Don Smith
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Don Smith
@donca.bsky.social
Yes, that one. IT guy, photographer, mountain biker, father of twins.
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Medical Marijuana Provider Breach Leaks Nearly 1 Million Records 

Recently, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered and reported to WebsitePlanet an unprotected and unencrypted database belonging to Ohio Medical Alliance LLC, a U.S.-based organization that assists individuals in…
Medical Marijuana Provider Breach Leaks Nearly 1 Million Records 
Recently, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered and reported to WebsitePlanet an unprotected and unencrypted database belonging to Ohio Medical Alliance LLC, a U.S.-based organization that assists individuals in obtaining physician-certified medical marijuana cards. What happened: The exposed data was accessible to anyone with an internet connection and included personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and identification documents like driver's licenses…
itnerd.blog
August 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Pharma Company Inotiv Hit by Ransomware Attack 

American pharmaceutical company Inotiv has disclosed that on Aug. 8, 2025 it uncovered a cybersecurity incident in which a threat actor gained unauthorized access to and encrypted some of its systems causing disruptions to its operations. That was…
Pharma Company Inotiv Hit by Ransomware Attack 
American pharmaceutical company Inotiv has disclosed that on Aug. 8, 2025 it uncovered a cybersecurity incident in which a threat actor gained unauthorized access to and encrypted some of its systems causing disruptions to its operations. That was found in this filing: On August 8, 2025, Inotiv, Inc. (the “Company”) became aware of a cybersecurity incident affecting certain of its systems and data.
itnerd.blog
August 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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‘DripDropper’ Hackers Patch Their Own ActiveMQ Exploit 

This I have to admit is a new one. Security researchers detected an attacker exploiting Apache ActiveMQ, a popular open-source message broker, a security hole that is detailed in CVE-2023-46604, to gain persistent access on cloud…
‘DripDropper’ Hackers Patch Their Own ActiveMQ Exploit 
This I have to admit is a new one. Security researchers detected an attacker exploiting Apache ActiveMQ, a popular open-source message broker, a security hole that is detailed in CVE-2023-46604, to gain persistent access on cloud Linux systems. The new part is that the attacker is apparently patching the vulnerability after securing initial access to secure their foothold and evade detection as per this: 
itnerd.blog
August 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Acronis Report Finds AI-Powered Phishing and Social Engineering Fueling Surge in Ransomware

Acronis today released the findings of the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2025, detailing the most popular threat vectors, active threat groups, and targeted industries in the first half of 2025. Ransomware…
Acronis Report Finds AI-Powered Phishing and Social Engineering Fueling Surge in Ransomware
Acronis today released the findings of the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2025, detailing the most popular threat vectors, active threat groups, and targeted industries in the first half of 2025. Ransomware remains the major threat for large and medium-sized businesses, with new groups increasingly leveraging AI to automate their activities – phishing accounted for 25% of all attacks and 52% of attacks targeting MSPs, a 22% increase compared to 1H 2024.
itnerd.blog
August 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Guest Post – Insider Risk in the Era of AI and Cloud Work: 5 Tips to Avoid Being Outsmarted 

By John Wilson, Senior Fellow, Threat Research, Fotra Times are changing and no one changes faster than enterprising threat actors. Anxious to be the early bird that gets the worm, malicious insiders are…
Guest Post – Insider Risk in the Era of AI and Cloud Work: 5 Tips to Avoid Being Outsmarted 
By John Wilson, Senior Fellow, Threat Research, Fotra Times are changing and no one changes faster than enterprising threat actors. Anxious to be the early bird that gets the worm, malicious insiders are already leveraging AI and cloud-level inroads to cause serious – and subtle – damage. Here’s how companies can stay safe. 1. AI-Augmented Insider Threats Insiders now have powerful tools at their fingertips.
itnerd.blog
August 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Finally, #android16 is installing on my Pixel
June 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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"Ideological capture" is a long way of saying "education."
KENNEDY: Harvard is in many respects violating federal law

SCARBOROUGH: What federal law is Harvard violating?

KENNEDY: Harvard practices ideological capture
June 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Here's some irony from The Kingsway. Two known opponents of the #BloorBikeLanes in #Etobicoke - The Old Sod and The Crooked Cue - have CafeTO patios in front of their establishments! Guess they can't use parking as an excuse for wanting the bike lanes removed! 😉 #BikeTO #TOpoli
May 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Openly pro-Nazi Secretary of State was confirmed by a unanimous vote in the Senate
Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world
May 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This sums up things perfectly
April 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Kid Rock is dressed like he's about to keynote at the annual Tilt-O-Whirl Operator Awards
another normal day in the White House
March 31, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Shocking news in the Toronto Star today
March 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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This one is doing the rounds, for obvious reasons.
February 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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A very important reminder:

#NoToNazis
February 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Power On: Apple’s new iPhone SE coming this week will kick off one of the most pivotal periods in the iPhone’s nearly two decade history www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Apple’s New iPhone SE Will Kick Off Pivotal Year for Product Line
Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE revamp will kick off a pivotal year for its smartphone lineup. Also: The company ramps up hiring for work on home robotics, prepares to open new retail stores and expands it...
www.bloomberg.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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hey quick question does Goliath win in that story
February 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Theo sums it up 🎯 #ONelxn
(reposted with alt-text so everyone can enjoy)
January 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I know it is Tuesday, but it really feels like #monday
January 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Honey extension loses 3 million Chrome users after being exposed for shady tactics
Honey extension loses 3 million Chrome users after being exposed for shady tactics
PayPal’s Honey has been a massively popular Chrome extension for years, promising to find coupon codes and save consumers money, all without costing a dime. However, a recent video exposed shady tactics by Honey, and has led to over 3 million Chrome users…
9to5google.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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What a year! Bluesky opened its doors just last February. Since then, we opened federation, launched video, rolled out trending topics, and a whole lot more.

Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉
2024 In Review - Bluesky
It’s been a big year for Bluesky! Let's take a look back at everything that’s happened in the past year.
bsky.social
December 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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Before travelling to another country with your tech, it always pays to see how the local laws might affect you and the tech you carry. For example, some countries have restrictions on VPN usage or encryption technologies. Thus if you're going to one of those countries,... https://wp.me/pcmht-v4B
January 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM