oh My!

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

Hot mess at Hot Topic, Typhoons spreading botnets, ethical hacker dumps data and more!

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/

Ransomware and baguettes, Synology woes, spying fryers and more!

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

Brits hiring for cheap, Teams as an exploit, NK and Play work together and 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

Cisco breach, MS misplaces security logs, SolarWinds screws up again, and more!

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 

 

Kaspersky pulls a quick one, Florida get a bath and more!

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!

Special Guest Thomas Ryan, Meow pounces 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!

OnlyFans fakery, fraud at all time high, Russian trolling and 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/

Deadbeat Dad, Critical Chrome, Halliburton Hack, Midnight Malware and more!

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/

Um... Crowdstrike... oh, and other stuff

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