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Security is Reactionary, No Matter What

Posted on August 20, 2026 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Security is Reactionary, No Matter What

Originally cyber security was just an afterthought. Something to be added on later to networks, protocols, software, and hardware. No matter what happens, security is always secondary. It creates limits, slows down both deployment and development, and yet it is so critical. Yes, there is a call to be proactive, but the reality is that…

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New Year, New Post, from the start

Posted on January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 By Michael Kavka 1 Comment on New Year, New Post, from the start

So much has gone on since my last post back in 2023, but too much to go over honestly. I am rebooting this blog as of this post and hopefully can be more consistent in posting about stuff.  So as we enter 2025 I want to take a look at upcoming stuff. First off I…

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First Defcon – The results

Posted on August 17, 2023 By Michael Kavka No Comments on First Defcon – The results

This year marked the first time I made it out to Defcon. I have known about this conference since the 90’s, just had not figured out a way to get out there and experience it. For those that want a TL;DR, it is a supersized conference. There are also plenty of smaller conferences that I…

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  • YouLend US network disruption in Georgia exposes sensitive data September 18, 2026 Joseph Topping
  • North Korea's fake job interviews infected 30,000 devices September 18, 2026
  • FBI: Fake cop and government impersonation scams cost victims $1.6B September 18, 2026
  • Gyazo server flaw exploited to steal 23.6 million user records September 18, 2026 Bill Toulas
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