Search engines used to be maps. You typed something in, and they pointed you toward places where you could explore the information yourself. Forums, blogs, research papers, random corners of the internet. Now, though, AI is starting to decide what is true for users, changing the way we interact with information online. Interestingly, AI Is […]
Tag: Security
Coinbase Pulled Support for a Crypto Bill. That’s a Security Story.
When I first read that Coinbase pulled its support for a major crypto related bill, my reaction was not anger or surprise. It was a quiet sense of familiarity. I have seen this pattern enough times to recognize it for what it is. In fact, this instance is a prime example of the complexities surrounding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Mechanic’s Car Is Always Broken
I was sitting with a good friend the other day, having one of those conversations that meanders through life, work, and all the messy pieces in between. At some point, the topic shifted to digital hygiene, and he asked about the latest crypto theft—if I’d heard anything new from the forensics team. It was evident […]
How Many Layers Deep? Corporate Responsibility, Data Breaches, and the High Cost of Digital Trust
In the wake of yet another high-profile data breach, I find myself returning to a question that’s haunted me for years—long before it was a headline: How far does responsibility extend when a company’s security failure leads, indirectly or not, to your personal loss? For me, this isn’t an abstract debate. It’s lived experience. In […]
The Bybit Hack: A Harsh Reminder of the Dangers in Crypto—And How I Know This All Too Well
In February 2025, the cryptocurrency world was rocked by yet another major hack—this time targeting Bybit, one of the largest crypto exchanges. The attackers, later identified as North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group, siphoned off approximately $1.5 billion in digital assets. They used a sophisticated phishing scheme. When I first heard about it, I felt a […]
Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Convenience and Security in a Digital World
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, convenience is king. With just a few clicks or taps, we can order groceries, pay bills, and even connect with loved ones across the globe. But as we embrace these conveniences, we’re also opening ourselves up to risks related to digital security. Cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and privacy concerns have […]