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👨🏻‍🚀 U.S. Air Force veteran 📍 Seattle 🏳️‍🌈 🎓 University of Denver alumnus (B.A., M.S.) 🏰 Disney cybersecurity technologist (CISSP...) 🎽 running | 🔭 astronomy | 📸 photography ⛓️ sudojames.com/about

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Nobel Prize @nobelprize.org · 24/08/2026
We've arrived on Bluesky! We hope you will follow along as we share inspiring, motivational and exciting content about the achievements and individuals that have been awarded a Nobel Prize. Stay tuned.
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Sean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Article about my paper with Nadiia Diachenko and Saakshi Dulani (arxiv.org/abs/2605.30405).
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BleepingComputer @bleepingcomputer.com · 11/08/2026
Cisco is warning that a high-severity denial-of-service vulnerability in Secure Firewall ASA and Threat Defense (FTD) software is being actively exploited in attacks to remotely crash affected devices.
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Cisco warns of ASA and FTD VPN flaw exploited to crash devices
Cisco is warning that a high-severity denial-of-service vulnerability in Secure Firewall ASA and Threat Defense (FTD) software is being actively exploited in attacks to remotely crash affected devices.
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DEF CON @defcon.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Looking for an extra #defcon34 badge? We’ve got you covered. Meet us at Registration at 10am tomorrow and you can pick up a spare for $100. While supplies last, of course. Punctuality is advised. #defcon #badgelife
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DEF CON @defcon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The wait is over. Meet the #DEFCON34 badge! It’s the creation of hardware superstar Bunnie Huang, and it features his open-source, fully inspectable #baochip. What will you make with yours? www.wired.com/story/defcon... #defcon #badgelife
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The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key
Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of security and transparency.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 24/07/2026
Such a great time at Tech Trivia last night at Steins Beer Garden in Mountain View! We hope some of you can join us at our next Tech Trivia event, Aug. 8 at @defcon.bsky.social in Las Vegas. #DEFCON34 www.eff.org/event/tech-t...
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DEF CON @defcon.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
#DEFCON34 Music Announcement! They have been selected. These are the mighty masters of groove charged with keeping your rumps shaking at #DEFCON. We salute them and look forward to their musical service. Let’s GoOo!
List of DEF CON 34 DJs
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Ninja Owl @ninjaowl.ai · 09/06/2026
New Shai-Hulud attack trojanizes 19 science-focused PyPI packages #cybersecurity #hacking #news #infosec #security #technology #privacy
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New Shai-Hulud attack trojanizes 19 science-focused PyPI packages
Hackers compromised 19 packages on the PyPI, collectively downloaded hundreds of thousands of times, in a new Shai-Hulud supply-chain attack that delivered malware designed to steal developer secrets.
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The Verge @theverge.com · 09/06/2026
Apple tried to turn its late arrival into its sales pitch: It didn’t rush into AI because it was taking its time to do things right. In this case, “right” means “with more privacy than anyone else.” It’s a good pitch — the question will be how well it holds up. Read more from @dompreston.com:
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Apple’s AI pitch will live or die by its privacy promise
How private is Private Cloud Compute?
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The Unitarian Universalist Association @uua.org · 05/06/2026
The UUA has released a statement regarding a DOD decision affecting Unitarian Universalist service members and many other religious communities. No government action can erase our faith or diminish the support it provides to those who serve. Read more: bit.ly/4dRzULN #UU #ReligiousFreedom
Social media graphic from the Unitarian Universalist Association. A large light gray text panel outlined in dark blue fills the center of the image, with orange quotation marks at the top. Dark blue text reads: “No government action can erase our faith nor lessen the powerful and necessary grounding it provides for those who serve.” Below the quote, italic text reads: “Statement from the Unitarian Universalist Association Regarding Military Chaplains and Service Members.” The black UUA flaming chalice logo and “Unitarian Universalist Association” appear beneath the statement title. Behind the text panel is a partially visible photo showing a lit chalice on the left and part of a person wearing a cream-colored stole with a purple Side With Love logo and rainbow trim on the right. An orange horizontal band runs across the middle of the graphic behind the text panel. “http://UUA.ORG ” appears in white text at the bottom left. “Image © UUA 2025” appears vertically along the left edge.
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Sean Lyngaas @snlyngaas.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
New —> Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector. Pretended to be a US airline. They have also tried to break into a US oil and gas company in this wartime espionage scheme, per Unit 42 researchers: www.cnn.com/2026/05/22/p...
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Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say | CNN Politics
Iranian hackers have posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector as part of an elaborate espionage scheme during the US and Israeli war with Iran, cybersecurity researc...
