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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:

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Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · 3d ago
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@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Concentrations of dangerous pollutants from rocket launches and satellite reentries in Earth's upper atmosphere might reach treacherous tipping points if constellations of hundreds of thousands of orbiting data centers get deployed in the next decade. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-wants-to-put-1-million-ai-satellites-in-orbit-what-would-that-do-to-earths-climate
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · 3d ago
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Starlink and 5G home internet are helping close the digital divide, but they're far from perfect. Glue them together, and you can get awfully close. https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/08/09/ive-gone-from-writing-about-sd-wan-to-depending-on-it/5285130
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 07, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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"Three laws safe!" https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/asimov-was-right-about-rules-for-robots-says-ex-us-cyber-director/5284397
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Are we human?

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 07, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The regulator’s announcement of its review says it’s needed “to ensure the safe and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and safeguard national security.” https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/07/china-launches-mysterious-probe-into-security-of-palo-alto-networks-products/5284453
China launches mysterious probe into security of Palo Alto Networks
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China launches mysterious probe into security of Palo Alto Networks

Beijing’s not saying why, which is just what happened when it investigated Micron

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 07, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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For all of the "kids" at Security Summer Camp this week. https://www.govinfosecurity.com/breach-roundup-water-utilities-in-12-us-states-hit-a-32451
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 07, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The chief executive of T-Mobile said the threat posed to mobile operators from satellite companies such as Elon Musk’s Starlink has been exaggerated and that he struggled to see which consumer problems they would solve by entering the market. https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/e8bd945e-2830-43c6-ba32-822c3cb7ec25
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 06, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Security flaws in agent infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Vercel let untrusted or forged instructions reach an agent's tools with no check that a model turn had authorized them. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/aws-google-and-vercel-patch-agent-flaws.html
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AWS, Google, and Vercel Agent Flaws Let Attackers Trigger Tools Without Running the Model

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 06, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Check Point researchers tried to break the frameworks enterprises use to build AI apps. Now they're telling Black Hat attendees what they found. https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/05/prompt-injection-isnt-the-bug-ai-agent-frameworks-are/5283585
Prompt injection isn
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Prompt injection isn

Check Point researchers tried to break the frameworks enterprises use to build AI apps. Now they

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 06, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Revenue is soaring, yet hyperscalers say they still cannot build capacity fast enough. https://www.theregister.com/off-prem/2026/08/04/cloud-giants-pour-nearly-600b-into-capex-as-ai-demand-surges/5282679
Cloud giants pour nearly $600B into capex as AI demand surges
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Cloud giants pour nearly $600B into capex as AI demand surges

Revenue is soaring, yet hyperscalers say they still cannot build capacity fast enough

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 06, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Attackers broke into an organization's Oracle database through a SQL injection flaw in a public-facing web application, then installed a post-exploitation toolkit without writing an executable to disk. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/attackers-compile-khunt-inside-oracle.html
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Attackers Compile khunt Inside Oracle to Turn SQL Injection Into Windows SYSTEM Access

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 06, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Most enterprise teams run both Microsoft 365 and Salesforce simultaneously — and then waste effort bridging the gap manually. The fix isn't switching tools. It's connecting them. https://www.informationweek.com/software-services/the-real-cost-of-running-microsoft-365-and-salesforce-in-silos
The Real Cost of Running Microsoft 365 and Salesforce in Silos
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The Real Cost of Running Microsoft 365 and Salesforce in Silos

Most enterprise teams run both Microsoft 365 and Salesforce simultaneously, and then waste effort bridging the gap manually. The fix isn

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 06, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The INC Ransomware operation has emerged as the "dominant threat actor" exploiting the recently disclosed security flaws in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 series VPN appliances. https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/inc-ransomware-emerges-as-dominant.html
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INC Ransomware Emerges as Dominant Actor Exploiting SonicWall SMA 1000 Flaws

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 04, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Please ... do NOT do this ... https://pciguru.wordpress.com/2026/08/04/what-not-to-do-service-provider-responsibility-matrix/
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Aug 03, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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AI companies are expected to review a draft Tuesday at a meeting with the Office of the National Cyber Director, according to five people familiar with the planning who were granted anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/03/white-house-finalizes-voluntary-ai-oversight-framework-01022437
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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There are many algorithms for which it has been mathematically proven that a quantum computer can generate results that would take a classical computer an unreasonable amount of time to generate. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/if-a-quantum-computer-outperforms-normal-ones-can-you-tell-if-its-right/
If a quantum computer outperforms normal ones, can you tell if it's right?
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If a quantum computer outperforms normal ones, can you tell if it's right?

Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can't be verified classically.

