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

Chris Louie

Ransomware

Apple

Polymarket

China

Anthropic

RSA Conference

Google

Playstation 5

Artificial Intelligence

AI In Coding

Claude Code

DJI

Breathalyzer Cyberattack

Tesla

VPN

Chatgpt

Meta End-To-End Encryption

Epic Fury (US Cyber Command Operation)

Supermicro

Myanmar

Weekly Information Security News. Stay up to date on what’s going on in the InfoSec world in about 40 minutes. Join us for InfoSec news and stay for some friendly banter, guest interviews, gadget reviews, tech interview tips, and hilarious dad jokes! New episodes every Monday.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	281	Founded	5 years ago
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Episode 263 - No Chatbot, No Midnight, No Insider Info, No Simple Patch Tuesday, No Soup for You

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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20 Jul 2026 • 53 min

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Episode 262 - Facebook Theft, Fake Heads, Federal Time, Failure to Launch

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13 Jul 2026 • 1 hr • Most popular

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Episode 261 - Claude Proxies, Pilfered Pixels, and Polymarket, iPhone 18 Predictions

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6 Jul 2026 • 50 min

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Episode 260 - Phish Fails, Canada Botnet Busts, Keystroke Confessions, Prime Day Hauls

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29 Jun 2026 • 48 min

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Ben Corle

Returning guest, host on the show

Former host of the show

Episode: Episode 260 - Phish Fails, Canada Botnet Busts, Keystroke Confessions, Prime Day Hauls

Ben Kessler

Returning guest

Former guest of the show

Episode: Episode 260 - Phish Fails, Canada Botnet Busts, Keystroke Confessions, Prime Day Hauls

Ben Correll

Returning guest, discussed security topics

Episode: Episode 257 - YellowKey Update, Before Stuxnet - Fast16, Bricking Valorant Cheaters, Apple's Anti-Snatch Feature, Chickenpox Immunity

Cody Anderson

Owner and operator of Simple Six, sponsor of the episode

Simple Six

Episode: Episode 256 - Busted by Bluetooth, Crypto ATMs Under Fire, Vibe Coding and the AI Model Showdown

Buck Rogers

Chief Security Advisor for Cyber Operations; Professor of cybersecurity and digital innovation at the University of Gloucestershire; IMF expert

Cyber Operations; University of Gloucestershire

Episode: Episode 255 - No Keys Required: BitLocker Busted, Canvas Crushed, Forza Fumbles, World Cup 2026

Ben Coral

Returning unofficial fourth co-host

Episode: Episode 253 - Mississippi's Dry Spell, Crypto Scams at Sea, Why One Hacker Gang Is Breaking All the Rules, Cheeto's Health Hack

Evil Brian (Duke Silver)

Guest with multiple personas, described as a recurring guest

Episode: Episode 252 - Prediction Market Manipulation, Apple Patches Signal Notification Bug, AI Training on Dead Companies Data, Best NES Games

David Ma

CXO and advisor

Elite Ops

Episode: Episode 250 - Researcher Drops Windows Zero Day With Exploit Code, APIGenX, Healthy Living, Work/Life Balance, SASE Journeys, Le Petite Chef

Dustin Henderson

Guest, colleague and MTG enthusiast

Information Security professional (guest)

Episode: Episode 245 - US Cyber Com Assists in Epic Fury, FBI Arrests Crypto Thief, Korean Tax Authority's Blunder, Prediction Markets Backlash

Hosts

Chris Louis

Host of the show with ongoing involvement in security news and interviews.

Glenn Medina

Co-host contributing security veteran insights and guest commentary.

Brian Deech

Co-host with a wealth of information security experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings

Awesome Podcast
I love this podcast and look forward to it coming out weekly. Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts
5
Edbtz79
United States3 months ago
Always a good week with PEBCAK
Great podcast with the perfect touch of humor, the guys have great questions and discussions around various security topics, and is simply an informative weekly listen. They actually got back into podcasts after a few years of not listening to them anymore!
Apple Podcasts
5
Locozoko
United States5 years ago
Woodworking IT Pro
Great job covering different security topics. Very entertaining, and love the dad joke. But, hey, what do I know… I also listen to woodworking podcasts!
Apple Podcasts
5
KerfKris
United States5 years ago
Hotter than Ryan Gosling
This podcast is like a Neil Diamon CD, you wish people didnt know about it and its kinda embarassing but it just might save your life.
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5
brianinc
United States5 years ago

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Episode 222 - Germany May Ban Ad Blockers, Jailtime For Crypto Mining Scam, Cybersecurity Insurance Wants CVE Exemptions, Alcohol Consumption Hits All-Time Low

Q: Why are CVE exclusions becoming a topic in cyber insurance now?

As large-scale breaches push insurers to reassess risk, CVE exclusions aim to prevent payout in cases where known, unpatched vulnerabilities are exploited, but they raise concerns about fairness and risk management for organizations that do patch but still fall victim to sophisticated attacks.

Episode 222 - Germany May Ban Ad Blockers, Jailtime For Crypto Mining Scam, Cybersecurity Insurance Wants CVE Exemptions, Alcohol Consumption Hits All-Time Low

Q: What are the implications if ad blockers are deemed illegal under German law?

If ad blockers are restricted, browser extensions that rely on modifying content could face legal challenges, potentially affecting accessibility and privacy tools while shifting responsibility to users to manage their own browsing experience within a new legal framework.

Episode 230 - Windows 10 Farewell, Jeep EVs Bricked, F5 Security Fiasco, QR Codes for Toilet Paper

Q: What was Darren Mays' most memorable moment from this year's Calgary Stampede?

Darren described the Grandstand experience as the standout moment, with Chuck Wagon races remaining a perennial highlight each year.

Episode 244 - Developer Gains Access to 7000 DJI Vacuums, Company Sues Cybersecurity Vendor Over Breach, L3 Harris Executive Sentenced for Theft, Restaurant Loyalty

Q: Tell me about a cyberattack you've encountered and how you managed it.

The hosts and Jason discuss incidents from enterprise to consumer-facing systems, emphasizing rapid containment, containment strategies, and the importance of deception/honeypots to detect breaches early, followed by lessons learned about incident response, vendor risk, and implementing zero trust principles to limit blast radius.

Episode 246 - Iran-Linked Group Hits Stryker With Data Wiper, NSA Contractor's Embarrassing Hires, Conti Ransomware Crew Gets Blackmailed, Cybersecurity Interview Tips

Q: What is the CIA triad and why is it foundational in cybersecurity?

The CIA triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability; they must all be maintained, and often improving one requires trade-offs with the others, because security, usability, and data accessibility are constantly balanced within a business context.

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This show delivers weekly information security news mixed with practical analysis, user-friendly banter, and guest interviews. Episodes typically cover a blend of technical stories (encryption, zero-days, ransomware, AI in coding, incident response) alongside lighter culture moments and humor, making complex topics approachable for both security practitioners and technically minded developers. A standout is the recurring use of guest experts and industry veterans to ground discussions in real-world contexts, paired with relatable, dad-joke humor and hands-on demos or tips that listeners can apply in their work.

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1. Ben Corle
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