There was a time when the internet actually felt infinite. You could stumble across strange personal websites, niche forums, weird hobby communities, and blogs written by people who simply had something to say. It felt messy, decentralized, and unpredictable. Every link could lead somewhere completely different. Now, The Internet Is Quietly Becoming Five Websites, and […]
Category: Digital Security
The Illusion of Anonymity
There is a strange idea that floats around the internet that anonymity is just a few settings away. The Illusion of Anonymity is a concept that inspires people to use a VPN, create a burner email, get a second phone number, maybe even a third. Download encrypted messaging apps, create accounts that are disconnected from […]
Undermined, Again, This Time by AI
Humanity is standing on the edge of something that looks like progress but feels like control. It’s no wonder many feel their agency could be undermined by AI. We are on the verge of an absolute nightmare — not because AI is evil or because machines are about to wake up, but because the incentives […]
Hackers: Then vs. Now — What Really Changed?
When considering hackers then vs now, there was a time when the word “hacker” didn’t automatically send a chill down your spine.Believe it or not, it used to mean something closer to “curious tech kid who can’t stop taking things apart just to see how they work.” Hackers then vs now present a vastly different […]
Invisible Bruises: Recovering From a Mental Crime
How do you recover from a crime you can’t fully explain? It’s as if you’re dealing with invisible bruises from a mental crime—no fingerprints, no shadow, no clear source—just impact. This scenario could be called Invisible Bruises Mental Crime. What do you do when you’re targeted by someone you’ve never met, for reasons you may […]
Gratitude, Mental Health, and Digital Security: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Thanksgiving always brings me back to the essentials: family, friends, fellowship… and yes, a perfectly over-engineered turducken that makes you wonder who first said, “You know what this bird needs? Another bird.” Reflecting on gratitude, mental health, and digital security can also be a part of this time of thanks. Gratitude, mental health, and digital […]
Convenience Has a Cost: What Are You Sacrificing?
We built our lives on convenience. The ongoing debate of convenience vs security arises as we rely more on technology.Autofill. Auto-login. Clouds that sync before we even think.We trade friction for speed and pretend it’s harmless. But convenience is the quiet killer of digital security, highlighting the importance of the convenience vs security debate. In […]
Why Can’t I Just Be Left Alone?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]