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The technology, called high-bandwidth flash (HBF), is being developed by Sandisk and SK Hynix and aims to provide SSD-like capacities at HBM-like speeds. https://www.theregister.com/storage/2026/07/30/gpus-could-explode-to-multiple-tb-with-new-storage-inspired-memory-tech/5281363
GPUs could explode to multiple TB with new storage-inspired memory tech
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GPUs could explode to multiple TB with new storage-inspired memory tech

High-bandwidth flash promises SSD-like capacities with HBM-like speeds, but it

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Apple tumbled in late trading after component shortages weighed on the company’s sales forecast, signalling that industry-wide supply constraints are taking a bigger toll than anticipated. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/apple-slides-after-supply-shortages-hurt-sales-forecast
The Straits Times

Apple slides after chip shortages fuelled by high iPhone demand hurt sales forecast

The supply crunch has also led to extended wait times on key computers like the Mac mini. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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With a recent change that removed dialog in favor of bsddialog, FreeBSD has now retired the last piece of GPL-licensed code in its base system. https://hackaday.com/2026/07/28/freebsd-just-removed-the-last-of-its-gpl-licensed-code/
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Google is preparing to build AI chips at Nvidia's scale by 2028. https://www.techspot.com/news/113307-google-plans-produce-up-15-million-ai-chips.html#google_vignette
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The four big hyperscalers have ploughed more than $1tn into capital investments since their race to dominate AI began three and a half years ago. https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/de6cc9bb-e711-4723-944f-e47a46c85956
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The research firm says organizations worldwide are specifying data residency and sovereign AI architecture requirements at the planning stage. https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/07/31/tech-buyers-are-baking-in-sovereignty-from-day-one-says-forrester/5281208
Tech buyers are baking in sovereignty from day one, says Forrester
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Tech buyers are baking in sovereignty from day one, says Forrester

European firms feel the greatest pressure as US giants dominate cloud and AI infrastructure

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/magazine/takeaways-larry-ellison-oracle-ai.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.Cnai.fkm9Afqojcrk&smid=url-share
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Every business we talk to is trying to figure out how that disruption impacts them. And while the conversations we have often center on software security and engineering, today I want to look at the situation more broadly. https://shostack.org/blog/ai-and-business-strategy/
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The move came after a Minnesota Star Tribune investigation revealed police departments in and out of Minnesota searched suburban license plate reader data during Operation Metro Surge. https://www.startribune.com/twin-cities-suburbs-license-plate-cameras-immigration/601873543?utm_source=gift
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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With the midterms less than 100 days away, the results show corporate leaders need to build trust through consistency and neutrality — rather than trying to chase political headwinds. https://www.axios.com/2026/07/31/ceos-affordability-pol
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 31, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The Trump administration has a new tactic for trying to isolate cases of alleged voter fraud — digging into the IP addresses of those who went online to register to vote. https://www.axios.com/2026/07/31/fbi-voter-ip-address-investigation
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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SpaceX looking at acquiring a telecom company. https://www.semafor.com/newsletter/07/30/2026/semafor-business-credibility-gaps?utm_source=nowshare&utm_medium=business&utm_campaign=flagshipnumbered1#c
🟡 Semafor Business: Credibility gaps | Semafor
www.semafor.com

🟡 Semafor Business: Credibility gaps | Semafor

In this edition, SpaceX goes telco, and bond markets gasp at the Fed’s non-guidance.

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Interesting theory on what is actually behind the Data Center protests. https://substack.com/@chucktodd/p-209056809
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Heads up Healthcare Providers! https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/health-isac-warns-of-rising-shinyhunters-data-theft-attacks-on-healthcare/
Health-ISAC warns of rising ShinyHunters data theft attacks on healthcare
BleepingComputer

Health-ISAC warns of rising ShinyHunters data theft attacks on healthcare

Health-ISAC, a cybersecurity information-sharing organization for the health sector, is warning healthcare and medical technology organizations of an observed increase in successful attacks by ShinyHu

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Yes, Claude may be down. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-confirms-claude-is-down-worldwide/
Anthropic confirms Claude is down worldwide
BleepingComputer

Anthropic confirms Claude is down worldwide

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-scammers-are-better-at-building-trust-than-humans/
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Unauthenticated attackers could send HTTP requests to an exposed endpoint to execute commands inside the MCP bridge container. https://www.securityweek.com/critical-ruflo-flaw-lets-attackers-spawn-rogue-ai-swarms/
Critical Ruflo Flaw Lets Attackers Spawn Rogue AI Swarms
SecurityWeek

Critical Ruflo Flaw Lets Attackers Spawn Rogue AI Swarms

A critical Ruflo vulnerability allowed unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) inside the MCP bridge container.

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Central bank in city-state says AI models and quantum computing pose cyber security threats. https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/d053b62f-826b-4733-a090-7ee4fd647d34
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Five years after the initial release, the refresh introduces new elements, removes others, and updates terminology. https://www.securityweek.com/us-and-allies-update-sbom-guidance/
US and Allies Update SBOM Guidance
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US and Allies Update SBOM Guidance

The US and its allies have released updated guidance on the minimum elements of an SBOM to reflect new use cases and applications.

