Mike Richardson
@d3vpsaux.bsky.social
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GCIH/GCFE. Old *nix/Win sysadmin turned infosec eng/DFIR. MS in Digital Forensics. Certified Silly Goose. Amateurish Musician. Mentions != endorsement. HTTP STATUS: 451
GCIH/GCFE. Old *nix/Win sysadmin turned infosec eng/DFIR. MS in Digital Forensics. Certified Silly Goose. Amateurish Musician. Mentions != endorsement. HTTP STATUS: 451
The (little) Mac Mini that refuses to stop working. (Mid-2007 Core 2 2GHz). SSD upgrade and a 32-bit EFI - despite being 64-bit CPU cores...
October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The (little) Mac Mini that refuses to stop working. (Mid-2007 Core 2 2GHz). SSD upgrade and a 32-bit EFI - despite being 64-bit CPU cores...
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If you can't come out right now, please don't hate yourself.
One day, the meaning of labels will disappear.
Please love yourself as you are.
The one who can cherish yourself the most is yourself.
Because that is your strength and beauty.
Chiitan loves you
One day, the meaning of labels will disappear.
Please love yourself as you are.
The one who can cherish yourself the most is yourself.
Because that is your strength and beauty.
Chiitan loves you
October 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If you can't come out right now, please don't hate yourself.
One day, the meaning of labels will disappear.
Please love yourself as you are.
The one who can cherish yourself the most is yourself.
Because that is your strength and beauty.
Chiitan loves you
One day, the meaning of labels will disappear.
Please love yourself as you are.
The one who can cherish yourself the most is yourself.
Because that is your strength and beauty.
Chiitan loves you
Hey, when the head of a government agency is instructing the agency to declare a link to something, it's not proof. It's bunk science, and a dangerous precedent.
September 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Hey, when the head of a government agency is instructing the agency to declare a link to something, it's not proof. It's bunk science, and a dangerous precedent.
Currently repurposing a decommissioned server to collect a large forensic image for analysis. It exceeds my current evidence drive capacity, so additional HDDs are on order and coming Tuesday. #improvise #react #dfir #incidentresponse
August 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Currently repurposing a decommissioned server to collect a large forensic image for analysis. It exceeds my current evidence drive capacity, so additional HDDs are on order and coming Tuesday. #improvise #react #dfir #incidentresponse
Nothing quite like the vehicle to remove large things from a soon-to-be vacated storage unit deciding "hey, my battery is terrible, I'm not going to start" during a grocery run.
Walked home with groceries, made dinner, and my father-in-law took me back to jumpstart.
It's home. And I can buy local.
Walked home with groceries, made dinner, and my father-in-law took me back to jumpstart.
It's home. And I can buy local.
August 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Nothing quite like the vehicle to remove large things from a soon-to-be vacated storage unit deciding "hey, my battery is terrible, I'm not going to start" during a grocery run.
Walked home with groceries, made dinner, and my father-in-law took me back to jumpstart.
It's home. And I can buy local.
Walked home with groceries, made dinner, and my father-in-law took me back to jumpstart.
It's home. And I can buy local.
Mr. Lehrer was a big influence on me in my younger years. So many memories of his music randomly inserting itself into my playlist.
Over the weekend, musical satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer died at his home in Massachusetts, according to a longtime friend. He was 97.
July 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Mr. Lehrer was a big influence on me in my younger years. So many memories of his music randomly inserting itself into my playlist.
I was finally able to volunteer at new student orientation table early this morning. It seems weird to act as a walking billboard for what your department offers, but our main concern is that they leverage the resources we already have site licenses for and get set up with technology BEFORE day 1...
July 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I was finally able to volunteer at new student orientation table early this morning. It seems weird to act as a walking billboard for what your department offers, but our main concern is that they leverage the resources we already have site licenses for and get set up with technology BEFORE day 1...
That was probably the worst "premium" breakfast sandwich I have ever eaten.
Advertised as a bacon, egg and cheese on brioche.
