Keenan Skelly
@keenanskelly.bsky.social
Policy Wonk. CEO. Village Founder. Bomb Slayer. Certified Badass. Gamer & Game Maker. Mad Baking Skills. Musician & Artist. "Art"chuterie Conceiver.
It’s that time of year again in DC! 🌸. Yep! You guessed it! It’s the “Seasonal Adderall Shortage”!!!!! Prepare for system wide attention deficit, lack of timeliness, difficulty focusing, and forgetfulness! All bright to you by 3rd party supplier shortage!
March 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s that time of year again in DC! 🌸. Yep! You guessed it! It’s the “Seasonal Adderall Shortage”!!!!! Prepare for system wide attention deficit, lack of timeliness, difficulty focusing, and forgetfulness! All bright to you by 3rd party supplier shortage!
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth. Look for a new post each day this month to put the spotlight on some extraordinary women. 🧵⬇️
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
womenshistory.si.edu/womens-histo...
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
womenshistory.si.edu/womens-histo...
March 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
March is #WomensHistoryMonth. Look for a new post each day this month to put the spotlight on some extraordinary women. 🧵⬇️
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
womenshistory.si.edu/womens-histo...
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
womenshistory.si.edu/womens-histo...
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I obtained audio from today's board meeting at the Kennedy Center, which Trump presided over in his role as chair. My latest:
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
At Kennedy Center, Trump envisions remaking Honors, suggests he could host
Trump and his board suggested several artists for Kennedy Center Honors including Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Bocelli, Elvis Presley and Babe Ruth.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I obtained audio from today's board meeting at the Kennedy Center, which Trump presided over in his role as chair. My latest:
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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Signal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why?
Signal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why?
Privacy-focused messaging app Signal has been flying high in the Dutch app stores this past month, sitting many days as the most downloaded free app on iOS and Android for all categories, per data from multiple app-tracking platforms such as Sensor Tower.…
tcrn.ch
March 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Signal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why?
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I wrote an article outlining why the directive to stop tracking Russian cyber threat actors is impractical and frankly dangerous, outlining some second order effects of the directive. Enjoy.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/stop-t...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/stop-t...
Stop Tracking Russian Cyber? That's Not How Anything Works...
In the last 72 hours, multiple stories have broken detailing how the US is reprioritizing its tracking of threat actors. More specifically, at least two different agencies, CYBERCOM and CISA, have bee...
www.linkedin.com
March 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I wrote an article outlining why the directive to stop tracking Russian cyber threat actors is impractical and frankly dangerous, outlining some second order effects of the directive. Enjoy.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/stop-t...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/stop-t...
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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Grok, the AI built into X, suggested this reply under President Zalenskyy’s tweet thanking us and hoping for peace.
“Which territories might Ukraine cede?”
The AI varies its suggestions, but they are all combative, as if trained on hostile rhetoric, whereas the real replies are supportive of Ukraine
“Which territories might Ukraine cede?”
The AI varies its suggestions, but they are all combative, as if trained on hostile rhetoric, whereas the real replies are supportive of Ukraine
March 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Grok, the AI built into X, suggested this reply under President Zalenskyy’s tweet thanking us and hoping for peace.
“Which territories might Ukraine cede?”
The AI varies its suggestions, but they are all combative, as if trained on hostile rhetoric, whereas the real replies are supportive of Ukraine
“Which territories might Ukraine cede?”
The AI varies its suggestions, but they are all combative, as if trained on hostile rhetoric, whereas the real replies are supportive of Ukraine
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Two DOGE workers are now at CISA (DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) I've confirmed. Edward Coristine, the 19-yr-old known as Big Balls, and Kyle Schutt, a 37-yr-old software engineer. Marisa Kabas (bsky.app/profile/mari...) was first to report about Coristine. My piece for Wired
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
www.wired.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Two DOGE workers are now at CISA (DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) I've confirmed. Edward Coristine, the 19-yr-old known as Big Balls, and Kyle Schutt, a 37-yr-old software engineer. Marisa Kabas (bsky.app/profile/mari...) was first to report about Coristine. My piece for Wired
How can an institution that by default denies all claims be giving millions of Americans fraudulent checks? oh that’s right…..they can’t. Misuse of information on their backed coding doesn’t equate to fraud. #CheckYerFactsFolks
Coding quirks and old technology undermine Elon Musk's claim that millions of Americans over 100 are getting checks, experts say.
Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know.
Elon Musk’s claims of Social Security fraud don’t hold up. Here’s why.
Coding quirks and old technology undermine his claim that millions of Americans older than 100 are getting checks, experts say.
wapo.st
February 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
How can an institution that by default denies all claims be giving millions of Americans fraudulent checks? oh that’s right…..they can’t. Misuse of information on their backed coding doesn’t equate to fraud. #CheckYerFactsFolks
Witnessing the complete destruction of American honor, loyalty, and intestinal fortitude.
Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a “dictator” and ratcheted up pressure on Kyiv to accept the terms of a deal to end the war the US is negotiating with Russia
Trump Calls Zelenskiy a ‘Dictator,’ Broadens Attacks on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a “dictator” and ratcheted up pressure on Kyiv to accept the terms of a deal to end the war the US is negotiating with Ru...
bloom.bg
February 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Witnessing the complete destruction of American honor, loyalty, and intestinal fortitude.
