Is It Dangerous to Give Everyone Access to AGI?
The future—a place where Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) might soon be as common as smartphones, and the idea of handing over this...
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Rich Washburn
Aug 143 min read
Every Single Social Security Number, Phone, and Address Has Leaked on the Internet! 2.6 Billion Total
Data breaches have become the digital equivalent of a coffee spill on your keyboard—annoying, potentially disastrous, but seemingly...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 273 min read
The Strategic Imperative: U.S. Leadership in AI for National Security
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a technological marvel; it is a strategic asset that will define the balance of global power in...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 223 min read
Inside the CrowdStrike Outage: Understanding Kernel Mode Vulnerabilities
In a recent incident that left Windows machines around the world blue-screening, CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, found...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 192 min read
Cybersecurity Meltdown: Inside the Massive CrowdStrike Outage of 2024
In the early hours of July 19th, 2024, a significant disruption shook the digital infrastructure community. CrowdStrike, a widely trusted...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 193 min read
Ripple Effect: The Far-Reaching Effects of Microsoft's Recent Outage
Microsoft Windows users worldwide are experiencing a severe outage due to an update associated with CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor. This...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 183 min read
Cyberattack Double Whammy: AT&T and Disney Breached in Major Security Incidents
Two American corporate giants, AT&T and Disney, have fallen prey to significant cyberattacks within a span of just 48 hours. These...
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Rich Washburn
Jul 122 min read
AT&T Data Breach: One of the Largest Hacks in History
In a recent revelation, AT&T disclosed a colossal data breach that compromised the records of nearly all its customer accounts, marking...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 302 min read
Accidental Exposure: Google Maps Accidentally Leaks Top-Secret Manta Ray Drone
Google Maps, a tool used daily by millions for mundane navigation tasks, has unintentionally revealed one of the US military’s most...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 272 min read
From Coding Prodigy to Cyber Security Pioneer: Angelina’s Remarkable Journey
Angelina, an 18-year-old cyber security prodigy whose journey from elementary school coding to cutting-edge AI development is nothing...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 253 min read
Cyberattack on Software Company Disrupts Thousands of Car Dealerships
In a recent surge of cyberattacks, a significant incident has disrupted business at thousands of car dealerships across the United...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 243 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 182 min read
FreeBSD 14.1: Robust Upgrade for Servers, Workstations, and More
FreeBSD 14.1, the latest iteration of the FreeBSD operating system, has been officially released, bringing with it a slew of enhancements...
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Rich Washburn
Jun 173 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 173 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 153 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 123 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 122 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 93 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 92 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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