Cybersecurity News A friend recently passed along a piece on how unprepared most enterprises are for the security risks that come with artificial intelligence. They thought it might interest me. They were right, and I think it deserves a wider audience, including among those of us who will never run a Fortune 500 company but... Continue Reading →
Sunday Signal: Why Cybersecurity and AI Literacy Belong in Climate Work
Every Sunday I set aside time to work through the week's news and updates in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. It is not a hobby and it is not doom-scrolling. It is preparation. Running websites, online communities, email systems, and public-facing climate-education projects means that the decisions I make about technology affect other people — their... Continue Reading →
When an Advertisement Becomes an Attack: Cybersecurity, AI, and the Question of Trust Online
Most of us grew up learning to recognize certain dangers on the Internet. Do not open a strange email attachment. Do not give your password to someone who asks for it. Be suspicious of messages announcing that you suddenly won a prize. Do not click links from strangers. But cybersecurity has changed. Today, danger does... Continue Reading →
Inside the Hidden Market: How Your AI Chats Are Being Harvested and Sold
... Inside the Hidden Market: How Your AI Chats Are Being Harvested and Sold Millions of people around the world use AI chat tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, and others every day — for personal questions, work help, brainstorming, emotional support, and much more. Most users assume these conversations are private. But recent cybersecurity... Continue Reading →
Hiding in Plain Sight: DNS Abuse and AI Credential Leaks—Cybersecurity’s Weakest Links
"Uncovering how overlooked infrastructure and human error threaten our trust—and how Adaptive Resiliency safeguards can save us." 🛡️ DNS Records Abused: Malware & AI Prompt Injection New developments:Security researchers at DomainTools and other outlets (e.g., Wired, TechRadar) have confirmed that cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting DNS TXT records—a usually unmonitored part of the internet—to conceal both... Continue Reading →
Botnets in Our Living Rooms: How BADBOX 2.0 Is Hijacking Our Devices and Why We Must Defend Ourselves
Botnets in Our Living Rooms: How BADBOX 2.0 Is Hijacking Our Devices and Why We Must Defend Ourselves The FBI recently sounded the alarm about a deeply concerning cyber threat impacting millions of households around the world—BADBOX 2.0, a botnet unlike any seen before. This isn't just another abstract threat hidden in hacker forums; it... Continue Reading →
Fake Websites and Malware Threats: How to Stay Safe Online
Recent research from the cybersecurity company NordVPN has revealed a significant rise in online threats, with over 669 million malware attacks recorded in the UK in 2024 alone. This alarming number highlights the increasing risk of falling victim to fake websites, harmful ads, and malicious software, especially when browsing popular websites or using free video... Continue Reading →
Cultivating Digital Fortresses: 7 Lesser-Known Cybersecurity Tips for Your Online Safety
Safeguard Your Digital World with the Spirit of Adaptive Resiliency—Because Protection Online Matters as Much as It Does for Our Climate and Ecological Future. Introduction and Background We live in a time of rapid technological expansion, where the lines between our physical world and our online presence are more blurred than ever. In the spirit... Continue Reading →
Google Warns Users About Privacy Risks Posed by Certain Android Apps
...this is based on a cysecurity article, linked below. A Wake-Up Call for Security-Conscious Users The digital landscape continues to evolve, bringing with it both groundbreaking innovations and concerning vulnerabilities. Among the latter, recent revelations about the Necro Trojan malware, which has infiltrated over 11 million Android devices, underscore the urgent need for heightened vigilance... Continue Reading →
CySecurity News: How to Protect Yourself from Phishing and Cybersecurity Threats
I extended this post which is based on a recent Cysecurity Article, which I link below... Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a massive phishing attack that is targeting Gmail users worldwide. Researchers from Check Point have identified a sophisticated campaign that uses fake Gmail accounts to send deceptive emails, masquerading as reputable companies. These... Continue Reading →
AI-Powered Cyberattack Threatens Gmail’s 2.5 Billion Users: What You Need to Know
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new AI-powered cyberattack has emerged, targeting Gmail's vast network of 2.5 billion users. This sophisticated scam leverages artificial intelligence to deceive users into sharing sensitive information, posing a significant threat to personal and professional security worldwide. In this blog post, we will delve into the mechanics of... Continue Reading →