Brian Honan
@brianhonan.bsky.social
Irish cybersecurity pro, author, speaker, and commentator.
CEO of BH Consulting, Head of Ireland's first CSIRT - IRISSCERT, former member of ENISA Advisory Group, & former Special Advisor on CyberSecurity to Europol.
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CEO of BH Consulting, Head of Ireland's first CSIRT - IRISSCERT, former member of ENISA Advisory Group, & former Special Advisor on CyberSecurity to Europol.
PGP ID 0xF1B5CF7D
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At least 11 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations.
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza - local civil defence
At least 11 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas...
www.rte.ie
February 15, 2026 at 10:33 AM
At least 11 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel's military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations.
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has pushed back against Europe "bashing" by the United States, as she said Russia must be forced to make concessions in talks to end the Ukraine war.
'Europe not facing civilisational erasure,' says Kallas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has pushed back against Europe "bashing" by the United States, as she said Russia must be forced to make concessions in talks to end the Ukraine war.
www.rte.ie
February 15, 2026 at 9:27 AM
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has pushed back against Europe "bashing" by the United States, as she said Russia must be forced to make concessions in talks to end the Ukraine war.
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Read this thread. Marcus hits the nail on the head. Repeatedly.
The AI bros (who clearly don't understand AI) in the comments are hilarious. "ask stupid questions, get stupid answers". LLMs have no concept of how intelligent a question is, and they certainly were not designed to deliberately give stupid responses if they deem your question too stupid. 1/?
It’s so funny to think about the fact that there’s people out there deferring every life decision to this
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Read this thread. Marcus hits the nail on the head. Repeatedly.
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Public service email to everyone heading into the UK at the end of this month who isn't a UK or Irish citizen. The ETA requirement for UK entry is coming and isn't receiving enough advanced coverage. Don't get caught in the ensuing chaos:
homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-t...
homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-t...
February 6, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Public service email to everyone heading into the UK at the end of this month who isn't a UK or Irish citizen. The ETA requirement for UK entry is coming and isn't receiving enough advanced coverage. Don't get caught in the ensuing chaos:
homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-t...
homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-t...
That pint is an abomination
February 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM
That pint is an abomination
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President Catherine Connolly greets Hollie Davidson on what is a Six Nations first for both women. #Breakthrough
February 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
President Catherine Connolly greets Hollie Davidson on what is a Six Nations first for both women. #Breakthrough
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The CBC made this clever & cute video that uses kids to explain the rules of curling:
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The CBC made this clever & cute video that uses kids to explain the rules of curling:
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Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this
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📢 We are hiring!
Join Europol to develop and maintain Java-based software solutions, supporting secure and reliable ICT systems that enable law enforcement operations across the EU.
🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/TNE350YfeUK
Join Europol to develop and maintain Java-based software solutions, supporting secure and reliable ICT systems that enable law enforcement operations across the EU.
🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/TNE350YfeUK
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📢 We are hiring!
Join Europol to develop and maintain Java-based software solutions, supporting secure and reliable ICT systems that enable law enforcement operations across the EU.
🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/TNE350YfeUK
Join Europol to develop and maintain Java-based software solutions, supporting secure and reliable ICT systems that enable law enforcement operations across the EU.
🔗 Apply now: https://ow.ly/TNE350YfeUK
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A forensic look on X suggests the wrongful claim about Alan Shatter and Jeffrey Epstein - subsequently shared by Gary Gannon TD, who has now paid damages - was first posted by a little-known ‘news outlet’ solely sharing ethnonationalist content
A vivid example of how disinformation gets to the top
A vivid example of how disinformation gets to the top
February 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
A forensic look on X suggests the wrongful claim about Alan Shatter and Jeffrey Epstein - subsequently shared by Gary Gannon TD, who has now paid damages - was first posted by a little-known ‘news outlet’ solely sharing ethnonationalist content
A vivid example of how disinformation gets to the top
A vivid example of how disinformation gets to the top
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From mastodon: two stories side by side in NY Times
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
From mastodon: two stories side by side in NY Times
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Olympic village apparently ran outta condoms after 3 days so congrats to the next generation of elite athletes
February 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Olympic village apparently ran outta condoms after 3 days so congrats to the next generation of elite athletes
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February 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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It was unfortunate I saw this post in the middle of a very somber & serious meeting 😂😂😂
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
It was unfortunate I saw this post in the middle of a very somber & serious meeting 😂😂😂
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Just going to leave this here
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Just going to leave this here
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Ian Paisley Jr inviting Erika Kirk to Northern Ireland and wanting to set up a branch of Turning Point there should be a bigger story given the DUP's murky funding of advertising etc back in the Brexit referendum.
February 13, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Ian Paisley Jr inviting Erika Kirk to Northern Ireland and wanting to set up a branch of Turning Point there should be a bigger story given the DUP's murky funding of advertising etc back in the Brexit referendum.
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On the one hand I think there are several structural factors that have brought Orbán to a reckoning; on the other, I choose to believe the prospect of a re-democratisation of Hungary is down to Troy Parrott.
Irish striker’s late goal ended Hungary’s campaign and punctured the prime minister’s expensive sporting vision
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM
On the one hand I think there are several structural factors that have brought Orbán to a reckoning; on the other, I choose to believe the prospect of a re-democratisation of Hungary is down to Troy Parrott.
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The European Data Protection Supervisor EDPS issues new guidance and binding rules to protect DPO independence across EU institutions
www.edps.europa.eu/press-public...
www.edps.europa.eu/press-public...
EDPS strengthens DPO role: new guidance and binding rules to protect DPO independence across EU institutions
Under EU law, all EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs) are required to appoint a data protection officer (DPO). To strengthen the effectiveness and independence of this function, the E...
www.edps.europa.eu
February 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The European Data Protection Supervisor EDPS issues new guidance and binding rules to protect DPO independence across EU institutions
www.edps.europa.eu/press-public...
www.edps.europa.eu/press-public...
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Dublin Airport had 33.9mm of rain yesterday and has recorded 16.7mm since midnight with a total of 50.6mm in last 33 hours. Average February monthly rainfall for Dublin Airport is 52.4mm!
February 13, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Dublin Airport had 33.9mm of rain yesterday and has recorded 16.7mm since midnight with a total of 50.6mm in last 33 hours. Average February monthly rainfall for Dublin Airport is 52.4mm!
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“A Times editorial estimated conservatively that the Trump family has made more than $1.4 billion in documented gains by exploiting the second term of his presidency. (Others offer higher figures.)” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...
Opinion | What Trump Is the Best at, Hands Down
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
“A Times editorial estimated conservatively that the Trump family has made more than $1.4 billion in documented gains by exploiting the second term of his presidency. (Others offer higher figures.)” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...
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Ireland, Day 1056 of The Rain. Everything is saturated to the grey of the sky. Moss covers every surface. The outdoors sounds like constant static. The entire staff of Met Éireann is on mental health leave. I’ve forgotten what dry clothes feel like.
It is still a yellow weather alert.
#SpeirGorm
It is still a yellow weather alert.
#SpeirGorm
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Ireland, Day 1056 of The Rain. Everything is saturated to the grey of the sky. Moss covers every surface. The outdoors sounds like constant static. The entire staff of Met Éireann is on mental health leave. I’ve forgotten what dry clothes feel like.
It is still a yellow weather alert.
#SpeirGorm
It is still a yellow weather alert.
#SpeirGorm