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andydav.bsky.social

@andydav.bsky.social
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Focused on platform stability, security, and automation | SaaS enthusiast | Exploring AI tools and their security implications| Advocate for ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials compliance | Opinions mine

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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The more time I spend in corporate circles the more I get worried by people who naturally believe everything AI tells them blog.andydavenport.co.uk/is-ai-psycho... #ai #aipsychosis #tech
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Is AI really coming to steal all our jobs? blog.andydavenport.co.uk/will-ai-resu... #ai #aibubble #tech
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
GitHub charging for what is still subsidised usage is an interesting concept. Wait till they actually charge the real price. #ai
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I'm not anti AI but giving it this kind of power is scary! www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
tomshardware.com
Claude-powered AI coding agent deletes entire company database in 9 seconds — backups zapped, after Cursor tool powered by Anthropic's Claude goes rogue
PocketOS founder blames ‘Cursor running Anthropic's flagship Claude Opus 4.6’ plus Railway’s infrastructure for data disaster.
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nicole froio @nicolefroio.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
AI CEOs: this technology will change the way we live, job markets will shrink in 6 months, most people will be jobless soon People: ok so we hate AI and we don't want to use it AI CEOs: why won't you use AI? why?? why why??
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Is there an AI bubble or not and if there is, is it getting ready to burst? The subscription charges for Chatgpt and Claude are dwarfed by the cost of the compute demands of those users. Power users burn through tokens that equate to more than 10 times their subscription. #ai #aibubble
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Today I spoke with the co-onwers of a company that has spent 7 years developing an in house CRM and job management platform. They wanted to replace their internal developer resource with ai tooling #ai #vibecoding
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Selena Larson @selenalarson.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
The greatest trick the tech industry ever pulled was calling incorrect outputs “hallucinations.” No, it’s not hallucinating or inventing things. It’s code. And it’s wrong.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
The last three months have been a bit of a whirlwind. I've worked for 3 different companies in four different roles. Feels good to be in a steady position again. Although now I'm on a startup and building something new
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
SaaS platforms used in your organisation are one of your weaknesses for #infosec. You need to make sure you're securing them properly. #cyberawareness #cybersecurity www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/saas-br...
infosecurity-magazine.com
SaaS Breaches Skyrocket 300% as Traditional Defenses Fall Short
Obsidian found that threat actors are focusing on SaaS applications to steal sensitive data, with most organizations' security measures not set up to deal with these attacks
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
The upcoming tiktok ban is interesting. With my infosec hat on the amount of data collected/given to tiktok is quiet scarry. But being realistic it's no worse than the amount of data being given to any other social media app. In fact some of the others are worse #infosec #cyberawareness #tiktokban
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Learn how to set up a secure, cost-effective VPN at home using PiVPN. Perfect for privacy-conscious tech enthusiasts. 🥧 #Cyberawareness #cybersecurity medium.com/@davenport.a...
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
For all of its interesting uses AI does introduce some serious infosec challenges. There's the headline grabbing ones like deep fakes but there's also the small ones like misinformation. When it comes to AI you should always validate the output. www.bbc.com/news/article... #infosec #cyberawareness
bbc.com
Apple Intelligence falsely claimed Luke Littler had already won
An AI-generated notification says the teen has won the tournament before the final is even played.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
I had a conversation with someone not long ago about the link between ransomware and crypto and whether ransomware would exist without crypto. It's an interesting question. I'm certainly existed first but would it be as popular without it. #cybersecurity #cyverawareness
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Yet another misconfiguration in AWS exposing data. Although you have to question who thought it was a good idea to put a memory dump somewhere unencrypted jalopnik.com/brothel-visi... #infosec #informationsecurity #cyberawareness #cybersexurity
jalopnik.com
Brothel Visits Exposed In Volkswagen Location Data Leak
Leaked data showed the location of about 800,000 electric vehicles.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
I’m going to be doing the 100 Push-Ups a Day Challenge this January to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research by donating to my page. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/andrews...
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Andrew's Giving Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m going to be doing the 100 Push-Ups a Day Challenge this January to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-sav...
