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05/26/2026

https://www.pcmag.com/news/trump-mobile-site-reportedly-exposing-customers-private-data

Another day, another reminder that not all technology companies take security seriously.

PCMag is reporting that the Trump Mobile preorder site exposed customer data — names, emails, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and order details — all accessible due to a basic web vulnerability. The issue was only fixed after outside researchers publicly called it out.

This is exactly why “buyer beware” isn’t just a cliché in cybersecurity. It’s survival.

Not pointing fingers, but too many products are launched without proper security testing, without mature processes, and without the accountability that real technology companies build into their DNA. When a platform handling personal data can be compromised this easily, it tells you everything you need to know about the priorities behind it.

Security isn’t a bolt‑on. It’s not optional. And it’s not something you improvise after the fact.

If you’re trusting a company with your data, make sure they’ve earned that trust. Look for transparency, proven security practices, and a track record of handling vulnerabilities responsibly. Anything less is a gamble with your personal information.

Trusted technology isn’t about branding. It’s about discipline, engineering maturity, and respect for the people whose data you’re holding.

Choose wisely.

The security flaw also suggests the carrier only has about 10,000 unique customers and about 30,000 T1 phone preorders, according to two YouTubers alerted to the bug by a viewer.

05/16/2026

https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/tanstack-supply-chain-attack-hits-two.html?_m=3n%2e009a%2e3979%2eoo0ao45sbb%2e3148

This is a good example of why Cybersecurity is not a one-product setup-and-forget-it discipline. I have worked with clients that do the initial investment in resources but do not invest in the day-to-day.

Mini Shai-Hulud hit 2 OpenAI devices via TanStack, exposing limited credentials and forcing macOS certificate updates by June 12, 2026.

05/13/2026

Nicole brings up some valid points. We are pushing our clients and organizations to adapt technology that is sometimes not as advertised. There needs to be some risk analysis, metering and governance in the use of AI for automation.

A research paper from Microsoft shows AI degrades documents over longer workflows

05/07/2026

https://dcs-mi.com/what-is-shadow-ai-and-why-it-puts-your-business-at-risk

Shadow AI isn’t a technology problem — it’s a governance problem. Small businesses don’t need massive budgets or complex frameworks. They need: Clear rules Approved tools Practical training A culture of safe innovation

04/28/2026

https://dcs-mi.com/technician-heal-thyself

How Standing Up Zabbix and Wazuh Helped Me Secure, Monitor, and Understand My Own Network There’s an old saying in IT: “The cobbler’s children have no shoes.” We spend our days securing, patching, monitoring, and optimizing other people’s systems — yet our own home labs, personal network...

04/21/2026

https://dcs-mi.com/ai-is-no-more-of-a-threat-to-your-organization-than-your-most-negligent-user

Artificial intelligence isn’t the existential threat some headlines make it out to be. In reality, AI is no more dangerous to your organization than the least careful person who already has access to your systems. The real risk isn’t the technology itself—it’s how it’s used, governed, and ...

03/12/2026

A recent report detailed how a pro‑Iran hacking group wiped 200,000 devices after gaining access to a Michigan-based company’s management platform. They didn’t attack the devices one by one—they went straight for the system that controlled them.

This is the part many organizations still overlook - MDM is a critical control, but it’s also a high‑value target.

When an attacker gets into your MDM, they inherit your authority. They can push configs, remove protections, deploy malicious apps—or wipe your entire fleet in minutes.

This incident is a real reminder to reassess how your MDM is governed and protected:
• Who has global admin rights?
• Are we enforcing MFA and conditional access on the MDM itself?
• Are API tokens locked down and rotated?
• Do we have alerts for mass wipe or mass configuration changes?
• Is our MDM treated with the same rigor as domain controllers or cloud identity?

The attack surface has shifted. The endpoint isn’t just the device—it’s the platform that controls the devices.

02/05/2026

https://dcs-mi.com/why-i-stopped-using-biometrics-to-lock-my-phone

Most people use Face ID or a fingerprint to unlock their phones because it’s fast and convenient. But there’s a legal loophole that doesn’t get talked about enough—and it’s the reason I personally avoid using biometrics as my primary lock method.Under the Fifth Amendment, you have the righ...

04/11/2014

Surplus computers set to be given away or sold by the state contained confidential information, such as Social Security numbers, medical records and tax forms, according to an audit released Thursday.