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Coding quirks and old technology undermine Elon Musk's claim that millions of Americans over 100 are getting checks, experts say.
Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know.
Elon Musk’s claims of Social Security fraud don’t hold up. Here’s why.
Coding quirks and old technology undermine his claim that millions of Americans older than 100 are getting checks, experts say.
wapo.st
February 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Coding quirks and old technology undermine Elon Musk's claim that millions of Americans over 100 are getting checks, experts say.
Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know.
RANT WARNING Let me get this right: NOW I am forced to “pay” for shit service and platform just to get basic MFA”?!?? Did you fall and bump yer little heads? I must conform to YOUR version of MFA to play?!?!? What happened to simple, approachable security for all Americans?? It’s a slippery slope.
February 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
RANT WARNING Let me get this right: NOW I am forced to “pay” for shit service and platform just to get basic MFA”?!?? Did you fall and bump yer little heads? I must conform to YOUR version of MFA to play?!?!? What happened to simple, approachable security for all Americans?? It’s a slippery slope.
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Microsoft Fixes Another Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Microsoft Fixes Another Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days
February Patch Tuesday sees Microsoft fix four zero-days, including two under active exploitation
buff.ly
February 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Microsoft Fixes Another Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days
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so
are you actually preparing for things to get even worse yet?
or are you so afraid of being wrong or looking alarmist, that you think doing nothing is still a reasonable policy?
if you're doing something, and can talk about it, let me know.
i am doing what i think i can, but i want more ideas.
are you actually preparing for things to get even worse yet?
or are you so afraid of being wrong or looking alarmist, that you think doing nothing is still a reasonable policy?
if you're doing something, and can talk about it, let me know.
i am doing what i think i can, but i want more ideas.
January 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
so
are you actually preparing for things to get even worse yet?
or are you so afraid of being wrong or looking alarmist, that you think doing nothing is still a reasonable policy?
if you're doing something, and can talk about it, let me know.
i am doing what i think i can, but i want more ideas.
are you actually preparing for things to get even worse yet?
or are you so afraid of being wrong or looking alarmist, that you think doing nothing is still a reasonable policy?
if you're doing something, and can talk about it, let me know.
i am doing what i think i can, but i want more ideas.
I don’t think I made enough for the weekend in. Pork Pozole Verde.
January 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I don’t think I made enough for the weekend in. Pork Pozole Verde.
Amazing, kind, and honestly one of the better humans on the planet. Donate please!
January 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Amazing, kind, and honestly one of the better humans on the planet. Donate please!
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Apple pauses AI notification summaries for news after generating false alerts
Apple pauses AI notification summaries for news after generating false alerts
Apple is pausing AI notification summaries for news and entertainment apps after facing backlash for generating inaccurate news alerts. In addition, the company is introducing changes to notification summaries as a whole to allow for greater transparency.…
tcrn.ch
January 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Apple pauses AI notification summaries for news after generating false alerts
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Breaking news: Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female athletes, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida, the Associated Press reported Monday.
Read more: https://wapo.st/46HHkeR
Read more: https://wapo.st/46HHkeR
July 10, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Breaking news: Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female athletes, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida, the Associated Press reported Monday.
Read more: https://wapo.st/46HHkeR
Read more: https://wapo.st/46HHkeR
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NEW: The State Dept. today canceled all its scheduled meetings w/ Facebook on 2024 election interference, after a Trump-appointed La. judge curtailed the Biden admin's correspondence w/ tech firms. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/05/missouri-biden-judge-censorship-ruling-analysis/
July 5, 2023 at 9:38 PM
NEW: The State Dept. today canceled all its scheduled meetings w/ Facebook on 2024 election interference, after a Trump-appointed La. judge curtailed the Biden admin's correspondence w/ tech firms. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/05/missouri-biden-judge-censorship-ruling-analysis/
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White House outlines cyber budget priorities, including making ransomware ‘no longer profitable’
White House outlines cyber budget priorities, including making ransomware ‘no longer profitable’
The White House said Wednesday that it wants agencies across the U.S. government to prioritize disruption campaigns that are “so sustained, coordinated, and targeted that they render ransomware no l...
therecord.media
June 29, 2023 at 1:26 AM
White House outlines cyber budget priorities, including making ransomware ‘no longer profitable’
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paywall machine broke
June 26, 2023 at 3:28 PM
paywall machine broke
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I will be speaking at 1pm today at #CyberjutsuCon4 about the #InformationSecurity threats and the #OSINT research opportunities of the cannabis industry.
You can still register for virtual viewing:
https://womenscyberjutsu.org/page/cyberjutsu-con
#cyberjutsuday2023 #cyberjutsucon #CyberjutsuDay2023
You can still register for virtual viewing:
https://womenscyberjutsu.org/page/cyberjutsu-con
#cyberjutsuday2023 #cyberjutsucon #CyberjutsuDay2023
June 24, 2023 at 2:47 PM
I will be speaking at 1pm today at #CyberjutsuCon4 about the #InformationSecurity threats and the #OSINT research opportunities of the cannabis industry.
You can still register for virtual viewing:
https://womenscyberjutsu.org/page/cyberjutsu-con
#cyberjutsuday2023 #cyberjutsucon #CyberjutsuDay2023
You can still register for virtual viewing:
https://womenscyberjutsu.org/page/cyberjutsu-con
#cyberjutsuday2023 #cyberjutsucon #CyberjutsuDay2023