Guidelines for URL Storage and Comparison đź”—
This document contains some thoughts about the storage and comparison of URLs, common operations crucial to the correct function of security software [...]
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Driving (Large) Electric đź”—
Back in 2022, I brought home a new 2023 Nissan Leaf S and I’ve had a blast driving it since. In hindsight, it was one of my best purchases in a long t [...]
A Quarter Century in Tech đź”—
Today marks my 25th anniversary of full-time work in tech. June 18, 2001 – My third “New Employee Orientation” at Microsoft, starting my full-time emp [...]
Participatory Extensible Security đź”—
In the past, I’ve explained how security products combine sensors and throttles with threat intelligence to protect users and devices from attack. I’v [...]
Spring 10Ks đź”—
After two solid half-marathons early this year, I was excited for the start of the 10K season to see whether I could keep improving my times. I had mi [...]
Cybersecurity Metaphors đź”—
Uneven Protection Attacks flow like water: if you have a hole in your defenses, attacks will flow through that hole. Unless they’re trying to win a pr [...]
Exploiting Vulnerable Drivers đź”—
Often, attackers will attempt to prevent security software from interfering with their attack chains by abusing a vulnerable driver to kill or otherwi [...]
Smart App Control đź”—
Users of modern versions of Windows 11 have a powerful security feature for keeping their devices secure, known as Smart App Control. I’ve talked abou [...]
Attack Techniques: RMM Abuse đź”—
After you sign up on the Social Security Administration’s website, they’ll send you a yearly email inviting you to check out your benefits. Flipping t [...]
Understanding Defender AV Scans đź”—
Microsoft Defender Antivirus Defender is intended to operate silently in the background, without requiring any active attention from the user. Because [...]