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
This time 25 years ago we were all worried the world was going to end. Thankfully the entire IT industry had worked tirelessly to patch and update all these systems and avoid a possible catastrophe. Some times you can fully mitigate a risk! #infosec #informationsecurity #informationsystems
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Just when you think there can't be time for any more major security incidents this year... www.bbc.com/news/article... #cybersecurity #infosec #informationsecurity
bbc.com
US Treasury says it was hacked by China
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Sometimes it's the simple things that trip you up. Securing an S3 bucket in AWS is relatively trivial but it's something that can be easily missed. #cybersecurity #infosec #informationsecurity www.techradar.com/pro/security...
techradar.com
This widely-used instant loan app leaks nearly 30 million files of user data
Mumbai-based company was storing sensitive data in an unprotected S3 bucket
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv... It really has been a busy year. The Salt typhoon actions look like they spill over into next year and I suspect only become worse as we find out more. It really highlights that your supply chain security is just as important. #infosec #cybersecurity
techradar.com
The 5 worst cyberattacks of 2024
The hacks that rocked the world
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
People only ever remember your failures. Y2K was only a non-event because of the hard work of a lot of people to make sure things got patched. Much like how all the hard work of people in cyber security never gets celebrated. #infosec #cybersecurity
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
It's been an eventful year for cyber incidents. It's good to look back over them and just seen if there's any lessons you can learn as a security professional techcrunch.com/2024/12/26/b... #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #informationSecurity
techcrunch.com
These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024 | TechCrunch
Blaming victims, months of silence, and suing security researchers all featured in cybersecurity in 2024.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
How long since you tested your business continuity plan, or your incident response? It's all well and good having these plans but if your people don't know how to use them they're not worth the paper they are written on. #infosec #businesscontinuity #cyberresiliance
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Not all security warnings are bad. Chrome can now be configured to always upgrade to a secure connection and to warn the user when I site doesn't support https www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw... #cybersecurity #infosec #cyberawareness
forbes.com
Google’s New Security Warning For Android Chrome Users—What To Do Now
Google is rolling out a new Chrome security warning for Android users—here’s what you need to know.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Perfection.
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Patrick C Miller @patrickcmiller.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
How to turn around a toxic cybersecurity culture www.csoonline.com/article/3618146/h…
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How to turn around a toxic cybersecurity culture
A poor security culture leaves team members confused, angry, and searching for solutions (or the door), while exposing critical systems to attack. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms and cure this…
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
You're more vulnerable to #SocialEngineering than you realise. You should learn to recognise the signs of an attempt to misuse your trust. medium.com/@davenport.a... #infosec #cyberawareness #informationsecurity
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The Human Firewall: How Hackers Weaponize Your Curiosity (and Gullibility)
Picture this: You're sitting at your computer, feeling like a digital fortress of security. Your passwords are complex, your antivirus is updated, and you've watched enough spy movies to think you're…
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Culture is important in security. These tips for creating a positive security culture from NCSC could be really helpful if you're struggling to build the right culture in your organisation. www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/y... #infosec #cyberawareness #informatuonsecurity
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You shape security
This guidance is for anyone looking to develop security which works for organisations and for people.
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Proud to work at @vanityfair.com
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Sudoku @sudoku.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
On Linux you're an admin On Mac you're an end user On Windows you're a victim
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Microsoft's Recall function appears to not be great at filtering out sensitive information. The use case is definitely something you could see quite often from a normal user. And there lies the problem. User behaviour across the entire OS is not predictable. #infosec #cyberawarenss
tomshardware.com
Microsoft Recall screenshots credit cards and Social Security numbers, even with the "sensitive information" filter enabled
Despite promising to filter personal data out, Recall still captures it.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
If an attacker gained access to your personal device today, what info would they have and how impactful would it be. How do you store data on your phone? How do you backup that data? #cyberawareness #infosec #cybersecurity
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
There's no such thing as 100% when it comes to #infosec and #cybersecurity but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of an attack and things to help you recover afterwards. This is true for personal as well as business.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Do you think it would be acceptable to buy all my family #cyberawareness training this holiday season?
