• Hackers, Scammers, and a Thousand Arrests – Oh My!

  • Dec 6 2024
  • Length: 16 mins
  • Podcast

Hackers, Scammers, and a Thousand Arrests – Oh My!

  • Summary

  • 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

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