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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Last call, folks - you have 5 days to grab a little piece of podcast history! The #FDSD500 merch will be pulled on Sunday evening, never to be seen again! fdsd.me/merch500

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#FDSD500 By the Numbers FDSD has been downloaded over 600,000 times from 191 countries and territories (see map). That includes 10 downloads from Greenland, 7 from Bhutan, 6 from Fiji… and one brave soul in Svalbard! Whoever you are: I salute you. 🫡 fdsd500.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When I started ~10 years ago, I didn't have anything like a studio. I literally had to hang moving blankets on rolling clothes racks to muffle the echoes. Here's my original recording rig... #FDSD500 fdsd500.com

single chair by a wooden desk with a laptop and boom mic, surrounded by gray moving blankets hanging on rolling clothes racks.

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You still have about 10 days to pick up a little bit of podcast history! Get this killer #FDSD500 version of my logo on just about anything you could want. (If you don't see what you want, ask - I can probably add it.) fdsd.me/merch500

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"Something went wrong." I beg to differ. "It looks like your adblocker is attempting to interfere with the intended operation of this site." Yeah. It's blocking ads. That's the whole point. I find these messages insulting.

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

THIS!! We have to invest in "skill insurance" and we can't let automation deplete critical skills. Well worth a read. Star Trek told us about this 60 years ago. (Of course they solved the problem with space lasers.) spectrum.ieee.org/ai-engineer-...

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

You still have time to pick up some of my limited edition #FDSD500 merch! I'll be pulling them off the shelves after the 500th podcast episode, which isn't far away! fdsd.me/merch

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#HackerSummerCamp is in full swing! BSides LV first. Already met some amazing people, saw some killer talks, and learned really cool stuff... such an amazing week... (sporting my new #FDSD500 swag, no less) @bsideslv.org @veilid.com #UnDisruptable27

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

As my 500th episode approaches and I begin working on the 6th edition of my book, I would LOVE to hear some success stories! If my book, blog or podcast has helped you or someone else, post it here and tag me... or just shoot me an email. #FDSD500 fdsd500.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Going to @defcon.bsky.social or @bsideslv.org ? Time is running out to snag this limited-edition #FDSD500 merch to impress your peeps at the cons... fdsd.me/merch

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Just added to my #FDSD500 limited edition merch to celebrate my 500th podcast: HOODIES! Just in time for #HackerSummerCamp! Coz... you know... hackers. @defcon.bsky.social @bsideslv.org fdsd.me/merch

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I've created some limited edition (and limited time) swag to commemorate the upcoming milestone: 500 podcast episodes!! fdsd.me/merch I hope to see some of these at @defcon.bsky.social and @bsideslv.org ... #FDSD500 fdsd500.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

September 28th will mark my 500th podcast!! I'm working on some fun ways to celebrate! Stay tuned for more info as the big day approaches! #FDSD500 fdsd500.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Woohoo!! Just got my (signed) copy of Privacy's Defender from Cindy!! I'll treasure it! (If you missed that interview, definitely check it out.) @eff.org

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Just got my signed copy - I'm very honored!! I'll be interviewing Rainey about this topic... it's maddening how financial orgs can kneecap people and businesses doing perfectly legal things, with no explanation or recourse. We need to fix this. @freedom.press

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Folks, I’ve been publishing my podcast every week for 9 years. On Sept 28, I hit episode 500. Soon I’ll kick off the Countdown to #FDSD500… and I want YOU involved. Big things are coming - stay tuned. firewallsdontstopdragons.com/podcast/

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Security & privacy tech is tricky - and it changes constantly. It's led to a lot of myths and accepted wisdom that has become stale. Check out this new site from @boblord.bsky.social and endorsed by dozens of other pros that debunks the "hacklore"... www.hacklore.org

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Had a great time at RSTCON in Savannah! Saw some great talks, met some wonderful new people, and socialized with some old friends and made new ones... what else can you ask for? Love that Spanish Moss... rstcon.org

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

AT&T offered me a $25 gift card. It could have been an acct credit, but no. Why? Because they can track what I spend using a GC. For funsies, I clicked the offer link. Site was blurred out with this message. I said no. Which means I couldn't get the GC. Color me shocked.

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

🚨 SECOND BOOK SIGNING!! 🚨 I still have some books to sell and they had a slot open... so let's do this one more time - with feeling! 📖✍️ BOOK SIGNING, Take Two: Saturday @ 3pm Vendor area, Table 2 🐉🔥🏰

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🚨🚨 #DEFCON attendees - TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨🚨 Come buy a signed copy of my book and register to win a rare and kick-butt indie badge, the #AmuletOfEntropy! It's mere hours away! 📖✍️ - TODAY @ NOON, Vendor space - 🔥🔥🔥 $40, cash only #badgelife

