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A Z Mackay

@azmackay.bsky.social

Plot twist: Your biggest AI security threat isn't hackers. It's your own employees trying to be helpful.
theaimonitor.substack.com/p/ai-governa...
#AI #TechSecurity #Innovation

June 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM

5nark Twain

@5narktwain.bsky.social

Rather than planting complex zero-day viruses (which the west expected) Handala exploited existing access points, weaponizing everyday corporate tools. By breaching Microsoft Intune, they executed a simple factory reset command, wiping 200,000 corporate devices across 79 countries. #TechSecurity

May 30, 2026 at 4:34 AM

Intel Night OWL 🦉🇺🇸

@intelnightowl.bsky.social

#UK tech firms face a growing #Russia hacking threat, says cyber‑security expert. The attack is part of the broader #War and presents a serious #threat to national #security. #TechSecurity #CyberThreats https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2230750/russia-hacker-warning-cyber-security-expert

Top cyber security expert issues terrifying Russian hacker warning – 'when not if' | World | News | Express.co.uk

Brits are being urged to stop ignoring the risks and update old technology as soon as possible.

www.express.co.uk

July 20, 2026 at 12:37 PM

Grainne Brennan

@grainnebrennan.bsky.social

NewsInsideUkraine

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Netherlands blocks U.S. takeover of DigiD operator Solvinity over security concerns

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@WorldNews #Netherlands #DigiD #TechSecurity

𝕀𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕌𝕜𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕖 🇺🇦🌻

Netherlands blocks U.S. takeover of DigiD operator Solvinity over security concerns [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #Netherlands #DigiD #TechSecurity

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May 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM

CIA Shadows

@dukieboy2.bsky.social

That’s a clear heads-up from Poland to the U.S. Smart vehicles aren’t just cars anymore- they’re mobile sensor hubs. Keeping them out of military sites isn’t fear-mongering, it’s modern counterintelligence.
#NationalSecurity #CyberEspionage #TechSecurity
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Poland Bans Chinese Cars From Military Sites Over Spying Fears

The idea that cars might spy on people sounds like something from a box office thriller or a Jetsons cartoon, but Polish officials have recognized the real espionage risk associated with Chinese smart...

www.fdd.org

February 22, 2026 at 12:11 AM

Dr Susi Arnott

@susiarnott.mastodon.green.ap.brid.gy

'Advanced chat privacy' on WhatsApp - is that a Thing? Some friends won't use the platform at all anyway. Advice welcome in what to believe or do:)
#techsecurity

September 25, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Lattesdotter

@lattesdotter.bsky.social

I turned off my modem and stayed off the internet yesterday. I just felt overwhelmed by the flood of news. Also, it was really difficult to tell what news was real. On Youtube, I think there are more deepfakes. I have seen a lot of altered images as well on various platforms. #techsecurity

January 27, 2026 at 12:47 PM

ChinaObservers

@chinaobservers.eu

🗳️Today’s Dutch elections could quietly reshape Europe’s approach to China. How? Read our new article by @sensehofstede.nl 👉 chinaobservers.eu/will-the-dut...
Key takeaways:🧵👇
#Netherlands #China #Elections #EU #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #ASML #Nexperia #Trade #TechSecurity #Europe

Will the Dutch Return to the European Front on China After the Elections? – chinaobservers

Today, on October 29, the Netherlands votes in Lower House elections that will determine the composition of its future government. In June this year, the populi

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October 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM

TechRefreshing

@anupyadav.bsky.social

Why Linux Is More Secure Than Other Operating Systems
techrefreshing.com/why-linux-is...
#LinuxSecurity #Cybersecurity #OpenSource #LinuxVsWindows #SecureOS #LinuxKernel #CyberProtection #TechSecurity #LinuxAdvantages #WhyLinuxIsMoreSecure

Why Linux Is More Secure Than Other Operating Systems: Unpacking The Power Of Open-Source Security

Dive into the reasons why Linux is more secure than other operating systems! From its open-source transparency to robust features like SELinux and rapid patch updates, Linux is a cybersecurity powerho...

techrefreshing.com

September 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Miss Kitty 🌈🌈🌈

@misskitty.art

#MissKittyPolitics #AI #Research cuz I am compelled.
#TechSecurity
Current think tank projections for 2026 present a complex picture: while the U.S. is making massive financial investments to modernize its military, significant "digital debt" and structural vulnerabilities leave it at risk of ...

