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NSA Admits Secretly Buying Your Internet Browsing Data without Warrants

If you are concerned about somebody watching what you do while you use the Internet, here is yet another reason to validate your concerns. Not only is there the risk of threat actors and targeted advertising, but even the NSA is collecting data without warrants. They claim to have some rules regardi

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

Navigating cyberthreatsand strengthening defensesin the era of AI

Everybody is racing to develop an AI strategy, and many do not understand the risks associated with AI. Microsoft recently posted an article speaking to this concern found HERE. I found this section of the post very interesting …Recommendations for AI security strengthening:Apply vendor AI controls

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

Antsle antMAN edgeLinux - your next hypervisor?

In the ever-adaptable landscape of virtualization technology, we've witnessed the arrival of the antMan hypervisor. This nifty piece of software offers a novel take on managing and steering virtual environments. Let’s dig into the nitty-gritty of antMan, contrasting it with the heavyweight contender

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

DEF CON is canceled! No, really this time – but the show will go on

At first, when I saw DEF CON was cancelled I thought it was the usual annual joke (outside of the year of Covid that it was actually really for real cancelled). The thing is, it was really cancelled this year but now its uncancelled (they have shirts stating this available).What happened? In short,

Aamir Lakhani1 min read

GPT 3.5 vs GPT 4.0

The ever-expanding realm of artificial intelligence, OpenAI's GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) models have consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in natural language processing. With the release of GPT-4.0, the latest iteration of this transformative technology, many are cur

Aamir Lakhani5 min read

Goats, Cars, and Doors

In times of decision, many of us rely on instinct and ‘gut’ reaction rather than logic. As humans, we actually do a pretty terrible job at understanding and using risk-based approaches in our lives. For example, many people are anxious about flying on an airplane when in reality they should be more

Aamir Lakhani7 min read

Classic Movie Review: Entourage

I apprehensively went to see Entourage, thinking I was going to suffer through a story build-up to a teaser ending. I fully expected some sort of gritty, emotionally tangled world with hints of darkness sprinkled throughout, with the obvious ambiguous lead-ups to a second (or third, or fourth, ad na

Aamir Lakhani2 min read

How to write a reverse shell

A reverse shell is a type of network connection in which a remote computer establishes a connection to a local computer and allows the remote computer to execute commands on the local computer. This can be useful in a number of situations, such as when a local computer is behind a firewall and needs

Aamir Lakhani2 min read

Fog Computing or Edge Computing — Know the Difference

The world of computing sometimes seems foreign to the average person. While most tech enthusiasts understand the basics of computing and cloud computing, the changing nature of IT means more terminology emerges to describe new network components, such as edge computing and fog computing.These two ty

Shannon Flynn3 min read

How can AI Stop Cyber Attacks

Artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize cybersecurity by enabling organizations to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. In this essay, we will explore how AI can enhance cybersecurity and discuss some of the challenges and considerations that need to be considered when implementing

Aamir Lakhani3 min read

Introduction to Fileless Malware

Fileless malware is a type of cyber attack that does not rely on the traditional method of installing malicious software on a victim's computer. Instead, it uses legitimate system tools and functions to carry out malicious actions, making it difficult to detect and prevent.Fileless malware attacks o

Aamir Lakhani2 min read