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Pixelation Is Not Protection: Why Your Blur Tool Might Be Lying to You
Imagine you're caught in a gunfight. You dive behind a cardboard box. It hides you from view, but it won't stop a bullet. That's...

Rich Washburn
Apr 192 min read


Every Single Social Security Number, Phone, and Address Has Leaked on the Internet! 2.6 Billion Total
Data breaches have become the digital equivalent of a coffee spill on your keyboard—annoying, potentially disastrous, but seemingly...

Rich Washburn
Aug 14, 20243 min read


How John The Ripper Shapes Modern Password Safety
John The Ripper, often abbreviated as "JtR" or simply "John," more than just a password cracker is also a comprehensive framework for...

Rich Washburn
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Swipe Left on Hypocrisy: The TikTok Ban and America's Selective Outrage Over Privacy
Privacy is paramount right? America's selective outrage over TikTok's data privacy issues stands out as a glaring hypocrisy. As...

Rich Washburn
Apr 29, 20243 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 Threat Landscape: China's Persistent Cyber Espionage Tactics
The world of cyber threats is ever-evolving, with nation-states often at the forefront of sophisticated cyber espionage activities. A...

Rich Washburn
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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