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Articles by David Strom
How to Sell a Scam
I am old enough to remember when the Maldives were drowning due to global warming. Back in the days when television was broadcast in 4x3 and Al Gore was a thing, the Maldives and Tuvalu both got on the map as early victims of the West's ravenous appetite for fossil fuels, destined to drown due to our slavish devotion to the burning of dead dinosaurs and plankton. People were drowning. Coral reefs were getting bleached. Whales were being boiled alive, screaming for us to save them.
Democrats Screamed “Hacked Election” for Years … Then Biden Won and Questions Became Treason
One of the few great things about living on X, which is something I do to help me keep up with events, is that there is a significant effort by some people to provide real-time rebuttals to the Narrative™ du jour. After Trump’s election integrity speech, the left kicked into high gear, making their very tired “our elections are the most secure in history” arguments.
They Were More Afraid of Being Called Racist Than They Were of Letting America-Haters Take Power
Most people I know are simultaneously excited to meet with and greet new American citizens who are filled with patriotism for their new country, and mad as hell about the illegal immigration and cohort of immigrants (and their children) who openly hate America and are dedicated to destroying it. Many of the most patriotic people I have met are recent immigrants, who often fled authoritarian regimes and appreciate America’s promise of freedom and opportunity.
Krugman Said the Quiet Part Out Loud: They Don’t Want to Beat MAGA. They Want to Erase It
It is now so common for leftists, indeed most Democrats, to call Trump supporters Nazis that it’s easy to shrug and move on. Unfortunately, as much as we would like to think it is a mere rhetorical flourish, it is not one at all.
The Real Homeless Scandal Isn’t the Tents, It’s the Billion-Dollar Racket Behind Them
What if I told you that the City of San Francisco had a program that gave away free booze—a few shots of cheap vodka or beer a day, to be specific—to homeless alcoholics as a “harm reduction” program? Sound stupid? You have no idea how stupid. The program, which ran for 5 years, served a total of 55 unique people at a cost of nearly $500,000 per person, or $100,000 or so a year. That’s quite a bar tab.
While MAGA Purists Whine About “Purity,” Tulsi Is Quietly Nuking the Obama-Era Coup Documents Into the Sun
Sometime last year, I said that Tulsi Gabbard may turn out to be one of Trump’s most consequential hires. A lot of people thought I was nuts, but I stand by my assessment. Marco Rubio may have been his best hire, but Gabbard is sure up there. In a sane world, Gabbard’s steady stream of declassifications of documents that have been hidden from the public would be blockbuster news covered by every media outlet 24/7 for weeks.
From America First to America Finished: Meet the Woke Right’s “Let China Lead” Plan
The new rallying cry of the so-called “woke right” is that America should cede power to Russia and China. This is exactly what every globalist and Leftist thinks. Every. Single. One. https://t.co/6OkivTi2RU — Steve Deace (@SteveDeaceShow) March 22, 2026 It’s an odd take for people who consider themselves America First, but it appears to be based on a growing belief that the West has been a force for evil in the world and needs to be taken down a peg or three.
Two Days of Learning Helped Me ‘Own’ My Tinnitus of 20 Years
By David Strom I have been living with tinnitus for 20 years, but, until last year, I didn’t “own” it. What does “owning” mean? It means that you control it, rather than allowing it to control you. Before I tell you how I came to own my tinnitus, a little background. In 1998, I was experiencing intense dizzy spells and was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease.
The Iran Back-Channel Mystery: Tucker Carlson’s Meetings, Messages, and Meltdown
Tucker Carlson is warning that the CIA has been spying on him and that he is under investigation for his admitted contacts with the Iranian regime. Hmm. This brings up a lot of interesting questions, not the least of which is who in Iran Tucker was talking to, what information did he intentionally or unintentionally pass along, and whether he was acting as an agent of a foreign government or not.
Keith Ellison Sponsored Legislation to Facilitate Shipping Money to Somalia
by David Strom, Hot Air: Back when Attorney General Keith Ellison was a mere Congressman instead of the Attorney General of my state, he passed only one bill during his 12 years in that <cough> august <cough> body. Of all the bills he sponsored, he was able to successfully pass only one. It must have been really important to him to put it all on the line to convince his colleagues to go along with him, right? After all, it wasn’t to rename a post office or anything.
This Fraud Could Not Exist Without Government Help And Everyone Knows It
It is absolutely true that Nick Shirley’s one-day video blitz investigation of Somali daycares in Minnesota produced insufficient evidence to put anybody in jail. It’s even possible that he made a mistake or two, although given what we already know, the preponderance of the evidence says that most of these daycares are shell companies that exist only to fleece the government.
The People Who Live Safest Are the Ones Telling You Safety Is Racist.
