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Cyber security follower; student of history; love nature; firmly believe that dogs are the best people.

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Microsoft Threat Intelligence @threatintel.microsoft.com · 13h
The 2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report is out today, examining a threat landscape increasingly defined by interdependence. Read the full report: msft.it/63328alH1j
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Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2026 | Microsoft
This year's MDDR showcases the scale and sophistication of today's cyber threats, the impact of emerging technologies, and the strategies that leaders, governments, and defenders can use to defend against them.
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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 18h
I don't usually respond to obvious idiots/bots/scammers in the DMs etc, but this one opened with the perfect line for me to follow up with.
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Catalin Cimpanu @campuscodi.risky.biz · 18h
More than 540,000 creds, valid and working, were found in public GitHub repos in a scan this July. More than 200,000 were uploaded even after GitHub turned on a security feature to catch them from being sent to public repos trufflesecurity.com/blog/github-...
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Graham Cluley @grahamcluley.com · 30/09/2026
Nine months of undetected access, unencrypted files, and Social Security numbers for over three million military personnel. Learn what is known about The Pentagon's latest data breach in my article on the Bitdefender blog: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/h...
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Pentagon personnel database breach exposes personal data of millions
The US Department of Defense has confirmed a breach at one of its main repositories of personnel information, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), that has exposed the sensitive details of just ov...
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Sequretek @sequretek.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Your attack surface shows what attackers can reach. Hidden accounts, legacy software and misconfigurations can create exposures you don’t see until it matters. Percept CTEM continuously identifies and prioritizes real exposure, so teams know what to fix first.
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
May I suggest Big Trouble? www.imdb.com/title/tt0246...
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 28/09/2026
Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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How to: Manage Your Digital Footprint
Search for your name in any search engine and you’ll likely encounter dozens of results, some of which might include personal information like addresses, email accounts, usernames, or family members. Each piece of information is often public and not typically seen as harmful. But together these parts of your identity...
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
That subtle wink...
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Chefs Kiss French Chef
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Sequretek @sequretek.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Keio's rail ops survived ransomware thanks to OT segmentation. ShinyHunters bypassed PeopleSoft firewalls with one encoded letter, exposing 618K+ records. Segment your networks now. #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #DataBreach #Sequretek
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
America is not like this because Trump is like this; Trump is like this because America is like this.
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Hackread.com @hackread.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
⚠️📢 Attackers modified files from legitimate audio software to hide and launch SectopRAT. The malware steals passwords, cookies, card details and crypto wallet data while giving attackers remote control of the PC. Listen/Read: hackread.com/sectoprat-ab... #SectopRAT #Windows #Malware #Cybersecurity
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SectopRAT Abuses Legitimate Audio Software Files to Steal PC Data
FortiGuard found SectopRAT hidden in modified audio software files, using staged loading to steal browser data and remotely control infected Windows PCs.
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Colin Mochrie's Facepalm on Whose Line Is It Anyway
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Graham Cluley @grahamcluley.com · 25/09/2026
Always a treat to have cybersecurity podcast legend Dave Bittner join "Smashing Security" as a guest! Hear us discuss how Flock security cameras are being hacked, how a vibe-coded website came a cropper, as well as Dave's love for Mrs Mills' piano-playing and my love for La La Land...
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Smashing Security podcast #486: Vibe-coded shops, and hackable Flock cameras
A store in Auckland vibe-coded itself a new website. Within hours, its inventory had somehow expanded to include a pair of crusty socks, an $850 banana, and all of New Zealand’s national parks.
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Same vibe here.
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Katie Moussouris (she/her/she-hulk/she-ra)🌻 @k8em0.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My thoughts on CISA’s future of CVE white paper along with @sawaba.bsky.social Let’s hope Congress backs enough budget at CISA to hire the human expert resources to guide what will also require heavy automation investment. Thanks @shaunwaterman.bsky.social www.bankinfosecurity.com/cisa-lays-ou...
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CISA Lays Out Future of CVE Vulnerability Program
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published a short whitepaper Wednesday, laying out four "dimensions of quality" it will pursue
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Taxi Driver: You Talkin' to Me?
