I finally did it! It took just over 6 months, but I completed the Google Cybersecurity Certification. And just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It was a lot of work, and some of it was tough (I’m looking at you, Python). The material was wide from cybersecurity concepts and frameworks to SQL and Python. It’s a good starting point for those who are interested in field and want to get some good hands-on practice. It was also used as a study tool to prepare for the CompTIA Security+, which will be next on the to-do list.

#neverstoplearning #google #googlecybersecurity #cybersecurity #infosec #IT #SecurityPlus

"The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has alleged that the 42-year-old Perth resident stole travellers' data by setting up "evil twin" networks – so called because they are virtually indistinguishable from safe Wi-Fi networks, meaning it is very difficult to tell if these Wi-Fi networks are unsafe.

[...]

"Victims' data was allegedly stolen after they logged into the evil twin Wi-Fi via a dummy page that asked them to enter their social media login information or personal details. This information was then saved and could have been used to access further personal information from victims, including their bank details, photos, videos or online communications."

https://apple.news/AAr74ZH5ER1qXroG-MniIUw

This is the first G4 severe level geomagnetic alert issued since 2005 with the coronal mass ejection arrival as early as this evening US time, NOAA's Shawn Dahl tells reporters on a conference call.

I sat down with Marketplace Tech to talk about how fraudsters manipulate their victims via social engineering. Two women who were victims of fraud spoke to the reporters and shared their stories, which takes a lot of courage.

This is an insidious threat that can impact anyone. I recommend sharing this with your friends / family who may not be as aware of techniques scammers are using to steal thousands from victims.

https://www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-tech/how-scammers-hijack-their-victims-brains/

Weather Update for #Tallahassee, Fla. as of 6:58 AM EDT 05/10:

Tornado-warned cell moving into Tallahassee until 7:30 AM EDT. Seek shelter if in the polygon.

@dramypsyd Severe weather threat for the next 2-3 days. lol

Whistleblower Joshua Dean, who raised concerns about Boeing jets, dies at 45

Second Boeing whistleblower to die in the last three months. https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1248693512/boeing-whistleblower-josh-dean-dead

I’m not surprised about the iPad revenue fall. It’s been a while since they have released new models. That may change next week as Apple is rumored to release new tablets.

#apple #ipad #tech https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/112373888536675806

Say what you will about VGA cables, once you had them properly connected, they were Not coming out.

🚨 I have another record to share - carbon dioxide (CO₂) averaged a record high of 425.4 ppm in March 2024

10 years ago March averaged about 399.9 ppm

Preliminary data: https://gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/

Ever leave your computer screen open when you walk away? If so, you might want to change that habit.

Your unlocked computer can leave way to would be snoopers to check on your computer or even scroll around to see any personal or proprietary information on your computer. That could also lead way to someone stealing any personal information or even the “snooper” acting as the computer user to perform financial transactions. They could also create or respond to messages with the receiver thinking it’s the real person. Misuse by a “snooper” could put the computer user in a bad spot personally and professionally.

I teamed up with a colleague to create this video for work. It’s good to get a creative outlet every so often while educating the public on ways to stay safe in the digital world. This video contains captions, by the way.

Have ideas for the next video? Please leave them in the comments.

#cybersecurity #infosec #informationsecurity #tech #IT #education #security

"The device makers highlight the underlying error in focusing on the means rather than the actual problem, which is the widespread use of outdated and vulnerable access control systems found in automobile systems."

This right here. Automakers should be fixing the security issues brought to their attention by these types of devices.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flipper-zero-makers-respond-to-canadas-harmful-ban-proposal/

#security #infosec #cybersecurity #automobile #FlipperZero

"Unsaflok is a series of vulnerabilities that, when chained together, enable an attacker to unlock any room in a property using a pair of forged keycards."

This vulnerability can also unlock deadbolts.

My wife found a device like this to bring to hotel rooms to prevent unauthorized entry: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTTPTPVW?starsLeft=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_144K0NRXC04GA6VW5VFH&th=1.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unsaflok-flaw-can-let-hackers-unlock-millions-of-hotel-doors/

#infosec #security #doors #locks #safety #Unsaflok

@Sheril Congrats!

“Meta can use information gathered from its tools for its own purposes, however, and data sent to the company through the pixels scattered across the web enters a black box that can catalog and organize data with little oversight.”
https://mastodon.themarkup.org/@themarkup/112130052032924336

@Sheril Great topic. Best of luck on your defense!

Some personal news: The Intercept laid me off 🫠, so I'm now in the job market! My current title is Director of Information Security https://micahflee.com/2024/03/the-intercept-laid-me-off/

Important Personal Announcement 👇✨

I am now officially actively:

Looking For Work!

Let’s see if I can find this with help from the Fantastic Fediverse! Please let me know if you hear of any open positions for a:

👉 Public-Interest Technologist
👉 Privacy Advocate
👉 Privacy Engineer
👉 Anything Privacy that isn’t lawyering
👉 Python Programmer
👉 Tech Writer

Remote from Canada (flexible) 🇨🇦
At a great organization 💚

For samples of my work
you can check:

📄 My Tech Portfolio: https://emontheinternet.me

📝 My Blog: https://controlaltdelete.technology

:python:​ My Code: https://gitlab.com/users/sN4Ke_c4Se/projects

:mastodon:​ Social Media: #TinyPrivacyTip #TinyMastodonTip

Thanks for your help FediFriends! ✨

#GetFediHired #FediHired #JobSearch #TechJobs #JobsCanada #JobsCanadaLooking
#DigitalRights #Privacy #Python #Writing #Fediverse
#WhoNeedsLinkedInWhenYouHaveFediFriends!

Gee, I wonder what harm could come from this? https://mastodon.social/@readbeanicecream/112125319185421748