Kate O'Flaherty
@kateoflaherty.bsky.social
Freelance cybersecurity and privacy journalist @theguardian.com | @wired.com | @Forbes | IT Pro | SC Media UK and more.
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Cybersecurity - and #Compliance with #Cybersecurity regulations - remain among of the #Utilities sector’s greatest challenges. Kate O'Flaherty shares how organisations can build a more solid foundation: https://www.isms.online/cyber-security/the-utilities-compliance-challenge/
January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Cybersecurity - and #Compliance with #Cybersecurity regulations - remain among of the #Utilities sector’s greatest challenges. Kate O'Flaherty shares how organisations can build a more solid foundation: https://www.isms.online/cyber-security/the-utilities-compliance-challenge/
New by me @wired.com
It’s targeted at a specific set of users, but spyware is still very scary stuff. Here’s how to protect your smartphone.
www.wired.com/story/how-to...
It’s targeted at a specific set of users, but spyware is still very scary stuff. Here’s how to protect your smartphone.
www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware
Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
New by me @wired.com
It’s targeted at a specific set of users, but spyware is still very scary stuff. Here’s how to protect your smartphone.
www.wired.com/story/how-to...
It’s targeted at a specific set of users, but spyware is still very scary stuff. Here’s how to protect your smartphone.
www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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What could Santa have under the tree for your organization?
Yep. It's North Koreans for you this year and in 2026.
Thanks to @kateoflaherty.bsky.social for grabbing my thoughts!
insight.scmagazineuk.com/the-evolutio...
Yep. It's North Koreans for you this year and in 2026.
Thanks to @kateoflaherty.bsky.social for grabbing my thoughts!
insight.scmagazineuk.com/the-evolutio...
The Evolution of North Korea – And What To Expect In 2026
insight.scmagazineuk.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What could Santa have under the tree for your organization?
Yep. It's North Koreans for you this year and in 2026.
Thanks to @kateoflaherty.bsky.social for grabbing my thoughts!
insight.scmagazineuk.com/the-evolutio...
Yep. It's North Koreans for you this year and in 2026.
Thanks to @kateoflaherty.bsky.social for grabbing my thoughts!
insight.scmagazineuk.com/the-evolutio...
Merry Christmas 🎄 ya filthy animals
December 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Merry Christmas 🎄 ya filthy animals
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Big thanks to @kateoflaherty.bsky.social for including my thoughts on this look at CRINK threat actors.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Big thanks to @kateoflaherty.bsky.social for including my thoughts on this look at CRINK threat actors.
www.itpro.com/security/cyb...
www.itpro.com/security/cyb...
So weird! Apple has removed “and later” from the devices that can run iOS 18.7.3. 👀
December 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
So weird! Apple has removed “and later” from the devices that can run iOS 18.7.3. 👀
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Cyber attacks are now having a measurable impact on GDP, as demonstrated by the JLR breach. Kate O'Flaherty explores how every organisation can do their part to minimise the impact of cyber attacks on the UK economy: https://ow.ly/75jF50XK8JH
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Cyber attacks are now having a measurable impact on GDP, as demonstrated by the JLR breach. Kate O'Flaherty explores how every organisation can do their part to minimise the impact of cyber attacks on the UK economy: https://ow.ly/75jF50XK8JH
Waiting for iOS 26.2 like
a man with a mustache is sitting on a swing in a park
ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting on a swing in a park
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December 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Waiting for iOS 26.2 like
Reposted by Kate O'Flaherty
Amazon Web Services (#AWS) was hit by one of the biggest outages in years in October. Kate O'Flaherty shares how supplier disruptions can cascade into customer-facing risks, including #Phishing and #SocialEngineering: https://ow.ly/SNqu50Xxlul
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Amazon Web Services (#AWS) was hit by one of the biggest outages in years in October. Kate O'Flaherty shares how supplier disruptions can cascade into customer-facing risks, including #Phishing and #SocialEngineering: https://ow.ly/SNqu50Xxlul
Going to take a rare impromptu afternoon off. Diagnosed with pneumonia last week and probably not been taking rest seriously enough. If I don’t reply for a while, I’m on the sofa and will be back tomorrow morning.
