Buckle up, cyber enthusiasts, because this week’s episode is a rollercoaster ride through the murky depths of cybercrime! Erich and Javvad are diving into the story of 1,006 suspects nabbed in a global sting that makes "Ocean’s Eleven" look like a kindergarten playdate. Next, we shop 'til we drop on fake e-commerce sites tied to cybercrime marketplaces—spoiler alert: you’re not getting that “Gucci” bag for $19.99. Finally, we break down the latest saga in the US vs. China cyber espionage showdown, where telecom providers find themselves tangled in a hack straight out of a Hollywood thriller.

It’s cyber justice, scams, and geopolitical drama served with a side of sarcasm and a heaping dose of security tips you’ll actually want to use. Don’t miss it!

Stories from the show:

Major cybercrime operation nets 1,006 suspects https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2024/Major-cybercrime-operation-nets-1-006-suspects

Fraudulent shopping sites tied to cybercrime marketplace taken offline https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/fraudulent-shopping-sites-tied-to-cybercrime-marketplace-taken-offline?mtm_campaign=newsletter

White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/04/politics/us-telecom-providers-chinese-hack/index.html

Hey there, tech detectives and cyber sleuths! Grab your headphones and get ready for another wild ride through the digital jungle with Erich and Javvad. This week, we're diving into a hot mess at Hot Topic (pun totally intended) that's left 57 million people saying 'Uh-oh!' Plus, we'll take you on a typhoon-fueled adventure as China's notorious Volt Typhoon crew makes a shocking comeback. It's like a cyber soap opera, but with way more zeroes and ones! So, buckle up, buttercup – it's time to unravel these tangled webs of tech drama!

Stories from the show:

HIBP notifies 57 million people of Hot Topic data breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hibp-notifies-57-million-people-of-hot-topic-data-breach/

China's Volt Typhoon crew and its botnet surge back with a vengeance https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/13/china_volt_typhoon_back/

Amazon MOVEit Leaker Claims to Be Ethical Hacker https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/amazon-moveit-leaker-claims/

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss some odd ransomware demands, a serious flaw with Synology, spying fryers and much more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad discuss how the British government is trying to hire more security pros for next to nothing, how Teams is being used as an attack vector, and how North Korean attackers have paired up with the Play ransomware group. All this and more!

Stories from the show:

Wanted. Top infosec pros willing to defend Britain on shabby salaries https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/29/gchq_needs_advanced_cybersecurity_professionals/

Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams In New Ransomware Scam https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/10/30/hackers-posing-as-it-support-on-teams-new-ransomware-scam-targeting-your-workplace/

North Korean Group Collaborates with Play Ransomware in Significant Cyber Attack https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/north-korean-group-collaborates-with.html

In this episode, Erich and Javvad talk about the latest SolarWinds screw up, Cisco data showing up on the dark web, Microsoft losing security logs for a bit, and much, much more!

Microsoft warns it lost some customer's security logs for a month https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-it-lost-some-customers-security-logs-for-a-month/

Critical hardcoded SolarWinds credential now exploited in the wild https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/solarwinds_critical_hardcoded_credential_bug/

Cisco investigates breach after stolen data for sale on hacking forum https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-investigates-breach-after-stolen-data-for-sale-on-hacking-forum/

Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8vedz4yk7o

In thi e pisode, Erich and Javvad talk about the Kaspersky switch-a-roo and the storm hitting the Eastern US right now, which will certainly turn into scammers taking advantage of people in a bad spot.

All this and more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad speak to Thomas Ryan of 'Robin Sage' fame, the big jump the Meow ransomware group took, and much, much more!

In this episode, Erich and Javvad chat about the Russian trolling in the US elections, fraud hitting the 'heighest ever' levels, a fake OnlyFans tool, and more!

Stories from the show:

Russian trolling 2.0: How the Kremlin shifted tactics from its 2016 election strategy https://uk.news.yahoo.com/russian-trolling-2-0-kremlin-211903137.html

Fraud and scam complaints reach ‘highest ever’ level https://www.fstech.co.uk/fst/Fraud_And_Scam_Complaints_Reach_Highest_Ever_Level.php

Hacker trap: Fake OnlyFans tool backstabs cybercriminals, steals passwords https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-onlyfans-cybercrime-tool-infects-hackers-with-malware/