The Siren Song

AI assistants earn trust by being useful. What happens when getting a better answer means sharing more than we intended?

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.

BHIS – Talkin’ Bout [infosec] News | 2026-06-15

BHIS – Talkin’ Bout [infosec] News, with hot takes on news that impacts cybersecurity, here and abroad.

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?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – Part 3

The CCPA does have some similarities to GDPR, but there are quite a few differences. Final post of a 3-part series.