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THREAT MODEL: CYBERSECURITY
for Mar. 3rd, 2026
by independent journalist @violetblue

- Hacking group releases #DHS / #ICE partnership files on #AlexPretti ’s birthday “for a couple Pretti Good reasons”

- #Amazon 's cloud unit reports fire after objects hit #UAE data center

- #Microsoft bans the word ‘Microslop’ on its Discord then locks the server after backlash

- App warns if people nearby are wearing smart glasses

- Nightmare #CISA head (and Kristi Noem favorite) Gottumukkala is out

- #LinkedIn collecting an obscene amount of user data via #Persona

- A farewell and tribute to Recurity Labs founder Felix “FX” Lindner

...and much more.

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