A Wake-up Call for “Moderate Religion” Apologists
I have debated here at great length the degree of benefit or harm offered to society by religion. My position is that religion–even in its…
Month: April 2025
Cybersecurity firm buying hacker forum accounts to spy on cybercriminals
Swiss cybersecurity firm Prodaft has launched a new initiative called ‘Sell your Source’ where the company purchases verified and aged accounts on cybercrime forums to conduct…
Pre-Installed Malware on Cheap Android Phones Steals Crypto via Fake WhatsApp
A new wave of smartphone-based attacks is draining crypto wallets without victims ever realizing it. According to researchers at Doctor Web, a surge in malware-laced…
Extracting Meaning from Emptiness | Daniel Miessler
I saw this quote on Reddit recently, and it resonnated with me. It reminded me of my thoughts on meaning, which basically conclude that meaning…
From Password Reset Mechanisms to OpenID: A Brief Discussion of Online Password Security
For those not familiar, OpenID is a system that allows you to sign in to multiple websites using one identity. So, rather than have a…
SSL/TLS certificate lifespans reduced to 47 days by 2029
The CA/Browser Forum has voted to significantly reduce the lifespan of SSL/TLS certificates over the next 4 years, with a final lifespan of just 47 days starting…
FortiGate 0-Day Exploit Allegedly Up for Sale on Dark Web
A chilling new development in the cybersecurity landscape has emerged, as a threat actor has reportedly advertised an alleged zero-day exploit targeting Fortinet’s FortiGate firewalls…
The Worst Sickness of All
I’ve noticed an ailment that a few of my male friends from the South have. This isn’t to say it’s a uniquely Southern thing, but…
New ResolverRAT malware targets pharma and healthcare orgs worldwide
A new remote access trojan (RAT) called ‘ResolverRAT’ is being used against organizations globally, with the malware used in recent attacks targeting the healthcare and pharmaceutical…
VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3e Is Now Free — Here’s What’s New
VMware has announced that ESXi 8.0 Update 3e, the latest version of its industry-leading hypervisor, is now available for download at no cost. Released on April 10,…
Password Reset Mechanisms: The Online Security Threat Nobody’s Talking About
Humans are notoriously poor at weighing risk. We use emotion, rather than reason, to judge what’s truly dangerous, which is why most Americans being afraid…
Aviation sector faces heightened cyber risks due to vulnerable software, aging tech
Dive Brief: The aviation industry is facing significant threats to its ability to maintain cyber resilience and must address key issues ranging from aging technology,…