As 23andMe goes bankrupt, millions of people’s DNA data is up for sale

“Folks have absolutely no say in where their data is going to go,” said Tazin Khan, CEO of the nonprofit Cyber Collective, which advocates for privacy rights and cybersecurity for marginalized people. 

15 Useless Linux Commands Everyone Needs to Know

Linux is very useful in IT and Cyber work. Here are some fun items in Linux. https://www.howtogeek.com/useless-linux-commands-everyone-needs-to-know/

What Are Virtual Machines, and How Do They Work?

A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based emulation of a computer. A program called a hypervisor runs on your computer. It allows you to create virtual machines–virtual computers—and configure them with an amount of RAM, hard drive space, CPU cores, and other details that would normally be provisioned in hardware. Once you’ve configured your VM, you can turn it on and install an operating system.

OSINT Framework

Here is a useful collection of OSINT tools for CTFs and PenTesting. https://bkellyteacher.com/MiscApps/CTF/osint/

US Coast Guard paychecks delayed by cyberattack | TechRadar

A data breach has affected the personnel and payroll systems of the US Coast Guard, and has impacted member pay, and forced the agency to to take systems offline to prevent further intrusion until “at least February 19th, 2025”.

Lincoln High School’s CyberSecurity Program Featured by ABC 33/40

The Lincoln High School CyberSecurity program has been getting a lot of media attention in its 5th year at LHS. ABC 33/40 stopped by to talk to a couple of…

I Started Playing CTFs and They Are My New Hobby

At its core, a CTF is both a learning tool and a game, making it a fun and interactive way to dive into cybersecurity, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional. CTFs usually come in three categories: Jeopardy-style, Attack-defense, and Mixed or King of the Hill.

The Best Free Apps to Replace Your Microsoft 365 and Adobe Subscriptions

With more and more big name applications moving towards subscription plans, they are becoming less affordable for individuals and small businesses. Open source applications can often fill the needs for…

How To Find Listening Ports With Netstat and PowerShell

The netstat command in Windows is a useful tool for IT and Cyber professionals for tracing connections to computers. https://mshub.co.uk/find-listening-ports-netstat-and-powershell/#:~:text=To%20narrow%20down%20the%20output,often%20more%20useful%20for%20analysis.

What happens when Windows goes into sleep mode?

When you have to take a short break while working, you don’t have to shut your computer down completely; instead, put it to sleep and quickly get on with it after the break.