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Happy Cyber Awareness Month, www.dataprotectionreport.com/2025/10/happ...
Happy Cyber Awareness Month
Happy October and Cyber Awareness Month! While October ends with ghosts and goblins and other scary monsters for Halloween, the entire month of October is
www.dataprotectionreport.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Happy Cyber Awareness Month, www.dataprotectionreport.com/2025/10/happ...
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News outlets are right to not play along with the Defense Department directive that tries to force reporters to only publish information officially authorized by the department.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
Media outlets, including Fox News and CNN, refuse to sign Pentagon's press access rules | CNN Business
The Pentagon is telling beat reporters to sign restrictive new rules by Tuesday or surrender their press passes by Wednesday. Many news organizations are rejecting the ultimatum and saying they will not sign.
www.cnn.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
News outlets are right to not play along with the Defense Department directive that tries to force reporters to only publish information officially authorized by the department.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
This is government censorship, plain and simple.
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EFF and the ACLU of Northern California are calling out the San Francisco Police Department for breaking the law and sharing automated license plate reader (ALPR) data with out-of-state and federal agencies. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
EFF, ACLU to SFPD: Stop Illegally Sharing Data With ICE and
The San Francisco Police Department is the latest California law enforcement agency to get caught sharing automated license plate reader (ALPR) data with out-of-state and federal agencies. EFF and
www.eff.org
September 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
EFF and the ACLU of Northern California are calling out the San Francisco Police Department for breaking the law and sharing automated license plate reader (ALPR) data with out-of-state and federal agencies. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship, directly violating the oath he made to uphold and defend the Constitution. We took him to court and got the policy blocked, and our work continues to stop the order for good.
September 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship, directly violating the oath he made to uphold and defend the Constitution. We took him to court and got the policy blocked, and our work continues to stop the order for good.
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The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy — and protecting it isn't a partisan issue.
The fight for free speech should be one that everybody can get behind.
The fight for free speech should be one that everybody can get behind.
'Be very careful': Some in the GOP balk at kicking Kimmel off TV
Republicans are splitting on FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s pressure tactics. "We all should be very cautious" about regulating speech, one GOP senator told POLITICO.
www.politico.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy — and protecting it isn't a partisan issue.
The fight for free speech should be one that everybody can get behind.
The fight for free speech should be one that everybody can get behind.
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If you find your content removed under Meta’s policies, you do have options. Read on to learn more about how to navigate content moderation. eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Companies Must Provide Accurate and Transparent Information to Users
At a time when access to abortion information is already under political attack in the United States and around the world, platforms must be especially careful not to compound the harm. Companies
www.eff.org
September 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
If you find your content removed under Meta’s policies, you do have options. Read on to learn more about how to navigate content moderation. eff.org/deeplinks/2...
This is like the third time this year.
TransUnion experienced a data breach affecting over 4.4 million individuals.
TransUnion suffers data breach impacting over 4.4 million people
View post on Reddit.
reddit.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This is like the third time this year.
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A few simple steps can drastically decrease the amount of personal information that’s available about you online. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Manage Your Digital Footprint
Search for your name in any search engine and you’ll likely encounter dozens of results, some of which might include personal information like addresses, email accounts, usernames, or family members. Each piece of information is often public and not typically seen as harmful. But together these parts of your identity...
ssd.eff.org
August 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A few simple steps can drastically decrease the amount of personal information that’s available about you online. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. ssd.eff.org/module/atte...
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 accountable and inspire others through the act of protest.
Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during,...
ssd.eff.org
August 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. ssd.eff.org/module/atte...
As if you needed another reason to stop using Sharepoint 2013
Cybersecurity professionals are addressing a toolshell vulnerability in SharePoint, with CVE-2025-49704 & CVE-2025-49706 being heavily exploited. Simply patching isn't enough, as threats can persist. This issue affects SharePoint 2013, and has been challenging for over 24 hours.
o7 for all the cyber folks dealing with the toolshell vuln in SharePoint
It is being heavily exploited in the wild
CVE-2025-49704 & CVE-2025-49706
Don't just patch and not threat hunt.
They can persist through patching apparently. RCE
I've been dealing with this for ov...
reddit.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
As if you needed another reason to stop using Sharepoint 2013
I miss going to the bookstore and seeing a shelf full of computer magazines
July 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I miss going to the bookstore and seeing a shelf full of computer magazines
Stop normalizing dystopian data collection!
Age verification via face scans is not safety — it's surveillance. Biometric age guessing is inaccurate, discriminatory, and creepy AF. Stop normalizing it.
Face Scans to Estimate Our Age: Harmful and Creepy AF
Government must stop restricting website access with laws requiring age verification.Some advocates of these censorship schemes argue we can nerd our way out of the many harms they cause to speech, eq...
www.eff.org
July 21, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Stop normalizing dystopian data collection!
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Enacting age verification laws with the purported goals of stopping bots and protecting children reflects “not a lot of deep thinking about the nature of the problem,” and impacts all users’ privacy and free speech, EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social told @fastcompany.com.
