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Software and Cybersecurity professional sharing tech, science, AI, quantum, news and events I find useful and interesting. Here to remind you to “Trust Nothing, Verify Everything” #RandyAndTheTechpocalypse
I’ve never seen someone more betrayed than my 2 year old when my dog ate her sandwich
October 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’ve never seen someone more betrayed than my 2 year old when my dog ate her sandwich
I hear the smart people (scientists) are migrating here. Welcome. I’ll be making a science starter pack - message me to be included. Reason will prevail… with any luck. I have a passion for truth and science, security and building awesome things. Anti-propaganda. Trust nothing verify everything.
a bald man in a blue suit is making a gesture with his hands
ALT: a bald man in a blue suit is making a gesture with his hands
media.tenor.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I hear the smart people (scientists) are migrating here. Welcome. I’ll be making a science starter pack - message me to be included. Reason will prevail… with any luck. I have a passion for truth and science, security and building awesome things. Anti-propaganda. Trust nothing verify everything.
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Beware the Plague: Linux Backdoor Sneaks Past Security with Malicious PAM Module!
Discover the stealthy Plague backdoor in Linux, bypassing auth with a malicious PAM module. Persistent SSH access just got sneakier!
thenimblenerd.com?p=1052088
Discover the stealthy Plague backdoor in Linux, bypassing auth with a malicious PAM module. Persistent SSH access just got sneakier!
thenimblenerd.com?p=1052088
Beware the Plague: Linux Backdoor Sneaks Past Security with Malicious PAM Module!
The Plague backdoor, a sneaky Linux threat disguised as a malicious PAM module, allows cyber attackers to bypass authentication and maintain hidden SSH access. It's like a secret club for hackers, except the password is a complex code and the bouncer is an invisible PAM module.
thenimblenerd.com
August 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Beware the Plague: Linux Backdoor Sneaks Past Security with Malicious PAM Module!
Discover the stealthy Plague backdoor in Linux, bypassing auth with a malicious PAM module. Persistent SSH access just got sneakier!
thenimblenerd.com?p=1052088
Discover the stealthy Plague backdoor in Linux, bypassing auth with a malicious PAM module. Persistent SSH access just got sneakier!
thenimblenerd.com?p=1052088
Email sign ups are live for Policy Pulse (the daily summary of new executive orders) and now when you sign up you get a free ebook just released. Find it at randallthomastech.com/policy-pulse
April 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Email sign ups are live for Policy Pulse (the daily summary of new executive orders) and now when you sign up you get a free ebook just released. Find it at randallthomastech.com/policy-pulse
If ur a concerned citizen who wants to be informed, but don’t have the bandwidth or time to research and read every new executive order coming out of the White House these days 🙄. Policy Pulse is a non biased summary of all the EO’s published on a given day straight to your email. DM me 2 sign up.
April 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
If ur a concerned citizen who wants to be informed, but don’t have the bandwidth or time to research and read every new executive order coming out of the White House these days 🙄. Policy Pulse is a non biased summary of all the EO’s published on a given day straight to your email. DM me 2 sign up.
Almost got mugged tonight. Stay alert & keep your situational awareness up 100% of the time. If you feel something is about to happen, square up, don’t ignore it. Most people are opportunistic and don’t want real confrontation. Let them know you see them and are ready. It might change the outcome.
February 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Almost got mugged tonight. Stay alert & keep your situational awareness up 100% of the time. If you feel something is about to happen, square up, don’t ignore it. Most people are opportunistic and don’t want real confrontation. Let them know you see them and are ready. It might change the outcome.
Absolutely bonkers to me that not only are there arsonists roaming around setting fires in California (wtf), but that when they’re caught, they’re not charged with arson (wtaf).
This simulation is broken.
This simulation is broken.
snow white is in a cell with bars on the wall
ALT: snow white is in a cell with bars on the wall
media.tenor.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Absolutely bonkers to me that not only are there arsonists roaming around setting fires in California (wtf), but that when they’re caught, they’re not charged with arson (wtaf).
This simulation is broken.
This simulation is broken.
Got an MSI Creator laptop and immediately switched the OS to Pop!_OS
Because open air community gardens > walled gardens.
And now I have a powerful touch screen Linux machine.
Sky !== Limit
Because open air community gardens > walled gardens.
And now I have a powerful touch screen Linux machine.
Sky !== Limit
a man wearing a green mask and a yellow hat is looking at himself in the mirror .
Alt: The Mask after he installed Linux on a Windows machine
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Got an MSI Creator laptop and immediately switched the OS to Pop!_OS
Because open air community gardens > walled gardens.
And now I have a powerful touch screen Linux machine.
Sky !== Limit
Because open air community gardens > walled gardens.
And now I have a powerful touch screen Linux machine.
Sky !== Limit
Is ChatGPT the AskJeeves of our time? Who’s going to become the Google of AI then?
If none of that made sense to you, you are most likely under 30 years old.
If none of that made sense to you, you are most likely under 30 years old.
December 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Is ChatGPT the AskJeeves of our time? Who’s going to become the Google of AI then?
If none of that made sense to you, you are most likely under 30 years old.
If none of that made sense to you, you are most likely under 30 years old.
Cybersecurity should be on the forefront of every Internet connected person’s mind. It’s a digital era. We have locks, cameras, fences, dogs, alarms, and sensors everywhere. Everyone should have the equivalent of these things in their digital lives.
a man in a neon green jacket is standing next to another man
Alt: Pat giving the ol’ patented pat pat
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Cybersecurity should be on the forefront of every Internet connected person’s mind. It’s a digital era. We have locks, cameras, fences, dogs, alarms, and sensors everywhere. Everyone should have the equivalent of these things in their digital lives.
