CyberSecurity Author, Microsoft Trainer, CEI, IT Security, Blogger, and Recovering Batman addict (since 1972) #security #DontBeAnIdiot #DontPwnMeBro #BatPi

Joined February 2009
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I was rage-chatting with @ChatGPTapp and burning tokens just to fix bad outputs. 90 days with @claudeai fixed that. Honest review here: daledumbsitdown.com/reviews/… #AI #Productivity #ClaudeAI

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I hate "idiot loops". Like when you have trouble signing in or creating an account on a platform, and in order to "open a ticket," you have to log in...#wow #fail @Guesty
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Old devices that you no longer use/have could create issues for you later...take a few moments and do some "Spring Cleaning" on your accounts! Sidebar: I'd do the same for my streaming service accounts! daledumbsitdown.com/device-p…

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My hero passed yesterday... Here's one more for you Chuck: God didn't call Chuck Norris home. Chuck Norris retired.. and God offered him the corner office. #legendsneverdie
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The "Bane" of my existence (Batman Pun intended) ;-) daledumbsitdown.com/device-p…

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daledumbsitdown.com/device-p… Let me know what you would add... I could have missed something ;-)

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Passwords? Passkeys? Biometrics? Let me dumb IT down for you! daledumbsitdown.com/device-p…

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I hate #lazy developers. Latest: I bought a new @Tesla last year and contacted @SIRIUSXM to transfer my "lifetime" subscription to it (worked on my old Tesla)..."We're working on it. "Nearly a year has passed, and they still have not been able to transfer it. #Seriously? #fail
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Say WHAT?! 30% off this book from such a cool guy! Listen, if you want a start at OSINT, this is the book to start with, as well as have handy in the real world! amzn.to/48f6hQr You should order two, you know, one to read and one to keep in pristine condition so 20 years from now you can sell it for millions! ;-)
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As a cybersecurity expert, I'm not stunned—sadly, this is a pattern of inept security practices. A 2014 ANSSI audit flagged the laughably weak password "LOUVRE" for the surveillance system (and "THALES" for their software!). Where was the follow-up? YEARS of ignored warnings, no patches, no upgrades, stuck on Windows 2000 post-2010, when security updates ended. Why no update? Likely budget cuts, prioritizing other departments over IT, or an app tied to that ancient OS, common excuses I've heard on countless engagements. Clients swear "our systems are all updated," only for me to find some forgotten box running an outdated OS because it powers a niche app they didn't want to update, couldn't (vendor dropped support), or wouldn't (too cheap to invest since it "just works"). Fast-forward to the Oct 18, 2025 heist: €88-100M Napoleonic jewels stolen from the Denon Wing (Mona Lisa's home). Initial reports? Only ONE camera monitored the gallery, NONE on the entry balcony. Disabled by slick thieves, or just gross neglect? Either way, pros disguised as workers waltzed in. This isn't security; it's an open door. Companies must prioritize cybersecurity NOW, before more "art" walks off. #LouvreHeist #CyberSecurityFail #ArtTheft
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Every one of my Cybersecurity sense are going off. Another intrusion into our personal life, another vector (the unit plus a 3rd party human is involved with their infrastructure). Is this a future job of the future? Someone hired to do my house work?). wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/i…
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"invest in our product and in a couple of years we'll stop supporting you". we're talking about a thermostat here. @Google must need cash ;-), kind of a Apple move. ON A THERMOSTAT! I'll be upgrading to a different brand Suggestions on a replacement brand folks? #fail #shame
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Seriously, folks...if you don't have these books in your utility belt, you're missing out! Especially that one book by that guy Dale Meredith! best $18 you'll ever spend! @PacktPublishing #hacking #pentest #cybersecurity lnkd.in/gYXbCdkC
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🔥 Exciting news! 🔥 My Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12 312-50 Exam Guide has been nominated for an Amazon Best Deal Campaign and will be available at a discount for a limited time! amzn.to/40oIjPA This book has helped thousands prepare for the CEH certification, and it's packed with real-world techniques, examples, and guidance built from years of hands-on experience as a trainer and ethical hacker. If you're planning to take the CEH, now's a great time to grab the book—or share this deal with someone who is! As always, thanks to the team at @PacktPublishing and to the community of cybersecurity pros who keep this field sharp and moving forward. #CEH #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #ECcouncil #Pentest #CEHv12 #AmazonDeal #Pentesting
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Waiting since Nov 25, 2024, for @MicrosoftLearn to fix my MCT account after their platform switch. Weekly emails say, “Please be patient.” Can't teach MS courses, can't pay fees, worried I’ll lose my hard-earned certs. Because a tech company can't link my account. #really #fail
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Not impressed with "our Support Team" if it takes 4 months to fix a user account issue! @MicrosoftLearn #ThingsNotToDo
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I think I broke #Grok3 !... sorry @elonmusk!...after 9 mins of looping i think I'll let it slide ;-)
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