It must be nice to be wealthy and privileged enough to be able to ignore inconvenient facts. The fact that so many people can and do live in bubbles of privilege and wealth is the origin of the luxury beliefs and opinions that are so threatening to modern Liberal societies. It’s actually an irony that originates in the success of classical liberalism and free markets, which liberate people from the crushing poverty that most human beings have suffered throughout human history.
Malibu Lost 720 Structures in the Fire; 2 Building Permits Have Been Issued So Far
by David Strom, Hot Air: Remember the halcyon days of January 2025, when every politician representing the Los Angeles area, from city councilmen to the governor, promised to expedite permitting to help residents rebuild after the disastrous fires the Democrats created? It was all bulls**t, and everybody knew it then, but of course, everybody in California’s Pravda pretended to take them seriously.
Práce na dálku: Základní chyby při převodu aplikací do cloudu
S příchodem pandemie mnoho firem umístilo větší rozsah aplikací do cloudu, protože více jejich zaměstnanců pracuje na dálku. V průzkumu společnosti Menlo Security mezi 200 IT manažery uvedlo 40 % respondentů, že v důsledku tohoto trendu čelí nárůstu hrozeb útoků z oblasti cloudových aplikací a internetu věcí (IoT). Migraci do cloudu lze realizovat dobrými i nevhodnými způsoby. Mnoho úskalí však není tak úplně nových.
Dems Cry ‘Security Breach’ While Ignoring Their Own Classified Clown Show
I wrote about the Signal flap twice yesterday, and frankly, I am very tired of the subject. Scott Adams, whose excellent podcast I try to listen to every day, correctly said that in the grand scheme of things, this story ranks as a two out of 10. Yes, something significant happened, and how it did needs to be tracked down and the hole plugged, but nothing bad happened. The controversy is hardly worth days of national attention and is only getting it because the left is desperate for a news hook.
Remember Hurricane Helene? People Are Still Suffering, but None of the
We support our Publishers and Content Creators. You can view this story on their website by CLICKING HERE. Apparently there aren’t enough lesbian first responders in Appalachia, because the Biden administration has decided to leave the victims of Hurricane Helene out in the cold. Advertisement Literally out in the cold.
"Risk to Britain"
We support our Publishers and Content Creators. You can view this story on their website by CLICKING HERE. Elon Musk isn’t a “risk to Britain.” But he sure is a risk to the British political elite, and they are putting their top people on the job to find a way to shut his mouth (or break his keyboard).
Chicago Eying Socialist-Style Government Grocery Stores, But Can't
We support our Publishers and Content Creators. You can view this story on their website by CLICKING HERE. It’s no secret that Chicago is turning into a socialist hellhole. Which, if you think about it, is pretty amazing. The amount of money floating around in the city is astronomical. But when you have horrible leadership, greedy public employee unions, prosecutors determined to pat criminals on the head, and an ideology based on pillaging the populace, you can run anyplace into the ground.
Watching a Hoax Perpetrated in Real Time
We support our Publishers and Content Creators. You can view this story on their website by CLICKING HERE. I would have written about this one yesterday, but I was enjoying the experience of getting a colonoscopy. But the story is still timely and, more importantly, a perfect example of how the Democrats and the Pravda Media create a nasty hoax out of an innocent event. Advertisement I am speaking of the Great Handshake Controversy of January 6th.
Nate Silver: Pollsters Are Rigging their Numbers
by David Strom, Hot Air: Nate Silver, love him or hate him, is a numbers geek. We all know him because he rose to prominence as an elections guy, but his passion is numbers. Statistics make him happy. Gambling is his passion. The odds matter to him because he makes his living calculating them and betting real money based on those odds.
Kamala, Oprah and wilted word salads
After watching the clips, I am left to wonder: are there really two Americas? One in which people reflexively weep with emotion when vapid emotional appeals are fed to them and one in which people still have rational impulses? When I look at the clips, I see lots of flashy graphics, emotional appeals, and a candidate for President of the United States mouthing total nonsense.
New Tool Shields Organizations From NXDOMAIN Attacks
Attacks against the Domain Name System (DNS) are numerous and varied, so organizations have to rely on layers of protective measures, such as traffic monitoring, threat intelligence, and advanced network firewalls, to act in concert. With NXDOMAIN attacks on the rise, organizations need to strengthen their DNS defenses. With the release of Shield NS53, Akamai joins a growing list of security vendors with DNS tools capable of defending against NXDOMAIN attacks.
EV charging stations still riddled with cybersecurity vulnerabilities
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t just a favorite for gas-conscious consumers, but also for cybercriminals who focus on using EV charging stations to launch far-reaching attacks. This is because every charging point, whether inside a private garage or on a public parking lot, is online and running a variety of software that interacts with payment systems and the electric grid, along with storing driver identities.
