Author: hrbrmstr
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RSAC 2025 Sets A Dangerous Precedent for Cybersecurity Leadership
RSAC 2025 Sets A Dangerous Precedent for Cybersecurity Leadership
New geolocus-cli For ONYPHE's Geolocus Database
Introducing geolocus-cli: A fast, cross-platform command-line tool for IP enrichment using ONYPHE's free Geolocus database. This lightweight utility enables security professionals and network analysts to efficiently look up comprehensive IP metadata including geolocation, ASN information, organizati
Trump’s Retaliation Against Chris Krebs — and the Cybersecurity Industry’s Deafening Silence
Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), was fired by Donald Trump in 2020 for publicly affirming that the presidential election was secure and free from widespread fraud.…
American [Cyber] Sigh
A long, long time ago I can still remember How those CVEs would make me smile And I knew if I had my chance To patch a vuln or take a stance Maybe we’d be secure for a…
I told you so…
Just putting a marker out there, that I'm either fundamentally wrong, or we all are f'd this…
A Critical Analysis of ICERAID
ICERAID (iceraid[.]us) presents itself as a "GovFi protocol" that purportedly delegates intelligence gathering tasks from law enforcement to citizens. According to their materials, it rewards users with cryptocurrency tokens for capturing…
Call To Action: State Department Power Grab
Discover how Secretary Rubio's State Department determination classifies border, immigration, and trade policies as "foreign affairs functions," exempting them from the Administrative Procedure Act. Learn about potential consequences including surprise policy changes, expanded device searches, and e
Xitter Hit by Major Cyberattack
On March 10, 2025, Xitter experienced major service disruptions throughout the day. Users couldn't access the platform on both mobile apps and the website. Here's what happened and why it…
Cruel And Vindictive By Design
Recent administrative changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveal a concerning pattern of decisions that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations while being implemented in ways that limit public awareness and…
Senator Susan Collins’ Betrayal of Maine Demands Accountability
As a longtime Mainer and independent voter, I have watched Senator Susan Collins’ career with cautious optimism, hoping her self-branded image as a moderate willing to cross party lines might translate into principled leadership. Instead,…