Cynthia Brumfield
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Pro-Hamas hackers stole plans for Australia's next-gen infantry fighting vehicles
Australia, UK, Denmark and Norway raise security concerns about Chinese buses, CISA 2015 will extend once US government shutdown ends, Chinese cyber company with close ties to Beijing suffered massive...
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You don't want to miss today's Metacurity for a surprising number of critical infosec developments you might have missed over the weekend, including
--Pro-Hamas hackers stole plans for Australia's next-gen infantry fighting vehicles, 1/6
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--Pro-Hamas hackers stole plans for Australia's next-gen infantry fighting vehicles, 1/6
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America is so broken. People would rather immigrants get attacked than have affordable healthcare. Truly one of the most evil things we’ll witness in our lifetime.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
America is so broken. People would rather immigrants get attacked than have affordable healthcare. Truly one of the most evil things we’ll witness in our lifetime.
Holy moly!
Russian state media are today alleging that a Bellingcat reporter was involved in an attempt to hijack a Russian fighter plane.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
We would like to make clear that Bellingcat had absolutely no involvement in the alleged activities and the accusations towards us are entirely false.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Holy moly!
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New from 404 Media: people are 3D-printing whistles to warn each other about the presence of ICE. Some people make designs and upload them; others are given a design and are printing hundreds and hundreds of whistles at home. It's been effective in Chicago
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The Latest Defense Against ICE: 3D-Printed Whistles
Chicagoans are making, sharing, and printing designs for whistles that can warn people when ICE is in the area. The goal is to “prevent as many people from being kidnapped as possible.”
www.404media.co
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New from 404 Media: people are 3D-printing whistles to warn each other about the presence of ICE. Some people make designs and upload them; others are given a design and are printing hundreds and hundreds of whistles at home. It's been effective in Chicago
www.404media.co/the-latest-d...
www.404media.co/the-latest-d...
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I have another Reddit AMA scheduled! Tell your youts! www.reddit.com/r/SecurityCare...
Reddit - The heart of the internet
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November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I have another Reddit AMA scheduled! Tell your youts! www.reddit.com/r/SecurityCare...
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“We like to call ourselves the indispensable nation, but we're making ourselves more dispensable than any other time in modern history.”
I wrote about how I'm seeing America after my long trip around Europe for my newsletter
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An isolated nightmare
An international perspective on what's happening in the United States.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
“We like to call ourselves the indispensable nation, but we're making ourselves more dispensable than any other time in modern history.”
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Really wish I had gotten a better shot of this but holding a phone that says “who else was just ‘following orders’?” up to a riot cop is hard as hell
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Really wish I had gotten a better shot of this but holding a phone that says “who else was just ‘following orders’?” up to a riot cop is hard as hell
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Useful summary of where the China v. US AI rivalry stands and what the stakes are.
The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything
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The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything
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The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything
Beijing is betting that “swarms beat the titan.” Its push for warp speed progress stretches from the wealthy tech hubs on China’s coast to remote outposts a thousand miles inland.
www.wsj.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Useful summary of where the China v. US AI rivalry stands and what the stakes are.
The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-...
The AI Cold War That Will Redefine Everything
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-...
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“It's the culmination of a year's worth of anger towards the Senate leader, who many younger, more pugilistic Democrats say is ill-suited to lead in the Trump era.”
Hey Axios, it’s not only the younger, more pugilistic Democrats who fervently wish he would go.
“It's the culmination of a year's worth of anger towards the Senate leader, who many younger, more pugilistic Democrats say is ill-suited to lead in the Trump era.”
Hey Axios, it’s not only the younger, more pugilistic Democrats who fervently wish he would go.
Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader
A half dozen House Democrats called for the Senate leader to step aside this week.
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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“It's the culmination of a year's worth of anger towards the Senate leader, who many younger, more pugilistic Democrats say is ill-suited to lead in the Trump era.”
Hey Axios, it’s not only the younger, more pugilistic Democrats who fervently wish he would go.
“It's the culmination of a year's worth of anger towards the Senate leader, who many younger, more pugilistic Democrats say is ill-suited to lead in the Trump era.”
Hey Axios, it’s not only the younger, more pugilistic Democrats who fervently wish he would go.
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Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Every time someone’s like “put that in the louvre,” my head now goes “and then steal it from the louvre, the security password is louvre”
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“.. As the raids have continued, consumers have started to question whether the company’s silence makes it an accomplice to the sweeps rather than merely the backdrop. .. A backlash is coming for the company.”
@bloomberg.com $HD
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@bloomberg.com $HD
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November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“.. As the raids have continued, consumers have started to question whether the company’s silence makes it an accomplice to the sweeps rather than merely the backdrop. .. A backlash is coming for the company.”
@bloomberg.com $HD
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@bloomberg.com $HD
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“They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs” by buying health insurance is so fucking funny, man
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs” by buying health insurance is so fucking funny, man
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NEW: Jan 6 riot defendant arrested outside a Burger King in Cicero, Illinois.
