Facebook is frequently in the press, sometimes with data leaks and last October a possible $1.6 billion fine for violating GDPR compliance after a recent data breach. From an IT Engineering perspective, they have done some amazing things, which I’ll...
Facebook: The Good and The Bad
Killing me softly: exploring an undocumented feature of bash
I've been working on Unix systems in one form or another for, um, let's just say three decades or so. When it was new to me, not a day went by when I didn't learn something I hadn't seen before. Often, I would learn several new things in a day. Now...
Is your IT person good? A guide on how to tell
It’s a great question that I feel doesn’t get asked a lot. But is good enough? Why not look for great? Amazing? Outstanding?
Tiny Banker Trojan Breakdown: Origins & Mitigation
Tiny Banker, also called Tiny Banker or Zusy, is an example of a banking trojan, and by understanding Tiny Banker, we can understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures of banking trojans, as well as understanding how to detect and protect...
Gradual Escalation in Vendor Escalation Management
I’m an author and one of the things you learn as a … writer… is to try not to repeat words, but I used “escalation” twice in the title of this post, and now I’m cringing. So, I shall now randomly expose you to a writer’s concept called “hanging a...