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Sequretek @sequretek.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Healthcare #cybersecurity is becoming a care-resilience issue. As clinical environments connect more devices, platforms, third parties and AI, visibility and remediation become critical to protecting care continuity and patient trust. 👇Read more. www.sequretek.com/resources/fa...
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Congrats.
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Pinchy Girl
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Ba Dum Tss Rimshot Pun
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Is it already soup season?
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Seinfeld: I'm Shifting Into Soup Mode
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Cyber Detective @cybdetective.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
10-step approach to #OSINT mastery from Micah Hoffman Document your progress Create a list of things you don’t know Learn more deeply Seek breadth of knowledge Set aside time to learn Connect and collaborate with others and others. authentic8.com/blog/10-step...
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Cyber Detective @cybdetective.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Additional Nicknames: Why They're Important for OSINT and How to Find Them Guide by NoimosinyOSINT: Username search Search by email Search by avatar WHOIS Searching for links to websites and profiles Search by full names noimosiny.com/resources/bl...
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Sequretek @sequretek.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Sept Microsoft advisory spans Windows, Office, Azure, Entra ID, SQL Server, Exchange & more, with multiple Critical vulnerabilities and CVSS scores reaching 10.0. One Windows ALPC vulnerability is also flagged as exploited. Read more - www.sequretek.com/resources/re...
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Cyber Detective @cybdetective.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Awesome Twitter Tools Tools Browser Extensions Research Papers Datasets Twitter Lists github.com/hridaydutta1... #socmint
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Internet Archive @archive.org · 08/09/2026
Much of BET’s digital journalism is no longer available on the live web. Internet Archive has preserved more than 199,000 BET articles over the years. They can now be accessed through the Wayback Machine & a new pilot explorer: wayback-labs.sf.archive.org/bet-explorer/
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Global Health Hub @globalhealthhub.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🥗 Nutritious Foods for Everyone—Men & Women! Eggs, milk, fish, lentils, leafy greens, banana, dates, fruits & nuts benefit everyone. 💪 No food is “only for men” or “only for women”—a balanced, varied diet is key to good health. 🌿 — GLOBAL HEALTH HUB
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InfoSecSherpa 🏔️ Lake Ontario 🚣‍♀️ @infosecsherpa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Basecamp Briefing for Sept 4th 🏔️: ✂️ Cutting ties with Palantir 🍯 Honeypotted File Detection 🎶 🎤 I'm telling y'all, it's Russian sabotage 🎶 👖 Socially-engineered breach of britches Sherpa Intelligence: Your Guide Up a Mountain of Information sherpaintelligence.substack.com/p/basecamp-b...
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Basecamp Briefing: September 4, 2026
Curated news + items of note regarding Data Privacy, GRC, Information Security, and Threat Intelligence that you may have overlooked.
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Ian Johnson @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Happy birthday Freddie Mercury. He would have turned 80 today.
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ChiefGyk3D @chiefgyk3d.com · 05/09/2026
AI isn't replacing the experts—it's just a tool in the kit. Let's talk about why human oversight is still the backbone of security when it comes to AI. New video out now 💻 #AI #Cybersecurity #Tech www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXv0E4wVlTs
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AI in Cybersecurity: It's a Tool, Not a Crutch! #shorts
AI isn't taking over cybersecurity anytime soon. It's a tool, not a crutch. Overpromised AI is now causing token cost issues, proving human oversight is still essential for accountability. #AI #Cybers
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ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Climate change will affect you whether you believe in it or not. That’s why smart people call it science.
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The particle accelerators at CERN For everyone who still gets asked "but is Linux reliable enough for real work?" — 2,200 control systems at the facility searching for the fundamental laws of physics is definitely the answer.
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Help Net Security @helpnetsecurity.com · 01/09/2026
Askeal, the AI cybersecurity assistant that gives verifiable, expert-backed answers 🔗 Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/01/a... #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #AI
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Askeal, the AI cybersecurity assistant that gives verifiable, expert-backed answers - Help Net Security
Askeal is an AI cybersecurity assistant that answers SOC questions with vetted community sources analysts can check before they act.
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Global Health Hub @globalhealthhub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Staying hydrated helps to: ✅ Improve blood circulation ✅ Flush out harmful toxins ✅ Support healthy sperm quality ✅ Boost energy and stamina naturally Water is one of the simplest and most powerful natural habits for better overall and sexual health. 👉 Stay hydrated. Stay confident. Stay healthy.