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
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Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
NEW: Jan 6 riot defendant arrested outside a Burger King in Cicero, Illinois.
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
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Look at this scoop that Schumer gave to Axios!
Look at this scoop that Schumer gave to Axios!
Scoop: Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown
"We let him know what we were doing," said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.).
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Look at this scoop that Schumer gave to Axios!
Look at this scoop that Schumer gave to Axios!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMncLoaS/
The big queer pop anthem you didn’t know you needed.
The big queer pop anthem you didn’t know you needed.
#parody #randyrainbow #chappellroan #bigphonyschmuck #comedy
TikTok video by Randy Rainbow
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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The big queer pop anthem you didn’t know you needed.
The big queer pop anthem you didn’t know you needed.
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Marvelous!
Marvelous!
Not all men #women @The New York Times #work #comedy #michellewolf #standup
TikTok video by Michelle Wolf
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Marvelous!
Marvelous!
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It was NOT a compromise.
In a compromise both sides get something.
This was a complete surrender.
Just stop already.
In a compromise both sides get something.
This was a complete surrender.
Just stop already.
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
It was NOT a compromise.
In a compromise both sides get something.
This was a complete surrender.
Just stop already.
In a compromise both sides get something.
This was a complete surrender.
Just stop already.
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Is that before or after we get his healthcare plan?
TRUMP: US TO LAUNCH NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM WITHIN 2–3 WEEKS
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Is that before or after we get his healthcare plan?
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Breaking MSNBC:
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida called a division-wide meeting this afternoon, following the resignations of two prosecutors who were asked to take part in a vast "conspiracy" investigation into former intel and law enforcement officials.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida called a division-wide meeting this afternoon, following the resignations of two prosecutors who were asked to take part in a vast "conspiracy" investigation into former intel and law enforcement officials.
U.S. Attorney investigating alleged grand ‘conspiracy’ calls unit-wide meeting after two prosecutors resign
Career prosecutors on “pins and needles” after flurry of subpoenas approved.
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Breaking MSNBC:
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida called a division-wide meeting this afternoon, following the resignations of two prosecutors who were asked to take part in a vast "conspiracy" investigation into former intel and law enforcement officials.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida called a division-wide meeting this afternoon, following the resignations of two prosecutors who were asked to take part in a vast "conspiracy" investigation into former intel and law enforcement officials.
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Politico is reporting that the breach at the Congressional Budget Office is "ongoing."
“Do NOT click on any links in emails from CBO. Do NOT share sensitive information with CBO colleagues over email, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom at this time,” the email to CBO staff reads.
“Do NOT click on any links in emails from CBO. Do NOT share sensitive information with CBO colleagues over email, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom at this time,” the email to CBO staff reads.
Cybersecurity breach at Congressional Budget Office remains a live threat
Library of Congress employees were informed to take caution when emailing the office of the congressional scorekeeper.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Politico is reporting that the breach at the Congressional Budget Office is "ongoing."
“Do NOT click on any links in emails from CBO. Do NOT share sensitive information with CBO colleagues over email, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom at this time,” the email to CBO staff reads.
“Do NOT click on any links in emails from CBO. Do NOT share sensitive information with CBO colleagues over email, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom at this time,” the email to CBO staff reads.
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with all due respect, senator. shut your Excuse Hole
Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
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I get it. I have my own feelings.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
with all due respect, senator. shut your Excuse Hole
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Quick snapshot of the @runforsomething.net candidate sign-ups -- we're building a party of fighters, not folders.
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Quick snapshot of the @runforsomething.net candidate sign-ups -- we're building a party of fighters, not folders.
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Trump sat seemingly unaware in the back seat of the presidential limo as it headed to the airport with the trunk wide open.
trib.al/Veh01Mt
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November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Trump sat seemingly unaware in the back seat of the presidential limo as it headed to the airport with the trunk wide open.
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OK, where are we on the SNAP benefits cases?
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
![Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER: granting in part Plaintiffs' Further Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Emergency Virtual Hearing Request [
80
]. Good cause shown, the USDA Memorandum issued on Saturday, November
8, 2025, directing that "ItJo the extent States sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025," they "must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025" and shall "advise the appropriate FNS Regional Office representative of steps taken to correct any actions taken that do not comply with this memorandum[,l" see Attachment to Defendants' Third Notice to Court 4 [ 79 4 is STAYED pending further court order. The clerk shall reset the hearing scheduled for November 13, 2025, to a remote hearing today at 3:30 p.m.(SEC) (Entered:
11/10/2025)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreif6tnsoqzmk6snokm2m64ne264idl5paz4wwle4phmab2aftkto4y@jpeg)
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
OK, where are we on the SNAP benefits cases?
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
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"On the eve of Veterans Day, we should also remember the fact that over 1 million veterans actually participate in SNAP." - Crystal Fitzsimmons, Food Research and Action Center
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"On the eve of Veterans Day, we should also remember the fact that over 1 million veterans actually participate in SNAP." - Crystal Fitzsimmons, Food Research and Action Center