Episode 162 - Ransomware Hackers Target Kids, US Offers $50 Million to Secure Healthcare, Incognito Darknet Market Owner Arrested, Differences Between US and Canada

PEBCAK Podcast: Information Security News by Some All Around Good People

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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Threat actors target kids of executives in ransomware attacks

• https://blog.knowbe4.com/beware-ransomware-targets-execs-kids-to-coerce-payouts

US HHS offers $50 million to shore up hospital security

• https://therecord.media/hhs-offering-funding-cybersecurity-hospital
• https://www.govtech.com/security/white-house-will-require-cyber-standards-for-hospitals

Incognito darknet market owner arrested

• https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/incognito-market-owner-arrested-operating-one-largest-illegal-narcotics-marketplaces
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/owner-of-incognito-dark-web-drugs-market-arrested-in-new-york/

Differences between US and Canada

• https://www.businessinsider.com/differences-between-canada-and-usa-2018-6?op=1

Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)

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