AI assistants earn trust by being useful. What happens when getting a better answer means sharing more than we intended?
Category: CyberSecurity
Thoughts, rants, and references touching on cybersecurity, hacking, and the infosec community at large.
AI Has Sharp Edges
I’m not worried about Skynet. I’m worried about the people who build AI systems and then act surprised when those systems do something dangerous in pursuit of an assigned goal.
Chatting Up ChatGPT
Check out my webcast all about using ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs). I cover basics about popular LLMs, tips for using them safely, and how to make prompts to get the best results.
LLMs and Prompt Engineering
I spoke at this year’s LayerOne conference about how to craft good prompts when working with LLMs like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Ollama.
Sanitize Before You Share
I hate it when people share links that have tons of tracking codes attached. It’s especially annoying when the people doing it work in cybersecurity like I do.
Why Developers Hate Cybersecurity
Before I switched career paths to work in cybersecurity, I worked primarily as a web developer, but I have also worked on desktop and mobile app projects. Because of this, I have a keen sensitivity for how people on the receiving end of a penetration test report will view the findings.
Phishing Awareness Metrics
Phishing simulations are cheap and effective training tools, and the metrics they provide over time can provide clear insights into security awareness throughout an organization.
Satellites and Their Vulnerabilities
As satellites become more involved in Earthly communications, they will be targeted by hackers. But how safe are they now?