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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · 9d

The “skills gap” in cybersecurity is widening: 2 out of 3 organizations say they have critical talent shortages.
Want to stand out? Learn about threat hunting, identity & access management (IAM), or zero trust design.
#InfosecJobs #CyberSkills #Upskill

Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know many successful breaches start with misconfigured cloud storage or exposed APIs? In 2025, cloud misconfigurations rank among top root causes of data leaks.

Before releasing permission boundaries, always apply the principle of least privilege.
#CloudSecurity #ZeroTrust #DevSecOps

Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Alert: A new ransomware variant called FiveHands is active — attackers combine it with the SombRAT backdoor to steal data and demand ransom. Always back up your files offline, isolate backups, and avoid paying blindly.
#Ransomware #IncidentResponse #CyberAwareness #Cybersecurity

Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Jan 24

A slew of emails came from US government agencies over the last few days cancelling job postings. Fast not, they will be reposted within next few weeks.

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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 26

What #NBC and #Peacock are doing to the fans of English Premier League is quite cruel. They single handedly ruined my #Boxing Day experience. How many subscriptions and service you would like us to sign up for you greedy bastards!?

Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 19

It’s a holiday season. Ever heard of “brushing” scam? Look it up, it’s a combination of #social engineering, #phishing, and #malware distribution that originated maybe 10 years so ago as a fake products review generator and over time morphed into full fledged #cyber crime. Be aware of any QR codes.

Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 18

You’ve heard it here first…this is a way of imposing “soft” tariffs on #China. #TPlink

Exclusive | U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese-Made Router in Millions of American Homes

TP-Link is the bestselling router on Amazon—and has been linked to Chinese cyberattacks.

www.wsj.com

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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 18

In one of the random #cybersecurity groups on facebook someone asked if they can learn cybersecurity without laptop with just their phone. I immediately thought of the #Albanian kid who had done some interesting things with #tv, #Amazon #Firestick and a #cell phone. Everything is possible.

British teenager behind GTA 6 hack receives indefinite hospital order | Cybercrime | The Guardian

Arion Kurtaj, who has severe autism, hacked Rockstar Games using just an Amazon Firestick, mobile phone and hotel TV

amp.theguardian.com

Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 16

We should collectively blame #Apple for a spread of misinformation due to sh**** camera on iPhones. 150-15 years ago #Nokia had a phone with 32 megapixel camera and optical zoom. Apple is just getting there.

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · Dec 15

Quick update Bluesky: ever wonder why there are no sharp images of these “drones” when many people have good cameras? 👇👇

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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 16

Serbian totalitarian regime is utilizing #cybersecurity to influence and control journalists and other activists.

Amnesty International exposes Serbian police’s use of spyware on journalists, activists

The comprehensive report showed how Serbian law enforcement combined Cellebrite’s tech with a novel Android-focused spyware program.

cyberscoop.com

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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 12

In the meanwhile I’m struggling to find remote work…lol

Dustin Volz @dustinvolz.bsky.social · Dec 12

Fourteen North Korean nationals have been indicted in a conspiracy to steal U.S. identities in order to get remote IT jobs to enrich the DPRK regime and fund its nuclear weapons program. The FBI shared this poster of the alleged scammers and is offering up to $5 million for info leading to arrest.

Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 10

An important and often overlooked aspect of #Cybersecurity is physical security. In any studies, but particularly graduate studies it’s seldom mentioned and often overlooked. As a result images as one below are not uncommon. Protect your physical assets!

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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 10

I can understand to some degree being sympathetic to a murderer, but outright supporting him based on his deed is lunacy. A nation of masses who support executions is ripped for anarchy. #unitedhealthcare #luigimangione

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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 9

Useless pundits, I wrote a post about them the other day. Every field has them. Ian is trying to cash in on his previous work.

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Akif Cogo @akifcogo.bsky.social · Dec 7

The impact of AI and deepfakes in 2024 is significantly greater than in any previous years. I suspect continued increase and more importantly greater sophistication. My 2025 prediction is a significant IoT breach that will impact millions of users. #Cybersecurity #AI #deepfakes #IoT #FBI