Kenn White
@kennwhite.bsky.social
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For those new here, welcome. I'm a security engineer who works on critical infrastructure, applied cryptography, and NatSec, but here I mostly post puppers, cooking, and other fun stuff. My feed is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you're going to get.
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Phil Lewis
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The password to the Louvre’s video surveillance system was “Louvre,” according to a museum employee
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Password to Louvre’s video surveillance system was 'Louvre', according to employee
According to an employee with knowledge of the system, the password to the Louvre's video surveillance system was simply "Louvre" at the time of the robbery last month.
https://abcnews.go.com/International/password-louvres-video-surveillance-system-louvre-employee/story?id=127236297
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U.S. Army advising troops stationed in Germany to go to German food banks during shutdown. “Running list of German support organizations for your kit bags: - Tafel Deutschland - Foodsharing e.V. - Essen für ”
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Shutdown Guidance :: U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria
Information on the 2025 shutdown.
https://web.archive.org/web/20251105103925/https://home.army.mil/bavaria/about/shutdown-guidance
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Filippo Valsorda
5 days ago
I had a bug in my new ML-DSA implementation that caused Verify to reject all signatures. I gave up after half an hour. On a whim, I threw Claude Code at it. Surprisingly (to me!) it one-shotted it in 5 minutes. A small case study of useful AI tasks that aren't generating code that requires review.
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Claude Code Can Debug Low-level Cryptography
Surprisingly (to me) Claude Code debugged my new ML-DSA implementation faster than I would have, finding the non-obvious low-level issue that was making Verify fail.
https://words.filippo.io/claude-debugging/
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Nice sunset at the barn outside Barcelona
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We're pleased to announce the final lineup for Black Hat Europe '25. Terrific security research spanning 21 tracks. In a separate thread, I'll highlight a few of my favorites.
www.blackhat.com/eu-25/briefi...
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Black Hat
https://www.blackhat.com/eu-25/briefings/schedule/index.html
6 days ago
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The Register
8 days ago
Microsoft Azure challenges AWS for downtime crown
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Microsoft Azure challenges AWS for downtime crown
Azure Front Door service outage disrupts airlines and other online services Microsoft Azure has been experiencing a global outage since around 1600 UTC, or 0900 PDT on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.…
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I'm surprised and encouraged by my new replacement for Chrome and Safari with
@kagi.com
's browser Orion and its search engine. On the first couple of searches it managed to unsurface content that was exactly what I wanted, including some things I wrote/said years ago that I'd completely forgotten.
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Seeing some disturbing early research around ChatGPT's new Atlas web browser. I strongly recommend caution against using it, particularly to interact with any web sites holding sensitive data.
15 days ago
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Here's a pic of our dog before a proper grooming, looking rather punk and intimidating. And an after. Enjoy.
15 days ago
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One of the things that got drilled into my head working with field clinics in remote developing areas is: Design local systems for as much autonomy as possible and don't ever assume good (or ANY) connectivity for basic operations.
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15 days ago
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stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness
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16 days ago
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This is at once one of the most gobsmacking examples of utter incompetence I've read to date coming from the current administration, and yet also a fascinating train wreck of hilarity.
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17 days ago
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them: "Your required training is due. Please complete it today." 3rd-party training system: “nope nope nope server error please try again later” me: fine time for a nice cup of chai.
18 days ago
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Amazon is still working to recover from a major service outage in US-East that started around 2 am ET. Thousands of sites affected, including several large European banks. “The UK government has said it is in contact with Amazon over Monday’s outage.”
health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
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Amazon Web Services outage hitting platforms around world ‘showing signs of recovery’
Problem that originated in US and affected Snapchat and Ring among others appears to be IT issue rather than cyber-attack, says expert
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/20/amazon-web-services-aws-outage-hits-dozens-websites-apps
18 days ago
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Molly Jong-Fast
18 days ago
Oh wow
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Kirk Rudell
19 days ago
The top of two prominent newspapers’ mobile editions right now—and the reason that, despite growing up in New York, I always read
@theguardian.com
first (and rarely open
@nytimes.com
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Innocent🕷Abroad
19 days ago
Since I did it in June, I'll do a quick thread of images from the No Tyrants* rally, again at the US embassy in London, 18 October 2025 *Instead of No Kings, because that would be churlish for a bunch of Americans who've been welcome in this kingdom
#NoTyrants
#NoTyrantsLondon
#NoKings
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Helen Kennedy
20 days ago
It’s going to take ages to pay all these people
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Amy Ash
20 days ago
CNN talking about the possibility of violence as a guy in a giraffe costume waddles by
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Miguel Correia da Silva
20 days ago
Lisboa, Portugal. One world, one fight.
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Henry Farrell
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Angry
20 days ago
Boston. Wow.
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“A clear visual clue that the photograph was not taken in Portland was that the first officer’s shield is marked “Policia”, the Spanish or Portuguese word for police.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America
A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/06/oregon-republicans-protest-photo-south-america
19 days ago
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Indivisible ❌👑
20 days ago
Look at this turnout in Charlotte!
