Posts by spaf@mstdn.social
(DIR) Post #Axtw7AaATLgwRO83Iu by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-09-05T15:55:46Z
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To think -- some of us spent all that time and effort in school studying science, history, and math. We thought deeply about ethics and society.Now, our government and businesses are run by the kids who cheated on all the exams. Our law enforcement and defense are run by the kids who skipped class to drink behind the bleachers. And our health care and science policy are run by the people who ate the crayons.
(DIR) Post #AyESjmejCHWN6mYFqy by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-09-15T12:15:06Z
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Thought for the day:Armor’s Axiom:Virtue is the failure to achieve vice.
(DIR) Post #AyMzaA6FQFL31KLDns by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-09-18T12:30:09Z
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Most cybersecurity vendors: "We provide the most comprehensive alarms and fire extinguishers in the business!"Business and government talking to people like me, "Why do you keep recommending bricks and steel to replace our wood and paper structures?"
(DIR) Post #AySyT2kXPwrZBvzJsO by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-09-22T13:56:03Z
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Yes, it is basically this: https://youtu.be/FavUpD_IjVY?si=AKQZ3XjZmJgZrAZQ
(DIR) Post #AyZEHkmjRPOnv12WtE by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-09-25T14:05:47Z
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(DIR) Post #AyhTTzvU1dYyvj6pNY by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-09-29T12:18:01Z
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"Everybody is someone else's weirdo." -- (Allegedly ) E. Dijkstra.I continue in my quest to be everyone else's weirdo.
(DIR) Post #AylzyuUoEsmeEOFx7Q by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-10-01T17:04:40Z
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Furious Kim Jong Un Claims Trump Stole His Idea of Gathering Generalshttps://www.borowitzreport.com/p/furious-kim-jong-un-claims-trump-727
(DIR) Post #AzJ38GApiqKs9Hjwno by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-10-17T14:14:03Z
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In the USA, it is called “MAGA”In Germany, it is called “Why grandpa has to live in Argentina.”
(DIR) Post #AzRBBXVi4hZRgUG8ES by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-10-21T15:00:31Z
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For Cybersecurity month in 2023, I had a “fireside chat” with Admiral (ret) Mike Rogers, the former DIRNSA and head of Cybercommand. Based on the number of views, not many people have watched this (yet).Much of the discussion is still pertinent and interesting, especially in view of current events and policies. You should check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXLrqdw6xE
(DIR) Post #AzkppOi00HF1GlxcEi by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-10-30T21:40:54Z
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It appears most people outside the USA (and many inside) don't understand what the government shutdown is all about. Here is a succinct summary:
(DIR) Post #B0Clr2T53wZrEKxtFQ by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-11-13T13:20:22Z
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Almost anything can be a UFO if you are really bad at identifying things.
(DIR) Post #B0F9Hqbxj1aDDx5dse by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-11-14T17:28:01Z
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(DIR) Post #B0GkLLkSJ21w7mYWA4 by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-11-15T03:38:57Z
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(DIR) Post #B0LhXuJSfL5fHahf7Y by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-11-17T13:50:52Z
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I was told that I could determine if I was old by tripping and falling. If people smile, I am still young. If people act concerned, I am old. But what does it mean when they applaud and cheer?
(DIR) Post #B0uK1473GkF0TDvV6e by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-12-04T13:37:02Z
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"America believes in education: The average professor earns more money in a year than the professional athlete earns in a whole week."- Evan Esar
(DIR) Post #B1DK17BnWR2A11POb2 by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-12-13T18:09:34Z
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December 31st is my final day as Editor-in-Chief of Computers & Security -- the oldest journal in cybersecurity, and the official journal of IFIP TC 11. I became the EiC 15 years ago.Here is my final editorial: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1mGMp_3pcoWqU1 or https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2025.104792 )
(DIR) Post #B1Zmaog7A8CvgxH4iW by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-12-24T14:15:01Z
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Twas the night before ChristmasAnd all through the houseNot a creature was stirringNot even a mouseYou can prevent this -- give carbon monoxide detectors as gifts this year.
(DIR) Post #B1oeQ5pFBTz5QRJqyG by spaf@mstdn.social
2025-12-31T18:22:59Z
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Dave Barry's Year In Review: https://davebarry.substack.com/p/the-year-in-review(You should be able to click through without subscribing.)
(DIR) Post #B1qVr7HvLNUuVcSt28 by spaf@mstdn.social
2026-01-01T13:20:32Z
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Here's a thought (or goal) for your new year:Once you have thoroughly ruined your reputation, you can live your life with complete abandon.
(DIR) Post #B1yoV7AGZiEk9HmiQK by spaf@mstdn.social
2026-01-05T14:07:03Z
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@RandomAntics: "The best revenge is living well, so I really need to know what the second best revenge is."