Day 65: A Cyber Reflection

Alright, where do I begin? At the very least, I can say that this blogging challenge has led me to read more and stay aware of more things than I probably ever have with any form of news. Generally, I received updates in a random way, based on who I followed or was subscribed to. But for over 60 days now, I’ve been pulling feeds from various sources and looking at all sorts of information and events from a cyber perspective.

I’ve read about vulnerabilities, compromises, bug bounties, career journeys, new tools, field shifts, and so much more. I’ve shared critical security updates that have led to real-world patches and even helped some people mitigate cyber threats before they escalated. It’s wild considering how simple my approach has been.

What’s even crazier? Most of the people I’ve influenced have been from my personal life, not necessarily from this blog. But—without this blog, I wouldn’t have been as informed to share those insights.

While I post daily, I do use AI to help generate summaries for my content. Some might call that lazy, but honestly, it’s just optimization. AI lets me scan through tons of articles quickly and pull relevant data while still being selective with what I share.

I try to structure my posts in a way that helps shape a clear image of what’s happening in the cyber world.

I categorize information so it appeals to different people. I maintain practical reflections on industry shifts. I connect real-world incidents to broader cyber trends.

As always, I expected to be further along than I am, but I’ve already learned way more than I imagined. That’s always an interesting, twisted disposition—the drive for more knowledge never stops.

Cyber News Highlights:

Cyber Workforce Cutbacks: Women in Cyber Facing Setbacks – Read More

Medusa Ransomware Hits 40 Victims in One Month – Read More

Deepfake Phishing Attacks Target YouTube Creators – Read More

Elastic Releases Urgent Patch for Security Flaw – Read More

Poland’s Space Agency Investigates Cyber Attack – Read More

EFF Releases RayHunter to Detect Cellular Spying – Read More

Enterprise AI Security: Balancing Productivity & Safety – Read More

Hackers Exploiting “Any-Any” Communication Configurations – Read More

Gaining Internal Network Access: Case Study on Real-World Exploits – Read More

Scam Alert: E-ZPass Phishing Scam Targeting Users – Read More

Final Thoughts:

This challenge has made me more aware, more connected, and more strategic in how I consume and share information. There’s still so much to learn, but that’s exactly why I’m here. Let’s keep pushing forward.