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DEF CON @defcon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Friendly #DEFCON34 reminder: The online registration early bird rate ends May 22! Get your tickets at shop.defcon.org before the regular rate kicks in. We are in the home stretch, people. Feel free to get a little amped. #defcon #lasvegas #earlybird
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 28/04/2026
EXCLUSIVE: The US abruptly ends an investigation into claims that Meta can access encrypted WhatsApp messages
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US Ends Investigation Into Claims WhatsApp Chats Aren’t Private
A US agency abruptly closed an investigation into allegations that Meta Platforms Inc. can access encrypted WhatsApp messages, said two people familiar with the matter, ending a law enforcement inquiry into claims that challenge how the company markets the chat service’s privacy.
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 20/04/2026
Apple named hardware chief John Ternus as its next leader, with CEO Tim Cook shifting to the role of executive chairman
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Apple Names Ternus as Next CEO, With Cook Becoming Chairman
Apple Inc. named hardware chief John Ternus as its next leader, with Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook shifting to the role of executive chairman.
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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The FBI announced it took down the "full-service cybercrime platform" W3LL, which allowed cybercriminals to purchase a phishing kit to create fake login pages. W3LL “facilitated the sale of more than 25,000 compromised accounts,” over the years according to the FBI.
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FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch
Cybercriminals allegedly used the W3LL phishing kit to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide, stealing their passwords and multi-factor authentication codes.
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Swapna Krishna @swapnakrishna.com · 09/04/2026
I can say without hesitation that this is the HARDEST article I have ever written, but I am incredibly proud of it. If you have questions about Orion’s heat shield, given the issues with Artemis I, I hope I can provide some answers: www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...
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Artemis II's last test: Will its heat shield work?
Excess charring on Artemis I's heat shield had NASA racing to understand what went wrong—and to ensure the technology was still safe for the current crew's high-speed reentry.
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European Space Agency @esa.int · 03/04/2026
😮 Awesome views from Day 2 of #Artemis II this morning. @exploration.esa.int @esaearth.esa.int
Spectacular high-resolution image of our home planet viewed through the Orion Crew Module window by the Artemis II astronauts as they continue their journey to the Moon on Flight Day 2, 3 April 2026 (pic: NASA) A full disc image of Earth, as seen from the Orion Crew Module. The planet is a pale blue, swirling with white clouds and glowing slightly lighter blue in place from reflected light. At lower left, a large brown landmass is Africa, with Spain and Portugal with twinkling lights where the planet curves. At top right, auroras glow in a thin green glow, just barely separated from the planet's surface. Earth is set against the black of space (pic: NASA/R.Wiseman)
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Loren Grush @lorengrush.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
It's launch day (potentially) here at NASA's Kennedy Space Center! Propellant loading is already well underway. Follow updates with NASA here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kR...
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 01/04/2026
Today is #Apple's 50-year anniversary, founded on April 1, 1976. Here's the story of how a small team of engineers designed Apple's first computer. spectrum.ieee.org/apple-macint...
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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 16/03/2026
All five of the canonical nucleobases – the underpinnings of DNA, RNA and life on Earth – have been found in samples from the asteroid Ryugu
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The asteroid Ryugu has all of the main ingredients for life
All five of the canonical nucleobases – the underpinnings of DNA, RNA and life on Earth – have been found in samples from the asteroid Ryugu
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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 09/03/2026
Some personal news: I’m transitioning from CEO to a new role as Bluesky’s Chief Innovation Officer! I’m excited to welcome @toni.bsky.team as our interim CEO. More here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
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A New Chapter for Bluesky - Bluesky
After several intense and incredible years building Bluesky from the ground up, I've decided to step back as CEO and transition to a new role as Bluesky's Chief Innovation Officer.
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Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · 06/03/2026
Here at the Fed, we are rationally exuberant to celebrate your 100th birthday with you. Happy birthday, Alan Greenspan! youtu.be/lp1sJDa5MsI
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Chair Powell’s Birthday Message for Chairman Greenspan, March 6, 2026
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 05/03/2026
The Department of Defense has officially labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, making the AI firm the first American company with the label. Meanwhile, the DOD continues to use Anthropic's AI in Iran.
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It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk | TechCrunch
The Department of Defense has officially labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, making the AI firm the first American company with the label. Meanwhile, the DOD continues to use Anthropic's AI in Iran.
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dell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
suspected breach of FBI network used to house "wiretaps and intelligence surveillance warrants." 👀👀👀
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FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activities on critical surveillance network | CNN Politics
The FBI identified a suspected cybersecurity breach on a sensitive network used to manage wiretaps and intelligence surveillance warrants, and officials working to determine the seriousness of the inc...
