Episode 180 - QR Code Scams, Kaspersky Deletes Itself and Scares Users, Browser Kiosk Phishing Attack, ZITRO

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)

Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast

QR code scams

• https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/qr-phishing-scams-motorized-momentum-uk
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickbaity-or-genius-bf-cheated-on-you-qr-codes-pop-up-across-uk/

Kaspersky deletes itself, scares users

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-deletes-itself-installs-ultraav-antivirus-without-warning/
• https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/kaspersky-rolls-back-us-customers-ultraav

Malware locks users in kiosk mode

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-locks-browser-in-kiosk-mode-to-steal-google-credentials/

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winnie-the-pooh-censored-china-president-xi-jinping-comparisons/

ZITRO

• https://www.lamontmortuary.com/obituary/benny-ortiz

Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

Please share this podcast with someone you know! It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!

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/