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Quite a lot of the time being in #InfoSec isn't a lot of fun. In a lot of companies you're seen as a necessary evil. Something to be tolerated but not respected. The key to being successful is building a strong relationship with your colleagues.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Santa is clearly #cyberaware #infosec #cybersecurity
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
So very true. It's always the ops team who know the truth. For every risk the ELT are focused on we have another 5 that we're just as concerned about
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
There's lots of good AI can do in the workplace but theres also some damage. Make sure your team are using it safely medium.com/@davenport.a... #aisecurity #cybersecurity #infosec #informationsecurity
medium.com
The Double-Edged Sword: How AI in the Workplace Can Increase Cybersecurity Risks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like that new co-worker who’s super-efficient but occasionally messes things up in ways you didn’t know…
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The SolarWinds hack highlights just how important effective supply management is to your security. You can't be sure if your suppliers aren't. ict-fraud.ghost.io/the-2020-sol... Also how was that 2020 #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberawareness
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The 2020 SolarWinds Hack: The Largest Cyberattack in History and Its Legacy in 2024
The SolarWinds hack, first uncovered in December 2020, remains the largest and most sophisticated cyberattack the world has ever seen. Four years later, its repercussions continue to influence cyberse...
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Cyber essentials and the supply chain www.riskevolves.com/looking-beyo... #cyveressentials #infosec #infomationsecurity
riskevolves.com
Mitigating Supply Chain Cyber Risks: Key Strategies | Risk Evolves
Discover how Cyber Essentials certification protects against supply chain cyber risks. Secure your business today!
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
When it comes to security even tiny steps matter. The UK cyber essentials certification isn't comprehensive but it's a good starting point for your organisation medium.com/@davenport.a... #infosec #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #cyberessentials
medium.com
Cyber Essentials: How Small Businesses Can Achieve Big Security Wins
Hey there! Let’s talk about everyone’s favourite dinner party topic — cybersecurity! (Just kidding, I know you’d rather watch paint dry.)…
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Your infosec policy needs to cover all devices. Smartphones are just as much of a risk as laptops. If you're not securing them effectively then they become an Achilles heel for your org www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw... #infosec #cyberawareness #informationsecurity #cybersecurity
forbes.com
Smartphone Security Warning—Make Changes Now Or Become A Victim
New research concludes that unless smartphone users change their approach to security, they are heading for a cybercrime fall. Here’s what needs to change.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Anyone else watched Skeleton Crew and get Spaceballs vibes in the opening minuteS? #Starwars
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
As the world has gotten better at planning for ransomware it's not too surprising that attackers are looking for other avenues. Your business continuity plan needs resilience for your key systems and suppliers not just back ups www.axios.com/2024/12/03/c... #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberawareness
axios.com
Hackers lean into total destruction in their cyberattacks
As companies get better at fending off data breaches and ransomware, hackers are trying new tactics.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
A cyber attack can hit any organisation, be it a large organisation or a local small charity. The local charity might well not have the resources to prevent or prepare a response. So it's good to see some like this springing up cyberscoop.com/cyber-resili... #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberawareness
cyberscoop.com
Inside a new initiative to lend cybersecurity volunteers to organizations that need it most
The idea behind the initiative, details of which CyberScoop is first reporting, is that too much cyber expertise doing volunteer work is uncoordinated.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
It's really worth doing a review of your personal online accounts on a regular basis. Have check of the email address you use on haveibeenpwned.com, check for new security settings that you might want to enable. One little tweak might just prevent an account being compromised. #cyberawareness
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Have I Been Pwned: Check if your email has been compromised in a data breach
Have I Been Pwned allows you to search across multiple data breaches to see if your email address or phone number has been compromised.
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andydav.bsky.social @andydav.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
This is so true. Most companies don't have an understanding of what risks are out there or they think it will never happen to them. Business leaders need to be looking at these risks and taking steps to be more secure. news.sky.com/story/the-uk... #infosec #cybersecurity #informationsecurity
news.sky.com
The UK is 'widely' underestimating online threats from hostile states and criminals, cyber security chief warns
The NCSC's incident management team was required to provide support in response to 430 cyber attacks over the past year - up from 371 in 2023.
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