The Jerich Show Podcast

Fake Cisco gear, Microsoft warns about MFA resistant phish, and more!

In this episode, Javvad and Erich discuss a Florida man charged with selling fake Cisco gear, a phish designed to get around MFA, ransomware gangs allow searching of dumped data and Google updates their password manager.

Stories from the show:

Florida man charged with selling fake Cisco equipment in $1 billion scheme
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/florida-man-charged-with-selling-fake-cisco-equipment-1-bln-scheme-2022-07-08/

This big phish can swim around MFA, says Microsoft Security
https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/13/aitm-phishing-microsoft/

Ransomware gang now lets you search their stolen data
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-now-lets-you-search-their-stolen-data/

Google Updates Password Manager With New Security, Management Tools 
https://uk.pcmag.com/password-managers/141268/google-updates-password-manager-with-new-security-management-tools

India: How a fake 'IPL' cricket league ran for Russian punters
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-62123966

Carnival gets a $5mil fine, Microsoft changes mind on macros, and more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about fake copyright infringement emails, Carnival cruise line is fined $5 for not having MFA, A Dutch univeristy makes money off a paid ransom, unemployment payments taken offline by ransomware and more. 

Stories from the show:

Fake copyright infringement emails install LockBit ransomware
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-copyright-infringement-emails-install-lockbit-ransomware/

Cruise line operator Carnival hit with $5m fine for failing to implement multi-factor authentication and failing to conduct cyber security training for its staff.
https://www.itpro.co.uk/security/cyber-security/368362/carnival-hit-with-5-million-fine-over-cyber-security-violations

Dutch University retrieves Bitcoin ransomware payment and makes a profit
https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/05/maastricht_university_ransom_return/

Cyberattack shuts down unemployment, labor websites across the US
https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/01/gsi-cyberattack-state-unemployment/

Supermarket chain Wegmans settles with New York over data breach
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/supermarket-chain-wegmans-settles-with-new-york-over-data-breach-2022-06-30/

Google Updates Password Manager With New Security, Management Tools 
https://uk.pcmag.com/password-managers/141268/google-updates-password-manager-with-new-security-management-tools

Microsoft rolls back decision to block Office macros by default
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-back-decision-to-block-office-macros-by-default/

 

Voices from the dead, CISA gets serious, and much more!

In this episode, Javvad and Erich chat about Alexa bringing voices from the dead, CISA getting serious about Log4Shell, AI being alive and much, much more.

Stories from the show: 

CISA: Log4Shell exploits still being used to hack VMware servers
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-log4shell-exploits-still-being-used-to-hack-vmware-servers/

Conti ransomware hacking spree breaches over 40 orgs in a month
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/conti-ransomware-hacking-spree-breaches-over-40-orgs-in-a-month/

Google engineer put on leave after saying AI chatbot has become sentient
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jun/12/google-engineer-ai-bot-sentient-blake-lemoine

Alexa could soon speak in a dead relative's voice
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/23/1107079194/amazon-alexa-dead-relatives-voice 

Burnout, False Hope, and Bad Practices Spell Trouble

Today James McQuiggan (who is in for Javvad) discuss burnout in security folks, reliance on endpoint protection, and how an Elasticsearch server with no password or encryption lost 1 million records.

All this and more on today's show

Stories from the show:

New research reveals overreliance on endpoint protection could be putting organizations at higher risk of exposure to ransomware
https://www.securityinfowatch.com/cybersecurity/information-security/breach-detection/press-release/21271323/gigamon-new-research-reveals-overreliance-on-endpoint-protection-could-be-putting-organizations-at-higher-risk-of-exposure-to-ransomware

 

Elasticsearch server with no password or encryption leaks a million records
https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/16/storehub_data_leak/

The unrelenting threat of ransomware is pushing cybersecurity workers to quit
https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-unrelenting-threat-of-ransomware-is-driving-cybersecurity-workers-to-quit/

45% of cybersecurity pros are considering quitting the industry due to stress
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/06/13/cybersecurity-professionals-stress-levels/

 

Roblox Ransomware, EMOTET is Still Alive, 1 Million Facebook Creds Stolen in 4 Months, and More!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss ransomware demanding payment through ROBLOX, a cybercriminal that stole over 1 million Facebook accounts in 4 months, a data breach exposes 2 million people's info, and they offer no help. 

