Katie Gray
@katieg650.bsky.social
@sundancefest.bsky.social hope you will post updates to BlueSky this year!!
January 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
@sundancefest.bsky.social hope you will post updates to BlueSky this year!!
More hikes in #Tahoe with #dogsofbluesky Cooper and Archie. Another beautiful sunny day
January 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
More hikes in #Tahoe with #dogsofbluesky Cooper and Archie. Another beautiful sunny day
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The OWASP Project has published its Top 10 ranking of risks associated with non-human identities (NHIs) for application developers.
The organization listed Improper Offboarding as the top risk.
owasp.org/www-project-...
The organization listed Improper Offboarding as the top risk.
owasp.org/www-project-...
January 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The OWASP Project has published its Top 10 ranking of risks associated with non-human identities (NHIs) for application developers.
The organization listed Improper Offboarding as the top risk.
owasp.org/www-project-...
The organization listed Improper Offboarding as the top risk.
owasp.org/www-project-...
January 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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The CIA built an AI chat bot to imitate what world leaders think. Inside the drive to bring Silicon Valley to Langley. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/u...
C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders (Gift Article)
The spy agency is trying to give its teams better tools and make it easier for the private sector to develop technology for their secretive work.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The CIA built an AI chat bot to imitate what world leaders think. Inside the drive to bring Silicon Valley to Langley. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/u...
Sobering read on the threats posed by the PRC to US critical infrastructure penned by outgoing CISA Director Jen Easterly
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
Strengthening America’s Resilience Against the PRC Cyber Threats | CISA
www.cisa.gov
January 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sobering read on the threats posed by the PRC to US critical infrastructure penned by outgoing CISA Director Jen Easterly
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
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Pentagon to blacklist China’s largest EV battery and tech firms
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon to blacklist China’s largest EV battery and tech firms
The Pentagon is banning a number of Chinese technology firms, including CATL, the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, which provides batteries to Tesla.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Pentagon to blacklist China’s largest EV battery and tech firms
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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If you're getting the Volt, Salt and Flax Typhoon hacking groups mixed up, @carlypage.bsky.social has you covered.
These are the China-backed hacking groups gearing up for conflict.
techcrunch.com/2025/01/06/m...
These are the China-backed hacking groups gearing up for conflict.
techcrunch.com/2025/01/06/m...
Meet the Chinese 'Typhoon' hackers preparing for war | TechCrunch
Dubbed Volt, Flax and Salt Typhoon, U.S. intelligence says these China-backed hackers are laying the groundwork for future conflict.
techcrunch.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:45 AM
If you're getting the Volt, Salt and Flax Typhoon hacking groups mixed up, @carlypage.bsky.social has you covered.
These are the China-backed hacking groups gearing up for conflict.
techcrunch.com/2025/01/06/m...
These are the China-backed hacking groups gearing up for conflict.
techcrunch.com/2025/01/06/m...
Feels like this should be a bigger news story. Is there any merit to people’s feeling that Siri is listening and feeding them targeted ads based on conversations?
January 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Feels like this should be a bigger news story. Is there any merit to people’s feeling that Siri is listening and feeding them targeted ads based on conversations?
Playing with the AI today. Also putting a Santa outfit on a wine bottle #impulsebuy
December 26, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Playing with the AI today. Also putting a Santa outfit on a wine bottle #impulsebuy
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The NDAA signed by President Biden last night includes $3 billion to help telecom firms remove & replace insecure equipment in response to recent incursions by Chinese-linked hackers.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/fcc-rip-and-...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/fcc-rip-and-...
FCC ‘rip and replace’ provision for Chinese tech tops cyber provisions in defense bill
The bill allocates $3 billion to a Federal Communications Commission program, commonly called “rip and replace,” to get rid of Chinese networking equipment due to national security concerns.
therecord.media
December 24, 2024 at 12:58 PM
The NDAA signed by President Biden last night includes $3 billion to help telecom firms remove & replace insecure equipment in response to recent incursions by Chinese-linked hackers.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/fcc-rip-and-...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/fcc-rip-and-...
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Here is our annual list of all the cybersecurity stories that TechCrunch's security desk were jealous of this year, from our friends and colleagues at competing publications.
From @lorenzofb.bsky.social, @carlypage.bsky.social and myself: techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/t...
From @lorenzofb.bsky.social, @carlypage.bsky.social and myself: techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/t...
These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2024 | TechCrunch
The very best work from our friends at competing publications.
techcrunch.com
December 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Here is our annual list of all the cybersecurity stories that TechCrunch's security desk were jealous of this year, from our friends and colleagues at competing publications.
From @lorenzofb.bsky.social, @carlypage.bsky.social and myself: techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/t...
From @lorenzofb.bsky.social, @carlypage.bsky.social and myself: techcrunch.com/2024/12/24/t...