Internet regulation is entering its hall pass era
Sweeping new age verification laws in the U.K. and U.S. aim to protect children—but critics warn they could undermine privacy, harm vulnerable users, and end the last remnants of online anonymity.
www.fastcompany.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Enacting age verification laws with the purported goals of stopping bots and protecting children reflects “not a lot of deep thinking about the nature of the problem,” and impacts all users’ privacy and free speech, EFF’s @davidgreene.bsky.social told @fastcompany.com.
We'll see you tonight for the Lansing 2600 meeting (1300 Eureka St, Lansing, MI 48912) from 6-8pm ! We'll also be live on Matrix as well, please feel free to join us !https://matrix.to/#/#2600-lansing-teleconference:praxis.red #2600Meetings #2600Magazine
Matrix - Decentralised and secure communication
You're invited to talk on Matrix. If you don't already have a client this link will help you pick one, and join the conversation. If you already have one, this link will help you join the conversation
https://matrix.to/#/#2600-lansing-teleconference:praxis.red
June 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We'll see you tonight for the Lansing 2600 meeting (1300 Eureka St, Lansing, MI 48912) from 6-8pm ! We'll also be live on Matrix as well, please feel free to join us !https://matrix.to/#/#2600-lansing-teleconference:praxis.red #2600Meetings #2600Magazine
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Terrifying news...I didn't have "Horrific waves of cyber attacks unleashed by hubris" on my 2025 Bingo card sadly: therecord.media/mitre-warns-...
MITRE warns of lapse with CVE program as contract with US set to expire
The MITRE Corporation said on Tuesday that its stewardship of the CVE program may be ending this week because the federal government has decided not to renew its contract with the nonprofit.
therecord.media
April 16, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Terrifying news...I didn't have "Horrific waves of cyber attacks unleashed by hubris" on my 2025 Bingo card sadly: therecord.media/mitre-warns-...
The days of the poorly worded phishing email are long gone. Please be careful out there and make sure you're verifying anything asking you to click a link or download an attachment.
Google Report Reveals How Threat Actors Are Currently Using Generative AI, www.infoq.com/news/2025/03...
Google Report Reveals How Threat Actors Are Currently Using Generative AI
www.infoq.com
March 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The days of the poorly worded phishing email are long gone. Please be careful out there and make sure you're verifying anything asking you to click a link or download an attachment.
@mywaywardjungle.bsky.social Look at this...new electronics failing in a few years, meanwhile the SNES is over here aging like fine wine 😀
www.404media.co/super-ninten...
www.404media.co/super-ninten...
Super Nintendo Hardware Is Running Faster as It Ages
Why is this speedrunner putting his Super Nintendo in the freezer? Science.
www.404media.co
March 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
@mywaywardjungle.bsky.social Look at this...new electronics failing in a few years, meanwhile the SNES is over here aging like fine wine 😀
www.404media.co/super-ninten...
www.404media.co/super-ninten...
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
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Cybersecurity experts specializing in AI and deepfakes are hosting an AMA to discuss AI's intersection with cyber threats. Conducted by CISO Series, participants include Alex Polyakov, Sounil Yu, and Caleb Sima. The AMA runs from Feb 23-28, 2025, with experts answering questions throughout.
I’m a Cybersecurity Researcher specializing in AI and Deepfakes—Ask Me Anything about the intersection of AI and cyber threats.
Hello,
This AMA is presented by the editors at CISO Series, and they have assembled a handful of security leaders who have specialized in AI and Deepfakes. They are here to answer any relevant ques...
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February 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Cybersecurity experts specializing in AI and deepfakes are hosting an AMA to discuss AI's intersection with cyber threats. Conducted by CISO Series, participants include Alex Polyakov, Sounil Yu, and Caleb Sima. The AMA runs from Feb 23-28, 2025, with experts answering questions throughout.
iOS users, update now if you haven't already! This critical vulnerability is currently being exploited in the wild www.securityweek.com/apple-confir...
Apple Confirms USB Restricted Mode Exploited in ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Attack
Cupertino’s security response team said the flaw was used in “an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.”
www.securityweek.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
iOS users, update now if you haven't already! This critical vulnerability is currently being exploited in the wild www.securityweek.com/apple-confir...
@mywaywardjungle.bsky.social Remember when Max and Josie had a Christmas kiss ? This was adorable 🥰
February 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
@mywaywardjungle.bsky.social Remember when Max and Josie had a Christmas kiss ? This was adorable 🥰
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Well this is terrifying. Stay safe out there everyone!
thehackernews.com/2024/12/16-c...
thehackernews.com/2024/12/16-c...
16 Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Over 600,000 Users to Data Theft
16 Chrome extensions breached, exposing 600,000+ users to credential theft; risks persist on endpoints.
thehackernews.com
December 30, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Well this is terrifying. Stay safe out there everyone!
thehackernews.com/2024/12/16-c...
thehackernews.com/2024/12/16-c...