Mike Thompson

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Enterprise InfoSec leader at a UK ISP and community engagement aficionado. I have a background in the music industry which won't go away, and I'm one of @thebeerfarmers.

30+ years in technology, not one of them boring.

Mehttps://appsecbloke.com
The Beer Farmershttps://thebeerfarmers.org
Gigshttps://youtube.com/thebeerfarmers
Twitter lolhttps://twitterisgoinggreat.com/
Show threadMike ThompsonJan 14, 2023

@gsuberland A colleague was going bananas about paying 200 quid a ticket for Manchester and I was like "Did you scroll all the way down?"

1150 quid to see a second rate covers band that purport to be all about the people. Bullshite.

Mike ThompsonJan 14, 2023
Who's the fucking charlatan here, Viagogo, or Coldplay? The answer is both, so don't drink down any 'ethical' bullshit Chris Martin ever serves up. Disgusting pigs.
Mike ThompsonJan 12, 2023

Are any of my pals looking for an entry level cyber newcomer? Security operations, threat analysis and the like. I may have a candidate. Drop me a line! 🍻

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7019318847350394880/

Mike Thompson on LinkedIn: Are any of my pals looking for an entry level cyber newcomer? Security…

Are any of my pals looking for an entry level cyber newcomer? Security operations, threat analysis and the like. I may have a candidate. Drop me a line! 🍻

Mike ThompsonJan 11, 2023

lol

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64236726

Elon Musk's drop in fortunes breaks world record

The Tesla and Twitter boss has seen his fortune fall by $165bn (£135bn) since November 2021.

BBC News
Mike ThompsonJan 11, 2023
Graham CluleyJan 11, 2023

Following its #ransomware attack, The Guardian has warned staff today that their personal data has been accessed.

May include name, National Insurance number, address, date of birth, bank account, salary, identity documents such as passports. ☹️

Mike ThompsonJan 9, 2023

London Heathrow Airport: "Yeah we handle a bajillion flights per day in the UK".

Cornwall Newquay Airport: "Hold my beer".

Mike ThompsonJan 9, 2023
So British. A little #CosmicGirl #LauncherOne festival, complete with camping chairs and burger vans. 🤘​
Show threadMike ThompsonJan 8, 2023
@danjconn Back with a heavy weight JAM!
Show threadMike ThompsonJan 5, 2023
@happygeek So sorry to hear this, mate. Much love and thoughts with you. #RIPKhush ❤️​
Show threadMike ThompsonJan 2, 2023
@gsuberland It's the scoring out of 1, 2 and replaced by 3 in the password that edged it in the dirty feels, although it's obviously all dirty.