EV Charging Stations Still Riddled With Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) isn't just a favorite for gas-conscious consumers, but also for cybercriminals who focus on using EV charging stations to launch far-reaching attacks. This is because every charging point, whether inside a private garage or on a public parking lot, is online and running a variety of software that interacts with payment systems and the electric grid, along with storing driver identities.
Did You Know That You Have an ESG Score and it Can Be Used Against You?
by David Strom, HotAir: YGTBFKM Until today, I didn’t realize that individuals are now being assigned ESG scores that some institutions use to decide whether they will do business with a person. I obviously knew about ESG scores that huge investment firms are using to force corporations to conform to ideological demands. I knew that in some cases, prominent individuals or troublemakers have been blackballed by banks and other firms.
CISO Corner: Cyber-Pro Swindle; New Faces Of Risk; Cyber Boosts Valuation
Welcome to CISO Corner, Dark Reading’s weekly digest of articles tailored specifically to security operations readers and security leaders. Every week, we offer articles gleaned from across our news operation, The Edge, DR Technology, DR Global, and our Commentary section. We’re committed to bringing you a diverse set of perspectives to support the job of operationalizing cybersecurity strategies, for leaders at organizations of all shapes and sizes.
Cloud Email Filtering Bypass Attack Works 80% of the Time
Computer scientists have uncovered a shockingly prevalent misconfiguration in popular enterprise cloud-based email spam filtering services, along with an exploit for taking advantage of it. The findings reveal that organizations are far more open to email-borne cyber threats than they know.
Corporations With Cyber Governance Create 4X More Value
While the US Securities and Exchange Commission has published guidelines for better cybersecurity governance for years, public corporations have mostly ignored them. And while the requirements can be difficult to satisfy, companies that have made the effort created nearly four times their shareholder value compared to those that haven't.
NIST's Vuln Database Downshifts, Prompting Questions About Its Future
Since 2005, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) has been posting details about the hundreds of daily common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) discovered by security researchers from around the globe. But last month, the critical government-sponsored database went from being an essential tool to a nearly dark destination.
5 Ways CISOs Can Navigate Their New Business Role
Today's CISOs are under attack from numerous quarters, both within and outside their organizations. Certainly, there are plenty of bad actors using new and more sophisticated exploit methods to penetrate their networks. But internally, they're also under fire.
The Looming AI Bias in Hiring and Staffing Decision-making
Remember when people worked at jobs for most of their lives? It was general practice back in the 1950s and 1960s. My dad worked for the same employer for 30 or so years. I recall his concern when I changed jobs after two years out of grad school, warning me that it wouldn’t bode well for my future prospects. So here I am, ironically now 30-plus years into working for my own business.
Typosquatting Wave Shows No Signs of Abating
Ever since the Internet became a commercial entity, hackers have been using it to impersonate businesses through a variety of clever means. And one of the most enduring of these exploits is the practice of typosquatting — i.e., using look-alike websites and domain names to lend legitimacy to social engineering efforts. These look-alikes prey on users' inattention to verifying legitimate websites, and sometimes rely on human mistakes, such as entering a typo in a URL, to capture victims.
NSA's Zero-Trust Guidelines Focus on Segmentation
The US National Security Agency (NSA) delivered its guidelines for zero-trust network security this week, offering a more concrete roadmap towards zero-trust adoption. It's an important effort to try to bridge the gap between desire for and implementation of the concept. As businesses shift more workloads to the cloud, zero trust computing strategies have moved from a buzzy hype phase to enjoying the status of an essential security approach.
CISO Corner: Operationalizing NIST CSF 2.0; AI Models Run Amok
Welcome to CISO Corner, Dark Reading’s weekly digest of articles tailored specifically to security operations readers and security leaders. Every week, we’ll offer articles gleaned from across our news operation, The Edge, DR Technology, DR Global, and our Commentary section. We’re committed to bringing you a diverse set of perspectives to support the job of operationalizing cybersecurity strategies, for leaders at organizations of all shapes and sizes.
Biometrics Regulation Heats Up, Portending Compliance Headaches
This year might be a boon for biometric privacy legislation. The topic is heating up and lies at the intersection of four trends: increasing artificial intelligence (AI)-based threats, growing biometric usage by businesses, anticipated new state-level privacy legislation, and a new executive order issued by President Biden this week that includes biometric privacy protections.
2024 is the year of AI ROI and Broadcom’s next moves
In a year poised for transformative advancements in artificial intelligence, leading tech companies are strategizing to harness its potential, focusing on deployment, economic impacts and innovation in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. “We’re hearing from all the top vendors and practitioners how they lay out their plans for the year,” said theCUBE Research industry analyst John Furrier (pictured, left) on the latest episode of theCUBE Pod.
