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Rich Washburn
Apr 1, 20242 min read
DARPA's Vision for AGI, Cybersecurity Evolution, and the Race for AI Supremacy
The recent revelations from DARPA, the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, have sent shockwaves through the AI...
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Rich Washburn
Mar 25, 20243 min read
The Pizza Index & Cyber Vulnerability
In the quiet hours of the night on January 16, 1991, amidst the tensions of the Gulf War, an unsuspecting correlation between pizza...
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Rich Washburn
Mar 18, 20242 min read
IBM X-Force 2024 Report: The Cyber Threat Landscape Evolution
In the 2024 edition of the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, analysts have dissected the vast swathes of data harvested from a...
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Rich Washburn
Mar 18, 20242 min read
The CISA Cybersecurity Breach: A Wake-Up Call for National Security
The recent hack of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which oversees cybersecurity and infrastructure...
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Rich Washburn
Mar 8, 20242 min read
The Chinese Hack That Compromised Millions
Chinese hackers infiltrating American systems to exfiltrate the data of 22 million U.S. citizens stands as a stark embodiment of the...
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Rich Washburn
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Silent Signals: Navigating the Chaos of Nationwide Cellular Outages
The recent nationwide cellular outage has sparked a significant amount of speculation and concern, highlighting the vulnerabilities...
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Rich Washburn
Feb 22, 20242 min read
Illuminating Disruptions: The Role of Solar Flares in Nationwide Outages
Recent reports and scientific analyses have shed light on the potential impact of solar flares on telecommunications, including cellular...
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Rich Washburn
Feb 22, 20242 min read
No Signal: The Impact of the Largest Cell Outage in US History
In an unprecedented event that has caught the attention of millions, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, three of the nation's largest cellular...
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Rich Washburn
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Inside the Chinese Hacking Tools Giga Leak
The recent discovery of a massive data leak, purportedly revealing the inner workings and cyber espionage tools of a Chinese company, has...
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Rich Washburn
Feb 15, 20243 min read
The Pedals Project: Crowdsourcing AI Accessibility
A novel development combining artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed computing, dubbed "Pedals" has the potential to democratize...
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Rich Washburn
Jan 18, 20242 min read
Cyber Surveillance: Unraveling the NSO Group and Pegasus Software Controversy
In the ever-evolving landscape of global cybersecurity, few stories have captured the complexity and ethical quandaries of this field...
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Rich Washburn
Jan 13, 20242 min read
WordPress sites are a problem: A Nerd's Candid Rant
As a web designer “moonlighting” as a Certified Ethical Hacker (yeah, it's as cool as it sounds), I’ve witnessed WordPress security flaws...
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Rich Washburn
Dec 21, 20232 min read
Are We Ready for AGI? Assessing Our Preparedness for an AI Revolution
"Are we ready for AGI?" is a question echoing in the halls of tech companies, research institutions, and policy-making chambers...
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Rich Washburn
Dec 14, 20232 min read
'Q-day' The Looming Threat to Global Cybersecurity
As the world stands on the brink of a technological revolution, quantum computing emerges as both a beacon of progress and a harbinger of...
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Rich Washburn
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Cyber Threat Landscape: China's Persistent Cyber Espionage Tactics
The world of cyber threats is ever-evolving, with nation-states often at the forefront of sophisticated cyber espionage activities. A...
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Rich Washburn
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Using PhoneInfoga for Digital Forensics
PhoneInfoga, a versatile tool for digital forensics and ethical hacking. PhoneInfoga is designed to uncover detailed information about...
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Rich Washburn
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Unlocking Online Privacy: The Essential Guide to DNS Encryption
Online privacy is increasingly scarce, understanding and securing your Domain Name System (DNS) requests is critical. This article looks...
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Rich Washburn
Nov 28, 20232 min read
The Enigma of Q*: Unraveling the Mystery of OpenAI's Alleged Breakthrough
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a recent development has stirred the tech community – the rumored Q* project...
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Watchtower
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Global SitRep: 11/27/23
Executive Summary This report synthesizes critical global events and strategic implications that have unfolded within the last 24 hours....
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Watchtower
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Emergent Threat of GPS Interference in Civil Aviation
Summary: There's a recent surge in GPS hacking incidents affecting civilian aircraft in the Middle East. Over 50 incidents of GPS...
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