Charles

@thewxtech@infosec.exchange
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Husband & Father. IT with interests in cybersecurity.

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity. CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified.

Recovering broadcast meteorologist.

Edu: M.S., B.S., A.A.

Neurodiverse. Adverse to willful ignorance.

Any opinions or thoughts are mine.

#meteorology #science #IT #infosec #cybersecurity #networking #disinformation #socialmedia #media #photography #photojournalism #contentcreation #videoproduction #communication #multipotentialite #baddadjokes #neurodiverse

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I finally did it! It took just over 6 months, but I completed the Google Cybersecurity Certification. And just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It was a lot of work, and some of it was tough (I’m looking at you, Python). The material was wide from cybersecurity concepts and frameworks to SQL and Python. It’s a good starting point for those who are interested in field and want to get some good hands-on practice. It was also used as a study tool to prepare for the CompTIA Security+, which will be next on the to-do list.

#neverstoplearning #google #googlecybersecurity #cybersecurity #infosec #IT #SecurityPlus

"The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has alleged that the 42-year-old Perth resident stole travellers' data by setting up "evil twin" networks – so called because they are virtually indistinguishable from safe Wi-Fi networks, meaning it is very difficult to tell if these Wi-Fi networks are unsafe.

[...]

"Victims' data was allegedly stolen after they logged into the evil twin Wi-Fi via a dummy page that asked them to enter their social media login information or personal details. This information was then saved and could have been used to access further personal information from victims, including their bank details, photos, videos or online communications."

https://apple.news/AAr74ZH5ER1qXroG-MniIUw

A man set up fake Wi-Fi to steal people's data – here's how to stay safe — Tom's Guide

The fake Wi-Fi networks were set up at airports and on domestic flights to steal travellers' personal information.

This is the first G4 severe level geomagnetic alert issued since 2005 with the coronal mass ejection arrival as early as this evening US time, NOAA's Shawn Dahl tells reporters on a conference call.

I sat down with Marketplace Tech to talk about how fraudsters manipulate their victims via social engineering. Two women who were victims of fraud spoke to the reporters and shared their stories, which takes a lot of courage.

This is an insidious threat that can impact anyone. I recommend sharing this with your friends / family who may not be as aware of techniques scammers are using to steal thousands from victims.

https://www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-tech/how-scammers-hijack-their-victims-brains/

How scammers hijack their victims’ brains - Marketplace

Whether they’re stealing $80,000 or $500, criminals often use elaborate "social engineering" schemes to persuade people to act. Staying safe means first understanding the tactics of manipulation.

Marketplace

Weather Update for #Tallahassee, Fla. as of 6:58 AM EDT 05/10:

Tornado-warned cell moving into Tallahassee until 7:30 AM EDT. Seek shelter if in the polygon.

Whistleblower Joshua Dean, who raised concerns about Boeing jets, dies at 45

Second Boeing whistleblower to die in the last three months. https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1248693512/boeing-whistleblower-josh-dean-dead

I’m not surprised about the iPad revenue fall. It’s been a while since they have released new models. That may change next week as Apple is rumored to release new tablets.

#apple #ipad #tech https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/112373888536675806

Say what you will about VGA cables, once you had them properly connected, they were Not coming out.

🚨 I have another record to share - carbon dioxide (CO₂) averaged a record high of 425.4 ppm in March 2024

10 years ago March averaged about 399.9 ppm

Preliminary data: https://gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/

Trends in CO2 - NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory

GML conducts research on greenhouse gas and carbon cycle feedbacks, changes in aerosols, and surface radiation, and recovery of stratospheric ozone.

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Weather Update for #Tallahassee, Fla. as of 6:58 AM EDT 05/10:

Tornado-warned cell moving into Tallahassee until 7:30 AM EDT. Seek shelter if in the polygon.