#NoKings
(via Marco Foster/Threads)
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Luca Migo ❌👑
20 days ago
South Korea:
#NoKings
! Thousands of people came to show support to the US democracy!
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OrangeSage
20 days ago
#NoKings
Miami!
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Olga Nesterova
20 days ago
#NOKINGS
New York City, NY
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Matty
22 days ago
I just want to live in a world where my thermostat can't have security vulnerabilities
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Marcus Brinkmann
about 1 month ago
This is a friendly reminder that the call for contributed talks to Real World Crypto in Taipei 2026 is open until October 10. We are looking for interesting talks bridging cryptography and its real-world use! Also it’s a great way to meet new people!
rwc.iacr.org/2026/contrib...
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RWC 2026 call for papers
Real World Crypto Symposium
https://rwc.iacr.org/2026/contributed.php
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“So Kenn, what line of work are you in?”
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23 days ago
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Sahil Kapur
23 days ago
For the 8th time, the Senate votes to reject the Republican-led government funding bill. The count is 49-45; with six senators missing the vote. Not a single senator has switched their vote since pre-shutdown. The Senate will vote on it again for a 9th time tomorrow afternoon
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Jeff Yang
23 days ago
Thousands of posts from a private Young Republican Telegram chat reveal a culture of casual racism/antisemitism, rape jokes and celebration of Hitler/Nazism. Some of the ringleaders are below: We live in a world where 4chan types now occupy positions of real power.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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“There is no excuse for the language and tone in messages attributed to me. The language is wrong and hurtful, and I sincerely apologize,” Walker said. “This has been a painful lesson about judgment and trust, and I am committed to moving forward with greater care, respect…” blah blah blah.
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23 days ago
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Absolutely shameful.
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24 days ago
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paris martineau
24 days ago
my latest investigation for
@consumerreports.org
is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/
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WIRED
24 days ago
With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications—sent by satellites unencrypted. Read more:
www.google.com/url?q=https:...
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Matt Burgess (WIRED)
24 days ago
Just, you know, the locations of military ships and Blackhawk helicopters being broadcast unencrypted to the planet...
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Seems like a good time to post the periodic public service announcement: E2EE || GTFO
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This might be one the biggest security stories in years. The take-away isn't: "Some geospatial sat comm networks are wonky and not very secure.", it's: “A stunning volume of global network traffic, comprising orgs' most sensitive systems & mobile carrier voice/SMS flow, is completely unprotected.”
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The Wired piece by
@agreenberg.bsky.social
and
@mattburgess1.bsky.social
on this just dropped, and the research by Heninger et al is stunning: “sensitive [sat] traffic is being broadcast unencrypted, including critical infrastructure, corp, gov't, and…private citizens’ voice calls & SMS". 🧵
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The family had filed a missing report after their 15 year-old autistic son went missing. “He is sometimes non-verbal. His social worker says he has the mindset of a 4-5 year old. […] The family discovered that he has been in ICE custody since Monday.”
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25 days ago
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What's not to love about Portland
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25 days ago
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High hopes on this smoothie.
26 days ago
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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
28 days ago
SCOOP: Spyware maker NSO Group confirmed to us that the company has been acquired by a U.S. investment group. NSO's spokesperson said the group "has invested tens of millions of dollars in the company and has acquired controlling ownership," but declined to say who is behind the investment.
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Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors | TechCrunch
NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/10/spyware-maker-nso-group-confirms-acquisition-by-us-investors/
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The New York Times
27 days ago
The stock market slumped to its worst one-day showing since tariffs roiled markets in April, as President Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports.
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S&P and Nasdaq Slump as Stocks Fall on Trump China Tariff Threat
The S&P 500 slumped more than 2 percent for the first time in six months, rattling investors after a long stretch of gains.
https://nyti.ms/4qasUhm
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During the shutdown, the administration furloughed key people at the Dept of Labor responsible for highly watched economic reports and forecasts, like the Consumer Price Index. They're now being told to come back to work.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/c...
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CPI inflation report will be released by Labor Department, while other data is delayed by shutdown
The Labor Department will bring back staff to work on a key inflation report.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/cpi-inflation-data-government-shutdown.html
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In a WestJet filing w/ the Maine AG, WJ said “the stolen data may include passenger names, dates of birth, postal addresses, and travel documents, including passports & gov't-issued identity documents, as well as other passenger accommodations, such as requests & complaints.” From
@zackwhittaker.com
about 1 month ago
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The Associated Press
about 1 month ago
Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans.
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Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England
Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, has been named Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been chosen as the spiritual leader of the Church of England.
https://bit.ly/42KehHx
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them: "That is so annoying. Bad Bunny is touring all over the world, but he's, like, skipping America." me: "He's performing in Puerto Rico for 6 weeks." them: *blink blink*
6 months ago
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scott⚡️mccloud
about 1 month ago
Written 55 years ago, Schulz's heartfelt clarity cuts through the noise, even today. h/t
@tisserand.bsky.social
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