There’s a point where the constant notifications stop being “security alerts” and start becoming something else entirely — a reminder that your digital life is never really yours. This digital harassment can have a serious impact on mental health. Another login attempt. Another “unusual activity detected.” Another threat from someone trying to wedge themselves into […]
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Even the Louvre Got It Wrong: Why “louvre” Was Their Password — And Why You’re Already a Target
When you think about the Louvre, you imagine an impenetrable fortress of history — a place where Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile is guarded behind layers of glass and steel. However, in a surprising turn of events, the idea of a Louvre heist challenges this perception of security. A global icon, visited by millions, hailed as […]
Detroit: The Unexpected Chapter in My Undermined Story
This week, I’m heading to Detroit — not for business, not for vacation, but to be interviewed about my story.The story of Undermined, where my journey through undermined crypto became a narrative of resilience.The story of losing everything to a crypto theft… and somehow finding purpose in the ruins. When I first started telling this […]
The Value of Losing Everything (and Still Believing Anyway)
There’s a silence that follows catastrophe.It doesn’t hit right away — first there’s adrenaline, disbelief, the frantic refreshing of pages, the desperate hope that somehow it’s all a mistake. But when the last door slams shut, and you realize it’s really gone — the silence comes. This is often a profound moment of belief and […]
When Investors Become the “Fat Pigs”
The Cambodia Crypto Fraud Case and What It Teaches Us About Trust, Tech, and Human Nature (Inspired by the recent AP story and themes from my book, Undermined) The shocking tactics used in scams, often referred to as “pig butcher,” have been detailed in a recent AP Source → We all think we’re smarter than […]
A Digital Bill of Rights
When I wrote Undermined, I wasn’t just telling my story — I was documenting what happens when your entire digital world collapses. Overnight, everything I had built online — assets, identity, security — was stripped away. This experience underlines the urgent need for a Digital Bill of Rights. I learned firsthand that the digital landscape […]
Incident Response: The Human Side of the Firewall
When a cybersecurity incident hits, the first reaction is always the same — triage, isolate, restore. We move fast. We patch, block, and rebuild like our lives depend on it. And in a way, they do. Building a strong cybersecurity human firewall is essential in preventing such incidents. But here’s what most people don’t talk […]
Crypto’s Wild Wild West, Undermined, and the Fight for Real Justice
Crypto is still the Wild Wild West. It is often referred to as the crypto wild west because out here justice doesn’t ride in on a sheriff’s badge — it comes from vigilantes, doxxing threads, and chain sleuths. That’s the reality. But it’s also the problem. When I wrote Undermined, it was my attempt to […]
Up for a Fight: The Story Behind Undermined
Some battles we prepare for. Others come without warning, but we must always be up for a fight. For me, being undermined wasn’t just a figure of speech—it became the defining reality of one of the hardest chapters of my life. From cybercrime that stole more than just money, to personal loss that shook me […]
Google Just Sent a Rare Security Warning — Here’s Why It Matters
The recent Google breach has caused 5 billion users to update their passwords. That’s not a typo. Two and a half billion. The story was first covered by Cyber Security News, and it’s worth paying attention to. Google doesn’t send out mass warnings like this every day. In fact, it’s one of the rare times […]