The Jerich Show Podcast

In this episode Javvad and Erich discuss a number of issues with Android phones, including an unofficial WhatsApp app stealing user accounts, how the Always-on VPN is leaking traffic and more. Stories from the show:   Unofficial WhatsApp Android app caught stealing users’ accounts https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unofficial-whatsapp-android-app-caught-stealing-users-accounts/ Faceboo...

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talking about human trafficking related to cybercrime operations, social media account takeovers and more!   Stories from the show: Guilty verdict in the Uber breach case makes personal liability real for CISOs https://www.csoonline.com/article/3676148/guilty-verdict-in-the-uber-breach-case-makes-personal-liability-real-for-cisos.html Jury Finds Former Uber CSO Jo...

In this episode, Erich and Javvad speak about the Uber breach, using WeTransfer to spread malware, UK folks fear that their kids will turn to cybercrime due to the rising cost-of-living, and more. Stories from the show: Uber investigating 'cybersecurity incident' after report of breach https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uber-investigating-computer-network-breach-nyt-2022-09-16/...

This week, Javvad and Erich discuss the campaign the Lazarus group is using against US energy companies, surveillance camera access for sale, and how credential stuffing compromised almost 200k accounts at North Face. All this and more!   Stories from the show: Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras https://threatpost.com/cybercriminals-are-selling-access-to-chinese-surv...

In this episode, Javvad and Erich discussa crafty coinminer malware that lays dormant for a while, Okta credential thefts, a huge increase in potential victims of a ransomware attack, and a possible device that allows bad actors to simulate swipes and taps on phones from under a table.  All this and more! Accepted the Risk Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IG3zqvUqJY Stories from the show: T...

In this episode, Erich is on the road in Dallas for the Podcast Movement conference, but him and Javvad still take the time out to discuss some major stories on cybersecurity this week.  Stories from the show: LastPass developer systems hacked to steal source code https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lastpass-developer-systems-hacked-to-steal-source-code/ Twitter whistleblower alleges ‘e...

In this episode, Javvad and Erich talk about the Cisco hack and wrap up the 2022 Black Hat experience.   Stories from the show: Las Vegas slammed with more flash floods as iconic strip, casinos under water again https://nypost.com/2022/08/12/las-vegas-slammed-with-more-flash-floods-as-iconic-strip-casinos-under-water-again/ Smishing Attack Led to Major Twilio Breach https://www.infosecurity-magazi...

Erich and Javvad discuss a crypto currency theft of around $190mil, FEMA warns about patching emergency alerts systems and macros have become a top way to spread ransomware, plus more stories of the week.  Join us live and chat with us on LinkedIn     Stories from the show: Hack of US cryptocurrency firm Nomad leads to $190 million loss in bridge attack https://www.scmagazine.com/analysis/breach/h...

In this episode Erich and Javvad discuss cyber attacks on the Port of Los Angeles, the value T-Mobile places on your data and much more!   T-Mobile Pitches $4-Per-Customer Settlement for Data Leak Impacting 80M People https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/t-mobile-pitches-4-per-customer-settlement-for-data-leak   Cyber-attacks on Port of Los Angeles have doubled since pandemic https://w...

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-equi...

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-infringe...

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 ove...

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.se...

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...

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-...

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-...

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-...

In this episode, Erich joins Javvad from the airport in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss some of the top cybersecurity stories of the week.

In this Episode, Erich and Javvad cover the weekly hot stories related to the Lapsus$ group, ISACA says we need more staff, London voter info leaked and more. Stories from the show: ISACA: Two-Thirds of Cybersecurity Teams Are Understaffed https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/isaca-cybersecurity-understaffed/ Anonymous claims it has hacked the Central Bank of Russia https://www.computerweekl...

In this episode, Javvad and Erich talk about the German Governement warning about using Russian anitivirus, Meta gets a fine and the CISSP gets a testing revamp. All this and more! Stories from the show: German Government Warns Against Using Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software https://thehackernews.com/2022/03/german-government-warns-against-using.html   Facebook Hit With $18.6 Million GDPR Fine...

In this episode, Javvad and Erich chat about the Lapsus$ ransomware group and the attacks on NVIDIA and Samsung, Android malware and more!  Stories from the show: Chinese phishing actors consistently targeting EU diplomats https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-phishing-actors-consistently-targeting-eu-diplomats/  Samsung Confirms Lapsus$ Ransomware Hit, Source Code Leak https://th...

In this episode, Javvad and Erich chat about the cybersecurity issues related to the Ukraine invasion, the Conti ransomware group has a lot of data dumped, and the folks that hit Nvidia, get hit back.  All of this and more!  Stories from the show: 83% of employees continue accessing old employer’s accounts https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/02/21/employees-maintaining-accounts-access/ Conti Rans...

Javvad is away this week, so Erich is joined by James McQuiggan as they speak about the top  #cybersecurity stories from the week. Stories from the show: Baltimore Conned Out of $375k https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/baltimore-conned-out-of-375k/ 74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russia-linked hackers https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60378009 Venmo and other financial app users to get...