Jared's Technology Podcast Network · Jared Rimer
Sans Institute talks about Technical Support Scams in January's Ouch! Newsletter
January 2, 2026·29 min·2 clips
A pop-up claimed Aisha's Windows was infected, leading her to call a fake tech support number and lose $375.
As heard by us
A direct reminder of how scam pressure builds once it reaches the screen.
This January 2026 SANS Ouch episode treats technical support scams as a clear warning with a solid sense of sequence: a browser pop-up opens the door, a fake refund call applies pressure, and remote access is the likely endgame.
Why you'd press play
You want scam warnings that sound like a person, not a pamphlet.
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