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Going to take a rare impromptu afternoon off. Diagnosed with pneumonia last week and probably not been taking rest seriously enough. If I don’t reply for a while, I’m on the sofa and will be back tomorrow morning.
How cute is my dog 🐕 🥰
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
How cute is my dog 🐕 🥰
Remembering that time I sent a document to an editor with the file name ransomware.KO
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ALT: a close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Remembering that time I sent a document to an editor with the file name ransomware.KO
Reposted by Kate O'Flaherty
Last month’s #Cyberattack on a software supplier impacted passenger processing software used by airlines, leading to delays at many European airports. Kate O'Flaherty discusses how #Heathrow stayed on the right side of disruption vs disaster: https://ow.ly/QwcT50Xiavt
October 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Last month’s #Cyberattack on a software supplier impacted passenger processing software used by airlines, leading to delays at many European airports. Kate O'Flaherty discusses how #Heathrow stayed on the right side of disruption vs disaster: https://ow.ly/QwcT50Xiavt
Anyone who’s waited until today to send comments about AWS
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October 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Anyone who’s waited until today to send comments about AWS
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the AWS outage is affecting Ring doorbells. Sky News says “some users can’t see outside their house, definitely scary”
just look outside your window 😅
just look outside your window 😅
October 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
the AWS outage is affecting Ring doorbells. Sky News says “some users can’t see outside their house, definitely scary”
just look outside your window 😅
just look outside your window 😅
Meanwhile at #AWS
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ALT: a cartoon character is plugging a cord into an outlet with a comedy central logo behind him
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Meanwhile at #AWS
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New by me
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
DEFCON talk on Linux kernel bugs drives AI slop row
"The code would not compile or run. This all points to LLM hallucination..."
www.thestack.technology
October 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
New by me
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
New by me
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
DEFCON talk on Linux kernel bugs drives AI slop row
"The code would not compile or run. This all points to LLM hallucination..."
www.thestack.technology
October 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
New by me
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
Remember *that* defcon talk? This story was a wild ride, even if I do say so myself. I have been obsessed for over a week.
Thanks @mrr3b00t.bsky.social
www.thestack.technology/defcon-ebpf-...
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Syria holds first elections since fall of Bashar al-Assad www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Syria holds first elections since fall of Bashar al-Assad
After more than a decade of civil war, committee members will choose transitional parliament
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Syria holds first elections since fall of Bashar al-Assad www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Just went to see One Battle after another and it’s my film of the year 🍿
October 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Just went to see One Battle after another and it’s my film of the year 🍿
👀👀👀👀🫣🫣
Discord customer service data breach leaks user info and scanned photo IDs
Discord customer service data breach leaks user info and scanned photo IDs
An “unauthorized party” may have accessed the names of users, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and more.
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October 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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New on @forbes.com
Should you update to 18.7 or iOS 26? Here’s some info to help you make the decision. Thanks @jakemooreuk.bsky.social for comments!
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Should you update to 18.7 or iOS 26? Here’s some info to help you make the decision. Thanks @jakemooreuk.bsky.social for comments!
www.forbes.com/sites/kateof...
iOS 18.7 Vs iOS 26— Here’s Which iPhone Update To Choose
Both iOS 26 and iOS 18.7 are available for anyone whose iPhone will run the software. Here's which iPhone update to choose.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New on @forbes.com
Should you update to 18.7 or iOS 26? Here’s some info to help you make the decision. Thanks @jakemooreuk.bsky.social for comments!
www.forbes.com/sites/kateof...
Should you update to 18.7 or iOS 26? Here’s some info to help you make the decision. Thanks @jakemooreuk.bsky.social for comments!
www.forbes.com/sites/kateof...
Trust there to be an airport (supplier) cyber attack the day I’m travelling home. Not affected, as far as I know, though. Here I am with the hotel cat
September 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Trust there to be an airport (supplier) cyber attack the day I’m travelling home. Not affected, as far as I know, though. Here I am with the hotel cat
Out of office is on!
September 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Out of office is on!