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Communications and cybersecurity journalist (managing editor at Dark Reading) and embracer of joie de vivre.

Massachusetts
Joined July 2009
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Venezuela's networks are well-understood and poorly maintained, making them a soft target for cyberattacks. While Trump officials hinted that last week's raid into #Venezuela used cyber-operations (USCYBERCOM's "layering effects”), experts say to keep an open mind. bit.ly/3YZZx4H
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Seriously an overlooked threat vector.
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I enjoyed talking to @DarkReading's @ariellewaldman about the state of security in the internet of things ecosystem. Check out our video conversation (there's also a transcript if you prefer reading): darkreading.com/iot/iot-secu…
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Election interference by Putin's cyber-army dates back to 2016 at least. Pres. Biden and the DoJ have announced moves against Russian efforts to undermine our democracy, including unmasking a $10 million media scheme based in Tennessee. @DarkReading tinyurl.com/4axuyh3e
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"Black cat hacker" LOL
You get an #RSAC badge! You get an RSAC badge! Every good boy or girl gets an RSAC badge! For providing a morale boost to those working in cybersecurity, every #PetofCyber is deserving of an (unofficial) badge for RSAC 2024. #PetsofCyber #PetsofRSAC
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If you use X for audio and video calls, you'll want to check your settings. The setting to hide your IP address from the person you are calling is toggled off by default. To hide your IP, go to settings -> Privacy and Safety -> Direct Messages
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Mobile Cyberattacks Soar, Especially Against Android Users: bit.ly/3JFz9G3 by @roblemos
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Is your #Ransomware playbook ready to go? Here's a handy checklist so you're prepared for incident response: bit.ly/3GwBr8Y #cybersecuritytips
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#VB2019 kicks off! Great view into the UK’s approach to cyber defense from Paul Chichester of the National Cyber Security Centre
#Fortnite Ransomware Masquerades as an Aimbot Game Hack via @wirelesswench on @threatpost
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I'm very excited to host a panel on #5G and #IoT security next week, with experts from Nokia, iboss and Sectigo! It will offer enterprise insights into what to expect as 5G rolls out in terms of use cases and changing security requirements. Register here: bit.ly/2ZizSqP
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