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multi-award winning cybercrime specialist, Top 4 Global cybersecurity Influencers for end users - (IFSEC 2022 )cybersecurity conference speaker, author, artist, Adjunct Lecturer Cyber Criminology empressbat.substack.com www.empressbat.com

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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It has been reported that some Samsung Bespoke #AI refrigerators in South Korea broke after an update made them shut down completely and stop cooling www.techradar.com/home/smart-h...
techradar.com
'I'll have to throw away all the holiday food I bought': A Samsung update has broken lots of smart AI fridges in South Korea, including stopping them from cooling — and it's enough to make you questio...
A substantial number of Samsung fridge owners have been left without any way to chill their food.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Convergence in security is important. Modern threats are not confining themselves to the boundaries of cyberspace or operating in physical space alone. #security
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Heading for the #chillifest at Murphy’s creek kind of near Brissy. We like us some chilli sauce and we like to support local suppliers too
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#cybersecurity Not to be outdone by other #GenAI models - apparently during a standard testing evaluation, #Gemini has also done some ‘hacking’ thenightly.com.au/society/tech...
thenightly.com.au
Another AI model goes rogue, hacks companies
As concerns over the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence grow, Google has revealed its AI model Gemini managed to hack other companies.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It has been reported that Researchers have linked #OpenAI agents to #RubyGems abuse and alleged RubyDoc #RCE www.esecurityplanet.com/news/news-op...
esecurityplanet.com
OpenAI Agents Linked to 2,000 RubyGems Packages, Alleged RubyDoc RCE | eSecurity Planet
Researchers linked OpenAI agents to RubyGems abuse and alleged RubyDoc RCE, highlighting risks around autonomous AI, build systems, and credentials. OpenAI agents are linked to more than 2,000 RubyGem...
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
loved the presentation today at the AHECS summit by @tomesandtech.bsky.social (sorry for forgetting ypur name and calling you Library Lady - i would love to work in a library i think it was my inner child wish coming through when i called you that!!!)
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#cybercrine - Hacker News reports on a malicious cross-store #Twitch browser extension has leaked OAuth tokens associated with nearly 31,000 users to proxy servers operated by a #Russian commercial bot service thehackernews.com/2026/09/mali...
thehackernews.com
Malicious Twitch Browser Extension Leaks OAuth Tokens From Nearly 31,000 Users
JeetBot's Twitch extension sent OAuth tokens from nearly 31,000 users to operator-controlled proxies; Firefox 85.8.7 stops the behavior.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I will be speaking at the #AHECS #cybersecurity summit in September 2026. I will be talking about the importance if #criminology in #cybersecurity. Well I havent created the slide deck or notes yet but there is time
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Its been reported that #TikTok and #ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million #settlement with the DOJ to resolve allegations that TikTok violated federal #children’sprivacy protections www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/tikt...
esecurityplanet.com
TikTok Reaches $400M Settlement With US Over COPPA Violations | eSecurity Planet
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million settlement with the DOJ to resolve allegations that TikTok violated federal children’s privacy protections.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In the news #Twitch Streamer Sues #Amazon Over Alleged #AI Training www.techrepublic.com/article/news...
techrepublic.com
Twitch Streamer Sues Amazon Over Alleged AI Training
A Twitch streamer alleges Amazon used creator videos to train AI without permission, raising questions about platform terms, copyright, and data rights.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
#Cybersecurity firm #ReliaQuest has reportedly confirmed that one of its employees was targeted in a social engineering attack after criminals impersonated a member of the security team. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
bleepingcomputer.com
ReliaQuest confirms failed data-theft attack after ShinyHunters breach
Cybersecurity company ReliaQuest has confirmed that one of its employees was targeted in a social engineering attack after hackers impersonated a member of the security team.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Reported that #OpenAI has slowed frontier AI training, new questions raised about #AI #security, autonomy, and defense. www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news...
esecurityplanet.com
OpenAI Slows Frontier AI Training as Astra Nears Critical Cyber Threshold
OpenAI slows frontier AI training as Astra nears a critical cyber threshold, raising new questions about AI security, autonomy, and defense.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
our kitten had a procedure to fix complications from a procedure and this morning his paw was swollen to four times its size as it seems the bandage on his leg from IV/something may have been too tight so we took him back to the vet.Thankfully he seems much improved tonight. I have a stress headache
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Mr Ralphy had to have another procedure to correct complications from his other procedure. He is now napping in a dog crate to keep him contained and quiet. -#kitten #cat
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Of all the pets I have had over the years Ralphy is the first to get a post surgery infection. He now smells of betadine, i smell of betadine, the house has betadine drips. Well done Ralphy you overachiever
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Apparently an #AI Agent Reportedly #Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class www.cnet.com/tech/service...
cnet.com
An AI Agent Reportedly Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class - CNET
AI agents will sometimes go to extreme lengths to accomplish the task you give them.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Anyone else worried that the #ABS collecting so much personal data during the #census is a data breach waiting to happen?
