For as long as I've been in security, one major problem is that smart security people have a problem understanding that non-security people mostly will not sacrifice usability even if they are high value targets. The inability to think and talk about this is a huge weakness across the field

This is a good investigation www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/u...

Just to keep today's partial restoration of Iranian internet connectivity in perspective, please take a look at this overall timeline. Iran has a long way to go to get back to pre-Jan-8 levels of traffic volumes. #DigitalBlackOutIran‌

Israeli security forces made a list of thousands of militants who participated in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. One by one, they are being tracked down, captured and killed. www.wsj.com/world/middle...

New: Anticipated AI executive order could give NSA a key role, potentially tasking the spy agency for classified testing of models offered by AI labs under a voluntary framework. EO expected this week, but details are fluid. w/ @notamazonalexa.bsky.social www.nextgov.com/artificial-i...

Cavaliers led 93-71 with 7:52 left in regulation Jalen Brunson outscored the Cavaliers by himself 17-11 for the rest of the game from there, including overtime

That was obviously the best playoff comeback I've ever seen. What the hell just happened

Really extraordinary reporting by @natashabertrand.bsky.social et al. A few observations. 1. You don't appoint a former CIA Ground Branch bigwig ambassador to Mexico without serious escalatory intent. Likely functioning as on-the-ground covert operations general. www.cnn.com/2026/05/12/p...

NEW: A Russian hacker who broke into and damaged critical oil and gas infrastructure facilities in the US, Ukraine and other countries was arrested and pleaded guilty to charges that carry up to 27 years in prison. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The internet blackout in #Iran is now in its 63rd day after 1488 hours. The extended censorship measure presents a barrier for friends and families abroad checking in on loved ones' safety and wellbeing.

the Knicks are leading 60-19, which is actually higher than the scoring margin on the scoreboard in this Space Jam gag before it says "kinda one sided isn't it"

Something especially mean about these Mikal Bridges threes

Chinese hackers breached Cuba’s embassy in Washington to spy on communications of dozens of diplomats as the island nation stared down a US naval blockade. They compromised the emails of 68 officials, including the Cuban ambassador and the deputy chief of mission. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Thinking deeply about how my upcoming unhinged Knicks posts will be misinterpreted

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There are a lot of non-cyber folks speculating wildly about how and why and what it all means, all understandable questions. Before searching for deep and hidden meaning, I would urge you to consider the ancient strategy of throwing shit at a wall and seeing what sticks

Big night for the Jalen Gospel with Brunson vs Johnson

There are not enough living Lenny Kravitz fans to justify him being the face of the NBA on NBC. It is inexplicable. This is a psyop of some kind, it’s just a matter of figuring out which Hank Scorpio ass villain is behind it and how were being brainwashed

Maya Angelou on the joys of being edited

a phrase that has been coming to mind a lot lately: reality always bats last

There's a lot of valid pushback on AI/Mythos hype but I notice there are a lot of non-vulnerability researchers talking to vuln researchers about vuln research which is interesting. There are levels to expertise, the people I talk to directly in this field say we're in a genuinely important moment

Unrelated to the fact that I have an upcoming huge bill to pay for house repairs, I have an exciting new business I'd like to announce www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

ProPublica's new story on Trump's attempt to subvert the midterm elections opens with a 2020 anecdote about then-AG William Barr asking CISA's experts about Trump's election-hacking claims. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Just had this from Planet Labs, the US government have asked satellite imagery providers for "voluntarily" restrictions on access to satellite imagery. Given a lot of them provide satellite imagery to the USG we can probably guess the outcome of not acquiescing to that request.

What a rollercoaster, man

New: ICE Tells US lawmakers it's using spyware from Israeli company Paragon in fight against fentanyl www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

New: The White House is signaling that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not a must-have to end the Iran War, potentially setting the stage for Iran to continue to flex its strategic position over one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels for the foreseeable future

Dhruv rules, follow him @dmehro.bsky.social

New: FBI confirms pro-Iranian hackers targeted director Kash Patel's email, says "the information in question is historical in nature and involves no government information.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The “main goal” of the Iran War may have changed, reports Washington Post: “Israeli officials said securing the [Strait of Hormuz] for energy shipments could become the war’s main goal now that regime change and ending Iran’s ability to obtain a nuclear weapon seem out of reach.”

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Adding headline writing to the list of things I admire about Propublica

Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigns over Iran war. x.com/joekent16jan...

Breaking News: Investors in a deal to create a U.S.-controlled TikTok are set to pay a $10 billion transaction fee to the Trump administration.

The girls' school likely destroyed by an American missile had colorful murals *visible from space* as far back as 2018. By @pearswick.press & Ryan McNeil: www.reuters.com/investigatio...

Wild story: "The hacker expressed disgust at the presence of child abuse images on the device and left a message threatening to turn its owner over to the FBI...[B]ureau officials defused the situation by convincing the hacker that they actually were the FBI..." www.reuters.com/world/us/for...

On Feb-4, @Starlink disabled terminals in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine that weren't on Ukrainian Ministry of Defense's approved list. We saw a 75% drop in Starlink traffic to Ukraine as a result. 🤯 www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Scoop: DHS ousted multiple privacy officers at CBP after they questioned orders to purposely mislabel records about government surveillance to prevent their release under FOIA.

SCOOP: The iPhone mass hacking toolkit used by Russian spies was developed at U.S. military contractor L3Harris, former employees said. The Coruna toolkit was used against Ukrainians and by Chinese cybercriminals, according to Google. But the toolkit was initially developed for Western governments.

Breaking: The White House has released President Trump's long-awaited national cyber strategy: www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say www.reuters.com/world/middle...

U.S. forces likely bombed an Iranian elementary school on Feb. 28 during an operation targeting a nearby military base, a New York Times analysis suggests. It is the deadliest known episode of civilian casualties since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran — and no side has yet taken responsibility.

Nearly all traffic cameras in Tehran had been hacked for years, with footage encrypted and transmitted to servers in Tel Aviv and southern Israel. www.iranintl.com/en/202603027...

As US and Israeli bombs fell on Iran this weekend, bettors on Polymarket — where $529 million was traded on contracts tied to the timing of the strikes — were cashing in

Internet connectivity down in Iran as airstrikes hit the country. Traffic volume dropped at 07:06 UTC and then again at 11:47 UTC with minimal connectivity remaining. The country had a partial restoration since Jan-27 following a complete shutdown in Jan-8.

Great story from Bloomberg. I also cannot imagine a better formula for the mass-creation of incels than saddling teenagers with crypto gambling debts. www.bloomberg.com/features/202...

New w @janetimm.bsky.social: In the feds' first call with states since gutting CISA's election programs, they promised no ICE at polling places, but weirdly refused to reaffirm states run elections, per people on the call.

🇩🇪Germany’s Federal Court of Justice has rejected 🇲🇦Morocco’s lawsuit against Die Zeit over its reporting on the Pegasus #spyware, reinforcing press freedom protections. www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...