Cops in Santa Cruz, California, were out in full force, arresting a 19-year-old they allege was behind a sinister plot to swindle unsuspecting beachgoers out of their hard-earned cash. The suspect, Damian Vela of Watsonville, had been placing counterfeit parking tickets on vehicles near the shoreline, complete with a QR code that victims could scan … Continue reading Santa Cruz Police Nab 19-Year-Old for Fake Parking Tickets →

The search for a job has never been easy, but with the commoditisation of AI tools, it's becoming a bit easier for the ambitious jobseeker. Recently, one such individual used AI to apply for nearly 200 jobs in the span of two days - a feat most of us can only dream of achieving. https://www.tiktok.com/@jerryjhlee/video/7181883906054966571?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7182182950015485446 … Continue reading How One Jobseeker Used AI to Apply for 200 Jobs in 2 Days →

It was bound to happen - welcome to the future!  Mom took her daughter to see a show. AI facial recognition software recognizes her and she’s unceremoniously escorted out by security.  Her offence?  Her employer, a huge law firm (not her) is in protracted litigation with the owner MSG Entertainment, and MSG has a policy … Continue reading Farcical Recognition →

As I wandered through the psychedelic chaos of Black Hat Europe 2022, I couldn't help but feel like I had stumbled into the belly of the beast. The vendor area was a tacky nightmare of flashing lights and buzzword-laden sales pitches, but I knew there was something deeper lurking beneath the surface. And then, like … Continue reading BH EU 2022 and BSides London →

Mercedes is one of the latest car companies to think, "hey, what do we do in a global downturn when new sales are low... I know, let's limit some features on our car, then when people buy them, charge them extra to unlock it via a subscription model. If it's worked for SaaS, it can … Continue reading $1200 for acceleration on a Merc →

I love myself a good Security BSides, and I've never been to Tallin in Estonia. So when I saw the CFP was open I submitted and was delighted to be selected. View of Riga, Latvia Unable to find a reliable direct flight to Tallin, and horrendously long connecting flights - I opted for the scenic … Continue reading BSides Tallinn 2022 →

I'm filing this one under I'm a bit cynical about it.  According to this story there have been a bunch of people who have paid to have their fingerprints surgically altered.  Some of the people were workers in Kuwait who had been deported for criminal activity. By having their fingerprints altered, and a new identity created … Continue reading Fingerprints are awesome, until they’re not →