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Cybersecurity Consultant and Educator: CISOs and boards hire me to evaluate and have confidence in their cybersecurity programs

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Microsoft releases KB5068781 โ€” The first Windows 10 extended security update Microsoft has released the KB5068781 update, the first Windows 10 extended security update since the operating system reached end of support last month.

Microsoft releases KB5068781 โ€” The first Windows 10 extended security update

16.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How credentials get stolen in seconds, even with a script-kiddie-level phish Even a sloppy, low-skill phish can wreck your day. We go under the hood of this basic credential-harvesting campaign.

How credentials get stolen in seconds, even with a script-kiddie-level phish | Malwarebytes ift.tt/pYxL7tP

15.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Broken access control still tops list of app sec top 10 : Risk list highlights misconfigs, supply chain failures, and singles out prompt injection in AI apps

Broken access control still tops list of app sec top 10 โ€ข The Register bit.ly/4p9siXX

14.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Furious? You Should Be The battle may have been lost, but the war can still be won

Furious? You Should Be bit.ly/4hRHB5b

14.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When womenโ€™s progress becomes a threat. It seems like every week Iโ€™m reading another headline about rights being rolled back, diversity being mocked, or hearing that women donโ€™t know what weโ€™re doing.

When womenโ€™s progress becomes a threat. bit.ly/43SPam3

14.11.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cisco: Actively exploited firewall flaws now abused for DoS attacks Cisco warned this week thatย two vulnerabilities, which have been exploited in zero-day attacks,ย are now being abused to force ASA and FTD firewalls intoย reboot loops.

Cisco: Actively exploited firewall flaws now abused for DoS attacks ift.tt/UZ974q8

13.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How a Simple Object Helped Me Slow Down and Breathe - Tiny Buddha Find an object that feels comforting in your hand. Whenever your mind starts to race, hold it and take three deep breaths.

How a Simple Object Helped Me Slow Down and Breathe - Tiny Buddha

13.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The MacBook Pro Upgrade Myth Busted How Appleโ€™s longevity means you can keep your laptop longerโ€Šโ€”โ€Šand pick the one model that truly matters.

The MacBook Pro Upgrade Myth Busted

13.11.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sen. Warren: Big Tech's tax breaks could have covered benefits for millions of Americans The US Senator's report compares tech handouts to the cost of SNAP, Medicaid and lower ACA premiums.

Sen. Warren: Big Tech's tax breaks could have covered benefits for millions of Americans #technologylist #feedly

12.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Americans who use tap-to-pay lose thousands due to a new scam

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You Probably Have a Better Password Than The Louvre Did: Learn From Its Mistake Following the infamous jewel heist, reports show the museum's security and password habits were atrocious.

You Probably Have a Better Password Than The Louvre Did: Learn From Its Mistake
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12.11.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The first 8 Linux commands every new user should learn I learned Linux in the 90s when the command line was mandatory - and it's still the best place to start.

The first 8 Linux commands every new user should learn
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11.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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7 Linux commands I can't live without after 20 years in the terminal You don't need the Linux terminal - but once you try it, you'll never go back.

7 Linux commands I can't live without after 20 years in the terminal
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11.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My top 5 password managers for Linux - and my favorite works on Windows and MacOS too Whether you're new to password managers or ready to switch to a different solution, these five recommendations include something for every user.

My top 5 password managers for Linux - and my favorite works on Windows and MacOS too

11.11.2025 14:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Google Big Sleep found five vulnerabilities in Safari Googleโ€™s AI agent, Big Sleep, helped Apple discover five WebKit flaws in Safari that could lead to browser crashes or memory corruption.

Google Big Sleep found five vulnerabilities in Safari #cybersecurity #feedly

10.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hackers exploit WordPress plugin Post SMTP to hijack admin accounts Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Post SMTP plugin installed on more than 400,000 WordPress sites, to take complete control by hijacking administrator accounts.

Hackers exploit WordPress plugin Post SMTP to hijack admin accounts #cybersecurity #feedly ift.tt/bfTlvMP

10.11.2025 17:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find and remove it - fast Your smartphone holds your entire life, making it a prime target for hackers and spies. Here's how to protect it.

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find and remove it - fast

10.11.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One Question That Reveals Whatโ€™s Really Holding You Back bit.ly/3LubDQ9

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What the Democrats Must Do. Now! Friends,

What the Democrats Must Do. Now!

08.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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5 steps to fixing your business's top security risk Weak or compromised passwords pose the greatest security risk to companies, according to a new report from password manager 1Password.

5 steps to fixing your business's top security risk | ZDNET

07.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Microsoft: Patch for WSUS flaw disabled Windows Server hotpatching An out-of-band (OOB) security update that patches an actively exploited Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability has broken hotpatching on some Windows Server 2025 devices.

Microsoft: Patch for WSUS flaw disabled Windows Server hotpatching

07.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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9 Cheat Codes to Optimal Health Approved by Experts to Boost Longevity to Max Daily bit.ly/4ntEBNl

07.11.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam Tina Pal wants a word about your PayPal accountโ€”but it's a scam. Hereโ€™s how to spot the red flags and what to do if youโ€™ve already called.

Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam #cybersecurity #feedly

06.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Update Chrome now: 20 security fixes just landed Googleโ€™s latest Chrome release fixes seven serious flaws that could let attackers run malicious code just by luring you to a compromised page.

Update Chrome now: 20 security fixes just landed

06.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CISA: High-severity Linux flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs CISA confirmed on Thursday that a high-severity privilege escalation flaw in the Linux kernel is now being exploited in ransomware attacks.

CISA: High-severity Linux flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs

06.11.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 15-Minute Email Hack That Gives Executives an Extra Hour a Day Stop letting your inbox control you: timebox, delegate, and triage emails to reclaim 60โ€“90 minutes daily.

The 15-Minute Email Hack That Gives Executives an Extra Hour a Day

05.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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10 Quotes That Pissed Me off but Changed My Life for The Better 10 quotes that changed how I live my everyday life.

10 Quotes That Pissed Me off but Changed My Life for The Better

05.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have We Reached The Tipping Point? The president has stooped to using hunger as a political gambit

Have We Reached The Tipping Point?

05.11.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canada says hacktivists breached water and energy facilities The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security warned today that hacktivists have breached critical infrastructure systems multiple times across the country, allowing them to modify industrial controls thatโ€ฆ

Canada says hacktivists breached water and energy facilities
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04.11.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Therapists Should Pay Attention to the Brenรฉ Brown Rebrand Somethingโ€™s shifting in the therapeutic landscape, and itโ€™s happening right in front of us.

Why Therapists Should Pay Attention to the Brenรฉ Brown Rebrand

04.11.2025 17:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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