Brandon M
@mccaffreyb.bsky.social
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.
Views are my own.
Love breaking/fixing things, new & old tech, surfing, and 2000s alt-rock.
A social media for bots? We’re giving AI the worst of the internet
February 2, 2026 at 8:46 PM
A social media for bots? We’re giving AI the worst of the internet
I kinda liked Mercy. That said, I appreciate anyone making a decently high budget sci-fi movie these days.
January 26, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I kinda liked Mercy. That said, I appreciate anyone making a decently high budget sci-fi movie these days.
I’d watch a livestream of this type of competition. Capture the flag - human v. AI 🤖
Comparing AI agents to cybersecurity professionals in real-world pen testing
https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.09882
https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.09882
January 6, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I’d watch a livestream of this type of competition. Capture the flag - human v. AI 🤖
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.
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.
January 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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.
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.
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
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
Rainbow Six Siege Betrayal: Five Hacker Groups and Bribed Ubisoft Staff Spark $339 Trillion Crisis
Ubisoft is reeling from a security crisis that goes far beyond simple gameplay exploits. While the community focuses on recent server chaos, a deeper story of internal compromise has emerged.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Super misleading headline but decent content:
www.ibtimes.co.uk/rainbow-six-...
I think HelpDesk outsourcing will be looked at in 2026. Especially with better, security focused AI coming onto the market
www.ibtimes.co.uk/rainbow-six-...
I think HelpDesk outsourcing will be looked at in 2026. Especially with better, security focused AI coming onto the market
Whoa, that’s a lot of ca$h
Coupang’s $1.17 Billion Data Breach Payout: A Landmark in Cybersecurity Accountability
The recent announcement by Coupang, South Korea's e-commerce giant, to allocate an unprecedented $1.17 billion (1.685 trillion Won) in compensation to 33.7 million customers affected by a data breach, marks a…
The recent announcement by Coupang, South Korea's e-commerce giant, to allocate an unprecedented $1.17 billion (1.685 trillion Won) in compensation to 33.7 million customers affected by a data breach, marks a…
Coupang’s $1.17 Billion Data Breach Payout: A Landmark in Cybersecurity Accountability
The recent announcement by Coupang, South Korea's e-commerce giant, to allocate an unprecedented $1.17 billion (1.685 trillion Won) in compensation to 33.7 million customers affected by a data breach, marks a pivotal moment in the landscape of cybersecurity accountability. As Senior Lead Security Analyst at AllSafeUs Research Labs, I believe this event is not merely news; it's a stark reminder and a powerful precedent for organizations worldwide regarding the tangible and severe repercussions of inadequate data protection.
allsafeus.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Whoa, that’s a lot of ca$h
Anyone here have experience with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)?
December 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Anyone here have experience with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)?
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
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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
Anyone embarrassed when they go back and check your grammar/spelling on posts? Like my god, past me - check yourself 😭
December 21, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Anyone embarrassed when they go back and check your grammar/spelling on posts? Like my god, past me - check yourself 😭
lol, so excited for this world government that will distribute “universal high income” to the world. Can’t wait!
apple.news/A5ZGk2RKVR4C...
apple.news/A5ZGk2RKVR4C...
Musk predicts AI will create 'universal high income' and make saving money unnecessary — Fox Business
Elon Musk dismisses Trump savings accounts, claiming AI will create
apple.news
December 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
lol, so excited for this world government that will distribute “universal high income” to the world. Can’t wait!
apple.news/A5ZGk2RKVR4C...
apple.news/A5ZGk2RKVR4C...
Shai-Hulud was the greatest name of malware we’ve ever had… I’d love for some to prove me wrong
December 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Shai-Hulud was the greatest name of malware we’ve ever had… I’d love for some to prove me wrong
This has been my one of my “Larry David” issues for a long time.
Simply amazing to this happen:
techcrunch.com/2025/10/07/c...
Simply amazing to this happen:
techcrunch.com/2025/10/07/c...
California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services | TechCrunch
Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill's text...
techcrunch.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This has been my one of my “Larry David” issues for a long time.
Simply amazing to this happen:
techcrunch.com/2025/10/07/c...
Simply amazing to this happen:
techcrunch.com/2025/10/07/c...
Your voice is as unique as your fingerprint. Probability of someone having the same voice? About 1/64 billion. Underrated authenticator
September 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Your voice is as unique as your fingerprint. Probability of someone having the same voice? About 1/64 billion. Underrated authenticator
This is the future we were promised in Revelation Space (Alastair Reynolds).
