Fingerprints are awesome, until they’re not
I’m filing this one under I’m a bit cynical about it. According to this story there have been a bunch of people who have paid to have their fingerprints surgically altered. Some of the people were...
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BSides Tallinn 2022
I love myself a good Security BSides, and I’ve never been to Tallin in Estonia. So when I saw the CFP was open I submitted and was delighted to be selected. View of Riga, Latvia Unable to find a...
View Article$1200 for acceleration on a Merc
Mercedes is one of the latest car companies to think, “hey, what do we do in a global downturn when new sales are low… I know, let’s limit some features on our car, then when people buy them, charge...
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Security Through Complexity
I saw this picture somewhere on social media of these many locks securing the bolt. However, upon closer inspection, you can see that by simply removing any one of the locks, you unlock the whole...
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BH EU 2022 and BSides London
As I wandered through the psychedelic chaos of Black Hat Europe 2022, I couldn’t help but feel like I had stumbled into the belly of the beast. The vendor area was a tacky nightmare of flashing lights...
View ArticleFarcical Recognition
It was bound to happen – welcome to the future! Mom took her daughter to see a show. AI facial recognition software recognizes her and she’s unceremoniously escorted out by security. Her offence?...
View ArticleHow One Jobseeker Used AI to Apply for 200 Jobs in 2 Days
The search for a job has never been easy, but with the commoditisation of AI tools, it’s becoming a bit easier for the ambitious jobseeker. Recently, one such individual used AI to apply for nearly...
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Santa Cruz Police Nab 19-Year-Old for Fake Parking Tickets
Cops in Santa Cruz, California, were out in full force, arresting a 19-year-old they allege was behind a sinister plot to swindle unsuspecting beachgoers out of their hard-earned cash. The suspect,...
View ArticleWind turbines and lightning very very frightening – and cyber security
I saw a video on the BBC about a wind Turbine catching fire after a lightning strike. The video looked kind of cool as the flaming blades were spinning creating rings of smoke. With a bit of digging,...
View ArticleThe Great Google Experiment: Googlers Trapped in an Internet-Free Wonderland
The Internet is a treacherous playground, and wouldn’t you know it, Google, the wise old seer of the digital realm, is suggesting that its employees disconnect from the very beast they helped create....
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Shared responsibility
I was taking a walk the other day and saw this pathway which is shared by two houses. The house on the right got their pressure washer and cleaned their half of the path. Part of me secretly admires...
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My thoughts and experiences at Infosec EU 2024
Another year another Infosec EU. So, how did it go down? I must admit, I grumble whenever I have to attend an event at the soulless warehouse that is ExCel, located in what can only be described as...
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Protecting People, Not Just Data
As I sit here, reflecting on the recent news of the ransomware attack on pathology lab Synnovis, I can’t help but feel a sense of unease wash over me. It’s not just another headline or statistic; this...
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When Less is More (And $ is Everything)
I was browsing the website formerly known as Twitter and saw this post by Trung Phan and it got me comparing it to cybersecurity. Or as my friend Thom Langford would say, “that’s the sound of the...
View Article200 Episodes of the Host Unknown Podcast
What started off as a vision I had many years ago has hit a significant milestone. The Host Unknown Podcast has somehow managed to stumble its way to 200 episodes. It’s a feat that probably a...
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Blackhat and BSides to Wind Down the Year
The days are shorter, the heating is turned on more frequently, and the final big conference week of the year for me ends with Blackhat Europe and BSides London. Blackhat was held at the ExCeL and...
View ArticleUnwrapping Cybersecurity: A Festive “Die Hard” Guide
It is the holiday season. Think twinkling lights, the scent of pine, and cyber threats lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce quicker than Bruce Willis can say, “Yippee ki yay.”In the festive...
View Article5 books I enjoyed in 2024
Have you ever found yourself in a bookstore, overwhelmed by the sheer number of titles and unsure of where to start? Well, let me make it easier for you. Here are five books that I highly recommend,...
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