A bit late for the big holiday - but just released new t-shirts: Adversarial Design Anti-Facial Recognition, Pro-Privacy patterns and designs at www.randallthomastech.com/category/all...
December 18, 2024 at 5:55 PM
A bit late for the big holiday - but just released new t-shirts: Adversarial Design Anti-Facial Recognition, Pro-Privacy patterns and designs at www.randallthomastech.com/category/all...
Running Time Machine after a month of no backups… “About 5 hours remaining”
I blame all the node packages
I blame all the node packages
a man with a mustache is sitting on a swing in a park
ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting on a swing in a park
media.tenor.com
December 16, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Running Time Machine after a month of no backups… “About 5 hours remaining”
I blame all the node packages
I blame all the node packages
My (almost) 2 year old says thank you and please. I’m winning at life.
December 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM
My (almost) 2 year old says thank you and please. I’m winning at life.
I don’t mean to harp on a select few things, but *ahem* ADVANCED VISHING ATTACKS ARE HERE. You need to set up passwords/phrases with friends and family in person so you won’t be taken by an AI vishing scam. The future is now. thenimblenerd.com/article/2025...
2025 Cybersecurity Chaos: AI Imposters, RaaS Rise & Quantum Quandaries
In SonicWall's 2025 outlook, brace yourself for Mission Impossible-style cyberattacks as AI impersonation goes mainstream. While Tom Cruise saves the world in movies, bad guys will use advanced AI to ...
thenimblenerd.com
December 7, 2024 at 8:45 PM
I don’t mean to harp on a select few things, but *ahem* ADVANCED VISHING ATTACKS ARE HERE. You need to set up passwords/phrases with friends and family in person so you won’t be taken by an AI vishing scam. The future is now. thenimblenerd.com/article/2025...
This transmission from the future focuses more on what happened after AI gained consciousness through quantum computing, though there’s still a good bit of learning in it as usual. Just not as tech oriented.
www.randallthomastech.com/post/ratt-th...
www.randallthomastech.com/post/ratt-th...
RatT: The Rise of Perfected Intelligence – And the Death of Humanity’s Soul
The rise of a new kind of quantum AI created perfection, but humans weren’t made for perfection.
www.randallthomastech.com
December 1, 2024 at 7:03 PM
This transmission from the future focuses more on what happened after AI gained consciousness through quantum computing, though there’s still a good bit of learning in it as usual. Just not as tech oriented.
www.randallthomastech.com/post/ratt-th...
www.randallthomastech.com/post/ratt-th...
Fun game I’ve noticed people love to play with me: ADHD Roulette. Ask your local attention deficit to remind you of something important tomorrow.
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face .
Alt: Mr. Bean, Mr. Bean-ing with text that says “oh ok”
media.tenor.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Fun game I’ve noticed people love to play with me: ADHD Roulette. Ask your local attention deficit to remind you of something important tomorrow.
El Jefe knows a thing or two about a thing or two. Maybe you should listen to him.
Happy Follow Friday Black Friday edition!
If you're on the list & want more cool peeps on the list, #signalboost the list!
If you're not on the list & want on the list, I'm feeling kind of Oprah - so like it & I'll add you to the list!
Or, just follow the list, s'ok.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
If you're on the list & want more cool peeps on the list, #signalboost the list!
If you're not on the list & want on the list, I'm feeling kind of Oprah - so like it & I'll add you to the list!
Or, just follow the list, s'ok.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 29, 2024 at 9:20 PM
El Jefe knows a thing or two about a thing or two. Maybe you should listen to him.
One septillion bytes is called a Yattabyte - named after the venerable Yoda (from Startreck). Live long and use the force.
a statue of yoda from star wars is sitting on a staircase .
Alt: Yoda jamming out.
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2024 at 5:47 PM
One septillion bytes is called a Yattabyte - named after the venerable Yoda (from Startreck). Live long and use the force.
Remember this holiday season: if you see a random QR code out in the wild - don’t interact with it.
a close up of a man 's face with the words " you are in danger "
Alt: A warning from Chuck Norris - don’t click on QR codes
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Remember this holiday season: if you see a random QR code out in the wild - don’t interact with it.
Don’t forget this holiday season:
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
kermit the frog is in a video game and has a special beam ability
Alt: kermit the frog levels up over 9000
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Don’t forget this holiday season:
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
ngl looking for a full time job right now is pretty difficult. Getting concerned that I won’t be able to support my family soon which is crazy to me having all these software development skills for building useful things and nowhere to use them. Ready to jump into something ASAP!
a man is holding a pair of scissors and the word ready is on his chest
ALT: a man is holding a pair of scissors and the word ready is on his chest
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:15 PM
ngl looking for a full time job right now is pretty difficult. Getting concerned that I won’t be able to support my family soon which is crazy to me having all these software development skills for building useful things and nowhere to use them. Ready to jump into something ASAP!
I made this myself. You can tell can’t you? (Software Development life)
November 18, 2024 at 10:38 PM
I made this myself. You can tell can’t you? (Software Development life)
Cybersecurity shouldn’t be boring or over your head. I teach best practices in an accessible and entertaining way for everyone, not just tech professionals. randallthomastech.com/techpocalypse
TECHPOCALYPSE | Randall Thomas
Learn security and cybersecurity best practices through fun and entertainment with Randy And The Techpocalypse. Randy teaches you about the dystopian future of tech (where he comes from) and what you ...
randallthomastech.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Cybersecurity shouldn’t be boring or over your head. I teach best practices in an accessible and entertaining way for everyone, not just tech professionals. randallthomastech.com/techpocalypse