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Unleashing Chaos: WormGPT and the Dark Side of AI
I've been putting off writing this article, partly because the topic is unsettling, but for educational purposes, it's crucial to shed...

Rich Washburn
Apr 6, 20242 min read


Digital Fault Lines: Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Lapse and its Global Fallout
In a revealing report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), Microsoft has been pinpointed as the linchpin in a series of "avoidable...

Rich Washburn
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Reverse Shell with DNS Data Bouncing Exfiltration
At its core, a reverse shell is a hacking technique that allows an attacker to gain control over a target's computer system remotely. The...

Rich Washburn
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Meta Sells User DMs to Netflix
A recent lawsuit has brought to light that Facebook, a key entity of Meta, allowed Netflix unprecedented access to user direct messages...

Rich Washburn
Apr 2, 20242 min read


The iPhone Scam You NEED to Know About
A new phishing attack has emerged, targeting Apple users and causing considerable concern. This attack, distinct from previous ones,...

Rich Washburn
Apr 1, 20242 min read


The XZ Backdoor Crisis: The Hidden Linux Threat
The cybersecurity landscape faced a seismic jolt with the revelation of a secret backdoor in the XZ Utils library, previously known as...

Rich Washburn
Apr 1, 20242 min read


The Pizza Index & Cyber Vulnerability
In the quiet hours of the night on January 16, 1991, amidst the tensions of the Gulf War, an unsuspecting correlation between pizza...

Rich Washburn
Mar 25, 20243 min read


IBM X-Force 2024 Report: The Cyber Threat Landscape Evolution
In the 2024 edition of the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, analysts have dissected the vast swathes of data harvested from a...

Rich Washburn
Mar 18, 20242 min read


The CISA Cybersecurity Breach: A Wake-Up Call for National Security
The recent hack of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which oversees cybersecurity and infrastructure...

Rich Washburn
Mar 18, 20242 min read


The Chinese Hack That Compromised Millions
Chinese hackers infiltrating American systems to exfiltrate the data of 22 million U.S. citizens stands as a stark embodiment of the...

Rich Washburn
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Beyond the Peak: Bitcoin's Journey to an All-Time High of $69,000
In an electrifying surge, Bitcoin blasted past expectations, reaching a groundbreaking all-time high of $69,700, sparking widespread...

Rich Washburn
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Inside the Chinese Hacking Tools Giga Leak
The recent discovery of a massive data leak, purportedly revealing the inner workings and cyber espionage tools of a Chinese company, has...

Rich Washburn
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Breach: Microsoft's Top Execs' Emails Hacked
In late November 2023, a sophisticated digital espionage operation, led by the infamous Russian APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) group...

Rich Washburn
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Securing the Future: The Imperative of U.S. Leadership in Semiconductor Innovation and Manufacturing
The Strategic Necessity In the arena of global technology, the semiconductor industry stands as a critical battleground, particularly in...

Rich Washburn
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Cyber Surveillance: Unraveling the NSO Group and Pegasus Software Controversy
In the ever-evolving landscape of global cybersecurity, few stories have captured the complexity and ethical quandaries of this field...

Rich Washburn
Jan 18, 20242 min read


WordPress sites are a problem: A Nerd's Candid Rant
As a web designer “moonlighting” as a Certified Ethical Hacker (yeah, it's as cool as it sounds), I’ve witnessed WordPress security flaws...

Rich Washburn
Jan 13, 20242 min read


Decades Shaved Off AI Milestones: Predictions Cut by Nearly Half
In a startling revelation that could redefine our expectations of artificial intelligence's (AI) timeline, a recent paper has unveiled...

Rich Washburn
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Global Cyber Threat Landscape 2024: In-Depth Analysis
This report presents a broad view of the global cyber threat landscape in 2024, synthesizing insights from prominent cybersecurity...

Watchtower
Jan 5, 20242 min read


'Q-day' The Looming Threat to Global Cybersecurity
As the world stands on the brink of a technological revolution, quantum computing emerges as both a beacon of progress and a harbinger of...

Rich Washburn
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Stolen Device Protection: A New Frontier in Smartphone Security
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, the protection of personal devices against theft has become a paramount concern. With the...

Rich Washburn
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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