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Mike W

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Cyber Security doer of things | Bass guitarist | Football fan | Dad medium.com/@Mike.Whitehead

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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A lot goes on behind the scenes of events to make them work and ours was no exception. The Hack Glasgow 2026 transparency report, which gives a peek behind the curtain into the event, is available at: hackglasgow.live/hg-2026-tran...
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
You're going to want to stick around for the afterparty... When you have @akacki.net — host of 'Whose Slide Is It Anyway?' at DEF CON — flying over from the US to give a talk on making the badge for the DEF CON game, [...]
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Want to attend #HackGlasgow2026 but unsure if you can justify the ticket cost? We have a limited number of Pay It Forward tickets, donated by our generous community, to pass onto anyone who would otherwise find it difficult to attend. Apply or nominate here: payitforward.hackglasgow.live
Card saying 'pay it forward'
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
If you're looking for a place to hang out on Friday night before the event, we'd suggest making your way to The Raven! The Raven (81–85 Renfield St) was the first ever venue for Hack Thursday, back in April 2023, before we moved to the Rhoderick Dhu, so we have a bit of a soft spot for it.
Logo for The Raven craft beer and roast joint
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We're absolutely delighted to announce Sapphire as a sponsor for Hack Glasgow 2026! Sapphire delivers comprehensive cyber solutions tailored to your needs, spanning across consultancy, managed services, IT/OT and beyond. We can also personally vouch for the expertise and friendliness...
Sponsor announcement with Sapphire logo
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BSides Leeds @bsidesleeds.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
🎮 LAST CALL, PLAYERS 🎮 The clock is ticking… The BSides Leeds CFP closes TODAY! This is your chance to press START on your talk, share your knowledge, and level up the community. Whether you're a first-time speaker or a seasoned pro, we want to hear your ideas!
Arcade machine with BSides Leeds logo and the words CFP and Start
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BSides Leeds @bsidesleeds.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
⏲️ Submit your talk before the timer hits zero 🎮 Don’t let this opportunity be a game over 🔳 Join the lineup and make it legendary 🛑 Hit submit now before it’s too late! bsidesleeds.com/CFP #BSidesLeeds #CFP #InfosecCommunity #GameOn
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Call for Papers & Workshops- BSides Leeds
BSides Leeds is back again in June the in person event on Saturday 13th June. We have a theme this year "Game On" and we invite talks from all aspects of cyber security. We want you to share your stor...
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BSides Leeds @bsidesleeds.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Are you ready to do your first talk but need a little encouragement? We have mentors on standby to help you craft your talk, from creating slides to content delivery. Many experienced speakers delivered their first talks at a BSides, as community conferences are super friendly.
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DC151 @dc151.org · 11/03/2026
Kicking off March is the one and only John Follin on Making Shor: cryptography in a post-quantum world
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BSides Leeds @bsidesleeds.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Amended CfP url is BsidesLeeds.com/cfp (or old link will redirect you)
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Call for Papers & Workshops- BSides Leeds
BSides Leeds is back again in June the in person event on Saturday 13th June. We have a theme this year "Game On" and we invite talks from all aspects of cyber security. We want you to share your stor...
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
To get a flavour of what might be in store at #HackGlasgow2026, the videos of our 2025 conference are freely available over on our YouTube channel. Go check 'em out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJhm...
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Hack Glasgow 2025: Intro
Hack Glasgow Saturday 26th April 2025 Glasgow. The home of the television, the fridge, and the cash machine. Of chicken tikka masala, Billy Connolly, and The Duke of Wellington’s hat. It's a city…
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BSides Leeds @bsidesleeds.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Introducing our 2026 Game Master: @tib3rius.bsky.social! The secret is out! As we gear up for BSides Leeds 2026, we’re excited to announce that Tib3rius will be joining us this year as our Game Master. To find out what that means you'll have to come and find out 😉 #BSidesLeeds #GamesMaster #BSides
Cyber educator, hacker, influencer and all round awesome dude Tiberius in cartoon form
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404 Media @404media.co · 30/01/2026
New emails show Musk has been lying about his relationship with Epstein.
