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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Microsoft Edge adds tech support scam detection

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-edge-scareware-blocker-to-block-tech-support-scams/
https://www.securityweek.com/google-says-nso-pegasus-zero-click-most-technically-sophisticated-exploit-ever-seen/

 
Patient monitors send data to China

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-two-healthcare-patient-monitors-linked-to-ip-in-china/

 
Magic packet compromises Juniper routers

https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/black-magic-enterprise-juniper-routers-backdoor 
https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/custom-backdoor-exploiting-magic-packet.html 
https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/what-we-know-about-the-xz-utils-backdoor-that-almost-infected-the-world/ 
https://www.crn.com/news/networking/2025/doj-sues-to-block-hpe-s-14b-acquisition-of-juniper-networks-deal-5-things-to-know 

 
January challenge results

https://www.wsj.com/finance/regulation/prediction-market-bets-test-limits-c52f556d

 
 
Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)
 
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