Buddy Bear Security
@buddybearsecurity.bsky.social
Buddy bear security: debug your security with a teddy bear, and then snuggle said bear as you panic at said security!
There is no security unless there is security for all.
Canadian/American in Halifax, NS
Cybersecurity by day, astrophysics by night.
There is no security unless there is security for all.
Canadian/American in Halifax, NS
Cybersecurity by day, astrophysics by night.
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👋 hi, since I haven’t done an intro - I LOVE systems and how people interact with them. It’s why I explore documentation, automation, security and astro. It’s why I have strong opinions about the entire process tree and different tools. Severe ADHD made it a must-learn so I’ll help where I can ❤️
I have threatened my laptop with a salt bath, and an office space treatment….
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I have threatened my laptop with a salt bath, and an office space treatment….
Today the rare special “bike” sleeping in its natural habitat. Not at all frustrating for biking around Halifax!
#bikeHFX #halifax #parkedinabikelane
#bikeHFX #halifax #parkedinabikelane
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Today the rare special “bike” sleeping in its natural habitat. Not at all frustrating for biking around Halifax!
#bikeHFX #halifax #parkedinabikelane
#bikeHFX #halifax #parkedinabikelane
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I do this ish for a living, I am an AI developer and researcher, and *I* don’t fully understand the security implications. What hope do regular users have?
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: "Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications"
Microsoft is pushing ahead with its plan to add agentic capabilities to Windows 11 but has issued an important security warning for anyone who is interested in trying it out.
www.windowscentral.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I do this ish for a living, I am an AI developer and researcher, and *I* don’t fully understand the security implications. What hope do regular users have?
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
Hello new bike day. You were unexpected!
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Hello new bike day. You were unexpected!
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We need to follow Finland's lead in teaching our children how to recognize mis/disinformation and propaganda.
We also need to seriously look at upgrading our education, as European countries have.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
We also need to seriously look at upgrading our education, as European countries have.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Nearly 1 in 10 terrorism investigations at CSIS involves a minor: spy boss | CBC News
The head of Canada’s spy agency is warning about a “worrying” number of young people becoming radicalized.
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We need to follow Finland's lead in teaching our children how to recognize mis/disinformation and propaganda.
We also need to seriously look at upgrading our education, as European countries have.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
We also need to seriously look at upgrading our education, as European countries have.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
On this Remembrance Day, I invite those who remember the sacrifices of veteran to take an approach I grew up with: remembering why the World Wars happened, reading the Flanders Field poem, and that the whole point is the value of freedom. (Not fascism, etc.)
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
On this Remembrance Day, I invite those who remember the sacrifices of veteran to take an approach I grew up with: remembering why the World Wars happened, reading the Flanders Field poem, and that the whole point is the value of freedom. (Not fascism, etc.)
Know what? Going back to silly maritimer news.
Tonight on Live at 5pm: did my kid move on from crying while making birthday cards because he was putting on his favourite kitty stickers and “I’m so sad! I love them but they’ll love them more!” To … straight up stuffed kitty theft from his school?
Tonight on Live at 5pm: did my kid move on from crying while making birthday cards because he was putting on his favourite kitty stickers and “I’m so sad! I love them but they’ll love them more!” To … straight up stuffed kitty theft from his school?
November 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Know what? Going back to silly maritimer news.
Tonight on Live at 5pm: did my kid move on from crying while making birthday cards because he was putting on his favourite kitty stickers and “I’m so sad! I love them but they’ll love them more!” To … straight up stuffed kitty theft from his school?
Tonight on Live at 5pm: did my kid move on from crying while making birthday cards because he was putting on his favourite kitty stickers and “I’m so sad! I love them but they’ll love them more!” To … straight up stuffed kitty theft from his school?
I wish I could write my paper on hackers & computer evolution as if it's small blurbs of 'wtf?!'. I'm already over the page count and I'm not even done structuring the technical history of computers/internet technology/PLCs, civilian vs military & how both went 'defence? pfft later probs.' 🫠
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I wish I could write my paper on hackers & computer evolution as if it's small blurbs of 'wtf?!'. I'm already over the page count and I'm not even done structuring the technical history of computers/internet technology/PLCs, civilian vs military & how both went 'defence? pfft later probs.' 🫠
My emails vs my personality
I feel like a dangerous criminal
a cat is wearing a blue shark costume with teeth .
Alt: Chihuahua in a shark costume
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
My emails vs my personality
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Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Manage Your Digital Footprint
Search for your name in any search engine and you’ll likely encounter dozens of results, some of which might include personal information like addresses, email accounts, usernames, or family members. Each piece of information is often public and not typically seen as harmful. But together these parts of your identity...
ssd.eff.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
If you ever think nukes are “cool for the physics” - I would say should also be required to read “The Making of The Atomic Bomb” as goes into gory, horrific detail the awful deaths and experiences of bomb survivors. (Yes, the physics is neat. But no, we shouldn’t have nukes)
The American people do not want war and we certainly do not want nuclear war.