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Musk to Epstein: ‘What Day/Night Will Be the Wildest Party on Your Island?’
New emails show Musk has been lying about his relationship with Epstein.
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
And just like that, #HackGlasgow2026 tickets are now on sale. Remember we don't do hidden drops, and once the tickets are sold out - they're really gone (no, really). Grab yours at tickets.hackglasgow.live.
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Hack Glasgow 2026 tickets are scheduled for release on the 16th January. As with last year, there's no additional drops or hidden General Admission tickets - once they're gone, they're gone! Grab yours at hackglasgow2026.eventbrite.co.uk
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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 08/01/2026
We cannot be more clear. Leave us the fuck alone.
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 26/12/2025
Why does the NCSC insist on persisting with the term two-step verification (2SV), when literally no-one else uses it? It confuses the messaging of MFA for end users
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas and Happy New Venue! Santa has been very kind to us and we're genuinely stoked to announce that Hack Glasgow 2026 will be hosted on Saturday 15th August at the Citizens Theatre! You’ll hear more from us in the new year but for now, go tan that last mince pie. Here we, here we… HG x
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Durrell @durrell.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
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grom @grommoss.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Can't believe no one else has updated this meme yet?
the idiot Jake Paul getting the Oof knocked out of him by Antony Joshua - remix of the 'Oof Size Large' meme by me
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Robin @digi.ninja · 08/10/2025
New video, Decrypting TLS traffic in Wireshark. How to extract TLS keys from Burp, ZAP, and curl and then import them into Wireshark to see the raw traffic. youtu.be/bSt6E48mGuc
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Glen @vaguebiscuit.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Well don't I feel stupid
A headline about the James Webb Telescope potentially finding a new stellar object dubbed a black hole star
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Brian Whelton @brianwhelton.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Here’s a link to a petition. To repeal the absolutely useless UK online safety act. If you’re in the UK please consider signing! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Repeal the Online Safety Act
We want the Government to repeal the Online Safety act.
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Meidas Ian @lordye.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
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grom @grommoss.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Heading to DefCon this year? First time? Head for noobvillage in the Community Rooms on the 2nd Level near The Diana Initiative and Lonely Hackers Club. Look for folks in these cool pink vests (not goons, just friendly volunteers for our community happy to answer questions).
Map of the Las Vegas Convention Center showing where the noob village is located on level 2Pink high-vis noobvillage volunteer jacket
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Hack Glasgow @hackglasgow.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
#HackGlasgow2026
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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Just to clear up some misinfo, a BGP hijack was not the cause of Cloudflare DNS going down today. At 21:51 UTC, Cloudflare (AS13335) withdrew both 1.1.1.0/24 and 1.0.0.0/24 for an unknown reason. I suspect AS4755 was always announcing 1.1.1.0/24, when CF went away, it leaked a bit (%2).
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Lisa Forte @lisaforte.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
I read a simple quote that has seen me through tough times “if I can survive this, and I will, I can survive anything” If you’re having a rough time I hope this helps. It has helped me on and off over the years.
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BSides Leeds @bsidesleeds.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
And that's a wrap! Thank you all. ❤️
Thank you message, to the speakers, volunteers, sponsors, CFP review panel, and speaker mentors
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vx-underground (automated mirror) @vxundergroundre.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
It has come to our attention someone has ILLEGALLY distributed vx-underground stickers at @BSidesLeeds and @stickerstalluk. We are OUTRAGED. This sort of theft has resulted in damages exceeding $2.50 — maybe even as high as $5.00. We demand JUSTICE (cat pictures)
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/06/2025
DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas? LUTNICK: Generally 10% DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8% LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America
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BSides Leeds @bsidesleeds.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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AnguaSec @anguasec.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
I had a ridiculously good time volunteering for Hack Glasgow yesterday. If you can make it to a community driven infosec event do it. If you enjoy them maybe try volunteering. The events don't happen with volunteers and honestly its so worth it.
