The Internet is a treacherous playground, and wouldn't you know it, Google, the wise old seer of the digital realm, is suggesting that its employees disconnect from the very beast they helped create. Yes, you heard that right, my friends. CNBC's Jennifer Elias lays it bare for us: Google is embarking on a pilot program … Continue reading The Great Google Experiment: Googlers Trapped in an Internet-Free Wonderland
Wind turbines and lightning very very frightening – and cyber security
I saw a video on the BBC about a wind Turbine catching fire after a lightning strike. The video looked kind of cool as the flaming blades were spinning creating rings of smoke. With a bit of digging, it transpired that lightning strikes on wind turbines are very common and is only set to get … Continue reading Wind turbines and lightning very very frightening – and cyber security
Santa Cruz Police Nab 19-Year-Old for Fake Parking Tickets
Cops in Santa Cruz, California, were out in full force, arresting a 19-year-old they allege was behind a sinister plot to swindle unsuspecting beachgoers out of their hard-earned cash. The suspect, Damian Vela of Watsonville, had been placing counterfeit parking tickets on vehicles near the shoreline, complete with a QR code that victims could scan … Continue reading Santa Cruz Police Nab 19-Year-Old for Fake Parking Tickets
How One Jobseeker Used AI to Apply for 200 Jobs in 2 Days
The search for a job has never been easy, but with the commoditisation of AI tools, it's becoming a bit easier for the ambitious jobseeker. Recently, one such individual used AI to apply for nearly 200 jobs in the span of two days - a feat most of us can only dream of achieving. https://www.tiktok.com/@jerryjhlee/video/7181883906054966571?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7182182950015485446 … Continue reading How One Jobseeker Used AI to Apply for 200 Jobs in 2 Days
Farcical Recognition
It was bound to happen - welcome to the future! Mom took her daughter to see a show. AI facial recognition software recognizes her and she’s unceremoniously escorted out by security. Her offence? Her employer, a huge law firm (not her) is in protracted litigation with the owner MSG Entertainment, and MSG has a policy … Continue reading Farcical Recognition
BH EU 2022 and BSides London
As I wandered through the psychedelic chaos of Black Hat Europe 2022, I couldn't help but feel like I had stumbled into the belly of the beast. The vendor area was a tacky nightmare of flashing lights and buzzword-laden sales pitches, but I knew there was something deeper lurking beneath the surface. And then, like … Continue reading BH EU 2022 and BSides London
Security Through Complexity
I saw this picture somewhere on social media of these many locks securing the bolt. However, upon closer inspection, you can see that by simply removing any one of the locks, you unlock the whole thing. I hope you'll allow me the opportunity of dragging this out into a cybersecurity analogy. But, sometimes the sheer … Continue reading Security Through Complexity
$1200 for acceleration on a Merc
Mercedes is one of the latest car companies to think, "hey, what do we do in a global downturn when new sales are low... I know, let's limit some features on our car, then when people buy them, charge them extra to unlock it via a subscription model. If it's worked for SaaS, it can … Continue reading $1200 for acceleration on a Merc
BSides Tallinn 2022
I love myself a good Security BSides, and I've never been to Tallin in Estonia. So when I saw the CFP was open I submitted and was delighted to be selected. View of Riga, Latvia Unable to find a reliable direct flight to Tallin, and horrendously long connecting flights - I opted for the scenic … Continue reading BSides Tallinn 2022
Fingerprints are awesome, until they’re not
I'm filing this one under I'm a bit cynical about it. According to this story there have been a bunch of people who have paid to have their fingerprints surgically altered. Some of the people were workers in Kuwait who had been deported for criminal activity. By having their fingerprints altered, and a new identity created … Continue reading Fingerprints are awesome, until they’re not
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