Lenk
@l3nnk.bsky.social
No place like 127.0.0.1. Coffee lover. Drinker of whiskey. Interested in OSINT. Collector of stickerz. Not in that order.
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There is a lot of disagreement about what qualifies as a "burner phone," but learning to put together a device that protects your most sensitive data from surveillance and seizure by govts and law enforcement is good, actually.
Missed my Burner Phone 101 workshop at the Brooklyn Public Library?
Here’s the companion write-up, with discussion highlights and updated slides: rebeccawilliams.info/burner-phone...
Here’s the companion write-up, with discussion highlights and updated slides: rebeccawilliams.info/burner-phone...
Burner Phone 101
Hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library, this Burner Phone 101 workshop introduced participants to phone-related risk modeling, privacy-protective smartphone practices, the full spectrum of burner phone...
rebeccawilliams.info
August 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
There is a lot of disagreement about what qualifies as a "burner phone," but learning to put together a device that protects your most sensitive data from surveillance and seizure by govts and law enforcement is good, actually.
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I love everything about this.
May 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I love everything about this.
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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"You're vestigial"
🎤🫳💥
🤯🤣
🎤🫳💥
🤯🤣
April 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"You're vestigial"
🎤🫳💥
🤯🤣
🎤🫳💥
🤯🤣
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WSUS just became
the new WINS.
the new WINS.
Microsoft Puts WSUS Driver Sync on Hold: User Feedback Saves the Day!
Microsoft delays WSUS driver sync removal indefinitely after feedback. Enjoy more time with WSUS while exploring cloud options like a true tech procrastinator!
thenimblenerd.com?p=1041940
Microsoft delays WSUS driver sync removal indefinitely after feedback. Enjoy more time with WSUS while exploring cloud options like a true tech procrastinator!
thenimblenerd.com?p=1041940
Microsoft Puts WSUS Driver Sync on Hold: User Feedback Saves the Day!
Microsoft postpones WSUS driver synchronization removal, giving IT admins time to breathe and talk to their printers again. Initially set for April 18, 2025, the change was delayed due to customer feedback on disconnected device scenarios. Microsoft plans to revise the timeline, so stay tuned for updates.
thenimblenerd.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
WSUS just became
the new WINS.
the new WINS.
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If you're heading out to a protest, there are a number of concepts to keep in mind to keep yourself—and your data—safe.
Attending a Protest
For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download).
Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountab...
ssd.eff.org
April 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If you're heading out to a protest, there are a number of concepts to keep in mind to keep yourself—and your data—safe.
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Over at TechCrunch, the tireless @zackwhittaker.com has found new Android stalkerware that requires a password set by the abuser to uninstall and has a writeup on how to remove it: techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/t...
This sneaky Android spyware needs a password to uninstall. Here's how to remove it without one. | TechCrunch
A simple trick can remove malicious Android spyware apps that require a password to uninstall.
techcrunch.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Over at TechCrunch, the tireless @zackwhittaker.com has found new Android stalkerware that requires a password set by the abuser to uninstall and has a writeup on how to remove it: techcrunch.com/2025/04/03/t...
Ran 6.5 miles averaging 11:22/mile. Farthest I have ever run. Going for 8 miles. #lenksmusings #runninglife
April 4, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Ran 6.5 miles averaging 11:22/mile. Farthest I have ever run. Going for 8 miles. #lenksmusings #runninglife
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Have they realized yet that www stands for wokewideweb in URLs
April 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Have they realized yet that www stands for wokewideweb in URLs
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I’m speaking today at @CypherCon and day one is off to a great start. I’ve seen several friends and did a short podcast for Sprocket Security.
April 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I’m speaking today at @CypherCon and day one is off to a great start. I’ve seen several friends and did a short podcast for Sprocket Security.
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New blog: The Slow Collapse of Critical Thinking in OSINT due to AI
"OSINT used to be a thinking game. Now it’s becoming a trusting game and that should terrify you."
