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Automated Threats: How AI is Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword in the realm of cybersecurity. Recent developments suggest that AI...

Rich Washburn
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Nation-State Backdoor Found in Cisco Firewalls (Again?)
A recent concerning discovery has been made regarding Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliances (ASAs)—a series of security devices acting...

Rich Washburn
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Dangerous Hacking Gadgets Available on Amazon
Amazon, known for its vast assortment of products, surprisingly offers a range of devices that, while marketed for educational and...

Rich Washburn
Apr 26, 20242 min read


AI and the Future of Network Security: A New Paradigm
In an era defined by digital transformation, the interplay between artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity is more critical than...

Rich Washburn
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Cyber Front: Unveiling Volt Typhoon's Assault on U.S. Infrastructure
Recent findings by Security Scorecard have cast a spotlight on the shadowy operations of Volt Typhoon, a cyber threat actor group...

Rich Washburn
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Cybersecurity Frontlines: Texas Ransomware, Admin-Targeting Malware, and Smart TV Threats
In a recent spate of cyber incidents, the Tarrant County Appraisal District in Texas fell victim to the Medusa ransomware group, with a...

Rich Washburn
Apr 10, 20241 min read


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


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


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 2, 20242 min read


DARPA's Vision for AGI, Cybersecurity Evolution, and the Race for AI Supremacy
The recent revelations from DARPA, the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, have sent shockwaves through the AI...

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


Silent Signals: Navigating the Chaos of Nationwide Cellular Outages
The recent nationwide cellular outage has sparked a significant amount of speculation and concern, highlighting the vulnerabilities...

Rich Washburn
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Illuminating Disruptions: The Role of Solar Flares in Nationwide Outages
Recent reports and scientific analyses have shed light on the potential impact of solar flares on telecommunications, including cellular...

Rich Washburn
Feb 22, 20242 min read


No Signal: The Impact of the Largest Cell Outage in US History
In an unprecedented event that has caught the attention of millions, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, three of the nation's largest cellular...

Rich Washburn
Feb 22, 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


The Pedals Project: Crowdsourcing AI Accessibility
A novel development combining artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed computing, dubbed "Pedals" has the potential to democratize...

Rich Washburn
Feb 15, 20243 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
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