Nope.
Bacon, egg, no cheese, on a hamburger bun. A *hint" of syrup in the egg.
At least the cashier was friendly...
Should have gone to the on-site Panera. #hospital
Advertised as a bacon, egg and cheese on brioche.
Nope.
Bacon, egg, no cheese, on a hamburger bun. A *hint" of syrup in the egg.
At least the cashier was friendly...
Should have gone to the on-site Panera. #hospital
July 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
That was probably the worst "premium" breakfast sandwich I have ever eaten.
Advertised as a bacon, egg and cheese on brioche.
Nope.
Bacon, egg, no cheese, on a hamburger bun. A *hint" of syrup in the egg.
At least the cashier was friendly...
Should have gone to the on-site Panera. #hospital
Advertised as a bacon, egg and cheese on brioche.
Nope.
Bacon, egg, no cheese, on a hamburger bun. A *hint" of syrup in the egg.
At least the cashier was friendly...
Should have gone to the on-site Panera. #hospital
I love the random guitar gear thrift store finds. I missed out on a nice hardshell electric case someone had in hand, but I found a Zoom G1 with an AC adapter for $10. I call that a win, and it's much nicer than the cheap Zoom all-in-ones I already have.
Alas, this one is designated for my kid...
Alas, this one is designated for my kid...
June 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
I love the random guitar gear thrift store finds. I missed out on a nice hardshell electric case someone had in hand, but I found a Zoom G1 with an AC adapter for $10. I call that a win, and it's much nicer than the cheap Zoom all-in-ones I already have.
Alas, this one is designated for my kid...
Alas, this one is designated for my kid...
I struggle to unplug from work. But I'll be doing so on the west coast for a bit. I will absolutely be tempted to check work e-mail and messaging.
Recharge. Recuperate. The soul needs that sometimes. It doesn't always have to be a complete change of venue, either. But taking the time is important.
Recharge. Recuperate. The soul needs that sometimes. It doesn't always have to be a complete change of venue, either. But taking the time is important.
a painting of a mountain reflected in a lake
Alt: a painting of a mountain reflected in a lake
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June 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I struggle to unplug from work. But I'll be doing so on the west coast for a bit. I will absolutely be tempted to check work e-mail and messaging.
Recharge. Recuperate. The soul needs that sometimes. It doesn't always have to be a complete change of venue, either. But taking the time is important.
Recharge. Recuperate. The soul needs that sometimes. It doesn't always have to be a complete change of venue, either. But taking the time is important.
How is this OK? Congress?!?
I used to buy a lot of printer toner ($1k+ orders) in a previous State job. One vendor would throw a bulk bag of M&M's (~3 lbs) in the box as a "thank you".
We had to return the candy *at our expense* because it violated State rules.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
I used to buy a lot of printer toner ($1k+ orders) in a previous State job. One vendor would throw a bulk bag of M&M's (~3 lbs) in the box as a "thank you".
We had to return the candy *at our expense* because it violated State rules.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Plans To Accept Luxury 747 From Qatar To Use As Air Force One
Trump is set to visit Qatar during a trip to the Middle East this week.
www.huffpost.com
May 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
How is this OK? Congress?!?
I used to buy a lot of printer toner ($1k+ orders) in a previous State job. One vendor would throw a bulk bag of M&M's (~3 lbs) in the box as a "thank you".
We had to return the candy *at our expense* because it violated State rules.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
I used to buy a lot of printer toner ($1k+ orders) in a previous State job. One vendor would throw a bulk bag of M&M's (~3 lbs) in the box as a "thank you".
We had to return the candy *at our expense* because it violated State rules.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Having an entrepreneurial child is awesome, until child is sick and cannot fulfill their customer obligations.
I have gone from barely mowing our lawn to doing 4 this weekend. All of them were pretty tall and would not have lasted another weekend (esp. with rain forecast all week) #dadlife #pain
I have gone from barely mowing our lawn to doing 4 this weekend. All of them were pretty tall and would not have lasted another weekend (esp. with rain forecast all week) #dadlife #pain
May 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
May 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This does not bode well for our national cyber security posture...