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
According to reports Cameras fitted to drones used by the Royal Marines were secretly sending data to China, #cyberespionage #china #drones #royalmarines metro.co.uk/2026/08/10/r...
metro.co.uk
Royal Navy drones 'secretly sent data to China through spy cameras'
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Report states that UK cyber tests found #OpenAI and #Anthropic agents took 19 unauthorised actions, including deception and attempts to plant malicious code. www.esecurityplanet.com/artificial-i...
esecurityplanet.com
AI Agents Took 19 Unauthorised Actions in UK Cyber Tests
UK cyber tests found OpenAI and Anthropic agents taking 19 unauthorised actions, including deception and attempts to plant malicious code.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Happy #SpidermanDay
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The #AI genie is out of the bottle can’t put it back now unless we turn off the internet and electricity and … go all Sarah Connor on it ) - this report states that #Claude mistakes actual entities for a CTF and breaches three orgs thehackernews.com/2026/07/anth...
thehackernews.com
Anthropic Says Claude Mistook the Open Internet for a CTF and Breached Three Organizations
Anthropic says 3 Claude models breached real organizations after misconfigured CTF evaluations exposed them to the open internet and production system
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
#GPTZero Flags Suspected AI Content and False Citations in #PwC Reports www.eweek.com/news/gptzero...
eweek.com
GPTZero Flags Suspected AI Content and False Citations in PwC Reports
GPTZero found suspected AI-generated text, fabricated citations, and unsupported claims in four PwC Middle East research reports
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Good morning - sneaking into your doom and gloom feeds with this photo of our cat Sebastian and his look alike mascot
A brown and cream fluffy cat with blue eyes seated next to a fluffy toy cat that looks similar
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Just read this #InformationAge article about EY grad employees on secondment at the CommBank who were fired and one charged by police after allegedly accessing the personal bank account information of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
ia.acs.org.au
EY grad charged for allegedly accessing PM's bank data
Privacy breaches 'alarming', Anthony Albanese says.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
#ransomware - ShinyHunters claim responsibility for #kodak breach www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
bleepingcomputer.com
Kodak confirms data breach claimed by ShinyHunters extortion gang
Kodak has confirmed that it's working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate a security breach after hackers gained access to some of the company's data.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A German court rules on #Google inaccurate #AI results ( pity this ruling wont stop Google forcing its AI on its users) ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
ia.acs.org.au
Court holds Google liable for inaccurate AI Overviews
Ruling could reshape internet law.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
#cybersecurity Reports that a threat actor claims to have stolen Nintendo data and is demanding $2 million. www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/hack...
esecurityplanet.com
Hackers Demand $2M From Nintendo Over Alleged Data Breach  | eSecurity Planet
A threat actor claims to have stolen Nintendo data and is demanding $2 million.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
#cybersecurity - Microsoft Defender zero-day that enables SYSTEM-level access on fully patched Windows 10 and 11 devices … www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...
bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft Defender 'RoguePlanet' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges
A security researcher has released a new Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit named "RoguePlanet" just hours after Microsoft fixed two previously disclosed flaws during June 2026 Patch Tuesday.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
#cybersecurity #Microsoft365 Android Apps Token Flaw www.techrepublic.com/article/news...
techrepublic.com
Microsoft 365 Android Apps Had a Token Flaw IT Teams Should Check Now - TechRepublic
Microsoft patched a Microsoft 365 Android flaw that exposed account tokens across six apps. Here’s what IT teams should check now.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
#cybersecurity researchers at Permiso have detailed a vulnerability in #ChatGPT leveraging its trust in Markdown links permiso.io/blog/chatgpt...
permiso.io
ChatGPhish: The Page Is the Payload
Any web page a victim asks ChatGPT to summarize can become a phishing payload. P0 Labs research reveals a Markdown rendering vulnerability in ChatGPT's response UI.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#cybersecurity It has been reported that a #CISA GitHub Leak exposed USA AWS GovCloud www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/cisa...
esecurityplanet.com
CISA GitHub Leak Exposes AWS GovCloud Secrets  | eSecurity Planet
A public GitHub repository tied to a CISA contractor reportedly exposed AWS GovCloud credentials and internal deployment data.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Chloe our English staffie hopeful for some pizza
Dog lying down on wooden floor looking up
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Gamer kitten
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Go to buy pet food come home with a cat
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Although previously I only uplooaded my #cybersecurity awareness illustrations for people to but I am now also including some of my art. The watercolour painting I did of a tree frog is available on various merch in my RedBubble store www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1803...