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Monet's Pond in Japan: the place that looks like a true Impressionist painting
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Sequretek @sequretek.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Cyber risk for the manufacturing sector doesn’t stop at the IT network. Connected factories, IT/OT convergence, suppliers and remote access can create pathways into production environments. It’s time to bust the #cybersecurity myths and manage exposure continuously.
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Catalin Cimpanu @campuscodi.risky.biz · 01/09/2026
Last week, the DOJ seized a botnet used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers to attack US organizations. ZeroTrace has published a deep dive into how the botnet was organized and run. QTFY is considered a "digital quartermaster" for MSS and PLA cyber contractors. zerotracelab.com/blog/qtfy-hu...
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Are you allowed all that on your first birthday? Just kidding, have fun😀.
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Global Health Hub @globalhealthhub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
HOW TO ENJOY CLOVES IN MODERATION Add 1–2 cloves to tea or warm water. Use cloves as a spice in cooking. Enjoy cloves in small amounts as part of a balanced diet. ⚠️ IMPORTANT This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. #health
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Graham Cluley @grahamcluley.com · 27/08/2026
On the latest episode of "Smashing Security", Paul Ducklin and I take an extended look at the GTA 6 CyberLeek debacle... and the scourge of residential proxies. Find it in all good podcast apps, or at grahamcluley.com/smashing-sec...
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Smashing Security podcast #482: This hacker leaked GTA 6 - and launched their own cryptocurrency
A hacker calling themselves “CYBERLEEK” has been leaking gameplay footage from GTA 6 ahead of its official reveal this week – but they’re not asking Rockstar Games for a ransom. Instead…
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Not now dear, I am working.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This is incredibly amazing 💙👇
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
That's a toddler raised right. Congratulations on both creations.
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Global Health Hub @globalhealthhub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Make walking a daily habit & feel the difference in your health & well-being. 😊 Global Health Hub
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InfoSecSherpa 🏔️ Lake Ontario 🚣‍♀️ @infosecsherpa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Basecamp Briefing: August 26, 2026 Curated news + items of note regarding Data Privacy, Information Security, and Threat Intelligence that you may have overlooked. sherpaintelligence.substack.com/p/basecamp-b...
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Basecamp Briefing: August 26, 2026
Curated news + items of note regarding Data Privacy, Information Security, and Threat Intelligence that you may have overlooked.
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This Indian influencer is cleaning centuries-old temples by hand, and it's pushing officials to finally restore them.
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Sequretek @sequretek.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
India’s banking attack surface is evolving fast. 🔐 Banks need continuous visibility into exposure and attack paths before attackers find them. Explore our latest infographic on banking cybersecurity and drop your thoughts. #Cybersecurity #BFSI #CTEM #Sequretek
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Catalin Cimpanu @campuscodi.risky.biz · 26/08/2026
-Russia starts blocking DoH and DoT -NoName057 leaks data on Spanish police and military -China orders govt agencies to ditch Windows 10 -China and South Korea detain vishing gang -AI malware is not that common N: news.risky.biz/risky-bullet... P: risky.biz/RBNEWS605/
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ChiefGyk3D @chiefgyk3d.com · 25/08/2026
Want to build your own NAS? 🤯 This quick guide breaks down the essentials for a smooth setup and optimal performance. Check it out! 💻 #DIYNAS #NASBuild #TechGuide www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBXNAcTLXHY
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DIY NAS Build Guide Explained #shorts
Building your own Network Attached Storage (NAS)? This guide breaks down essential DIY NAS configurations for optimal performance. We cover everything you need to know. #DIYNAS #NASBuild #TechGuide #H
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Catalin Cimpanu @campuscodi.risky.biz · 25/08/2026
I am absolutely shocked that someone who published a blog post titled "How to start up your own Ponzi scheme in Nigeria" might be involved in online scams.... SHOCKED I TELL YOU www.nrk.no/dokumentar/x...
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The Scam Hunt
This is the story of a sophisticated fraud network that has deceived people around the world. And the hunt for the ones who make it possible.
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PT Instructor @ptinstructor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Blanche Devereaux Playfully Says 'Oh, You!'
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