Episode 182 - AI Photo Generator Is Malware, US Telecoms Hacked for Wiretaps, Novel Phishing Uses Copy Paste, Halloween Costumes and Traditions

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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AI nude photo generator delivers malware

• https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/ai-nude-photo-generator-delivers-infostealers

US telecoms hacked for wiretapping information

• https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/u-s-wiretap-systems-targeted-in-china-linked-hack-327fc63b
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-verizon-reportedly-hacked-to-target-us-govt-wiretapping-platform/

Novel phishing technique uses keyboard shortcuts

• https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/09/this-windows-powershell-phish-has-scary-potential/#more-68849

Halloween costumes and traditions

• Mark Rober candy thief video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb01RStdzEs

Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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