redbubble.com
Art print water colour green tree frog by empressbat merch | Redbubble
Here is an image form a water colour painting I created of a green tree frog
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
According to #euronews an #AI powered by Anthropic’s Claude Opus model, had been handling a routine task when it independently chose to “fix” an issue by #wiping the data - without any human approval www.euronews.com/next/2026/04...
euronews.com
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#cybersecurity - a security researcher has shared information about four #SAP #NPM packages which appear to have been compromised in a #supplychain attack www.aikido.dev/blog/mini-sh...
aikido.dev
Mini Shai-Hulud Targets SAP npm Packages With a Bun-Based Secret Stealer
Compromised SAP npm packages use a Bun-based preinstall payload to steal GitHub, npm, cloud, and CI secrets, then spread via GitHub using OhNoWhatsGoingOnWithGitHub.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
#cybercrime - #Udemy data breach reported www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/shin...
esecurityplanet.com
ShinyHunters Claims Udemy Data Breach of 1.4M Users  | eSecurity Planet
ShinyHunters claims to have breached Udemy and stolen 1.4 million user records.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
#cybersecurity - #defender zeroday cybersecuritynews.com/defender-0-d...
cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft Defender 0-Day Vulnerability “RedSun” Enables Full SYSTEM Access
A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender, dubbed "RedSun," allows an unprivileged user to escalate privileges to full SYSTEM-level access on fully patched Windows 10, Windows 11,...
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Of the #paintings I have done so far this year I think this is my favourite it depicts a young rainbow #lorikeet playing in a puddle - there is whimsy and joy in this picture
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Its night time - a solar energy salesman came to the door - im tired and stressed trying to relax after work and this oik wants to sell something to me. No thanks. I may not have been polite to him and our dog growled too
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
The Hacker News reports that Apple Sends Lock Screen Alerts to Outdated iPhones Over Active Web-Based Exploits. Im thinking maybe #apple should have let users disable #liquidglass and people would have updated sooner thehackernews.com/2026/03/appl...
thehackernews.com
Apple Sends Lock Screen Alerts to Outdated iPhones Over Active Web-Based Exploits
Apple issues Lock Screen alerts after Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits target iOS 13.0–18.7, increasing web-based attack risks.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
China Probe: How a #Fake #FitnessTracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’ www.techrepublic.com?p=4352167 via #techrepublic
techrepublic.com
China Probe: How a Fake Fitness Tracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’
A fake fitness tracker fooled AI chatbots in China, exposing risks of AI poisoning and prompting calls for regulation.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
#cybersecurity #Microsoft Authenticator Flaw on Android, iOS Could Leak Login Codes for Millions www.techrepublic.com?p=4351573 via #techrepublic
techrepublic.com
Microsoft Authenticator Flaw on Android, iOS Could Leak Login Codes for Millions
A vulnerability in Microsoft Authenticator for Android and iOS could expose login codes to malicious apps on the same device. Microsoft has released a patch.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
#cybersecurity - Two actively exploited #Chrome #zero-days patched. Update to avoid browser crashes or remote code execution securityaffairs.com/189373/hacki...
securityaffairs.com
Google fixed two new actively exploited flaws in the Chrome browser
Google addressed two high-severity vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser that have been exploited in attacks in the wild.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
I wish #Apple would give the option to remove #liquidglass entirely - the reduction and alterations it allows in latest ios26 iterations still does not truly make things crisp and clear to see.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
#cybercrime Microsoft Teams impersonation delivers A0Backdoor malware. www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/team...
esecurityplanet.com
Teams Social Engineering Campaign Drops A0Backdoor Malware | eSecurity Planet
Attackers are using Microsoft Teams impersonation to deliver A0Backdoor malware.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
#cybercrime - CleanMyMac Imposter Site Installs SHub Stealer on Macs #maleware #macos www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/clea...
esecurityplanet.com
CleanMyMac Imposter Site Installs SHub Stealer on Macs | eSecurity Planet
A fake CleanMyMac site tricks macOS users into installing SHub Stealer malware that steals credentials and crypto wallets.
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Very rainy weather - flood watches - grey clouds. So its on theme that I painted a picture of a lorikeet in the rain playing in a puddle #acrylicpainting #crearivity #Australianbirds
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empressbat @empressbat.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
#cybersecurity - Alert: Critical #Juniper flaw (CVE-2026-21902) can give unauthenticated attackers root on PTX core routers. Patch available
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