March 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM

Nebraska.Code

@nebraskacode.bsky.social

Eldert Grootenboer, Brian Gorman, and Bob Walker have Sessions on Cloud Computing at Nebraska.Code() next week.

nebraskacode.amegala.com

#Microsoft #Nebraska #CloudComputing #Azure #AppSecurity #TechConference #ApplicationDevelopment #TechSecurity #Programming #NetworkingEvent #Canary #software

July 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Intel Night OWL 🦉🇺🇸

@intelnightowl.bsky.social

Microsoft blames researcher for dumping six zero-day Windows exploits, now actively used. #Microsoft #cybersecurity #TechSecurity #ZeroDay https://securityaffairs.com/192865/security/microsoft-calls-the-zero-day-dumps-irresponsible-the-researcher-says-microsoft-started-it.html

Microsoft Calls the Zero-Day Dumps Irresponsible. The Researcher Says Microsoft Started It. - Security Affairs

A researcher dropped 6 Windows zero-days with no warning. Three are now exploited in the wild. Microsoft is angry.

securityaffairs.com

May 30, 2026 at 7:41 AM

martechnewser

@cheinyeanlim.bsky.social

Two Baltic Sea internet cables, linking Lithuania to Sweden and Finland to Germany, are disrupted, raising suspicions of Russian sabotage. Tensions grow as global cybersecurity risks intensify. 🌍🔌 #Cybersecurity #Russia #BalticSea #TechSecurity #InternetDisruption #GlobalTensions

November 18, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Technijian

@technijian.bsky.social

🚨 AI-generated ransomware found inside Microsoft’s VS Code Marketplace!
The fake “susvsex” extension could steal & encrypt your files.
Stay protected — secure your dev environment with Technijian.
🔐 technijian.com
#CyberSecurity #VSCode #AITech #DataProtection #TechSecurity #Ransomware #Developers

November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Technijian

@technijian.bsky.social

🚨 Developers, heads up! npm packages are being targeted by malware attacks that can compromise your entire codebase.
Learn how to spot and prevent npm threats before they infect your projects! 💻🔒
🔗 Learn more: technijian.com
#npm #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #Malware #Developers #TechSecurity

October 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM

CIA Shadows

@dukieboy2.bsky.social

This isn’t about sex- it’s about access and leverage. Long-term relationships create trust, blind spots, and data flow. Silicon Valley runs on openness, and intelligence services know exactly how to exploit that.
#Espionage #TechSecurity #NationalSecurity
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Female spies are waging ‘sex warfare’ to steal Silicon Valley secrets

China and Russia are sending attractive women to seduce tech workers — even marrying and having children with their targets. ‘It’s the Wild West out there,’ says insider

www.thetimes.com

February 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM

The Daily Tech Feed

@thedailytechfeed.com

Free OSS stacks like Harbor + Syft now rival commercial tools in registry security. #ContainerSecurity #SBOM #Docker #DevSecOps #CloudNative #TechSecurity https://thedailytechfeed.com/top-container-registry-security-tools-for-2026-what-you-need-to-know/

September 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM

The Daily Tech Feed

@thedailytechfeed.com

iPhone 18 Pro adds extra image data with a secure exclave to boost Face ID security — expect tweaks ahead. #FaceID #iPhone18Pro #SecureExclave #BiometricSecurity #Apple #TechSecurity https://thedailytechfeed.com/iphone-18-pros-face-id-extra-image-data-secure-exclave-adds-a-layer/

September 22, 2026 at 1:24 PM

TechEbo

@techebo.bsky.social

techebo.com/tsmc-trade-s... TSMC trade secrets are the backbone of global chip security. From AI to green tech, here’s how TSMC protects innovation.

#TSMC #TechEbo #news #technews #BusinessNews #Semiconductors #TechSecurity #GreenTech

TSMC trade secrets: Protecting innovation and global tech - TechEbo.com

TSMC trade secrets protect advanced chip technology and global tech security. Learn how TSMC safeguards IP, fosters innovation.

techebo.com

August 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Security Land

@security.land

Swiss Fed Council report: AI amps up cyber threats like targeted phishing & deepfakes, but also supercharges defenses via quick threat spotting. NCS will get AI upgrades for transparency. Full insights: www.security.land/swiss-govern... #Cybersecurity #AI #Switzerland #TechSecurity #DigitalThreats

AI's Impact on Swiss Cybersecurity Explored

Swiss Federal Council reviews AI's impact on cybersecurity, from phishing risks to threat detection benefits, updating NCS for transparency.

www.security.land

December 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM

IndiaWest

@indiawest.bsky.social

U.S. AI Firm Grants India Access To Cybersecurity Model

Full Story: indiawest.com/u-s-ai-firm-...

#USAIFirm #IndiaAccess #CybersecurityModel #AIModel #Cybersecurity #TechSecurity #USIndiaTech

"The access comes through Project Glasswing, Anthropic’s cybersecurity initiative, which has expanded to about 150 organizations across more than 15 countries. Anthropic said the program is focused on organizations that operate critical infrastructure and provide services relied upon by millions of people.
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June 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM

Gen AI News 🅰︎ℹ︎

@genainews.bsky.social

OpenAI raises concerns over Chinese app DeepSeek using its models to create a ChatGPT-like tool at a lower cost. The app has sparked security and ethical debates, with the US Navy advising against its use due to data safety risks. #AI #DeepSeek #OpenAI #TechSecurity
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