Also as a rapper, I have observed over the years the significant impact that some of the artists I listen to have on their listeners. However, this influence is often exercised in a manner that does not align with the concept of “responsible disclosure” that we, as cyber security researchers, strive to uphold. My mission is to mitigate the potential risks that these influence operations strategies may pose to society by increasing awareness and shining a light on this critical issue. By doing so, I hope to reduce or prevent harm to all citizens who may be impacted by these practices.

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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the song “Patch Your Network” by Acti8te: The song is a cybersecurity-themed track that emphasizes the importance of keeping computer networks and systems up-to-date and properly secured. The lyrics use various cybersecurity terminology and concepts to convey this message. Key Themes and Messaging: Musical and Lyrical Style: The song […]

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This rap song explores the perspective of a threat actor or hacker attempting to gain unauthorized access to a target's network and accounts through social engineering tactics like phishing.The lyrics describe the hacker's methods, including sending a seemingly legitimate email, creating a fake login page, and then using social manipulation to trick the target into providing their login credentials and bypassing two-factor authentication. The hacker expresses a sense of excitement and amusement at their successful exploitation of the target.

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This is an awareness test. It takes only 50 seconds… but it could change the way you look at the world.I want you to focus. Watch this video closely and count how many times the people in white shirts pass the basketball.

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As an Austin myself, I was immediately drawn to the title of this book. While I may not be the Austin Kleon who wrote it, I can certainly relate to the message and lessons within. "Show Your Work" is a powerful call to action for creatives of all kinds to embrace the process of sharing their work and ideas with the world.

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