October 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If you ever think nukes are “cool for the physics” - I would say should also be required to read “The Making of The Atomic Bomb” as goes into gory, horrific detail the awful deaths and experiences of bomb survivors. (Yes, the physics is neat. But no, we shouldn’t have nukes)
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Alexa explodes after Canadian replies to query with, “Oh, yeah, no, for sure.”
Alexa explodes after Canadian replies to query with, “Oh, yeah, no, for sure.”
OROMOCTO, NB - A local man almost lost his home yesterday after his Amazon Alexa smart home device burst into flames. Lloyd Wentworth, 38, says the fire started as he was preparing dinner in his bunga...
www.thebeaverton.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Alexa explodes after Canadian replies to query with, “Oh, yeah, no, for sure.”
My kid: //does something
Me: “wow look at that science!” //explains the science of the thing he’s doing
Seriously, we can’t shut up.
Me: “wow look at that science!” //explains the science of the thing he’s doing
Seriously, we can’t shut up.
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My kid: //does something
Me: “wow look at that science!” //explains the science of the thing he’s doing
Seriously, we can’t shut up.
Me: “wow look at that science!” //explains the science of the thing he’s doing
Seriously, we can’t shut up.
Yeah, this sums up how I felt studying Nero’s Golden Palace last night…
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Yeah, this sums up how I felt studying Nero’s Golden Palace last night…
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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Journals are considering doing identity checks to expose fake authors — but there are downsides
go.nature.com/4hqvw6F
go.nature.com/4hqvw6F
How to spot fake scientists and stop them from publishing papers
Nature - Journals are considering doing identity checks to expose fake authors — but there are downsides.
go.nature.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Journals are considering doing identity checks to expose fake authors — but there are downsides
go.nature.com/4hqvw6F
go.nature.com/4hqvw6F
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Informed debate based on reliable information is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy.
False or distorted information online can spread faster than ever, shaping opinions and undermining trust.
False or distorted information online can spread faster than ever, shaping opinions and undermining trust.
October 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Informed debate based on reliable information is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy.
False or distorted information online can spread faster than ever, shaping opinions and undermining trust.
False or distorted information online can spread faster than ever, shaping opinions and undermining trust.
The things I do for my kid… paint by number kitty on acrylic
October 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The things I do for my kid… paint by number kitty on acrylic
While I traditionally have done oil or water colours - paint by numbers allows me to get some painting in without completely ditching homework.
Then this challenge came in. Kiddo wanted the kitty. This is round 2 after all the lessons of round 1 were washed off 🥲
#paintbynumbers
Then this challenge came in. Kiddo wanted the kitty. This is round 2 after all the lessons of round 1 were washed off 🥲
#paintbynumbers
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
While I traditionally have done oil or water colours - paint by numbers allows me to get some painting in without completely ditching homework.
Then this challenge came in. Kiddo wanted the kitty. This is round 2 after all the lessons of round 1 were washed off 🥲
#paintbynumbers
Then this challenge came in. Kiddo wanted the kitty. This is round 2 after all the lessons of round 1 were washed off 🥲
#paintbynumbers
At this point I think reflective gear should be a generally good idea as the days get darker. Things that help for drivers (and easy as a pedestrian):
- LED cross-body lights
- reflective hook loop clips
- reflective backpack covers-also rain resistant!
- reflective arm/leg bands
- bright colours
- LED cross-body lights
- reflective hook loop clips
- reflective backpack covers-also rain resistant!
- reflective arm/leg bands
- bright colours
Traffic Advisory - Road users, keep your eyes open and stay alert as we face rainy conditions in the HRM we haven't seen in a long time!
Pedestrians, it is dark and slippery this morning. Be seen before crossing the road. Motorists, slow down and turn on all your lights!
Pedestrians, it is dark and slippery this morning. Be seen before crossing the road. Motorists, slow down and turn on all your lights!
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
At this point I think reflective gear should be a generally good idea as the days get darker. Things that help for drivers (and easy as a pedestrian):
- LED cross-body lights
- reflective hook loop clips
- reflective backpack covers-also rain resistant!
- reflective arm/leg bands
- bright colours
- LED cross-body lights
- reflective hook loop clips
- reflective backpack covers-also rain resistant!
- reflective arm/leg bands
- bright colours
For all the comments about AWS being down and hitting a bunch of services: it’s not exactly that Amazon is powerful, but that people really love skipping the “HOW could bad things happen?” questions. From security to site reliability, demand more paranoid assessments 🥲
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
For all the comments about AWS being down and hitting a bunch of services: it’s not exactly that Amazon is powerful, but that people really love skipping the “HOW could bad things happen?” questions. From security to site reliability, demand more paranoid assessments 🥲
Baby Kitty approves of biking
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Baby Kitty approves of biking