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It’s not every day you hear about sophisticated cyberattacks that directly impact international relations, but a recent discovery by Microsoft has put a spotlight on this very issue. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team recently identified a Russian state-sponsored hacking group, known as Midnight Blizzard (also tracked as Nobelium or APT29), attempting to breach the systems of … Read more
It seems every week there’s a new headline about cyber threats, and this latest one from Microsoft certainly caught my attention. They recently detailed an operation by a Russian government-backed hacking group, tracked as “Midnight Blizzard” (also known as Nobelium or APT29), which has been targeting foreign embassies around the globe. What’s particularly concerning about … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly things change. Today, data is everywhere. It’s collected, stored, and used in ways that were unimaginable even twenty years ago. My own journey into thinking about ethical technology development naturally leads me to consider data privacy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. Imagine you’ve got a digital credential – like a certificate or a badge that proves you know something or did something. The tricky part? It’s so unique, it can’t be duplicated. And to top it off, nobody’s really heard of a solid way to authenticate it digitally. Think of it … Read more
Hey everyone! Today, I want to dive into something super important that’s pretty much at the intersection of my PhD work and the tech world we all live in: AI ethics and cybersecurity. It’s not just about cool new tech; it’s about how we build and use it responsibly. We’re seeing AI pop up everywhere, … Read more
It’s July 29th, 2025, and if you’ve been trying to travel by air recently, you might have noticed things aren’t running as smoothly as they used to. More and more flights are experiencing delays, and the culprit is increasingly being identified as cyberattacks targeting airlines. This isn’t a new problem, but the scale and frequency … Read more
Okay, so hear me out… AI is everywhere now, right? From the apps on our phones to the way companies operate, it’s changing things fast. As someone neck-deep in AI research for my PhD and dabbling in cybersecurity, I see both the insane potential and some pretty gnarly risks. Let’s break down AI ethics and … Read more
As someone who’s spent a good chunk of my career in software, I’ve seen technology evolve at a breakneck pace. Today, I want to talk about something that’s quietly brewing, something that could reshape how we think about security and financial stability: quantum computing. For years, the encryption that keeps our online communications and financial … Read more
I’ve been digging into the security of hardware-encrypted drives, and frankly, the results are concerning. A recent study put 24 different drives compliant with TCG Opal standards through the wringer. These are the drives many of us use to protect sensitive data, and in my world, that includes vital information about crypto investments and emerging … Read more