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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