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Brandon

@that2000sguy.bsky.social
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I’ve worked in IT/Cybersecurity for 10+ years. Post mostly about it. Views are my own. Love breaking/fixing things, new & old tech, surfing, and 2000s alt-rock. Check out: verifia.io

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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Hey, don’t worry about it 🫣
apple.news
OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe — Reuters
OpenAI has discovered other instances in which autonomous agents have escaped ​containment as the company expands its investigation of the hacking incident at tech firm Hugging Face that drew global a...
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Michelob Ultra Zero is surprisingly good. When you want to feel like a degen but can’t be hungover… solid choice
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
apple.news/AIVfTl_ymT96... This is cool but without a guarantee of HIPPA protections, it is largely a red-herring for consumers. No one should use this without legal guarantees ChatGPT employees can’t just look at your data whenever they feel like it or hand it over to 3rd parties.
apple.news
OpenAI makes ChatGPT Health available to all US users — TechCrunch
Users can also integrate their personal data from services like Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Jurassic Park dream continues! techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/c...
techcrunch.com
Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation | TechCrunch
The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Do you set that sound with your preferences? I actually might prefer future AI sound like this
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Out of curiosity - why SoundCloud versus Spotify/YouTube?
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I get the need for security… but knowing MSFT the account recovery flows for this are going to suck by default. I’ve lost access to multiple tenants thanks to MSFT Authenticator auth loops 😑
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Made some website updates and officially launched a free account experience!! Thanks for checking it out :) verifia.io
verifia.io
Verifia Website
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
$638k on mattresses?? That’s gotta be some good sleep 💤
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The most fun way to learn cyber outside of work/school is: tryhackme.com
tryhackme.com
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
We might need the bots to fake the engagement and keep the dopamine flowing. Versus so many folks posting into the abyss.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Helpdesk Friday
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I get the frustration with US. But curious if anyone would ever pay $300 to get into a nightclub based on your country of origin? apple.news/AoD0yAHGdSEy...
apple.news
Mexico nightclub’s $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood — Guardian US
Owner of Japan nightclub says ‘This is a response to a year of insults directed at us – as a country – by the United States’
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I’m looking for someone for a project about bringing cyber + “Hollywood” together. Will be fun. Anyone in the movie/tv show business that also has a vague interest in cybersecurity?
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I’m late to this party but… Project Hail Mary, right? Maybe Hollywood should continue to make more movies based on epic Sci-Fi books with a built-in fan base? 🤔 Or just cranck out a dozen more sequels with the same recipe… yeah, I’m guessing that.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Has anyone else noticed this trend on Apple News where old news get recycled with new dates? What’s the deal with the bait & switch?
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
I wrote a thing! medium.com/@brandon_896...
medium.com
Dead Internet Theory — A Win?
Hear me out. Why might a “dead internet” be a good thing? And of course, by “dead internet” I mean an internet that is increasingly made…
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Amen - a pain when you actually need a loan but never a reason to have it unfrozen otherwise. So upsetting you need an account to do this with all the companies I never asked to rate my credit in the first place.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Amen, Jim! I’m reminded of the scene from “Hackers” where the Director of Security explains the breach to the board and how somebody didn’t follow his guidance on passwords. It was too on the nose (even holds up in 2026 😬). That said, we have slightly better enforcement tools now than in ‘95
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Cyberattacks = war. That’s increasingly public opinion globally. Interesting read. Hopefully countries tread carefully with one another in this theater.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Kayak just dunked on Millennials for booking trips on laptops and I feel personally attacked
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Is there enough clean, secure code examples to build an LLM model that just spits out secure code that’s useful?
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Also, the potential for unlimited token spend while I sleep is patently insane
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
During the install of trying this, I realized this thing is way too powerful for a mere mortal like me. Not today Satan. Maybe on a computer I never use for anything important… which would kinda defeat the point?
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
A social media for bots? We’re giving AI the worst of the internet
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
I kinda liked Mercy. That said, I appreciate anyone making a decently high budget sci-fi movie these days.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
This is awesome - great example. Thanks Vi!
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I would vote in-office v. WFH to start a career, my $.02. I can’t speak highly enough about the cyber profession but you have to WANT it. Super competitive and you usually need to grind as a grunt for years before you make real $$$ and do anything fun. Can’t speak for law as a career.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Cybersecurity is harder to break into but way more fun. Functionally, cyber is cheaper to start (don’t need advanced degree to start) but will also usually pay less for entry level. What’s make you interested in cyber v. Law? PS - sorry can’t help with tuition
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I’d watch a livestream of this type of competition. Capture the flag - human v. AI 🤖
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
I think the entire movie Marty Supreme is rage bait. Shitty people doing shitty things. The most egregious dialogue to make you hate every character. The most important line of the movie muted relative to background noise. If you want to be angered & bored for 2.5 hours, buy your ticket now.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
This is why black mirror is mandatory watching in my book. Gotta prepare for the future 🫠
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Navigate with a paper map is an underrated skill.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Was this a crypto use-case? Curious if/when one would consider TEE for building an AI application… still trying to wrap my head around this space. This is definitely further down the stack than I’m familiar with
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
I like crypto but the reality of avg people being technical/responsible enough with their life savings and NO intermediary is also terrifying for 95% of the population. People would say “use a crypto service” then but it seems you have the same intermediary risks….
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Super misleading headline but decent content: www.ibtimes.co.uk/rainbow-six-... I think HelpDesk outsourcing will be looked at in 2026. Especially with better, security focused AI coming onto the market
ibtimes.co.uk
Rainbow Six Siege Betrayal: Five Hacker Groups and Bribed Ubisoft Staff Spark $339 Trillion Crisis
Ubisoft is reeling from a security crisis that goes far beyond simple gameplay exploits. While the community focuses on recent server chaos, a deeper story of internal compromise has emerged.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Yeah, wonder if we could build something on top of BSky to make it more interesting to the infosec community? Any thoughts? Or is it simply waiting until we naturally get more infosec people & memes here. Cause agree that’s gonna take awhile…
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
I always thought a decentralized version would come along and kill Twitter. Musk might’ve helped speed it up. BSky/Mastodon are cool architectures for a future digital commons - just need to keep adding cool infosec people here. Don’t need another online political echo chamber!
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
It happened for a brief moment today where my “smart tv” wouldn’t let me go to any apps and 1st showed me a default ad. I couldn’t click out, couldn’t mute… and for a second, I saw the horrible future. I’m currently hoarding books.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Whoa, that’s a lot of ca$h
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Yeah, attackers never used 0-day attacks on day 0. That was unheard of 10 years ago…
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Cyber poetry
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
So many management teams view HelpDesk as a cost center versus a concierge service. Until there’s a mindset shift, your hot take will be 🔥
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
The future we need
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Must we connect everything to the internet?
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Cybersecurity is like electricity. Complex system. Expected to work 24/7/365. Only interesting when something isn’t working (to non-experts). Always under-invested. Miracle there’s not more catastrophic accidents.
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Anyone here have experience with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)?
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Phillip Rivers returning to the NFL - the old guys strike back! If you think you’re too old to “X”, here’s your inspiration for the day
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
I wouldn’t complain if an edit button ever made its way to this platform to right my wrongs
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Brandon @that2000sguy.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Anyone embarrassed when they go back and check your grammar/spelling on posts? Like my god, past me - check yourself 😭
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