Author: HackWatchit

One of the more difficult aspects of getting started in any new field is knowing where to begin.  When I got started in this field in 2000 there was very little in the way of getting started.  We had some weird websites and lots of posturing and belittlement. That, and we had a lot of odd folks asking you to “Cyber”…. So yea…  It pretty much blew. We also hear this industry is going to grow by 200-400% over the next few years.  That is a lot of new people coming in.  And for all that is holy and right…

75% of organizations have building management systems (BMS) affected by known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs), according to Claroty. Threats to building management systems Digging deeper into the KEV-affected organizations, 51% are affected by KEVs that are also linked to ransomware and are insecurely connected to the internet. Within those organizations, 2% of devices contain the same level of risk, meaning that devices essential to business operations are operating at the highest level of risk exposure. This combination of risk factors raises alarms given the widespread reliance on BMS in commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, and data center facilities to operate systems…

Another scummy stalkerware app has spilled its guts, revealing the details of its 62,000 users – and data from thousands of victims’ infected devices. Security researcher Eric Daigle found a vulnerability in the Android spyware app Catwatchful, which allows non-consensual surveillance of others. Users’ email addresses and plaintext passwords have been revealed as a result, alongside detals of compromised devices mostly located in Latin America, dating back as far as 2018. Irony of ironies… one of those whose personal details have been breached appears to be the administrator of Catwatchful, who TechCrunch names as Omar Soca Charcov. Sign up to…

Effective onboarding is essential in fast-paced hospitality, with high turnover rates and a multitude of expectations as the baseline for what is required. Using modern solutions, such as hospitality training software, can go a long way to simplifying this. These technological tools provide a structured, systematic method of onboarding new hires into their position. In this article, we discuss how software like this can change the way you onboard new and experienced employees. Enhanced Learning Experience Hospitality training software has changed how hospitality industry employees engage with learning. Instead of boring and static content, classroom training, and slide-based documentation, interactive…

Kelly Benefits data breach has impacted 550,000 people, and the situation continues to worsen as the investigation progresses Pierluigi Paganini July 03, 2025 A data breach at Kelly Benefits has impacted 550,000 people, with the number of affected individuals growing as the investigation continues. Benefits and payroll solutions firm Kelly Benefits has confirmed that a recent data breach has affected 550,000 individuals. As the investigation continued, the scale of the impact expanded, revealing that more people were affected than initially believed. The U.S.-based company provides benefits, payroll, and workforce management solutions to businesses. In April, Kelly Benefits disclosed a data breach where…

Effective risk management starts with understanding the organization’s context and gathering input to identify and consolidate risks. Risks are then analyzed by likelihood and impact, categorized, and addressed with appropriate controls. Ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews (every 6–12 months) help refine the effectiveness. Clear communication and reporting ensure informed decision-making across the organization. Risk Tolerance and Response Once a structured risk assessment approach is in place, the next step is to define risk appetite and tolerance, where the former reflects the type of risk the organization is willing to accept, and the latter defines the maximum level of acceptable risk.…

want to be machine learning engineers. I get it. It’s a great job, with interesting work, great pay, and overall, it’s very cool. However, it’s definitely not a walk in the park to become one. In this article, I aim to offer my unfiltered and candid advice to aspiring machine learning engineers.  This will be more of a pep talk, providing you with clear expectations of what it takes to become a machine learning engineer and whether it’s something you really want to pursue. Learn every week If you want to become a machine learning engineer, then you need to dedicate…

Rick Wisser // ADVISORY: The techniques and tools referenced within this blog post may be outdated and do not apply to current situations. However, there is still potential for this blog entry to be used as an opportunity to learn and to possibly update or integrate into modern tools and techniques.  Ohhh Who Says Tree’s are not Interesting RFID’s (Radio-Frequency Identification) have been around for a while now and are utilized for Inventory tracking/control, retail, clothing, animal tracking, and door access control, among other uses. Most of these RFID tags are known as passive: meaning that they don’t require power…

The head of the US government’s Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is leaving the unit this month to take a job with a quantum computing company, WIRED has learned.Rick Muller’s pending departure from IARPA comes amid broader efforts to downsize the United States intelligence community, including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which oversees IARPA. A person familiar with Muller’s plans confirmed to WIRED his departure from IARPA.Born during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, IARPA is tasked with testing AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies that could aid the missions of…