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Google has released an emergency security update to fix the seventh Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks this year.
Google fixes new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in attacks
Google has released an emergency security update to fix the seventh Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks this year.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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"Why did you spend all that time learning to code?"

youtu.be/nwPNJLGWHEA?...

#build #design #VibeCode #Automate
The AI Version of You Will Outperform You — Emad Mostaque
YouTube video by NEW ECONOMIES
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Akira ransomware is abusing a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to turn off Microsoft Defender in attacks from security tools and EDRs running on target machines.
Akira ransomware abuses CPU tuning tool to disable Microsoft Defender
Akira ransomware is abusing a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to turn off Microsoft Defender in attacks from security tools and EDRs running on target machines.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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How to delete your 23andMe data
How to delete your 23andMe data | TechCrunch
23andMe holds millions of customers' genetic information. Here's what you can do to protect your data.
techcrunch.com
June 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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A cybersecurity firm identified a number of vulnerabilities and brought them to Apple's attention.
If you use Apple AirPlay, you need to update your device and take these steps
A cybersecurity firm identified a number of vulnerabilities and brought them to Apple's attention.
bit.ly
May 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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You probably have bad passwords.
A review of 19 billion passwords reveals people are still bad at them
You probably have bad passwords.
bit.ly
May 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Historical CVE records will at least remain. github.com/CVEProject

Maybe someone will pick this up?
April 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Looks like a beautiful day to touch grass!

#weather #saturday #TouchGrass
April 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Friday office vibes be like youtu.be/_ovdm2yX4MA?...
#friday #office #jam
Avicii - Levels
YouTube video by AviciiOfficialVEVO
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March 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Love this: When Your Threat Model Is Being a Moron
When Your Threat Model Is Being a Moron
No phone, no app, no encryption can protect you from yourself if you send the information you’re trying to hide directly to someone you don’t want to have it.
www.404media.co
March 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has quietly released a new large language model that’s already sending ripples through the artificial intelligence industry
venturebeat.com/ai/deepseek-...
DeepSeek-V3 now runs at 20 tokens per second on Mac Studio, and that’s a nightmare for OpenAI
DeepSeek's free 685B-parameter AI model runs at 20 tokens/second on Apple's Mac Studio, outperforming Claude Sonnet while using just 200 watts, challenging OpenAI's cloud-dependent business model.
venturebeat.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Troy Hunt Says A Phishing Attack Led To Threat Actors Stealing The Email Addresses Of 16K Subscribers

Have I Been Pwned's creator Troy Hunt has disclosed that phishers compromised his Mailchimp account exfiltrating the mailing list for his blog and exposing the email addresses of 16,000…
Troy Hunt Says A Phishing Attack Led To Threat Actors Stealing The Email Addresses Of 16K Subscribers
Have I Been Pwned's creator Troy Hunt has disclosed that phishers compromised his Mailchimp account exfiltrating the mailing list for his blog and exposing the email addresses of 16,000 subscribers. He posted the details here: It's never a good day when the guy who lets you know if you've been pwned or not gets pwned. Anyway, Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at 
itnerd.blog
March 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Broadcom released security updates today to fix a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows.
Broadcom warns of authentication bypass in VMware Windows Tools
Broadcom released security updates today to fix a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Can I Delete My 23andMe Data? Yes…. But It May Not Matter

So after posting this story this morning, I got a number of enquiries about how one can delete their 23andMe data. I did some looking around and I found that The Verge has excellent instructions on how to delete your data. That's the good…
Can I Delete My 23andMe Data? Yes…. But It May Not Matter
So after posting this story this morning, I got a number of enquiries about how one can delete their 23andMe data. I did some looking around and I found that The Verge has excellent instructions on how to delete your data. That's the good news. Here's the bad news. Deleting your data may not matter. Here's why: One of the notable issues is that this process also won’t delete all of your data — according to 
itnerd.blog
March 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) is warning about highly targeted attacks employing compromised Signal accounts to send malware to employees of defense industry firms and members of the country's army forces.
Ukrainian military targeted in new Signal spear-phishing attacks
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) is warning about highly targeted attacks employing compromised Signal accounts to send malware to employees of defense industry firms and members of the country's army forces.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Afternoon, my fellow Saturday cyber-sloggers. By me @forbes.com: Automated brute-force VPN and firewall ransomware attack framework revealed. #kudos @whichbufferarda.bsky.social

#infosec

www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Now Ransomware Attackers Can Brute Force Your VPNs And Firewalls
Hackers now have the tools to automate brute force attacks of your VPNs and firewalls during ransomware campaigns.
www.forbes.com
March 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Did you know you can instantly recover a closed browser tab with Ctrl + Shift + T (or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac)? Whether it’s an important email or a recipe you accidentally closed, this shortcut is a lifesaver! 🚀

What’s your favorite hidden tech trick?
#TechTips #LifeHacks #CommunityValue
March 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Skype data can be exported including chats, contacts, & call history. (At least for the next couple months)

#EoL #communication #skype
March 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Modern challenges require modern solutions.

#18FU
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.

It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.

They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.

I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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By me @forbes.com: The cost of small business hacking as a service should be a wake up call to SMBs.

#infosecurity

www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Hacker Access To Your Small Business Costs $600 On The Dark Web
Small businesses are being targeted by hackers-for-hire on the dark web selling full access for as little as $600.
www.forbes.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Beware of Spear Phishing.
Two main lessons here from this Disney attack:
1. Always use MFA on important accounts, especially password managers.
2. Do not use a password manager to generate MFA codes for the accounts stored in the same password manager. (no paywall) archive.ph/lNmuG

#cybersecurity
archive.ph
March 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM