Water authority attacked, Apple was skimming off the top of scams, cheap luggage and more!

In this episode, James is guest hosting again, and Erich and him cover some of the most interesting cybersecurity stories of the week. 

Did Apple profit from letting scammers demand iTunes gift cards? The courts say it deserves a trial. 

O'Hare airport selling lost luggage for less than $10? A Facebook ad says yes!

A water authority in the Pittsburgh-area was attacked by Iran because... they used Israeli-made equipment; more crypto stuff being spread through social media account takovers, this time with a cybersecurity vendor, and more!

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Stories from the show:

States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks Pittsburgh-area water authority
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/states-congress-wrestle-cybersecurity-iran-attacks-aliquippa-water-authority/

Apple agrees to settle lawsuit over iTunes gift card scam
https://www.reuters.com/legal/apple-agrees-settle-lawsuit-over-itunes-gift-card-scam-2024-01-03/

Security Firm Certik’s Account Hijacked to Spread Crypto Drainer
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/certiks-account-hijacked-crypto/

Scam Claims You Can Buy Unclaimed Luggage From O’Hare For $9.95
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/01/08/scam-claims-you-can-buy-unclaimed-luggage-from-ohare-for-9-95-but-its-not-true/