#OSINT #OSINT4good #AI
Read the blog here: www.dutchosintguy.com/post/the-slo...
"OSINT used to be a thinking game. Now it’s becoming a trusting game and that should terrify you."
#OSINT #OSINT4good #AI
Read the blog here: www.dutchosintguy.com/post/the-slo...
April 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
New blog: The Slow Collapse of Critical Thinking in OSINT due to AI
"OSINT used to be a thinking game. Now it’s becoming a trusting game and that should terrify you."
#OSINT #OSINT4good #AI
Read the blog here: www.dutchosintguy.com/post/the-slo...
"OSINT used to be a thinking game. Now it’s becoming a trusting game and that should terrify you."
#OSINT #OSINT4good #AI
Read the blog here: www.dutchosintguy.com/post/the-slo...
I’m all for this, but UTI??? Is this a troll lol…
Threat hunters rejoice! This is HUUUGE news 👏
Microsoft just introduced linkable identifiers in Microsoft Entra ID logs.
The bad guys 🥷 are going to hate this so much 😂
Learn more at learn.microsoft.com/...
Share the good news 👍
Microsoft just introduced linkable identifiers in Microsoft Entra ID logs.
The bad guys 🥷 are going to hate this so much 😂
Learn more at learn.microsoft.com/...
Share the good news 👍
April 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I’m all for this, but UTI??? Is this a troll lol…
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New episode!
Ep 157: Grifter
The legendary Grifter tell us epic stories. Don't miss it!
Ep 157: Grifter
The legendary Grifter tell us epic stories. Don't miss it!
darknetdiaries.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
New episode!
Ep 157: Grifter
The legendary Grifter tell us epic stories. Don't miss it!
Ep 157: Grifter
The legendary Grifter tell us epic stories. Don't miss it!
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explaining why plaintext passwords are actually more secure to junior pentester @tib3rius.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
explaining why plaintext passwords are actually more secure to junior pentester @tib3rius.bsky.social
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Why can’t you play hide and seek with a Pokemon?
They always Pikachu.
Not very good, I know.
I’ll show myself out.
They always Pikachu.
Not very good, I know.
I’ll show myself out.
March 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Why can’t you play hide and seek with a Pokemon?
They always Pikachu.
Not very good, I know.
I’ll show myself out.
They always Pikachu.
Not very good, I know.
I’ll show myself out.
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Me: You know why you shouldn't set your password as beef stew
Husband: Why?
Me: It's not stroganoff
Husband: *sighs*
Husband: Why?
Me: It's not stroganoff
Husband: *sighs*
March 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Me: You know why you shouldn't set your password as beef stew
Husband: Why?
Me: It's not stroganoff
Husband: *sighs*
Husband: Why?
Me: It's not stroganoff
Husband: *sighs*
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Are you this old? 👀
March 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Are you this old? 👀
Having one of them days feeling like an IT failure. Imposter Syndrome overload. #lenksmusings
March 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Having one of them days feeling like an IT failure. Imposter Syndrome overload. #lenksmusings
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This.
Can you name a more targeted group of people by state level threats and spyware?
Can you name a more targeted group of people by state level threats and spyware?
March 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This.
Can you name a more targeted group of people by state level threats and spyware?
Can you name a more targeted group of people by state level threats and spyware?
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👏 We just sent out this week's Entra newsletter.
⚠️ Note the important reminder on upgrading Entra Connect Sync before April 7.
👉 Read at entra.news/p/entra-n...
⚠️ Note the important reminder on upgrading Entra Connect Sync before April 7.
👉 Read at entra.news/p/entra-n...
March 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
👏 We just sent out this week's Entra newsletter.
⚠️ Note the important reminder on upgrading Entra Connect Sync before April 7.
👉 Read at entra.news/p/entra-n...
⚠️ Note the important reminder on upgrading Entra Connect Sync before April 7.
👉 Read at entra.news/p/entra-n...