“We passed the audit, so we’re secure… right?” If that sentence sounds familiar, your organization is probably running on vibes—gut feelings, check‑the‑box policies, and dashboards that look busy but measure nothing. Inspired by the viral conference rant “Why Every Company’s Cybersecurity Is Just Vibes,” this narrative essay dissects the gulf between perceived security and actual […]
The meme that morphed into a nightmare One Friday night in London, an 18-year-old on police bail plugged an Amazon Fire TV stick into a hotel television, tethered his phone for Wi-Fi, and started typing. Hours later Rockstar Games’ internal Slack erupted: GTA VI source code dumped. The attacker—Arion Kurtaj of the Lapsus$ crew—had already
“Cybersecurity is easy. You just don’t get hacked.”That tongue‑in‑cheek line from the viral video you just watched hides a deeper truth: most breaches happen because the basics were ignored—not because attackers wrote sci‑fi level exploits. In this guide we’ll prove that solid security is less about mastering arcane command‑line kung fu and more about disciplined,
Every January a fresh crop of streaming thrillers rolls out the same glossy montage—dark rooms, glowing monitors, rogue geniuses hammering keys until global networks cave in. Yet ask any working security professional what their week really looked like and you will hear something closer to this: a 7:30 a.m. coffee over last‑night’s Nessus scan, a stand‑up
You’ve watched the breach headlines, devoured blog posts, and maybe even enrolled in an online course—but deep down you know the only way to truly learn cybersecurity is to do, not just consume. In a recent Cyber Q&A (released Christmas Day!), seasoned professionals shared the exact projects that transformed their careers. Below, we’ve distilled that
Imagine you’re having a perfectly innocent phone call—perhaps discussing weekend plans or confidential business details—thinking it’s private. But somewhere on the network, a malicious actor is quietly capturing your packets, reconstructing your voice, and eavesdropping on every word. Welcome to the unsettling world of VoIP sniffing, where hackers turn your smartphone into an open microphone.
Imagine a world where you could search the entire internet for “smart fridges,” “security cameras,” or “industrial control systems” with the same ease as a Google query. You type in a keyword, hit enter, and instantly see every connected device tagged with that signature—along with its IP address, open ports, software version, and geographic location.
You’ve watched the news reels and read the headlines: data breaches crippling global supply chains, ransomware gangs holding critical infrastructure hostage, and nation‑state actors probing the boundaries of cyber warfare. In response, organizations across every industry—from tech giants to small community hospitals—are in a relentless scramble for cybersecurity talent. Yet despite this voracious demand, many
Cybersecurity is one of the hottest and fastest-growing fields in tech. As data breaches, ransomware attacks, and cyber warfare dominate headlines, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to skyrocket. But if you’re someone just starting out — staring at the vast landscape of buzzwords like “penetration testing,” “SOC analyst,” or “zero-trust architecture” — you
Introduction When you think of IT security, your mind might not immediately go to garbage bins. Yet, the practice of “dumpster diving” isn’t about simple scavenging; it’s a legitimate method used by attackers to extract sensitive information from discarded trash. This article delves into the fascinating world of dumpster diving in the context of cybersecurity,
