🔐 Secure Connectivity as Crisis Infrastructure
Internews’ 2025 findings demonstrate a clear pattern: when VPN access declines, exposure to phishing, surveillance, and account compromise increases rapidly.

With pro-bono Surfshark support:
• 100 high-risk partners protected
• 9 countries impacted
• Field-based digital security training delivered
• One-year VPN access deployed to journalists and activists

In hostile environments, encrypted traffic and secure authentication workflows directly affect operational safety.

Is the cybersecurity sector allocating sufficient resources toward safeguarding independent media?

Source: https://internews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Surfshark-Stories-of-Impact-January-2026.pdf

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US Air Force Bans Meta Smart Glasses Over Operational Security https://petapixel.com/2026/02/10/us-air-force-bans-meta-smart-glasses-over-operational-security/ #ArtificialIntelligence #operationalsecurity #metasmartglasses #markzuckerberg #smartglasses #operations #usairforce #metaverse #airforce #military #security #privacy #News #meta #usaf

Pax8 disclosed an accidental email distribution that exposed internal business and Microsoft licensing data linked to approximately 1,800 MSP partners.

Although no PII was involved, the dataset reportedly included customer names, SKUs, license counts, and renewal timelines — information that could carry competitive and threat-intelligence value if misused.
The incident reinforces the importance of:
- Least-privilege access to partner data
- Strong outbound data controls
- Incident response transparency in partner ecosystems

What preventive controls do you see as most effective in reducing accidental disclosures?

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloud-marketplace-pax8-accidentally-exposes-data-on-1-800-msp-partners/

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#InfoSec #DataSecurity #CloudEcosystem #MSP #OperationalSecurity #TechNadu

The reported BreachForums database exposure illustrates a recurring pattern in underground ecosystems: infrastructure weaknesses outweigh perceived anonymity.

Key considerations:
• Metadata remains a critical risk vector
• Forum resilience often masks fragile backends
• Legal and reputational fallout can be long-lasting

This incident reinforces why data minimization and secure configuration matter - regardless of intent or audience.

Source: https://cybersecuritynews.com/breachforums-hack/

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POV: You want to find love but also take care of your #OPSEC.

✅ Here are 5️⃣ good habits to strengthen your #OPSEC (you probably don’t know the last one):

1️⃣ Limit what you share on social media (workplace, family/friends, location) and set your personal accounts to private.

2️⃣ Avoid using the same usernames across different platforms.

3️⃣ Keep your operating system and apps up to date.

4️⃣ Use long, unique passwords and a password manager.

5️⃣ Turn on lockdown mode on your phone when attending events, conferences, or corporate gatherings.

🔎 As a reminder, OPSEC stands for #OperationalSecurity. It refers to a set of methods and best practices designed to prevent an adversary from obtaining sensitive information about you by observing, collecting, or inferring details that may seem harmless.

👉 Follow Epieos for more tips and tricks related to #OSINT.

Never connect to darknet services during your regular internet usage hours.

#DarknetTiming #Anonymity #OperationalSecurity

You are not part of the noise.
You are unique. Show it.

Don't follow the entropy.
Follow the clear signal.

Learn. Observe. Adapt - like a ghost.
Be silent. Stay private.

#BeTheSignal #CyberGhost #StayPrivate #SilentStrength #DigitalStealth #InfoSecMindset #AdaptAndOvercome #UniqueInTheNoise #OperationalSecurity #CyberWisdom

DeadSwitch Protocol - Ghost Papers: Shattering Trails Before They Are Found #GhostPapers #DeadSwitchProtocol #PhysicalSecurity #OperationalSecurity #CyberGhost #TomITCafe

http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/05/08/deadswitch-protocol-ghost-papers-shattering-trails-before-they-are-found/

#PeteHegseth #DOD #OperationalSecurity
"National Security used to require clearance, but not anymore."
*now with unlimited sharing

Pete Hegseth's National Security 'Friends & Family Plan'
https://youtu.be/-CKXq9KNGZg?si=Cng0rSy8TUi7PZI6

Automating UFW Configuration with Ansible: Locking Down the Digital Fortress #Ansible #UFW #Firewall #Automation #Cybersecurity #ServerSecurity #DeadSwitch #OperationalSecurity #AnsiblePlaybook #NetworkSecurity #AutomationTools #AnsibleRoles #SystemAdministration #SecureServer #Encryption #AnsibleVault #PrivacyTools #SecurityAutomation

http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/04/16/automating-ufw-configuration-with-ansible-locking-down-the-digital-fortress/

The Android Phone: Three OPSEC Levels to Disappear Into the Shadows
#OPSEC #Android #Privacy #Cybersecurity #OperationalSecurity #DeadSwitch #PhoneSecurity #PrivacyTools #AndroidSecurity #Encryption #SecurePhone #PrivacySettings #GhostMode #MobileSecurity #DigitalAnonymity #StealthTech #TechPrivacy #PrivacyMatters #SecureYourTech

http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/04/15/the-android-phone-three-opsec-levels-to-disappear-into-the-shadows/

https://www.learnfly.com/posts/course_details/hardening-windows-linux-systems

#New #Cybersecurity #Course on #Hardening #Windows and #Linux #Systems #Published.

