Private Military Companies are organized mercenaries for hire in a lucrative business. We see them in physical conflicts, but what about the cyber battlefields?
Governments hire private organizations to do their hacking, gather intelligence, disrupt critical infrastructures, and push misinformation campaigns.
The Economist recently did a piece on PMCs but it misses the evolution of how cyber mercenaries are being organized and used governments to do battle in cyberspace!
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Bearable Cold 16°C morning and the sun is slowly rising.
I’m on my walk track, watching birds slip out of their nests as the park fills with early risers , even the little ones.
The eastern sky looks magical today, light clouds blending with the sunrise, turning everything a soft yellow and romantic.
What a beautiful way to start the day.
Happy Thursday! 🌅✨
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Who is still waiting on their 'fish coins'? We've got 7 still to go!
#solana #farmlife #seeker #solanamobile #crypto
Dried chilii flower, the first chili flower, it was needed bee to polinitation make turn flower to be chilii. This is come from my small garden.
Hydroponic Notes Eight Days After Sowing
On the eighth day after sowing, the seedlings, which have already developed their third leaf, are still given a nutrient solution of 400 ppm, by sprinkling it onto the tray, but not too much. The morning is cloudy, but the seedlings should still be exposed to the sun, even if the weather is unfavorable. It's best to avoid direct exposure to rain. If possible, minimize exposure to rain. (hpx).
I am honored to be listed with all these amazing cybersecurity professionals who are driving the industry forward with innovation and leadership!
Thank you for the recognition The Cyber Express By Cyble.
https://thecyberexpress.com/top-100-cybersecurity-leaders-in-the-u-s/
"If we would not endure a king as a political power, we should not endure a king over the production, transportation, and sales of the necessaries of life."
Thanks to the Trust in Digital Life for hosting a great panel discussion about the major cybersecurity trends in 2025. It was my honor to share insights with Iva Tasheva and Scott Algeier.
Summary and key points: https://david275.substack.com/p/major-trends-of-cybersecurity-2025
- Scott Algeier, President and CEO, Conrad, Inc. Cybersecurity Consulting
- Iva Tasheva, Co-founder and cybersecurity lead, CYEN
- Matthew Rosenquist, Founder Cybersecurity Insights; CISO, Mercury Risk
Wikipedia is fully transparent. You can see how every article was created. Any one can submit edits. That is why some of the most powerful people in the world are scared ****less by it.
Bulb is a web3 insurance plan.
It's at least in part why you're here.
And it's why plenty of others should be as well.
#web3 #socialmedia #censorship
https://arena.social/defi1crypto2/status/019110eb-6e46-41f6-99b3-7f852e087311
Happy Monday!
A fresh new week begins, and I’ve already completed a refreshing 3 km walk. Now relaxing a little before breakfast, soaking in the cold 10°C morning with a light breeze in the air. It’s the first day I pulled on warm clothes and a cozy hoodie to shield myself from the chilly weather and it feels perfect. The mood is uplifting, the mind is clear, and the day already feels promising. A beautiful start to the week!
In the name of Almighty Allah,
a calm and pleasant Wednesday begins.
No wind, just a cool 14°C breeze settling softly on the dawn.
Stepping out for prayer and my walk , heart steady, mind fresh.
Later, heading to a nearby town to meet a client and chase new goals.
Grateful. Focused. Blessed with warm tea in hands and sipping & enjoying.
Happy Wednesday!
How does sustenance reach us? In what ways does it reach us? We cannot even imagine them. My cousin, came from Qatar Via Saudi Arabia After performing Umrah. He came to meet us at night. He brought some dates and some gifts from there. I am eating those dates now in breakfast and thinking, where did Allah Almighty grow these? Where did He create them? How did it come to me? And this sustenance was written in my destiny. He is the best provider!!
Have a great Wednesday ❣️
Hey BULB community! It has been a while since I have been on here. I wanted to try creating videos and give out rewards for giveaways but things did not work out the way I wanted them too. Life had different plans for me I guess.