Good AI fighting bad AI silently for the future.
Good AI fighting bad AI silently for the future.
AI vs. AI: The $10.4b Cybersecurity War You’re Not Seeing The Hidden Clash Powering Global Cyber Defense Artificial intelligence isn’t just revolutionizing consumer technology—it’s fueling.... @cosmicmeta.ai #AIcyber
https://u2m.io/qvxXPmoB
https://u2m.io/qvxXPmoB
AI vs. AI: The $10.4b Cybersecurity War You’re Not Seeing
Explore the secret battle of artificial intelligence against itself in cybersecurity, as billions are spent on autonomous AI models defending critical infrastructure. Discover the unseen $10.4 billion contest, its impact on global security, and the future of AI-powered cyber defense.
cosmicmeta.ai
September 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This is the future we were promised in Revelation Space (Alastair Reynolds).
Good AI fighting bad AI silently for the future.
Good AI fighting bad AI silently for the future.
Maybe we can train a super AI to spot phishing emails and just get them out of the inbox?
Someone needs to make a human v AI phishing email spotting contest.
I’d watch that.
Someone needs to make a human v AI phishing email spotting contest.
I’d watch that.
The effectiveness of cybersecurity training is cast into doubt by a research paper from U.C. San Diego with many users ignoring lessons. techhq.com/news/cyberse...
August 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Maybe we can train a super AI to spot phishing emails and just get them out of the inbox?
Someone needs to make a human v AI phishing email spotting contest.
I’d watch that.
Someone needs to make a human v AI phishing email spotting contest.
I’d watch that.
Great write-up from Chris.
Identity = new firewall. Helpdesk = new security guards
Identity = new firewall. Helpdesk = new security guards
Is there a ghost in your cloud? 👻 Traditional security looks for a smash-and-grab, but modern attackers are playing the long game. They get in, stay quiet, and strike later. #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #SocialEngineering #InfoSec
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
The Ghost in Your Cloud: How Hackers Use Social Engineering to Infiltrate and Attack
Unmasking the "low and slow" identity attacks where threat actors lie in wait within your cloud accounts, and how to fight back before they strike.
open.substack.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Great write-up from Chris.
Identity = new firewall. Helpdesk = new security guards
Identity = new firewall. Helpdesk = new security guards
What do the kids these days listen to while working?
Is lofi still the music of choice or am I an old man for thinking it is?
Is lofi still the music of choice or am I an old man for thinking it is?
August 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
What do the kids these days listen to while working?
Is lofi still the music of choice or am I an old man for thinking it is?
Is lofi still the music of choice or am I an old man for thinking it is?
The IT Helpdesk does not get enough love
August 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The IT Helpdesk does not get enough love
More attacks on the HelpDesk.
Is social engineering the new phishing? Low-cost, high pay-off.
Is social engineering the new phishing? Low-cost, high pay-off.
Pandora’s breach links back to the Salesforce data theft campaign. Your platform may be secure—but your integrations might not be. #infosec #dataprotection #thirdpartyrisk www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Pandora confirms data breach amid ongoing Salesforce data theft attacks
Danish jewelry giant Pandora has disclosed a data breach after its customer information was stolen in the ongoing Salesforce data theft attacks.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
More attacks on the HelpDesk.
Is social engineering the new phishing? Low-cost, high pay-off.
Is social engineering the new phishing? Low-cost, high pay-off.
I never really liked dog movies. I thought superhero movies were played out.
But this latest Superman movie has me questioning both opinions.
Hat tip. Decent movie. 🎥
But this latest Superman movie has me questioning both opinions.
Hat tip. Decent movie. 🎥
July 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I never really liked dog movies. I thought superhero movies were played out.
But this latest Superman movie has me questioning both opinions.
Hat tip. Decent movie. 🎥
But this latest Superman movie has me questioning both opinions.
Hat tip. Decent movie. 🎥
Yes, this largely seems like PR from Google. Yes, this is still cool 😎
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that its AI agent Big Sleep successfully stopped a cyber exploit before it was executed—marking the first time an AI has proactively prevented a cyberattack. The breakthrough signals a shift in cybersecurity toward AI-powered preemptive defense.
Google’s AI agent ‘Big Sleep’ foils cyberattack in groundbreaking first, says Sundar Pichai | Mint
www.livemint.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Yes, this largely seems like PR from Google. Yes, this is still cool 😎
