Originally posted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/alexa-total-recall-eng-version-antonio-ieran%C3%B2-d6jzf Alexa: “Fancy a bit of privacy? Absolutely—though I’ll first take possession of it all for myself!”As of 28 March, our dearest voice assistant (or perhaps not so dear) will grow far more ‘intimate,’ streaming your every syllable to remote servers. Farewell, cherished illusion of local processing! Feel prepared to share with Amazon even your cat confessions and post-espresso deliriums?In my latest article—a veritable tome of sheer sarcasm—you’ll discover:How Alexa (mishearing a wake word) might mistake “Attack on Titan” for “Alexa, spy on my life!”The Drop In feature, a “live-streaming” marvel reminiscent of a TV broadcast…
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🤖🚀 Managers vs. AI: Will There Really Be Only One Left?Are you already weary of doomsday predictions proclaiming, “AI is going to replace us all!”? 😱 And amidst the digital revolution, have you stopped to wonder: “Hang on, what about all those managers?”If you’ve pondered this conundrum while sipping your morning cuppa (or found yourself side-eyed by an algorithm lurking near the biscuit tin 🍪☕), my latest article is precisely what you need!I’ve tried to clarify (and poke a bit of fun at) how Artificial Intelligence may impact the various “types” of managers: from those who merely carry out orders…
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First They Came – by Martin Niemöller Martin Niemöller (1892-1984) was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian. Initially a supporter of Adolf Hitler, Niemöller became a critic of the Nazi regime when he realized its atrocities. He was arrested and imprisoned in the concentration camps of Sachsenhausen and Dachau from 1937 to 1945. After the war, Niemöller became an activist for peace and human rights. This is happening again First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because…
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Ever felt the urge to laugh and cry at the same time? 😅 My new article about President Trump’s 2025 executive order definitely hits that nerve. It’s all about turning “independent” agencies into personal puppets—because apparently one person alone can interpret every law in the land! 🏛️⚖️ And full honesty? This situation scares me as hell. 😬 Find out how this order might flip the hashtag#RuleOfLaw into hashtag#RuleByLaw, why civil servants might need 🔥 fireproof suits if they don’t fall in line, and how this could rock global alliances (hello, hashtag#Europe!). If you’re into a blend of political humor, dark…
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The Human Factor and Security: A Love-Hate Relationship There’s been a lot of chatter lately about the “human factor” in security. You’ve probably heard the slogans: “Humans are the weakest link in the security chain!” or “If it weren’t for users, security would be easy!” And let’s be honest—there’s some truth to these claims. But what does this really mean? And are humans truly the villains of the cybersecurity world? Let’s dig in, shall we? 🕵️♂️ Humans move data, communicate, and make decisions. Without these activities, work would be pointless. Unless you’re a hardcore nerd writing code 100% of the…
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The Rise and Fall of Password Gods: Aunt Gertrude’s Descent into the Rabbit Hole of Hashes and Salt If Aunt Gertrude realised just how critical the security of her meatball recipe was, she’d probably consider hiring a CISO to guard her kitchen. Alas, her recipe—like most passwords—lives in a precarious state: a scrap of paper tucked under her casserole dish. And much like the rest of us, she underestimates the consequences of poor password hygiene. Table of Contents Introduction Password Length, Complexity, and the Human Factor The Hidden Dangers of Password Storage Windows Password Storage: The NTLM Saga Linux Password…
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PASSWORDS, PASSPHRASES, AND THE MYSTERY OF AUNT GERTRUDE’S MEATBALLS (Or, How to Secure Your Digital Life While Laughing About It) Note: Reading is recommended with a good supply of tea, coffee, or meatballs (depending on your time zone and hunger levels). Welcome to the semi-serious universe of cybersecurity, where our worst digital nightmares mix with family recipes, jokes about common passwords, and technical insights into cryptography. Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Why Talk About Passwords and Meatballs? Imagine an ordinary day. You’re about to access Aunt Gertrude’s top-secret recipe for the world’s best meatballs (rumored to contain a pinch of…
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The Great Digital Confession: When CEOs, Politicians, and Experts Agree – They Know Nothing Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the era of leadership without a clue. Imagine a CEO stepping onto the stage, flanked by their board of directors and a carefully selected backdrop of screens showing animated graphs and buzzword-filled slogans. The audience holds its breath as the CEO leans into the microphone and utters the unthinkable: “We don’t understand digitalisation. We don’t understand information security. Never have. Never cared. And frankly, we’ve been winging it this whole time.” What a revelation it would be if this honesty weren’t…
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Chapter 2: bot&troll Table of Contents 1. Introduction: The Tension Between Free Speech and Misinformation Social media has revolutionized global communication, enabling individuals to connect and share information across vast distances in an instant. This unprecedented ability to broadcast and consume content, however, has also ushered in tremendous challenges. On the one hand, traditional democratic values emphasize free speech and the unimpeded flow of ideas. On the other hand, unscrupulous actors can exploit the very mechanisms designed for open discourse. Through the manipulation of algorithms, the creation of bot accounts, and coordinated troll campaigns, they can spread misinformation far faster…
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Chapter 1: The Epic Quest for Truth Amid Conspiracy Theories, Shadowbans, and Overly Excited Internet Trolls Chapter 1: The Epic Quest for Truth Amid Conspiracy Theories, Shadowbans, and Overly Excited Internet Trolls Table of Contents 1. Introduction The modern world is a whirlwind of memes, breaking news, questionable diet tips, and curious cat videos (featuring felines in astronaut costumes, naturally). Social media has become our primary arena for discussing politics, pop culture, and bizarre conspiracies about alien lizard overlords. In the midst of this digital maelstrom, a great challenge has emerged: ensuring that at least some proportion of the information…
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