Tinker Caleb Soldier Spy
@calebmurphy.bsky.social
I am a security professional interested in Cybersecurity Intelligence, cybersecurity policy and national security issues related to cybersecurity. Currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity Intelligence and Information Security.
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“He must have got this from K.”: How a Russian operative used the American media to bring a risible “peace deal” into existence
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
“He must have got this from K.”: How a Russian operative used the American media to bring a risible “peace deal” into existence
Rhetoric around Russia’s war in Ukraine has once again shifted to discussions about a potential “diplomatic solution.” However, the “deal” on the table — a 28-point plan that contains many of Moscow’s...
theins.press
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“He must have got this from K.”: How a Russian operative used the American media to bring a risible “peace deal” into existence
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
The 28-point plan looks like a Russian information op, not a serious diplomatic effort, Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss.bsky.social argues.
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The natsec lib with Angletonian characteristics is the future. Inshallah we will strengthen our nations CI apparatus. Our faith in Need To Know keeps us strong!
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The natsec lib with Angletonian characteristics is the future. Inshallah we will strengthen our nations CI apparatus. Our faith in Need To Know keeps us strong!
I am watching remote at work, but great talks this morning at @cyberwarcon.bsky.social loved @wylienewmark.bsky.social and @activemeasures.bsky.social talk about the SVR and @pylos.co talk on Volt Typhoon!
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I am watching remote at work, but great talks this morning at @cyberwarcon.bsky.social loved @wylienewmark.bsky.social and @activemeasures.bsky.social talk about the SVR and @pylos.co talk on Volt Typhoon!
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I asked some questions of the ODNI about Friday's release of emails and accusations of a treasonous conspiracy related to 2016-2017 intel community assessments of Russian election meddling. As I didn't get answers, I'll just discuss here what I raised in my questions. 🧵
July 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I asked some questions of the ODNI about Friday's release of emails and accusations of a treasonous conspiracy related to 2016-2017 intel community assessments of Russian election meddling. As I didn't get answers, I'll just discuss here what I raised in my questions. 🧵
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CYBERWARCON is back! Save the date for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Arlington, VA + virtually.
Follow us to stay up to date for CFPs, volunteer opportunities + more!
Check out for more information + sponsorship opportunities >> www.cyberwarcon.com
Follow us to stay up to date for CFPs, volunteer opportunities + more!
Check out for more information + sponsorship opportunities >> www.cyberwarcon.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
CYBERWARCON is back! Save the date for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Arlington, VA + virtually.
Follow us to stay up to date for CFPs, volunteer opportunities + more!
Check out for more information + sponsorship opportunities >> www.cyberwarcon.com
Follow us to stay up to date for CFPs, volunteer opportunities + more!
Check out for more information + sponsorship opportunities >> www.cyberwarcon.com
I feel like there are people in the executive branch who should maybe read up on Ed Lee Howard.
February 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I feel like there are people in the executive branch who should maybe read up on Ed Lee Howard.
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Tomorrow, we're talking counterintelligence 👀
November 25, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Tomorrow, we're talking counterintelligence 👀
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The extent of Salt Typhoon: “The penetration almost certainly gave China a road map to discover which of China’s spies the United States has identified and which they have missed.”
Emerging Details of Chinese Hack Leave U.S. Officials Increasingly Concerned
Leaders of the big telecommunications companies were summoned to the White House to discuss strategies for overhauling the security of the nation’s telecommunications networks amid growing alarm at th...
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:01 PM
The extent of Salt Typhoon: “The penetration almost certainly gave China a road map to discover which of China’s spies the United States has identified and which they have missed.”
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The fact of the matter is that when it comes to government cyber operations, everything except intelligence collection amounts to a sideshow.
Hack-&-leak, prepositioning, CNA — espionage dwarfs all these things people wring their hands over when it comes to state-nexus cyber.
It’s just not sexy.
Hack-&-leak, prepositioning, CNA — espionage dwarfs all these things people wring their hands over when it comes to state-nexus cyber.
It’s just not sexy.
November 23, 2024 at 12:51 AM
The fact of the matter is that when it comes to government cyber operations, everything except intelligence collection amounts to a sideshow.
Hack-&-leak, prepositioning, CNA — espionage dwarfs all these things people wring their hands over when it comes to state-nexus cyber.
It’s just not sexy.
Hack-&-leak, prepositioning, CNA — espionage dwarfs all these things people wring their hands over when it comes to state-nexus cyber.
It’s just not sexy.
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HE SAID THE CONVERGENCE OF SIGINT AND CYBER HE SAID THE CONVERGENCE OF SIGINT AND CYBER BE STILL MY HEART
November 22, 2024 at 9:30 PM
HE SAID THE CONVERGENCE OF SIGINT AND CYBER HE SAID THE CONVERGENCE OF SIGINT AND CYBER BE STILL MY HEART
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Top senator calls Salt Typhoon ‘worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Top senator calls Salt Typhoon ‘worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’
The severity of the Chinese breach highlights the need for more telecommunications regulation, lawmakers say.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Top senator calls Salt Typhoon ‘worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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EXCLUSIVE: An analysis of 3.6 billion coordinates reveals the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers, moving from nuclear bases to brothels, a WIRED analysis with Bayerischer Rundfunk and netzpolitik.org reveals.
Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany
More than 3 billion phone coordinates collected by a US data broker expose the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany—and the Pentagon is powerless to stop it.
www.wired.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:42 AM
EXCLUSIVE: An analysis of 3.6 billion coordinates reveals the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers, moving from nuclear bases to brothels, a WIRED analysis with Bayerischer Rundfunk and netzpolitik.org reveals.