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Rich Washburn
Jun 24, 20243 min read
LockBit's Bold Claim: US Federal Reserve Hack and the Fallout
In a dramatic escalation of cyber threats, the notorious LockBit ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching the US Federal...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 19, 20243 min read
The End of Privacy: How AI and NPUs are Making E2E Encryption Obsolete
In a stunning revelation that might feel like a dystopian prophecy coming true, end-to-end encryption (E2E) is being rendered obsolete by...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Inside the Mind of Advanced Malware: Techniques and Tactics Unveiled
In the world of cybersecurity, understanding the intricacies of advanced malware is crucial. Recently, I looked at an enterprise-grade...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 17, 20243 min read
How Cisco is Quietly Powering the AI Revolution The Unsung Heroes of AI
Cisco Systems, a name often associated with enterprise networking solutions, is now emerging as a significant player in the artificial...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Bespoke AI Solutions: Transforming Your Business, Your Way
Everyone always asks what I do. The long answer is this: “I understand your processes and goals, then leverage cutting-edge blah blah...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 16, 20242 min read
New Linux Malware DISGOMOJI Uses Emojis on Discord for Command and Control
A newly discovered Linux malware named DISGOMOJI has emerged, posing a significant risk to government agencies in India. This malware...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 15, 20243 min read
Surveillance State 2.0: Former NSA Director Joins OpenAI Board
In a stunning and controversial development, OpenAI has appointed former NSA Director Paul Nakasone to its board, specifically to its...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 14, 20242 min read
DJI Drones Face Uncertain Future in the U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
The future of DJI drones in the United States is at a critical juncture. With the impending House vote on the Countering CCP Drones Act...
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Watchtower
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Eyes in the Sky: High-Altitude Reconnaissance
June 13, 2024 The volume of global surveillance and military intelligence has reached unprecedented levels. This OSINT report outlines...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 12, 20243 min read
The Power and Peril of Shodan
Shodan a formidable search engine designed explicitly for hackers and cybersecurity analysts. It serves as a window into the vast, often...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Hacking Windows Recall: Unveiling the Privacy Nightmare
The digital privacy landscape has been a battleground for years, and Microsoft’s latest feature, Recall, is stirring up controversy. This...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Apple’s Vision for the Future of Artificial Intelligence ”For the Rest of Us”
Apple has done it again, setting the stage for a monumental shift in the tech landscape with its latest innovation: Apple Intelligence....
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Rich Washburn
Jun 9, 20243 min read
Microsoft Recall: The Screenshot System You Didn’t Know You Needed to Fear
Recently, Microsoft made headlines with the announcement of their new Co-Pilot Plus PCs, which come equipped with a Neural Processing...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 9, 20242 min read
Operation Trojan Shield: The FBI's Global Wiretap Disguised as a Tech Startup
In a world where privacy and security are paramount, even the most clandestine criminal operations can be subject to infiltration. The...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 4, 20242 min read
ChatGPT Goes Dark for Many Worldwide: Now What? 🤷♂️
Disruptions are par for the world of Ai, most of this stuff is considered beta. But when an outage strikes a cornerstone like OpenAI's...
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Rich Washburn
May 16, 20242 min read
Foreign Adversaries Target U.S. Personnel and the Government's Failure to Act
In a hearing that should shock every American who cares about national security and the welfare of our government officials, the Homeland...
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Rich Washburn
May 7, 20242 min read
China Hacks UK’s MOD! Cybersecurity & International Relations
Geopolitical tensions simmer just below the surface of international diplomacy, the virtual battleground has become just as contested as...
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Rich Washburn
May 5, 20242 min read
Cipher at the Citadel: The Unsolved Kryptos Puzzle
In the shadowed confines of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, a puzzle has stood defiant against the minds of some of the...
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Rich Washburn
May 5, 20242 min read
Perpetual Weakness: Yet Another WordPress Security Issue
WordPress, one of the most popular content management systems worldwide, is often praised for its versatility and user-friendliness....
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Rich Washburn
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Essential Command Line Hacking Tools
Understanding command line tools isn't just for the tech-savvy; it's a fundamental skill for anyone interested in securing their digital...
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