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Reporters, this is a story worth covering. It might not be as glamorous as high-profile hacks, and it might not attract as many clicks, but it’s important. The quiet adoption of HTTPS has improved online security for billions of people, and it deserves attention.
medium.com/@boblord/the...
medium.com/@boblord/the...
The Quiet HTTPS Revolution
In a recent post, I explained that the websites I visit on my Chromebook are almost all delivered over HTTPS. Better still, 100% of the…
medium.com
December 23, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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Whatsapp beats NSO in landmark spyware case. Free link. wapo.st/4gs8r20
Meta’s WhatsApp wins ruling holding spyware maker NSO liable for hacking
Israel-based maker of Pegasus program loses five-year-old landmark case.
wapo.st
December 21, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Whatsapp beats NSO in landmark spyware case. Free link. wapo.st/4gs8r20
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We are completely sold out of tickets! If you missed out, don't fret - you can get on the waitlist if someone cancels. We'll also be calling for volunteers in the next month! Get on our list to find out about all the cool stuff! www.districtcon.org/get-notified
December 16, 2024 at 5:26 PM
We are completely sold out of tickets! If you missed out, don't fret - you can get on the waitlist if someone cancels. We'll also be calling for volunteers in the next month! Get on our list to find out about all the cool stuff! www.districtcon.org/get-notified
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NEW: U.S. private equity firm AE Industrial has acquired Israeli spyware maker Paragon, which has been making inroads in the U.S. market, for ~$500 million.
The acquisition shows the spyware market is in flux after all the scandals involving NSO Group.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/16/i...
The acquisition shows the spyware market is in flux after all the scandals involving NSO Group.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/16/i...
Israeli spyware maker Paragon bought by U.S. private equity giant | TechCrunch
The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications.
techcrunch.com
December 16, 2024 at 4:51 PM
NEW: U.S. private equity firm AE Industrial has acquired Israeli spyware maker Paragon, which has been making inroads in the U.S. market, for ~$500 million.
The acquisition shows the spyware market is in flux after all the scandals involving NSO Group.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/16/i...
The acquisition shows the spyware market is in flux after all the scandals involving NSO Group.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/16/i...
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NEW: Serbian authorities used Cellebrite to unlock the phones of a journalist and an activist, and then installed spyware on the devices.
This shows that sometimes physical access to target's devices is easier and cheaper than using spyware like NSO's.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/15/s...
This shows that sometimes physical access to target's devices is easier and cheaper than using spyware like NSO's.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/15/s...
Serbian police used Cellebrite to unlock, then plant spyware, on a journalist's phone | TechCrunch
Amnesty said it found NoviSpy, an Android spyware linked to Serbian intelligence, on the phones of several members of Serbian civil society following police stops.
techcrunch.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:28 PM
NEW: Serbian authorities used Cellebrite to unlock the phones of a journalist and an activist, and then installed spyware on the devices.
This shows that sometimes physical access to target's devices is easier and cheaper than using spyware like NSO's.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/15/s...
This shows that sometimes physical access to target's devices is easier and cheaper than using spyware like NSO's.
techcrunch.com/2024/12/15/s...
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New from me: Inside CISA as Trump prepares to take power.
Employees are worried that he'll end key projects, drive away star talent, and generally weaken the agency's role in protecting the government and the nation from hackers.
My @wired.com story: www.wired.com/story/cisa-c...
Employees are worried that he'll end key projects, drive away star talent, and generally weaken the agency's role in protecting the government and the nation from hackers.
My @wired.com story: www.wired.com/story/cisa-c...
December 16, 2024 at 3:16 PM
New from me: Inside CISA as Trump prepares to take power.
Employees are worried that he'll end key projects, drive away star talent, and generally weaken the agency's role in protecting the government and the nation from hackers.
My @wired.com story: www.wired.com/story/cisa-c...
Employees are worried that he'll end key projects, drive away star talent, and generally weaken the agency's role in protecting the government and the nation from hackers.
My @wired.com story: www.wired.com/story/cisa-c...
Are there no Bay Area people on BlueSky? Twitter always had a quick response to Bay Area weather events in the middle of the night. It was reassuring.
December 14, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Are there no Bay Area people on BlueSky? Twitter always had a quick response to Bay Area weather events in the middle of the night. It was reassuring.
Tornado warning in SF? #tornado #sanfrancisco
December 14, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Tornado warning in SF? #tornado #sanfrancisco
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California: Our state gave the world iPhones, Mickey Mouse & In-N-Out but @governor.ca.gov has fewer followers than @govpritzker.illinois.gov & @govwesmoore.bsky.social? Just a friendly west coast challenge - all great governors, but let's show some California love! 🌴
December 14, 2024 at 4:22 AM
California: Our state gave the world iPhones, Mickey Mouse & In-N-Out but @governor.ca.gov has fewer followers than @govpritzker.illinois.gov & @govwesmoore.bsky.social? Just a friendly west coast challenge - all great governors, but let's show some California love! 🌴