Maria Varmazis, host of N2K's T-Minus, delves into the chilling "Hello pervert" sextortion scam that employs threats and personal imagery to manipulate victims. The discussion highlights how bakery owner Loria Stern fell prey to a counterfeit check scam, illustrating the vulnerabilities small businesses face. They also expose scammers exploiting grieving families with fake funeral live streams on Facebook. Listeners learn about the recently reported YubiKey vulnerabilities and the importance of vigilance against evolving scams.

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Maria Varmazis, host of the daily space show T-Minus, sheds light on Colorado's surge in fraudulent LLCs, which has residents drowning in suspicious mail. She discusses the challenges in tackling this legal mess. The conversation also covers a scam operation out of the Isle of Man that deceived victims into losing millions through fake investments. Finally, phishing techniques disguised as employee surveys reveal how attackers exploit trust to steal sensitive information. It's a fascinating look at the darker side of modern business and cyber threats.

Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K Networks Dave Bittner and Rick Howard to uncover the stories behind notable cyberattacks. Being a security researcher is a bit like being a detective: you gather clues, analyze the evidence, and consult the experts to solve the cyber puzzle. On this episode, we talk about the abuse of legitimate services for malware delivery.Proofpoint has seen an increase in the abuse of tools like ScreenConnect and NetSupport, as well as Cloudflare Tunnel abuse and the use of IP filtering. They have also observed a rise in financially motivated malware delivery using TryCloudflare Tunnel abuse, focusing on remote access trojans (RATs) like Xworm and AsyncRAT.Today we look at how Cloudflare tunnels are used to evade detection and how they have evolved their tactics by incorporating obfuscation techniques, with ongoing research to identify the threat actors involved.

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Suzy Enos, a determined sister, shares her harrowing journey of protecting her late sister's assets from scammers who impersonated family members. She highlights the shocking ease with which fraudsters exploit personal information during times of grief. The conversation uncovers the importance of proactive account management and the need for awareness regarding automatic billing updates. Additionally, the discussion delves into absurd scam letters, emphasizing the ridiculousness of such schemes and the necessity of skepticism in detecting fraud.

Discover the intriguing world of brute force attacks in cybersecurity. Learn how hackers guess passwords by utilizing a variety of methods, including dictionary attacks and credential stuffing. The discussion also delves into the fascinating history of password creation. Plus, hear about a notable cyber espionage case that showcases the real-world implications of these tactics.

Maria Varmazis, host of T-Minus and an expert on AI's impact on crafting communities, shares how AI-generated scams are disrupting the crochet world with fake patterns that lead to frustration. She emphasizes the challenge for beginners and the importance of community support. The discussion also covers disturbing ‘digital arrest’ scams in India, where scammers impersonate law enforcement to exploit victims. Additionally, the hosts explore evolving invoice scams that cleverly evade spam filters, blending humor with serious insights on scams.

Dive into the fascinating world of decryption, exploring its historical significance during World Wars I and II. Discover how code-breaking techniques, particularly the analysis of predictable patterns, helped crack the notorious Enigma. Learn about the pivotal role of a simple weather report that shaped wartime communications. This captivating discussion highlights the lasting impact of decryption efforts on our culture and security.

Maria Varmazis, an experienced host of the T-Minus daily space show, joins Dave and Joe to discuss the alarming world of scams. They dive into a chilling tale of a gold bar scam that cost a woman over $789,000. The trio explores the ethical concerns of using children's images for AI training via a social media platform called Bluesky. Furthermore, they dissect the ineffectiveness of major banks in combatting Zelle fraud and share an FTC warning on scams promising to clear negative credit report details. It's a wild ride through the murky waters of digital deception!