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Mike W

@mike.helix-labs.io
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 29/08/2026
A bit of sawdust and you'll be grand
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 23/08/2026
Guess I'll need to send you some stickers!
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 16/08/2026
I'm glad because realistically you'd ragdoll me
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 16/08/2026
Oh and some tablet!
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 16/08/2026
Top tier crisps were Highlanders, which is criminal that they stopped making them. I hope you've had some proper haggis and square sausage by now? If not I'll need to slap @zephrfish.yxz.red for being a terrible guide
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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, [...]
Photo of rand0h
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 12/08/2026
It's going to be awesome, looking forward to it!
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 15/07/2026
Only on new installations
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 15/06/2026
Aw I thought you meant Dunc 😂
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 13/06/2026
Used to have a customer that did that, refused to listen to us that it was really bad practice. She even didnt let the employees know their own passwords - she went round each machine and typed it for them. Absolute loonball
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 13/06/2026
About to reply, saw the bio 😂
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 28/05/2026
I feel like liking this, just so that I can unlike it again
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 22/05/2026
hunter2
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 04/05/2026
It's been a great value tournament this year, a lot of matches being pushed close! Absolutely couldn't call that final
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 30/04/2026
He makes self-driving cars that crash, rockets that blow up, and promised to get rid of bots from Twitter and instead got rid of people.
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 20/03/2026
Omg Daley Thompson's Decathalon, I forgot all about that!
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 11/03/2026
Enjoy! What area are you heading off to?
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 09/03/2026
You tend to hear a lot about Jacksonville, but hardly anything about it's alter ego
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 08/03/2026
They were the deal-breaker, truth be told
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 08/03/2026
Gladly!
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 08/03/2026
I'd put my name down if there was a direct flight from Orkney! Can't believe I'll have missed three years - need to make that right next year
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 02/03/2026
His jacket really doesn't fit well. There are worse things about this situation, granted, but that's just added insult.
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 15/02/2026
I knew you would!
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 15/02/2026
Scottish tap water is superior to all; there will be no debating of this subject! 😁
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 06/02/2026
If you do move, make sure the ceilings are higher.
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 12/01/2026
You're a lot shorter than I imagined
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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 · 04/01/2026
Lazy git
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 23/12/2025
Is that like MSDOS?
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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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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 20/12/2025
Very glad that I didn't stay up till 4am for that nonsense.
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 11/12/2025
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Mike W @mike.helix-labs.io · 10/12/2025
Fuck me, Santa attended!
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