This course can be used as a #refresher or can be used for those new to cybersecurity and are willing to learn. If you’re interested, please check through the link above and purchase if required.

Thanks.

#CyberSecurity #PhysicalSecurity #OperationalSecurity #OpSec #CyberSec #InformationSecurity #InfoSec #OffensiveSecurity #OffSec #EthicalHacking #CEH

Cell Phone OPSEC for Border Crossings

I have heard stories of more aggressive interrogation of electronic devices at US border crossings. I know a lot about securing computers, but very little about securing phones.
Are there easy ways to delete data—files, photos, etc.&#... https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/04/cell-phone-opsec-for-border-crossings.html

#operationalsecurity #Uncategorized #cellphones #borders

The news that snr ofcls in the #Trump admin discussed plans on #Signal, a commercial messaging app, for an impending attack angered & bewildered those who have taken to the air on behalf of the #US.

The mistaken inclusion of the editor of #TheAtlantic in the chat & #Hegseth’s insistence that he did nothing wrong by disclosing the secret plans upend decades of #military doctrine about #OperationalSecurity, a dozen #AirForce & #Navy fighter pilots said.

#law #NationalSecurity #SignalGate

#MikeWaltz Left His #Venmo Friends List Public

A WIRED review shows national #security adviser Mike Waltz, #WhiteHouse chief of staff #SusieWiles , and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.

> looks like these folks don’t understand the concept of basic operational #security

#opsec #operationalsecurity #privacy

https://www.wired.com/story/michael-waltz-left-his-venmo-public/

Watch it here ➫ https://youtu.be/u349u65BJLg
Two darknet markets, two outcomes: Atlas Market succeeded with competence and trust, while Vortex Market collapsed under admin mistakes. This is a clear lesson in why OPSEC and professionalism matter.
#DarknetMarkets #AtlasMarket #VortexMarket #HiddenWeb #CyberSecurity #OperationalSecurity

Did you miss last week's podcast with @dragosinc's @hacks4pancakes? In this episode of the Breaking Badness Cybersecurity Podcast, Lesley joins @NotTheLinux and @danonsecurity to share insights on OT challenges, incident response, and bridging the gap between cyber and operations. Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion! 🎙️

🎧 Listen here: https://www.domaintools.com/resources/podcasts/industrial-cybersecurity-explained-with-lesley-carhart/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Mastodon

#cybersecurity #CyberPodcast #IncidentResponse #OperationalTechnology #OperationalSecurity

Spotlight Podcast: OT Is Under Attack. Now What? - Chris Walcutt, the CSO at DirectDefense talks about the rapidly changing threat la... https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/898958480/0/thesecurityledger~Spotlight-Podcast-OT-Is-Under-Attack-Now-What/ #industrialcontrolsystems(ics) #operationaltechnologies #criticalinfrastructure #operationaltechnology #operationalsecurity #internetofthings #directdefense #rsaconference #technologies #cisocloseup #conferences #volttyphoon #cyberattack #topstories

[Blog] Imperfect OpSec for your personal life

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"LockBit's Bold Return: A Threat Renewed 🚨 #CyberAlert"

Despite recent crackdowns, the notorious LockBit ransomware gang has defiantly announced a comeback, threatening new cyber onslaughts on government sectors in the UK and USA. Leveraging a previously exploited PHP vulnerability, they've bounced back, boasting updated security measures and a new dark web haunt for victim listings. This follows a brief hiatus post-Operation Cronos, highlighting the resilient and adaptive nature of cyber threats today. LockBit's strategy now includes manual decryptor releases and rewards for vulnerability reports, underlining an intensified focus on operational security to thwart future law enforcement infiltrations. Stay vigilant, stay informed. #LockBit #CyberSecurity #RansomwareResurgence #ThreatIntelligence #DigitalDefense

Source: HackRead

Tags: #APT #CyberCrime #InfoSec #SecurityAwareness #CyberThreats #GovernmentSecurity #OperationalSecurity #PHPVulnerability 🌐🔒💡