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Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.

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    • 4.6 • 275 Ratings

Deception, influence, and social engineering in the world of cyber crime.

    Cyberattack chaos and the impact on families.

    Cyberattack chaos and the impact on families.

    This week we are joined by N2K CyberWire's very own Catherine Murphy, and she is sharing her family's experiences with Lurie Children's Hospital's recent cybersecurity incident. Dave shares a story on the dangers of Googling airline customer service numbers when an issue occurs. Joe shares another story on scary scams that are costing people millions of dollars, now getting the FBI involved. Our catch of the day was found from the Washington University in St. Louis from their Scam of the Month posting, which shares another tale of a scam, this time trying to recruit for an open vacancy as a research assistant for undergraduates. The scammers pose as a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering to try and get students to sign up for this fake job posting.
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    Links to the stories:

    I’m begging you not to Google for airline customer service numbers

    Elaborate scam involves gold bars and couriers; cost a Maryland woman $2 million

    Scammers Use Couriers to Retrieve Cash and Precious Metals from Victims of Tech Support and Government Impersonation Scams

    Scam of the Month: RESEARCH ASSISTANT VACANCY FOR UNDERGRADUATE

    Ransomware gang claims to have made $3.4 million after attacking children’s hospital


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    • 53 min
    Encore: identity theft (noun) [Word Notes]

    Encore: identity theft (noun) [Word Notes]

    In this case Identity is the set of credentials, usually electronic that vouch for who you are and theft is to steal. The theft of a person's identity for purposes of fraud.
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    • 4 min
    New tools, old problems.

    New tools, old problems.

    This week we are joined by Maria Varmazis, host of the N2K daily space show, T-Minus. She discusses how AI is being used as a possible solution to one of the oldest scams in the book in Japan. Dave and Joe share some listener follow up, one from listener Alan and one from Clinton, who both write in about a recent episode and they share their thoughts on the story of Charlotte Cowles being scammed out of $50,000. Dave shares a story about calendar meeting links, from Calendly, a popular application for scheduling appointments and meetings, being used to spread mac malware. Joe shares write ins from several listeners, some writing in to share experiences with scams they have come across, others writing to warn others on scams they have seen used in the real world. Our catch of the day comes from Zach with an oddity, getting scammed by mail!
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    Links to the stories:

    Japan’s new ATMs automatically play anti-fraud videos to people talking on mobile phones【Video】

    Fraudsters in Japan use foreigners' bank accounts in cash grab

    【警察庁】ATMで携帯電話…AIで検知し警告表示 特殊詐欺の被害増受け

    Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

    IDcare


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    • 49 min
    Encore: Monte Carlo Simulation (noun) [Word Notes]

    Encore: Monte Carlo Simulation (noun) [Word Notes]

    A probability simulation technique used to understand the impact of risk and uncertainty in complex problems.
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    • 6 min
    Navigating the post-password landscape.

    Navigating the post-password landscape.

    Mike Kosak, Principal Intelligence Analyst at LastPass, is discussing passkeys, threat actors, and Volt Typhoon. Joe shares a new free certification you could get if you are looking to get into the field. Joe also shares a terrifying story about how everyone can be conned, and it's not as obvious as it may seem sometimes. Dave's story is warning Costco members of a new phishing scam that attempts to steal their credit card information. Our catch of the day comes from listener Pryce who shares an email they received regarding a charge they are getting from "NortonLifeLock."
    Links to the stories:

    FREE Entry-level Cybersecurity Training + Certification Exam

    Put your smugness away. You are not too clever to be conned.

    New Costco Membership Scam Targets Members' Credit Card Information


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    • 45 min
    Encore: Virtual Private Network (VPN) (noun) [Word Notes]

    Encore: Virtual Private Network (VPN) (noun) [Word Notes]

    A software, hardware or hybrid encryption layer between two devices on the network that makes the traffic between the sites opaque to the other devices on the same network.
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    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
275 Ratings

275 Ratings

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Great show

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I now can listen again! Great podcast! It now plays using VPNs with anti malware/anti tracking VPNs.

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Great Entertainment

Despite the real and tangible value of the information in this podcast, it’s just so entertaining! Concise, well curated, and delivered in a way that non-techies can also enjoy it!

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