Episode 147 - Smart Toothbrush Botnet, Attacks on Healthcare, US Bans Spyware Employees, Lessons That Came True, Superbowl Predictions
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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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Smart toothbrushes used in DDoS attack
- https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/three-million-malware-infected-smart-toothbrushes-used-in-swiss-ddos-attacks-botnet-causes-millions-of-euros-in-damages
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_A._Davis
Ransomware and data breaches in healthcare
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-french-healthcare-services-firm-puts-millions-at-risk/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lurie-childrens-hospital-took-systems-offline-after-cyberattack/
US bans travelers affiliated with spyware makers
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-announces-visa-ban-on-those-linked-to-commercial-spyware/
- https://abc7.com/meth-methamphetamine-coronavirus-johnson-city/5972343/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Asmongold/s/mcyzLWl5VY
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/02/04/trooper-finds-bag-labeled-bag-full-drugs/4661250002/
Lessons that came true as adults
- https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/we-have-food-at-home
- https://youtu.be/OnO8Mj7KLzg?si=84ZNuZbWRUQ1-pB6
Superbowl predictions
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