Sitemap - 2026 - Rod’s Blog

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Aisuru DDoS Record, Google AI Theft Conviction, eScan Supply Chain Attack, SonicWall Ransomware Fallout, AI Prompt Injection and Deepfake Surge

The MoltBot AI Agent: A Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity

Build Instant Viral Memes with Grok-4 Vision – Introducing Meme Builder

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Ivanti EPMM Exploits, Nike Data Breach, Fortinet Auth Bypass, eScan Supply Chain Attack, MoltBot AI Risks, 149M Credential Leak, VMware vCenter Flaw, Microsoft Office

The Great Action Figure Scale Debacle: A Childhood Grievance That Still Haunts Me

Security Check-in Quick Hits: MoltBot AI Risks, 149M Credential Leak, VMware Exploits, Microsoft Zero-Day, n8n RCE Flaws, WinRAR Malware, and Nike Breach

Rod's Saturday Funnies: Cyber Capers and Hilarious Hacks from Phishing Phantoms to Grid Gaffes – January 23 to 29, 2026

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Today's Top Cybersecurity Threats: AI Vulnerabilities, Supply Chain Risks, Evolving Ransomware, Phishing Advances, Critical Exploits, Cyber-Fraud

Friday Reminiscing: Terms that originated with, or were strongly specific to, Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Quantum Threats, Ransomware Variants, NIST Guidance, African Cyber Policies, and Career Resilience

eCise Pro

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Ransomware Rampage, CISA Vulnerability Alerts, Salt Typhoon Espionage, Massive Credential Exposures, and Crypto Exploits

Introducing the Must Learn KQL Learning Hub: Your AI-Powered Interactive KQL Companion

Drop the Gavel: Embracing Mercy in a Judgmental World

Truth Mirror: A Free, Privacy-First Disinformation Checker Powered by Grok-4

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Kurdish Ultimatums, Polish Phishing, Spanish Ransomware, UnitedHealth Fallout, and Israeli Phone Hacks

Beware the Reprompt Attack: How One Click Could Expose Your Data

The “Husband’s Sweet Nothings Generator” – A Tiny Streamlit App That Helps Men Love Their Wives Better

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Data Privacy, Web3 Vulnerabilities, Password Management, and Fintech Trends

Overcoming Friction in Your Professional Life: The Silent Killer of Career Goals

A Hitchhiker’s-Style Sci-Fi Co-Writer Powered by Grok-3

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Cisco Zero-Day Exploits, Fortinet SSO Attacks, AI Malware Emergence, Ingram Micro Ransomware, and Cloud Testing App Breaches

Rediscovering Star Trek: It's All About the Bonds of Friendship

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Cisco Zero-Day Exploits, Fortinet SSO Attacks, AI Malware Emergence, Ingram Micro Ransomware, and Cloud Testing App Breaches

Rod's Saturday Funnies: Oracle Patches, LastPass Phish, Fortinet Flaws, Cisco Zero-Days, Apple Heists, APT28 Antics, and Kimwolf Botnets, January 19 - January 23, 2026

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Cisco Zero-Day Exploits, Fortinet SSO Attacks, AI Malware Emergence, Ingram Micro Ransomware, and Cloud Testing App Breaches

Sync Your Peloton Workouts to Garmin Connect with Full MFA Support

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Phishing Surge in Crypto, PayPal Game Vulnerabilities, Government Portal Breaches, and E-Commerce Credential Stuffing

Introducing AgentBuilderUI: Elevating AI Agent Creation with a User-Friendly Streamlit Interface

Grok-Powered X Thread Rebutter: The Ultimate Tool to Clap Back with Surgical Precision (or Nuclear Fire)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Actively Exploited Zero-Days, AI-Powered Threats, Supply Chain Risks, and High-Risk Supplier Crackdowns

The Hard Tasks Make You Grow in Your Career

Forgiveness Isn't Math: Embracing Grace in the Professional Grind

Roast My Fitness: A Savage AI Fitness Coach with Grok That Will Destroy Your Excuses (and Then Fix You)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: FortiSIEM Exploitation Surge, n8n RCE Vulnerability, UAT-8837 Sitecore Attacks, OWASP Top 10 Refresh, and VoidLink Malware Discovery

Generative AI Adoption: A Generational Crossroads

A Grok-Powered Flashcard App Built in One Afternoon

Security Check-in Quick Hits: FortiSIEM Exploitation Surge, n8n RCE Vulnerability, UAT-8837 Sitecore Attacks, OWASP Top 10 Refresh, and VoidLink Malware Discovery

Pushback Against Generative AI: Resistance is Futile (and a Tad Retro)

“Brutally Honest Career Advisor” App That Roasts Your Résumé With Grok-3 (And It Will Hurt Your Feelings)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Microsoft RDP Woes, Discord Data Risks, Web3 Fake Realities, IoT Exploits, and 2026 AI Threats