Stories from the show:

Bizarre ransomware sells decryptor on Roblox Game Pass store
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bizarre-ransomware-sells-decryptor-on-roblox-game-pass-store/

A cybercriminal stole 1 million Facebook account credentials over 4 months
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/a-cybercriminal-stole-1-million-facebook-account-credentials-over-4-months/

Emotet malware detections surge 27-fold in first quarter
https://siliconangle.com/2022/06/09/emotet-malware-detections-surge-first-quarter/

Data breach at health care organization may affect 2 million
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/data-breach-health-care-organization-affect-million-85262287

 

The Jerichshow Episode 88 - Twitter Fined, CFOs Mushroomed, and More!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the arrest of a phishing kingpin, in Nigeria surprisingly, the $150m fine Twitter just got, and a study showing that CFO's aren’t being included in ransomware talks. 

All this and more in this episode.

 

Stories from the show:

FTC fines Twitter $150M for using 2FA info for targeted advertising:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ftc-fines-twitter-150m-for-using-2fa-info-for-targeted-advertising/

Multi-Continental Operation Leads to Arrest of Cybercrime Gang Leader:
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/operation-arrest-cybercrime-gange/

Most CFOs being left out of ransomware conversations:
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252520714/Most-CFOs-being-left-out-of-ransomware-conversations

New virus forces people to donate to the poor if they want their data recovered:
https://metro.co.uk/2022/05/24/new-ransomware-demands-victims-donate-to-the-poor-to-unlock-their-data-16698304/

NCSC Report Reveals Phishing Lures Increasingly Disguised as Vaccine Appointments:
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/phishing-lures-disguised-as/

The Jerichshow Episode 87 - Cyberskills for Cheeseburgers

The Jerichshow Episode 86 - Planes, Wales, and NFT’s

The Jerich Show Episode 85 - Coke Hacked, Recruitment SNAFU and Much More!

In this episode Erich and Javvad talk about the Coke hack that may not have happened, the UK Army recruiting portal debacle, and Gloucester's choice not to have cyber insurance. All of this and more in this episode of the Jerich Show 

Stories from the show:

Coca-Cola investigates hackers' claims of breach and data theft
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coca-cola-investigates-hackers-claims-of-breach-and-data-theft/

Gloucester council reveals more about why it was not insured against cyber attacks
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/gloucester-council-reveals-more-not-6935231

Data Breach Disrupts UK Army Recruitment
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/data-breach-disrupts-uk-army/

North Korean hackers targeting journalists with novel malware

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-targeting-journalists-with-novel-malware/

The Jerich Show Episode 84 - Crypto Wallets Targeted, Arrests Made and more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad cover stories about data breach emails being used to target crypto wallets, some arrests and charges filed against cyber criminals, WhatsApp voice message phishing emails, and much more!

 

Stories From the Show:

Fake Trezor data breach emails used to steal cryptocurrency wallets
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-trezor-data-breach-emails-used-to-steal-cryptocurrency-wallets/

UK charges two teenagers linked to the Lapsus$ hacking group
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-charges-two-teenagers-linked-to-the-lapsus-hacking-group/

GitHub can now auto-block commits containing API keys, auth tokens
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-can-now-auto-block-commits-containing-api-keys-auth-tokens/

WhatsApp voice message phishing emails push info-stealing malware
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-voice-message-phishing-emails-push-info-stealing-malware/

Hacking forum RaidForums shut down and founder arrested in global police operation
https://www.zdnet.com/article/hacking-forum-raidforums-shut-down-and-founder-arrested-in-global-police-operation/

Feds Uncover a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for Hacking Industrial Control Systems
https://www.wired.com/story/pipedream-ics-malware/