I have always loved writing and should have never left. Sometimes you have to try new things to find the things you really enjoy doing. I missed reading and writing articles so much it is not even funny. I am back and will be trying to post at least one article a day.
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I will be speaking on the Trust in Digital Life - Security Automation webinar on Thurs Nov 20th 10am ET (7am Pacific)! Come join the event.
This panel will discuss major trends in technology, regulations, threats and approaches to defenses that defined cybersecurity in 2025. From advances in PQC to new AI enabled attacks and regulations to assurance approaches, 2025 was marked by many changes, lessons and new technology directions.
https://trustindigitallife.eu/event/security-automation/
“It’s impossible to architect a compelling experience backwards from a desired financial outcome,” Stephenson says. “If you start with the goal of ‘let's make a lot of money’ and then try to reverse engineer a creative project from that motive, it's not going to work.”
https://mail.blockworks.com/p/thursday-links-3b53
Massive MAGA-tard Scott Adams fucks around and finds out MAGA is bad for your health.
The replies are gold.
MAGA are trying to chalk this up as a win, but literally all Trump did was get him an appointment to see the healthcare system MAGA (Scott included) have been laser focused on telling their followers is completely broken & ineffective.
The MAGA/MAHA universe (see replies to the post below) are now going after Scott for suggesting their miracle cures don't work.
The case FOR bubbles (namely the AI one in this instance)
https://mail.blockworks.com/p/friday-charts-d28f
A crisp Tuesday morning at 11°C and honestly, it feels perfect. ❄️✨
There’s something magical about cold air how it wakes me up, clears my mind, and quietly reminds me to be grateful for the small moments.
Out on my morning walk today, the weather felt like a gentle reset with Fresh air. A happy heart. A calm mind. 🌿
Wishing you all a beautiful Tuesday ahead!
May your day be as refreshing as this weather and as bright as my mood.
Stay warm, stay smiling, and stay blessed. ☀️💙
A reminder: You can self manage your aged care for way less than you're paying a care manager.
It's probably a lot easier than you think it is.
Finding providers is the hardest part. After that all you need to do is pay them.
https://michaelwest.com.au/aged-care-self-management-better-than-home-care-package/
I recently noticed how many posts and comments are created using AI. Unfortunately, I see this ingenuine content on LinkedIn where I am most active in communicating and collaborating with peers and professionals. Sadly, it is undermining how the cybersecurity community can work together.
For the record, I create all my own posts. The thoughts are original and the comments are my own — for better or worse (…the sarcasm and dry humor is a free bonus)!
Great conferences not only bring together innovation, expert views, but it is an opportunity to meet amazing leaders, innovators, and rising stars who will drive our industry forward.
The InCyber Forum was an outstanding event and a showcase in how cybersecurity is transforming from a male dominated field. Thank you, Sumona, Pavlina, Jordan, and the “Cybersecurity Girl” herself, Caitlin Sarian for showcasing how contributions in our field will not be restricted by outdated limitations.
I made it on to a NYC Times Square billboard again! Thanks to TopMate for the recognition and visibility!
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Fantastic morning with great Dawn, pleasant temperature and perfect for sunday's long Walk. I usually Walk double on Sunday because no hurry to drop kids in school. Almost 8000 to 10,000 steps on Sunday.
Happy Sunday everyone ❤️.
Don't stay lazy on Sunday, spend time with your family , enjoy the life , forget your all the worries for sometime.
Nothing surprising here, just a little depressing. Passwords are often ridiculously insecure.
Cognitive limitations in people can manifest as vulnerabilities in digital systems which are easily exploitable. We must address such cognitive weaknesses so that behaviors change in ways that protects users and systems.
Unlike installing a patch or fixing a line of code, changing human nature is a bit more challenging. It takes forethought, investment, and persistence. In the end, it is worth it.
The EU nearly approved scanning all private messages. “Chat Control” stalled thanks to pushback- but it’s not dead yet.
STR Talk exists for this reason: no central servers, no data to seize, no identity you don’t control. Just real privacy.
https://strtalk.net