2024 IT spending outlook shows cautious start with optimistic finish
Recent spending intentions data from more than 1,700 information technology decision makers indicates that executives expect technology budgets to grow at 4.3% this year. That’s up from roughly 3.5% in 2023 and is higher than the expectation in October, which was 3.8%. But the forecasts for 2024 are backend-loaded. Moreover, although some sectors such as energy and regions such as Asia-Pacific expect higher growth, many of the largest companies and big spenders plan to grow below the mean.
The AI evolution in tech: Pioneering smarter decisions, from surgery to security
Managing IT networks is not a walk in the park. They are complex and diverse. Artificial intelligence fits into the picture thanks to the technology’s deep learning and natural language processing features. Even though software, architecture and chip sets have changed in the technology industry, human interactions with these systems have not, and this is why AI is needed to change this narrative, according to Alan Cohen (pictured), general partner at DCVC Management Co. LLC.
Dell's strategic move to transform multicloud experiences with APEX Navigator
The latest data from Enterprise Technology Research reveals a significant shift in cloud usage within the S&P 500, indicating a move toward a more balanced market between public and private clouds.
Groq, aiXplain and Embodied AI leaders discuss the state of AI
There’s no question that artificial intelligence has taken the technology world by storm. But while 2023 may have been the year that the world realized AI was going to be real, 2024 looks poised to be the year it actually becomes real and not just hypothetical. That was the view expressed by Jonathan Ross (pictured, right), founder and chief executive officer of Groq Inc., during theCUBE’s special coverage of CES 2024.
Meta’s AI shift and thoughts on this week’s massive layoffs
With the new year in full swing, the mission for theCUBE Research industry analysts John Furrier (pictured, left) and Dave Vellante (right) remains the same as it always has: Putting out great team coverage while using theCUBE Podcast as a place to riff. There was no shortage of suitable subjects on the latter front this week in the technology world. “Man, the layoffs, just massive this year,” Furrier said on the latest episode of theCUBE Podcast.
Best cloud storage apps in 2023, tested by our editors Original
iStock It used to be that 1 terabyte (TB) of storage was a lot, but now 1TB of storage is quite common to find on even the least expensive laptops. Over the years, a number of cloud-based storage vendors have begun to support the TB era, and now many of them offer monthly storage plans for a reasonable price.
Dave Vellante's Breaking Analysis: The complete collection
Breaking Analysis is a weekly editorial program combining knowledge from SiliconANGLE’s theCUBE with spending data from Enterprise Technology Research. Branded as theCUBE Insights, Powered by ETR, the program is our opportunity to share independent, unfiltered editorial with SiliconANGLE, theCUBE and Wikibon communities. The program and conclusions we produce are data-driven, tapping ETR’s proprietary spending data set.
Predictions 2024: Deciphering gen AI’s effect on data, governance and skill gaps
With Sanjeev Mohan, Tony Baer, Carl Olofson, Dave Menninger and Doug Henschen In the words of famous people such as Nobel laureate Neils Bohr and baseball legend Yogi Berra, predictions are very difficult, especially if they’re about the future. In this special Breaking Analysis, we’re pleased to host our third annual data predictions power panel with some of our collaborators in theCUBE Collective and members of the data gang.
The changing economics of open-source software
The world of open-source software is about to go through another tectonic change. But unlike earlier changes brought about by corporate acquisitions, this time it’s thanks to the growing series of tech layoffs. These could lead to many projects being crippled because their principals are now unemployed or will get new jobs in less open-favorable companies.
Grading our 2023 enterprise technology predictions Original
Predictions about the future of enterprise tech are streaming to our inboxes, literally by the thousands. Most are thoughtful and we will review those prior to publishing our 2024 predictions later in January. As is our tradition, we try to make our own predictions more challenging by citing forecasts that are measurable and have either a numeric tied to them or a binary outcome.
Here are the major security threats and trends for 2024 - and how to deal with them
What a year 2023 was for cybersecurity! It was a year the world became obsessed with generative artificial intelligence — and a year that brought new breaches with old exploits, a year that brought significant consolidation in the security tools marketplace, and a year when passkeys finally took hold, at least for consumers. Are businesses better secured than before? Hardly.
Akamai finds new Outlook exploits that leverage sound file attachments
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Akamai finds new Outlook exploits that leverage sound file attachments
Akamai Technologies Inc. researcher Ben Barnea has found two vulnerabilities in Windows Outlook clients that could cause remote code execution by attackers sending specially crafted sound file attachments. Both build on previous exploits that have been previously discovered and only partially remediated by Microsoft Corp. in March, August and October.
OpenAI debuts AI customization features and GPT-4 Turbo - SiliconANGLE News
UPDATED 16:19 EST / NOVEMBER 06 2023 by OpenAI LP is rolling out a new tool that will enable users to customize ChatGPT for specific tasks without writing any code. The tool made its debut at the company’s first annual DevDay developer conference, which took place today in San Francisco. At the event, OpenAI also introduced an enhanced version of the GPT-4 language model that underpins ChatGPT.
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