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_ .is that a raised eyebrow?. _ .humble curious cyber plumber from down under. _ .fabulist. _ .follower of fallibalism. _
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Being mean is pretty average.
Have we tried calling it “Silly Con Valley”?

I love that the Australian Signals Directorate produced an informative video that spells out the findings of its cyber threat report released today.

https://vimeo.com/1126705145/bdc41025a2?fl=pl&fe=vl

Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024-25

This is "Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024-25" by ASD Gov AU on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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As I dive deeper into these language model exploits, it is very funny to this English major to see a lot of "attacks" which are tantamount to creative writing. Who knew synonyms were a TTP?
My daughter, who has had a degree in computer science for 25 years, posted this observation about ChatGPT on Facebook. It's the best description I've seen:

@sophieschmieg

Server certificates, or SANS certificates?

@pluralistic "But Google Search was so goddamned magic – before they cynically destroyed it [...] The collapse of Google into a giant pile of shit is like giving every web user a traumatic brain injury."

I sometimes wonder if the reason many people are so amazed by AI is because they forgot how drop-dead good Google search used to be. And it's only been a few years since it was well and truly enshittified.

cyber security rules of thumb - 
regarding access:

better to need it and not have it*, 
than have it and not need it.

( * and have to ask for it )

This is what I think of every time I see Microsoft Co-Pilot mentioned:

Dear Goggle,
Life is a chronic disease!

Goggle AIeou extractive response-
(imagine this being read by Sir David Attenborough)

The idea that "life is a chronic disease" is a metaphorical way of describing the persistent and often challenging nature of life, particularly as one ages. While not a literal medical diagnosis, it highlights the ongoing and often demanding aspects of living with physical and mental health conditions, managing daily life, and facing inevitable declines.

Here's a breakdown of why this idea resonates:

Chronic conditions are common:
As people age, they often experience chronic conditions like arthritis, heart disease, or diabetes. These conditions are long-lasting and can impact daily life and quality of life.

Life involves ongoing management:
Just as with chronic diseases, life requires ongoing management of various aspects, including physical and mental health, work, relationships, and finances.

Life is a process of decline:
Just as chronic diseases can worsen over time, so too does the human body. We all experience physical and cognitive decline as we age, which can be seen as a parallel to the progression of a chronic illness.

Resilience and adaptation are key:
Living with chronic conditions, whether literal or metaphorical, often requires resilience and adaptation. People learn to manage symptoms, adjust their expectations, and find ways to thrive despite challenges.

While life is not a medical diagnosis of a chronic disease, the comparison highlights the persistent nature of life's challenges and the need for ongoing management, adaptation, and resilience.