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Government Hacking Guilty Plea, Cisco Zero-Day Exploits, Node.js Permission Bypass, DLL Sideloading Malware, and Black Basta Leader Hunt

Rod's Saturday Funnies: Instagram Leaks, North Korean QR Tricks, and Cyber Whack-a-Mole Mayhem – January 12-16, 2026

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Fortinet FortiSIEM Exploits Rampant, n8n RCE Vulnerability, Gogs Zero-Day Attacks, Ransomware Surge, AI Voice Cloning Threats

Creating Custom QR Codes with Logos: A Streamlit App for Effortless Branding

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Gogs Zero-Day Exploits Rampant, Ransomware Hits Record Highs, Patch Tuesday Overload, BreachForums' Ironic Hack, and AI-Malware Fusion Threats

Quantum Walks: A Quantum Leap in Computing and Beyond

Build Custom Copilot Agents in Seconds: Meet CreateAgentYAML.py – A Hidden Gem for Microsoft 365 Copilot Fans

Rethinking Peak Performance: Why Early Specialization Might Be Holding You Back in Your Career

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Gogs Zero-Day Exploits Rampant, Ransomware Hits Record Highs, Patch Tuesday Overload, BreachForums' Ironic Hack, and AI-Malware Fusion Threats

Called from the Ordinary: Embracing Unexpected Career Shifts Like Amos

Build Your Own Butter-Smooth Teleprompter in Streamlit (No More Blank Screen Nightmare!)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Phishing Surges Past Ransomware, AI Threats Loom, New Malware Emerges, Ransomware Evolves, and Global Cyber Incidents Rise

Introducing My Deepfake Detection Tool: Spotting AI-Generated Fakes with Grok Vision

Build Your Own AI Code Reviewer in 15 Minutes: A Grok-4 Powered Streamlit App (That Actually Works)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: AI Threats Dominate, Ransomware Evolves, Breaches Surge, Vulns Exploit, and Crypto Under Siege

Introducing the Automated Web Vulnerability Auditor (AWVA): A Simple Tool for Basic Web Security Scanning

You’re Not Lazy — You’re Just Suffering from Professional Decision Fatigue

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Ransomware Rampage, Data Deluge, Malware Masquerade, Quantum Quandary, Warfare Warnings

Security Check-in Quick Hits: AI-Enhanced Threats & Deepfakes, Ransomware Evolution, State-Sponsored Espionage, Critical Vulnerabilities, and Major Data Breaches

Rod's Saturday Funnies: Ransomware Rascals, Router Riddles, and New Year Cyber Mayhem (January 1-7, 2026)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Ledger Leak, Smaregi Scare, AI Phishing Surge, and Dark Web Data Dumps

Important Update for Microsoft Sentinel Users: Deprecation of Alert-Triggered Playbooks in Analytics Rules

Navigating the Risks of AI Agents: Best Practices for Mitigation and Safety

Security Check-in Quick Hits: China-US Hacking Denials, Global-e Breach Lessons, Phishing Defenses, SQL Injection Risks, and Bug Bounty Wins

Build Your Phishing Defense Skills with This AI-Powered Simulator

Meet the Real-Time Conspiracy & Disinformation Detector

TaskFolder: A Modern Windows 11 Application Launcher That Actually Works

Vision on the Wall: Turning God-Given Dreams into Career Milestones

Introducing the Grok-Powered Real-Time Conspiracy Theorist Simulator

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Phishing Campaigns, Insider Infiltrations, Cloud Failures, AI Reliability Gaps, and Web3 Exploits

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Ransomware Rampage, AI Assaults, State-Sponsored Shadows, Device Vulnerabilities, and IoT Invasions

The RAI Paradox: How Responsible AI is Creating Its Own Trust Crisis

The Ultimate AI Dungeon Master That Runs Forever in Your Browser (Powered by Grok xAI)

Security Check-in Quick Hits: AI Insider Threats, China's Cyber Assaults on Taiwan, Ransomware Surge, Network Vulns Exploits, and 2026 Predictions

When Your AI Eats Garbage: Real Examples of ROT Data Poisoning Your Results

Introducing the Grok-Powered Infinite Meme Explainer & Generator

Security Check-in Quick Hits: WatchGuard Exploits, Trust Wallet Hacks, Malicious Extensions, AI Malware Evolution, and Geopolitical Cyber Tensions

Security Check-in Quick Hits: AI Assaults, Ransomware Rises, APT Alerts, Crypto Crackdowns, Breach Breakdowns

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Top Cybersecurity Issues Shaping 2026's Threat Landscape

Security Check-in Quick Hits: Centralized Vaults, Breach Brokers, and Medical Leaks

Watching the Watchers: Security Monitoring for AI Agent API Behavior