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Cory

@thefairybinary.bsky.social

(she/her) Security engineer, SCAdian, LARPer, artist, musician, collector of niche hobbies with no chill. Meticulous human hurricane.

52 Followers  |  55 Following  |  49 Posts  |  Joined: 02.10.2023  |  1.8702

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I’ll be doing the same.

24.02.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You know your whole day is gonna be off when you wake up before the coffee shops open

12.11.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œHow do we reach users with <security initiative> that they don’t read in their inbox?”

One of these days I’m going to actually be allowed to use a messenger pigeon, and it will be glorious.

01.10.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

To say the least.

11.09.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We just saw a huge fox at the corner of our yard. It stood there and stared at us sitting in the sunroom. We’re concerned about seeing a fox in the daytime... let alone one the size of an average golden retriever.

The whole universe is ✨weird✨ right now.

11.09.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The year is 2025 and I still know far more than I ever wanted to about Bitcoin.

29.07.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really never found anyone who was happy with the return on investment for their cybersecurity bachelor’s, though I’m sure there are some out there.

29.05.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now 10 years later I spend my time mentoring the youth by steering them away from β€œcybersecurity” degrees that are usually less technical and more program management. Do that as a minor, or join a CTF club... Or just go work at a help desk.

29.05.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

10 years ago today, I graduated with my B.S in computer science. 😳

27.05.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bluesky is mostly good, but its lack of private profiles definitely limits how much I’m willing to use it. πŸ™‚β€β†•οΈ

09.05.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Husband is grilling lunch under the pavilion he recently finished while it gently rains. It’s a pretty good life.

05.05.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

away he posts
With unchaste purpose

27.04.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 451    πŸ” 79    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5

I have bought nothing from Amazon for the past month. But there are challenges. Like, β€œwhere can I get a food safe tentacle mold” and β€œwhy is this niche e-book not available anywhere but Kindle” πŸ˜‚

So, you know, very surmountable first world problems over here.

02.04.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Has anyone used Duolingo and felt it helped them get close to conversational? Or do you have another recommendation that is relatively cheap?

21.03.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Even if unemployed, having less debt probably makes that easier! Congratulations!!

13.03.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This Amazon boycott has been shockingly easy for me so far. At the end of this I may just get a Costco membership lol

12.03.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My quest to give myself some semblance of control over my environment continues. Mulch came from a local farm here in town.

11.03.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you know that you can probably get same day delivery for mulch even if you and your husband are extremely unprepared to do anything with it?? You can!! Chaotic gardening is necessary when you suddenly have a whole week of good weather. At least that’s what I’m telling him. πŸ˜‡

11.03.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today I’m talking to a lot of people about cyber security, as is my job, but I really want to talk to everyone about mulch and gardening instead.

11.03.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In other news, someone stopped Brandon in a grocery store today and told him he is a β€œdead ringer for the Ukrainian president.” We agreed this was a big compliment.

07.03.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hopefully we can take what we learn with us. Instead of Whole Foods, sign up for a CSA this summer, and visit a farmers market! Local butchers, fish stands, whatever you can find. Maybe we’ll have new favorites.

07.03.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazon likely won’t care about this at all. But the local businesses we support instead will! I’m treating it as a mindfulness practice: what could I easily be buying elsewhere? How much do I rely on (unnecessary) convenience like same-day delivery? What local businesses sell things I need?

07.03.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Economic blackout’ boycott will target Amazon, Twitch and Whole Foods A β€˜calculated strike’ organized by The People’s Union USA is set to begin Friday

Reminder that this is starting today, for a week! www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

07.03.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Legal counsel representing federal employees is now being targeted by the Trump administration. Law firms are receiving a clear message that retaliation is possible for those advocating on behalf of individuals or groups opposing the administration’s agenda.

07.03.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 8560    πŸ” 2536    πŸ’¬ 353    πŸ“Œ 192

We work with a 3rd party that insists 3 hour meetings are the best and most productive way to do things, and coincidentally they also don’t know how to read or answer questions.

05.03.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am just not meant to be in 4 straight hours of meetings.

05.03.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today!! #Boycott

28.02.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nothing has brought me joy recently quite like the little onion sprouts that started popping up from my seed trays.

25.02.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman in a black jacket is giving a peace sign ALT: a woman in a black jacket is giving a peace sign
25.02.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When I was young, my dad told me:

The cavalry isn’t coming. It’s time to find your own horse.

I think about that a lot.

18.02.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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