New: Current CISA employees — picture patriotic, hardworking nerds not used to the spotlight, often with narrow focuses like identifying how hackers break into the industrial control systems that run our water and electric facilities — are sick of Trump's cuts and the politicization of their work.
U.S. cyber defenders shaken by Trump's attack on their former boss
“Every day feels somehow more bizarre than the last. It is incredibly difficult to focus on our mission,” one current Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency employee said.
www.nbcnews.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This does not bode well for our national cyber security posture...
Not a good sign: www.securityweek.com/nist-still-s...
NIST Still Struggling to Clear Vulnerability Submissions Backlog in NVD
The effects of the backlog is already being felt in vulnerability management circles where NVD data promises an enriched source of truth.
www.securityweek.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Not a good sign: www.securityweek.com/nist-still-s...
Problem: dept. budget for training is $0 for the foreseeable future I have a knowledge deficit that needs to be resolved ASAP.
My institution has an employee benefit for 6 cr a semester.
Solution: Register as a non-matriculating grad student in my old program to audit new classes / ones I missed.
My institution has an employee benefit for 6 cr a semester.
Solution: Register as a non-matriculating grad student in my old program to audit new classes / ones I missed.
a man with a mustache is smiling and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man with a mustache is smiling and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Problem: dept. budget for training is $0 for the foreseeable future I have a knowledge deficit that needs to be resolved ASAP.
My institution has an employee benefit for 6 cr a semester.
Solution: Register as a non-matriculating grad student in my old program to audit new classes / ones I missed.
My institution has an employee benefit for 6 cr a semester.
Solution: Register as a non-matriculating grad student in my old program to audit new classes / ones I missed.
Hidden gems of DC: Planet Word
February 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Hidden gems of DC: Planet Word
I am a half hour into a committee meeting, slowly devolving into a hangry goblin. Didn't have time to eat between work and the start time... 🤣
January 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I am a half hour into a committee meeting, slowly devolving into a hangry goblin. Didn't have time to eat between work and the start time... 🤣
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Pro tip from a software engineer, don't install chinese malware on your phone 👍
January 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Pro tip from a software engineer, don't install chinese malware on your phone 👍
Did I find my anthem of 2025? Possibly...
Devin Townsend 'PowerNerd' (Official Promo Video)
YouTube video by Devin Townsend
www.youtube.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Did I find my anthem of 2025? Possibly...
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Harder than I thought it would be, with plenty of pieces at weird angles. Glued, waiting to frame for the game room.
December 29, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Harder than I thought it would be, with plenty of pieces at weird angles. Glued, waiting to frame for the game room.
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Big thanks to Christina and Bob at Lockpick Extreme for an excellent "Intro to Lockpicking" workshop! Great walkthrough that was very informative and lots of fun!
www.lockpickextreme.com
www.lockpickextreme.com
a woman in a red dress is standing next to a refrigerator door .
ALT: a woman in a red dress is standing next to a refrigerator door .
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Big thanks to Christina and Bob at Lockpick Extreme for an excellent "Intro to Lockpicking" workshop! Great walkthrough that was very informative and lots of fun!
www.lockpickextreme.com
www.lockpickextreme.com
One bonus to waking up at 4:30 in the morning: starting work at 6a instead of 8:30a.
I'll be dead tired by the time the kids' extracurriculars are starting tonight.
This wasn't in my plan for today.
I'll be dead tired by the time the kids' extracurriculars are starting tonight.
This wasn't in my plan for today.
December 10, 2024 at 12:51 PM
One bonus to waking up at 4:30 in the morning: starting work at 6a instead of 8:30a.
I'll be dead tired by the time the kids' extracurriculars are starting tonight.
This wasn't in my plan for today.
I'll be dead tired by the time the kids' extracurriculars are starting tonight.
This wasn't in my plan for today.