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🚨🚨 BOOK SIGNING + GIVEAWAY 🚨🚨 I'm signing copies of my book tomorrow @ DEF CON! If you buy a book, you can enter to win one of only FOUR remaining HackerBoxes.com #80 badge kits on the planet, the #AmuletOfEntropy!! (Note: cash only!) #badgelife 📖✍️ FRIDAY @ NOON (Vendor area, table 2) 🐉 🔥🏰

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🚨🚨 I'm doing a BOOK SIGNING at @defcon.bsky.social! If you buy a signed book, you can enter to win one of only FOUR remaining @hackerboxes.bsky.social #80 badge kits on earth, the #AmuletOfEntropy!! (Please note: cash only!) #badgelife 📖✍️ FRIDAY @ NOON (Vendor area, table 2) 🐉 🔥🏰

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

So relieved to actually SEE and FEEL the books I ordered for Friday's book signing at @defcon ... See my other recent posts for full info, but you can buy a signed copy in the Vendor area Fri @ noon. AAAAND I'm giving away a very rare and super cool indie badge... #badgelife

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

One week to BSides & DEF CON! Got my book signing all set up! 🚨🚨 Friday @ 12pm (Vendor table 2) 🚨🚨 Books were delivered to the hotel today. I've done 5 editions of this book, but this is the first time I've ever done a book signing - I'm pumped! Hope to see you there...

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I have the official date & time for my book signing at @defcon.bsky.social! Find and bookmark it on HackerTracker! Fri @ 12pm (Vendors area, Table 2) fdsd.me/book

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Did you miss out on my last Dragon Challenge Coin promo?? I suck at this stuff. I should do it more often. These coins aren't going to give themselves away. So... this is long overdue, but... they're BACK! But only till the end of April, so get on it. firewallsdontstopdragons.com/dragon-coin-...

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Tune in Monday for an informative discussion about smartphone #security and #privacy issues with Josh from All Things Secured! Subscribe here: firewallsdontstopdragons.com/podcast/

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Watch out for these toll scams - they're popular lately. Two things: 1) Look at the URL carefully - it's bogus 2) Look at the weird instructions. This is to get around Apple's protections. If you haven't interacted with someone ever before, links won't be clickable.

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Oh, and if you need some help with security questions...

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Tune in Monday when I'll be talking hacker history and culture with none other than Weld Pond @weld.bsky.social (Chris Wysopal) from the OG group L0pht Heavy Industries! Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

On Monday, I'll be having an informative and fun chat with the wonderful Yael Grauer (@yaelwrites.com) about @consumerreports.org Security Planner tool and personal threat modeling. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

On Monday, I'll be talking to Dr. Paul Ashley, CTO of Anonyome Labs (makers of MySudo), about the notion of decentralized identity and how aliases can help compartmentalize and protect your digital life. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Tune in Monday when I'll be speaking with Suhki Gulati Gilbert from @consumerreports.bsky.social about their Permission Slip app and deleting your data. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Had an absolutely amazing time at @shmoocon.bsky.social... I'm glad I got to see the finale, at least. Met some amazing people. Had so much fun. Not going to embarrass people by tagging them... but you know who you are!

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I made it to DC for @shmoocon.bsky.social! Took a trip up to Fort Meade to visit the National Cryptologic Museum (NSA) for the first time, which was very cool. I've seen Enigmas behind glass, but here you can actually play with one! Heading over to start the con shortly...

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Monday, we resume normal podcast operations! I'll be discussing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and other public surveillance tech with Adam Schwartz and Gowri Nayar from @eff.org ! @adamdschwartz.bsky.social Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

For Monday's show, I dug into the vault (I have almost 8 years of shows now) for a classic cut: my first interview with PGP creator Phil Zimmermann. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Tune in Monday when I'll interview all the employees (both of them) of EasyOptOuts, a data deletion service. We'll talk about #databrokers, how they get your data, and what you can do about it. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Okay... so how many different red flags do you see here?

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I've wanted to interview Carissa Véliz @carissaveliz.bsky.social since her amazing book, Privacy is Power, came out 4 years ago. And it's finally happened! Tune in Monday for an insightful discussion of #privacy and why it's a collective responsibility. podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Tune in Monday when I'll be talking #IoT with none other than Stacey Higginbotham (@gigastacey.bsky.social)! As we like to say, the "S" in IoT is for "Security". And let's just add that the "P" in "IoT" is for "Privacy", too. :-) Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

🚨Monday is big 4-0-0!!🚨 My guest will be none other than #cryptography guru Bruce Schneier! We'll discuss supply chain attacks, election #security, #AI, pager bombs, Telegram and many other #cybersecurity topics... #FDSD400 💯 💯 💯 💯 Subscribe here!! podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 11/10/2024

Tune in Monday when I will talk #hacker history with original L0pht member @spacerog.bsky.social ! We'll of course talk about L0pht's exploits and influence (chronicled in his book), but also #hactivism and the role of hackers in society. Subscribe here: podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com

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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 23/07/2024

Just a reminder... I created a fun D&D-themed passphrase tool a few years ago when I created my dragon challenge coins. It's a diceware-like tool, but uses d20's instead of regular dice. Have a look! d20key.com

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