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HD Moore @hdm.io · 26/02/2026
New AirSnitch attack breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises: arstechnica.com/security/202... AirSnitch resets WiFi security back to the bad-old-days of ARP spoofing and trivial MITM.
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New AirSnitch attack breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises
That guest network you set up for your neighbors may not be as secure as you think.
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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 25/02/2026
During the State of the Union, retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams received the Medal of Honor for his heroic 1952 dogfight over the Sea of Japan. His battle against Soviet MiGs was classified for decades. More than 70 years later, a long-overdue tribute to extraordinary courage. 🇺🇸✈️
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Malwarebytes @malwarebytes.com · 20/02/2026
Researchers discovered a publicly exposed frontend on a government-authorized server, containing 2,456 accessible files from the age verification vendor used by Discord.
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Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed, researchers say
Behind a basic age check, researchers say Persona’s system runs extensive identity, watchlist, and adverse-media screening.
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DEF CON @defcon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The DEF CON 33 Hackers’ Almanack translates a year of hacker research into plain language for policymakers—covering offensive AI, cybercrime, authoritarian surveillance, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Read more: harris.uchicago.edu/sites/defaul...
Hackers' Almanack
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DEF CON @defcon.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
DEF CON 34 Update! All of the calls for DC34 in Vegas are now live, including the Calls for Papers, Workshops, Demo Labs, and Policy. defcon.org/html/defcon-... Submission doors are open and the clock is running. Choose your adventure. #defcon #cfp #defcon34
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TrustedSec @trustedsec.com · 05/02/2026
JWTs power modern authentication, but missteps are common. In our latest blog, Aaron James shares a practical guide to assessing JSON Web Tokens, highlighting common weaknesses, testing techniques, and tools every security practitioner should know. Read it now! trustedsec.com/blog/keys-to...
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Keys to JWT Assessments - From a Cheat Sheet to a Deep Dive
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Nick Frichette @frichetten.com · 03/02/2026
If you’re putting AI agents anywhere near prod, this is worth a read. We built AI Guard to help teams monitor prompts, tool calls, and model behavior in real systems, identifying and blocking AI threats in real time. More here: www.datadoghq.com/blog/ai-guard/
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Protect agentic AI applications with Datadog AI Guard | Datadog
Learn how Datadog AI Guard evaluates prompts, responses, and tool calls in real time to help you defend agentic AI applications against emerging threats.
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University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) @colorado.edu · 21/01/2026
A team at the College of Engineering has developed an advanced surface acoustic wave phonon laser — a quantum device that uses tiny vibrations to process signals — which could help wireless devices, like your smartphone, become faster and more energy efficient. bit.ly/49DqgJo
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An earthquake on a chip: New tech generates tiny waves, could make smartphones smaller, faster
A team of engineers has developed a new device that works like a laser but, instead of light, generates incredibly small vibrations called surface acoustic
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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 20/01/2026
With the potential for impactful wintry weather on the rise for the end of the week for many of you, it's wise to ask: Are you prepared for a winter storm? If the forecast calls for winter weather in YOUR area, begin preparing NOW. Don’t wait until the last minute. weather.gov/safety/winter-before
A few days out: if the forecast calls for winter weather, start preparing now. Have emergency supplies for your home & car. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Replenish fuel for your car and heating sources. The day before: forecast accuracy continues to improve, so keep checking the latest. Adjust plans. Have multiple ways to receive Warnings. Bring pets indoors and ensure they have water. During and after: remain vigilant and stay informed. Drive only if necessary. Check on neighbors and family. Properly ventilate emergency heat sources. Keep generators at least 20 feet from your home. Take it easy when shoveling.
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Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · 15/01/2026
Did you get an unsolicited call from the Federal Reserve? Scammers will call posing as Federal Reserve officials claiming that your bank account was compromised and will ask for personal information to confirm your identity.
Hand holding cell phone with green background and Federal Reserve seal in upper right-hand corner. "Did you get an unsolicited call from the Federal Reserve?" Copy in white circle, "Scammers will call posing as Federal Reserve officials claiming that your bank account was compromised and will ask for personal information to confirm your identity." Green background with Federal Reserve seal in upper right-hand corner. Copy in white circle: “For more information about how to protect you, your family, and friends, visit www.federalreserve.gov“ Federal Reserve seal in upper right-hand corner.
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Malwarebytes @malwarebytes.com · 09/01/2026
Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more. This data is available for sale on the dark web and can be abused by cybercriminals.
