For the entirety of my career there’s always been a substantial gap between what security vendors promise and the actual threat-landscape out in the wild. Lately, however, that gap has dramatically widened in a very defined, dangerous direction. When advanced AI systems are tested with safety controls deliberately reduced or removed and they’re we are…
Everything is NOT what it seems… As Usual. A couple of days back CNBC ran a news piece reporting that three of the world’s top AI companies (OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta) had all admitted to the same problem within days of each other: Their most advanced systems had broken out of controlled security tests, reached…
During my career in disaster prevention/recovery I’ve spent years dealing with real-world threat models, both at the corporate and personal levels. And, based upon my extensive professional experience I cannot emphasize strongly enough that: I treat any VPN with meaningful Israeli ownership, founding, or operational ties as an elevated risk by default. This is not…
I have spent decades protecting individuals, dissidents, and families from the creeping overreach of surveillance systems, both on and offline. And what I see crystalclear is that Palantir Technologies is not just another tech contractor operating internationally. The truth behind Peter Thiel’s AI spy operation is far more sinister than most people realize. Palantir’s technologies…
In my decades as a disaster recovery specialist and digital forensics analyst, I’ve watched money evolve from paper notes and coins to digital ledgers that move at the speed of light. Yet nothing quite matches the quiet revolution unfolding right now on the global payments stage. Over the past few weeks, fresh conversations with industry…
Given my long-term history in digital forensics and cybersecurity, I’m deeply concerned about recent discoveries exposing serious vulnerabilities in Lenovo hardware, particularly in their webcams and other devices commonly used by everyday consumers who rely on these products for communication and work. These flaws, uncovered just a few days ago, in August 2025, could allow…
I want to talk about Pegasus, the Israeli-made spyware, because it’s definitely NOTHING LIKE the graceful winged horse from Greek mythology. What it is, is basically a dictator’s wet dream. Cooked up by NSO Group, this thing is a privacy-destroying, life-endangering monster that’s been used to stalk, silence, and even to set up the murder…
Ask yourself: Do I REALLY want Agent Smith watching my EVERY move? As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life in October 2025, many users are facing a tough choice: upgrade to Windows 11 or explore alternatives. For privacy-conscious and less technically-savvy users who want a simple, secure, and cost-free operating system, Linux Mint stands out as…
Many people rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to keep their online activities secure, especially when managing finances, shopping, or staying in touch with loved ones. VPNs are supposed to help protect your personal information by encrypting your internet connection, making it harder for hackers or others to track your activities. However, not all VPN…
These days, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are widely used to protect online privacy, especially for political dissidents and alternative news outlets who rely on secure communication to share sensitive information. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address, making it harder for third parties to track your online activities. But not all…