Me and Rosie Anderson in front of brilliant street art of foxes and squirrels in Glasgow.A view of the event space where Hack Glasgow speakers were presenting.  A tunnel with purple lighting.Me at the AV desk checking
 the speakers talks are being recorded.Me in front of Hack Glasgow banner.
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 26/04/2025
Today is going to be a good one, hope to see some of you lovely people there!
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 22/04/2025
Morning Bluesky! Have you cancelled a planned trip or move – holiday, work, short-term or long-term – to the USA? Fancy chatting to me about for a piece? @ me or DM if so, especially if you’re located in the UK. (RTs much appreciated too).
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 13/04/2025
BSides Lancs on Wednesday, followed by schedule.hackglasgow.live on the 26th - looking forward to both, but especially for having a con in Glasgow! The last con I saw in Glasgow was the guy up the Barras selling socks two for a pound.
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Hack Glasgow 2025 Schedule
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SteelCon @steelcon.info · 03/04/2025
We've only got two workshops submitted so far, come on people, we need to fill up Friday. Even if it is just an hour, come along and teach us something fun. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Łukasz @maldr0id.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Turns out that when using end to end encryption it’s very important to know who is the end
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SteelCon @steelcon.info · 24/03/2025
What's that, you have a talk or workshop you would like to submit to Sheffield's best security conference happening between July 11 and 13 2025? Well, you are in luck, our CFP has just opened, throw your details in here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... If you have any questions, let us know.
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SteelCon Call For Papers 2025
Same as every year, we are looking for cool talks and workshops to amaze and entertain our delightful audience. We are interested in topics related to security and hacking in some way however they don...
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TomNomNom @tomnomnom.com · 07/03/2025
Bluesky is the vaping of social media. It got me off the really bad stuff, and definitely tastes better, but it's probably still not great for my health.
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 03/03/2025
I'll save you the hassle
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 03/03/2025
"I don't agree with you" does not equal "mansplain bullshit". Although, you did say Americans decide when World War 2 started so maybe making things up is your logic flow. I will, thanks 🙂
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Lisa Forte @lisaforte.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Don’t think I need to write anything more.
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Making a free cycling game @dfeldman.org · 18/02/2025
Hostile Government Takeover It's a bop
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Cooper @ministraitor.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Tickets have been selling well for Scotland's first non-university led infosec conference since 2019. Fancy grabbing yours? Head over to: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hack-glasg...
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Hack Glasgow
Join the Hack Thursday team as we bring you an infosec conference in Glasgow.
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Cooper @ministraitor.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Scheduling conference talks is basically excel Tetris... We can't wait to share the conference lineup with you! 🎟️ Tickets are still available (hackglasgow.live) 💰 Sponsorship slots still available too! (sponsor.hackglasgow.live) Fill yer boots! www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e7ezs...
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grom @grommoss.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Hey @dc151.org I heard the amazing @labraid.bsky.social is speaking next Wednesday t.co/oPy6mnY6To with a version of his fantastic @bsidesleeds.bsky.social talk
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https://dc151.org/february-2025-meetup-sean-guthrie/
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TomNomNom @tomnomnom.com · 31/01/2025
When did sofa manufacturers universally decide that "3 seater" means "two slightly wider seats"? Hope the middle person is fine with having one leg reclined, ya fuckin' reprobates
A picture of a "Burley Express 3 seater manual recliner" sofa. There are clearly only two seats, with one seat in the reclined position.
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Stop Musk from funding far-right politics in the UK! I just signed this petition 'Tighten the rules on political donations' - it's nearly at 30,000 signatures - can you add your name too? - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Tighten the rules on political donations
We want the government to: Remove loopholes that allow wealthy foreign individuals to make donations into UK political parties (e.g. by funnelling through UK registered companies). Cap all donations ...
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Chris Parr @chrisjparr.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Leeds becomes first Russell Group university to quit X but will stay on other platforms like Bluesky. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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Leeds becomes first Russell Group university to quit X - Research Professional News
Leeds says Elon Musk’s social media site “no longer aligns with our university values”
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