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Techmeme @techmeme.com · 08/01/2026
NetBlocks says internet connectivity in Iran has fallen on multiple providers as protests hit 100+ cities; Cloudflare says IPv6 traffic has dropped sharply (Cody Combs/The National) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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NPR @npr.org · 07/01/2026
U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela. n.pr/4q7k03v
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U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.
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Cynthia Brumfield @metacurity.com · 04/01/2026
Well worth the read. Small-Time Crypto Investors Are Facing Violent Attacks www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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Crypto Thieves Move Offline to Terrorize Investors at Home
Rising prices and the irreversible nature of crypto transactions have led to a surge of brutal home invasions and kidnappings.
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sjvn @sjvn.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Some easy ways to improve your #WiFi on the cheap.
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Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend
I spent a weekend tweaking my home network to improve my Wi-Fi speed and connectivity. Here's what worked.
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 09/12/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Japan is embarking on its biggest military buildup in at least four decades as relations with China deteriorate
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Japan Builds Up ‘Missile Archipelago’ Near Taiwan to Counter China
As relations with China continue to deteriorate, Japan is embarking on its biggest military buildup in at least four decades.
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Filippo Valsorda @filippo.abyssdomain.expert · 03/12/2025
Serious Cryptography is the current default answer to “how do I learn cryptography engineering from a book?”
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
The US has issued a new NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) for the entire Venezuelan Flight Information Region, advising of a hazardous security environment amid worsening conditions and heightened military activity in and around Venezuela.
Map of Venezuelan airspace
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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
NEW: Google says the new wave of supply chain attacks by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters impacted more than 200 companies' Salesforce-stored data. Hackers said they breached CrowdStrike, Linkedin, Malwarebytes, Verizon etc. Malwarebytes said is investigating. CrowdStrike said company is "not affected."
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Google says hackers stole data from 200 companies following Gainsight breach | TechCrunch
Notorious hacking collective ShinyHunters takes credit for the breach that affected Salesforce customers’ data, and said it is planning another extortion campaign.
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Zack Whittaker @zackwhittaker.com · 21/11/2025
New, by me and @lorenzofb.bsky.social: CrowdStrike has confirmed it fired a "suspicious insider" who passed screenshots of company systems to a prolific hacking group — which then went on to post them publicly.
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CrowdStrike fires 'suspicious insider' who passed information to hackers | TechCrunch
Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike denied it had been hacked following claims from a hacker group, which leaked screenshots from inside CrowdStrike's network.
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Microsoft Threat Intelligence @threatintel.microsoft.com · 05/11/2025
In the latest Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast episode, Sherrod DeGrippo and Zack Korman explore the future risks and opportunities that AI introduces in cybersecurity, cutting through hype to discuss where AI is both brilliant and flawed: msft.it/63329tyToL
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Beyond AI for Security Hype: What Really Matters in Cyber Defense
In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo⁠ is joined by ⁠Zack Korman⁠, CTO of cybersecurity startup Pistachio. They explore the reality of AI in security, cutting through hype to discuss where AI is both brilliant and flawed, how vendors AI-wash outdated tech, and why Zack believes AI won’t replace jobs but instead scale human creativity. They also dive into phishing simulations, human psychology behind social engineering, AI-powered attacks, jailbreak chaining between AI systems, and the future risks and opportunities AI introduces in cybersecurity.
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James Wright 👨🏻 @sudojames.com · 03/11/2025
Lovely shot of the Moon and Seattle Space Needle from the Elliott Bay Trail at sunset. 📷🌔🔭
Photograph of the waxing gibbous Moon with birds and the Seattle Space Needle in the frame. 
📸James Wright, on 02 Nov 2025 in Seattle, WA.
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James Wright 👨🏻 @sudojames.com · 21/10/2025
Hello @cpm5280.bsky.social, it was taken from the Crater Rim Trail, also called the “Earthquake Trail”. 👋🏻
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James Wright 👨🏻 @sudojames.com · 20/10/2025
Lucky to capture lava glow in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at Mount Kīlauea on the Island of Hawaiʻi last night. 🌋✨🔭📸
Photo of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at Mount Kīlauea on the Island of Hawaiʻi. The lava glows with stars in the sky and a tree on the horizon. 📷James Wright, on 19 Oct 2025.
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James Wright 👨🏻 @sudojames.com · 18/10/2025
Caught these swimming reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) tonight in Kauna'oa Bay. 🪸🎞️📷
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James Wright 👨🏻 @sudojames.com · 17/10/2025
Another beautiful sunset yesterday on the Island of Hawaiʻi. ☀️⛵️📷
A boat on the ocean passes the sun setting from Mākoleʻā Beach. 📸 James Wright, on 16Oct2025.
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