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Allan MacLeod
@spekkytekky.bsky.social
IT guy.
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AI revoir, Lucie: France's answer to ChatGPT paused after faux pas overdrive
AI revoir, Lucie: France's answer to ChatGPT paused after faux pas overdrive
Slew of embarrassing answers sends open source chatterbox back for more schooling As China demonstrates how competitive open source AI models can be via the latest DeepSeek release, France has shown the opposite.…
dlvr.it
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
DeepSeek Database Leaked – Full Control Over DB Secret keys, Logs & Chat History Exposed
DeepSeek Database Leaked - Full Control Over DB Secret keys, Logs & Chat History Exposed
cybersecuritynews.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
Whatever you type into a chatbot or search engine should be protected from unnecessary use or sharing, EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @mashableofficial.bsky.social. We need “strong data privacy laws that apply to all companies, whether it be Google, OpenAI, TikTok, or DeepSeek."
What DeepSeek knows about you — and why it matters
Do DeepSeek’s privacy issues worry you? They should.
mashable.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
Hackers are exploiting a critical command injection vulnerability in Zyxel CPE Series devices that is currently tracked as CVE-2024-40891 and remains unpatched since last July.
Hackers exploit critical unpatched flaw in Zyxel CPE devices
Hackers are exploiting a critical command injection vulnerability in Zyxel CPE Series devices that is currently tracked as CVE-2024-40891 and remains unpatched since last July.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing outage preventing users and admins from accessing some Microsoft 365 services and the admin center.
Microsoft investigates Microsoft 365 outage affecting users, admins
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing outage preventing users and admins from accessing some Microsoft 365 services and the admin center.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
7 New Flaws In Android & Google Pixel Devices Let Attackers Elevate Privileges
7 New Flaws In Android & Google Pixel Devices Let Attackers Elevate Privileges
Seven critical vulnerabilities affecting Android and Google Pixel devices were recently uncovered during a recent analysis of mobile applications.
cybersecuritynews.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #2,271,642!
September 20, 2024 at 6:42 AM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
SCADA Market Is Set to Reach $18.7B by 2031
SCADA Market is Set to Reach $18.7B by 2031
www.darkreading.com
September 12, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
Claroty has conducted an analysis of data from more than 50,000 remote access-enabled devices present in customers’ Operational Environments (OT) environments, www.securityweek.com/study-finds-...
Study Finds Excessive Use of Remote Access Tools in OT Environments
The excessive use of remote access tools in OT environments can increase the attack surface, complicate identity management, and hinder visibility.
www.securityweek.com
September 11, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
Microsoft Security Update, 4 Zero-days & 79 Vulnerabilities Fixed
Microsoft Security Update, 4 Zero-days & 79 Vulnerabilities Fixed
Microsoft's September 2024 Patch Tuesday has addressed a significant number of security vulnerabilities, including four zero-day exploits and a total of 79 vulnerabilities across various products.
cybersecuritynews.com
September 11, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Microsoft released its scheduled September set of patches. This update addresses 79 different vulnerabilities. Seven of these vulnerabilities are rated critical. Four vulnerabilities are already being exploited and have been made public. isc.sans.edu/diary/Micros...
Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday - SANS Internet Storm Center
Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday, Author: Johannes Ullrich
isc.sans.edu
September 10, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
Personal computer maker Dell Technologies is again exploring a possible sale of SecureWorks, after unsuccessful earlier attempts to find a buyer for the U.S. cybersecurity firm, www.livemint.com/news/dell-at...
August 31, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Reposted by Allan MacLeod
this is dope, nasa has a page that will spell out your name from Landsat imagery

landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/apps/YourNam...
Your Name in Landsat 🛰️
landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov
August 31, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Hooked on TryHackMe... The daily nag about keeping your daily streak appeals to me LOL! Day 30 tomorrow, woohoo! 😂
August 29, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Working on certifying my knowledge for a late career change into cyber security...

✓ Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity
✓ Cisco Cyber Operations Associate
✓ ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

Working through HTB Academy modules and ITIL 4 Foundation training simultaneously.
July 2, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Well, last week of my 'new' job starts tomorrow. Time for a change after 13.3 years...
March 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Now I have a degree. Ho ho ho!

Belated first post, busy few weeks since I got my final result. 2024 going to feel different... New degree, new job, fun times!!
January 5, 2024 at 12:41 AM