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
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@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Amazon Connects npm Hacks to Threat Actor Known as 'Sapphire Sleet'. https://www.govinfosecurity.com/north-korea-behind-slew-javascript-supply-chain-hacks-a-32366
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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A new AI data center can be up and running in a year. Building new energy infrastructure to power it could take a decade. https://www.404media.co/data-centers-power-energy-grid-epa-clean-air-act/
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/quantum-computing-roundup-still-more-technologies-making-waves/
Quantum computing roundup: Still more technologies making waves
Ars Technica

Quantum computing roundup: Still more technologies making waves

Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits.

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Telehealth company Hims & Hers over allegations that it shared customers' sensitive health data with advertising platforms and misled them about billing and cancellations. https://www.theregister.com/legal/2026/07/30/ftc-sues-hims-hers-for-sharing-health-data-with-big-tech/5281092
Hims & Hers accused of sharing health secrets and hiding the cancel button
theregister

Hims & Hers accused of sharing health secrets and hiding the cancel button

FTC says Meta and Snap received sensitive patient information while customers faced unexpected prescription charges

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Nvidia's Open Secure AI Alliance Reignites Debate Over Who Controls AI. https://www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/lesser-2-evils-open-weight-ai-beats-closed-systems-p-4164
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The guardrails that prevent closed-source, frontier models from aiding threat actors have turned into handcuffs that prevent those bots from helping to find and fix serious vulns. https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/07/29/closed-models-refuse-to-help-researcher-swat-linux-bug/5280647
Closed models refuse to help researcher swat Linux bug
theregister

Closed models refuse to help researcher swat Linux bug

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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With support for MySQL Galera Cluster ending in two months, open source observers are again questioning how much of the technology's future MariaDB plc intends to keep in the community edition. https://www.theregister.com/databases/2026/07/30/mariadb-again-faces-questions-over-galeras-open-source-future/5280975
MariaDB again faces questions over Galera
theregister

MariaDB again faces questions over Galera

Support for the MySQL build ends in September as the company develops separate premium replication technology

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The chip design firm dangled the $15 billion figure on Wednesday along with its Q3 results, which included a warning that revenue from its business selling modems to Apple is about to crater. https://www.theregister.com/systems/2026/07/30/qualcomm-wont-be-a-big-datacenter-player-anytime-soon/5280839
Qualcomm won’t be a big datacenter player anytime soon
theregister

Qualcomm won’t be a big datacenter player anytime soon

But AI has come along just in time to cover being dumped by Apple

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 30, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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The activity, which began on July 22, 2026, involves the weaponization of CVE-2026-42897 (CVSS score: 8.1), a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OWA. It was flagged by Microsoft as having been exploited in attacks as far back as May 2026. https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/russian-hackers-exploit-microsoft-owa.html?_m=3n%2e009a%2e4043%2ebk0aof3yrl%2e33l5
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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A blast from the recent past. https://pciguru.wordpress.com/2024/07/29/i-get-questions-storage-of-sad/
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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America wants its allies to come together and help it lead the way in defining 6G communications standards, with security and resilience seen as key goals for next-generation networks. https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/07/28/uncle-sam-needs-you-to-fight-for-6g-leadership-and-security-lest-beijing-get-there-first/5279525
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Some RTX 50-series models are now selling for as much as 59% above MSRP. https://www.techspot.com/news/113269-graphics-card-prices-jump-up-20-china-shops.html
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

infosec.exchange
Old and forgotten “shims” Microsoft failed to revoke have made Secure Boot bypasses simple. https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/microsoft-secure-boot-has-been-broken-for-most-of-its-existence/
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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

infosec.exchange
The downside is that AI can run amok, with data mishaps and deliberate agent-enhanced attacks. We are using AI to make things better and need AI to prevent AI itself from making things worse. https://www.theregister.com/storage/2026/07/28/ai-is-storages-biggest-opportunity-and-biggest-threat/5279607
AI is storage’s biggest opportunity - and biggest threat
theregister

AI is storage’s biggest opportunity - and biggest threat

Faster access and more secure recoveries are driving business, but mishaps and attacks can endanger data

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

infosec.exchange
Having built a SQLite-compatible database from scratch in Rust, cloud database provider Turso is attempting something more ambitious: a Postgres-compatible implementation on the same foundation. https://www.theregister.com/databases/2026/07/29/after-rewriting-sqlite-in-rust-turso-turns-its-sights-on-postgres/5279835
After rewriting SQLite in Rust, Turso turns its sights on Postgres
theregister

After rewriting SQLite in Rust, Turso turns its sights on Postgres

Cloud database upstart wants one virtual machine core to power multiple SQL frontends

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Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified: @jbhall56@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026
Jeff Hall - PCIGuru :verified:
@jbhall56@infosec.exchange

Been in information security, privacy, computers, etc. since, well, since almost they have been around (i.e., a very, very long time). Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or there about. Oh, and I write the PCI Guru blog - pciguru.blog

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Thoma Bravo is struggling to drum up interest to refinance one of its marquee software buyouts in a sign of lacklustre Wall Street demand for indebted businesses facing AI disruption. https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/58e8088d-7518-40b4-b586-9c8189d753df
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