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Leigh Metcalf
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Mathematician, Cybersecurity Researcher and Author. Be sure to read Cybersecurity: Myths and Misconceptions!
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🖋️ “Protect SNAP Funding During Government Shutdown” hit 500 signers!

💬 Text SIGN PFNGWA to 50409
Protect SNAP Funding During Government Shutdown
Text SIGN PFNGWA to 50409 — The ongoing government shutdown is causing unnecessary harm to vital public services and the American people. I’m deeply concerned about the unprecedented actions being taken by the current regime, particularly regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These actions go beyond what is required during a shutdown and appear to be politically and racially motivated. During previous shutdowns, essential programs like SNAP continued to operate normally, because there are procedures for that. However, the current regime is withholding funding and canceling previously approved grants for various programs, including those that provide food assistance to vulnerable populations. This approach is not only unnecessary but potentially illegal. The impact of these actions on SNAP recipients could be devastating. Millions of low-income families, children, elderly, and disabled individuals rely on SNAP to put food on their tables. Any disruption to this program could lead to increased hunger and malnutrition in our communities. I urge you to take immediate action to protect SNAP funding. Specifically, I request that you: 1. Work across party lines to pass legislation that guarantees continued funding for SNAP during government shutdowns. 2. Investigate the legality of the administration's actions in withholding previously approved funds. 3. Implement safeguards in future funding legislation to prevent such abuses of executive power during shutdowns. The politicization of essential services like SNAP is unacceptable. Time is ticking away. Every day the shutdown continues, more families are at risk of food insecurity. Please act swiftly to address this critical issue and uphold our commitment to supporting those in need, regardless of political circumstances. Thank you.
resist.bot
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.

This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sloth at the National Aviary was awfully active the other day! #sloth #nationalaviary @aviary.domains
October 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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🗞️Did you miss our October Newsletter?

🔦https://tinyurl.com/33n4y4w9

In this edition, we are shining a light on a Hall of Famer for #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth:

🦊𝘾𝙮𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 by Gene Spafford, @ladyofgeek.bsky.social, and josiahdykstra.bsky.social

#CybersecurityBooks
October 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#statistics is not #math.
Repeat after me:
#statistics is not #math

They both have numbers and formulas, but they have different goals.
May 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#caturday is best day
May 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
First time I put Rerun on this I got “I hate you I hate… oooh, this is nice”
In short #cat
May 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#caturday. Rerun never poses for me but I told him it was for the internet
May 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A #trump came through my yard, er, I mean a #turkey
May 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
There is a high correlation between worldwide music revenue and crime in England.

Clearly, to reduce crime in England, we must stop the music... everywhere. Making up these stories is fun!
May 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Ridiculous stats: There is a high correlation between Disney World visits per year and the amount of malware created in a year.

I'd make a story out of that for my latest book, but I think Disney might sue me...
May 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Embrace hope. Embrace love. Embrace the future.

#resist It's never futile, no matter what the borg say.
May 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Ah, it's update the #resume day. I always wanted to put on my resume 'drove a telco so crazy they actually called me back'
Though for #cybersecurity I'm not sure that fits...
May 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#caturday #cats are liquid. Dexter is sleeping!
May 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
May 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Pretty picture Friday #italy #pretty
May 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Power outages caused by Mother Nature are truly her way of sharing her opinion #climatechange
May 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I’m looking for a good mystery to read, any suggestions? Who is your favorite? #books #mystery
April 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For those of you out there that program... or just need something to sit and listen to you while you try to figure something out... I introduce to you, Rubbery Ducky Debugging

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Rubber Ducky Debugging
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April 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
@tiltedaxispress.bsky.social
I just learned about this amazing press from an email from @blackwells.bsky.social one of my all time favorite bookstores.

Keep up the amazing work!
April 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I did a webinar with a co-worker on the state of replicability and reproducibility in malware research #malware #cybersecurity Ping me if you have any questions! We should all use more science in this field.

insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/malw...
Malware Research: If You Cannot Replicate it, You Will Not Use It
In this webcast, Leigh Metcalf and Edward Schwartz recommend ways to overcome the problem of replicating and reproducing academic malware research results, so that new and needed concepts and tools ca...
insights.sei.cmu.edu
April 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sherlock is judging me… or wants more treats.

Or both.
April 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Happy Demented Bunny Cake Eve!
April 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Would you call chocolate chip less chocolate chip cookies a sin against nature or an attempt to burn everything down? Inquiring minds want to know... #cookies #chocolatechip #sillyquestion
April 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I accidentally woke another sleeping kitty… #cat
April 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM