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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 11/09/2026

25 years ago today, I was working from home as an IT security architect for IBM when I heard the tone of the morning news anchors suddenly change. I remember the shock, sadness and anger. I wanted to help. Ten days later, I was given a small opportunity to do exactly that. betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 20/08/2026

A fake $499.99 PayPal charge appeared on my son’s calendar exactly one year after I drafted an article about the same attack. Was his account breached? Probably not. Here is how calendar invite phishing works and what to do when one appears: betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 06/08/2026

What if your next cyberattack didn't begin with a phishing email or an unpatched server? What if it started with a job application? AI is making fake identities more convincing, which means hiring has become part of every organization's security perimeter. betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 28/07/2026

AI didn't escape. It started testing the fence. That's the lesson I took from the OpenAI/Hugging Face incident. The important question isn't whether AI is malicious, it's whether our security controls still work when AI begins testing them. betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 16/07/2026

The best cybersecurity professional I ever hired had no college degree. They had curiosity. That mattered more. Here’s why, plus the career advice I wish someone had given me. betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 08/07/2026

I thought I was just reading an article. Instead, I found a ClickFix attack. After reproducing it across multiple browsers and researching further, I realized the real story wasn’t the malware. It's how attackers are impersonating security itself. betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 02/07/2026

We’ve spent decades securing identities. AI governance extends those ideas to AI agents, and that’s the right direction. But identity and governance answer only two questions. I think the next challenge is understanding what influences AI behavior. betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 25/06/2026

Enjoyed joining @hackersonthehill.org in Washington, DC. Cybersecurity isn’t just a technology challenge. It’s also about governance, public policy, and collaboration. Thanks @beauwoods.com and everyone who organized the event. What cybersecurity policy issue deserves more attention from Congress?

Hackers on the Hill sign hanging next to the Hearing Room sign

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 07/05/2026

We keep talking about passwordless. Attackers are still using passwords. bth.news/2026wpd #Cybersecurity #WorldPasswordDay #InfoSec #Security

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 10/02/2026

If your vulnerability program is driven entirely by CVSS scores, you are probably missing real risk. This post outlines a high-level approach to prioritizing remediation based on exposure, KEV data, and attacker behavior. Link 👇 betweenthehacks.com/... #VulnerabilityManagement

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 28/10/2025

Venmo makes your payments public by default. Who you paid. When. And why. This is a privacy problem with an easy, 30 second fix! 🔗 betweenthehacks.com/... #Venmo #PrivacyMatters #CyberSecurity #VenmoPrivacy #AppSecurity #DataProtection #DigitalSafety #FixItFast

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 12/06/2025

Did you know National Internet Safety Month started in 2005? It began as a campaign to protect kids online—now it’s a reminder for everyone to tighten up digital hygiene. Read the history: bth.news/safety #Cybersecurity #InternetSafety #Infosec

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 01/06/2025

Need a quick win this weekend? Check out my 10-minute security checklist: updates, MFA, router tweaks, password scan, and more. No fluff, no fear—just real-world security tips anyone can follow. 🔗 betweenthehacks.com/... #cybersecurity #weekendproject #infosec

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 05/05/2025

A fake resume. A fake location. A real threat. Kraken’s hiring team spotted the red flags—and uncovered a North Korean spy posing as a dev. Here’s how it unfolded: 👉 betweenthehacks.com/... #Cybersecurity #RemoteWork #Infosec

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 01/05/2025

It’s World Password Day! Still clinging to qwerty and your dog’s birthday? No judgment—just backup and fix it. New on Between The Hacks: betweenthehacks.com/... #Passwords #WorldPasswordDay #CyberSecurity

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 28/04/2025

Your laptop is your command center. Don’t make it an easy target. Here are 10 smart, simple ways to lock it down in 2025. 🔒 👉 betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 24/04/2025

New post on Between The Hacks: Quishing: Phishing Got a Glow-Up QR codes are sneaky little traps. This post explains how attackers use them to phish for creds, how it works, and how to stay safe. bth.news/quishing #quishing #cybersecurity #infosec

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 22/04/2025

DEF CON 33 talk submitted: What SBOMs Forgot About the Network NetBOM defines where devices should connect, then helps your firewall block the rest. It’s time to stop trusting by default. netbom.net #NetBOM #Cybersecurity #DEFCON33

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 14/04/2025

My thermostat wouldn’t work without full Internet access. I tried to restrict it. Support said: “Put it in the DMZ.” Nope. I built NetBOM instead. It’s like SBOM—but for network behavior. Read the blog: betweenthehacks.com/... White Paper: netbom.net #NetBOM #Cybersecurity #IoTSecurity

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 09/04/2025

Ransomware is no joke—but the time ransom notes started printing on lobby printers? Still kind of hilarious. New on Between The Hacks: what it is, how it works, and how to stay protected. 👉 betweenthehacks.com/... #Ransomware #InfosecHumor

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 05/04/2025

Hey friends, we’ve updated our main URL! The new default is betweenthehacks.com. Same content, just a new domain. Check it out: betweenthehacks.com/...

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 03/04/2025

🔐 Passwords are dead. Passkeys are here—and they’re everything passwords wish they were. ✅ Can’t be guessed ✅ Can’t be phished ✅ Seamless login with Face ID, Touch ID, or security key Full breakdown: betweenthehacks.com/passkeys #Passkeys #Cybersecurity #WebAuthn #DigitalSecurity

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 01/04/2025

I’ve been talking about network segmentation for years. This week, I took action. ✂️ Cut the Ethernet cable 📡 Rotated the SSID every 60 seconds 🧊 Put the printer in the freezer Welcome to Physical Zero Trust™ www.ckd3.com/blog/cut-eth... (fixed link) #infosechumor #cybersecurity #iot

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 31/03/2025

A flat network means any device, like a smart plug, light bulb, or fridge, can reach the Internet and your other devices. In my latest post, I explain how segmentation helps, but visibility is the next frontier. 🧠 www.ckd3.com/blog/everyth... #infosec #homeiot #security

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 04/03/2025

The plane is this old

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Chuck Davis @ckd3.net · 26/11/2024

This butterfly artwork graced my Samsung Frame TV just days before I started my journey on BlueSky. A symbol of transformation and new beginnings—perfect timing, don’t you think? #BlueSky #SamsungFrameTV #ArtInTech #Transformation

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