What caused the AWS – 20 October 2025 outage?
On Monday, 20 October 2025, AWS experienced a significant outage starting in its US-EAST-1 (Northern Virginia) region, which cascaded across dozens of dependent services worldwide.
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Discover the latest in technology and cyber security, with a dash of personal review, humour, ever-growing sarcasm and blogging my experiences growing up in the digital realm.
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A Day the Internet Stood Still: Lessons from the 12 June 2025 Outages
I must confess I've always imagined that a single day could teach so much about our industry’s hidden fragilities, which is becoming exceedingly more common as the complexity and fragility of infrastructure and "the internet" grows more frequent. The irony doesn’t go
Linux on Azure: Microsoft’s New Open-Source Approach to Image Validation
Edward Nevard: LISA (Linux Integration Services Automation), an internal framework that Microsoft has now open-sourced under the MIT licence.
🛍️ UK Retail Under Siege: Cyber Attacks, Supply Chains & Lessons From M&S, Co-op, and Harrods
It’s been a turbulent fortnight for the UK’s retail sector — and not just because of late Easter deliveries or customer rows over the last Colin the Caterpillar. Three of the country’s most recognisable retail giants— Marks & Spencer , Co-op , and Harrods —
Cyber Security in 2025: A Guide for the Critically Minded
Abstract: As 2025 unfolds, cyber security remains a battleground for innovation and exploitation. For those who approach technology with caution—or a healthy dose of scepticism—the year’s biggest threats require not just vigilance but thoughtful strategies. This guide examines the major risks on the horizon,
Unveiling SnailLoad: The New Stealthy Cyber Threat
In cybersecurity, new threats constantly emerge to challenge our defenses, these challenges are part of what we call the 'Threat Landscape'. The latest of these threats is SnailLoad, a sophisticated attack that leverages network latency to spy on users' web activities. Here, we delve into what SnailLoad
Disrupted Connections: Understanding the Impact of the Red Sea Cable Cuts on Global Internet
The intricate web of undersea internet cables silently powers the digital world, connecting continents and facilitating global communication. However, recent events in the Red Sea have highlighted the vulnerability of this vital infrastructure. In an exceptionally rare incident, three major undersea cables have been damaged, disrupting internet services across Asia,
Deconstructing HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack (CVE-2023-44487)
Over the last few days, you might have heard about the 'rapid reset' vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol (known as CVE-2023-44487 ). This post will break it down into a few sections, including how it works, the scale of the problem, and how fixes are being implemented. Amazon
Bypassing Windows 11 (OOBE) Internet Install Requirement
I saw a recent post in a Facebook group that I admin, This is an IT Support Group (100k+ members) , complaining about Windows 11 requiring an internet connection for setup, which can be a real pain. Why Microsoft requires internet access during the Windows setup process Automatic Updates and Security
Unmasking the Digital Detective: How Tracking Pixels Spy on You and How to Outsmart Them
In today's digital age, our online activities leave behind a trail of digital breadcrumbs that marketers and advertisers eagerly follow. At the forefront of this surveillance is a tool so subtle that it can track your every move without you even noticing – tracking pixels. These tiny, seemingly
Decompiling Zac Alsop's 'I Challenged A Hacker To Ruin My Life In 30 Days' Video
I've been a long-time viewer of Zac's channel and recently enjoyed his 'I Challenged A Hacker To Ruin My Life In 30 Days' video - a true insight into how some of the bad actors in our society can commit harrowing crimes to the
Will Cyber Security be Replaced by AI? 🤔
AI, often perceived as that one friend who mysteriously went from novice to expert overnight, seems to have effortlessly mastered an array of skills and tasks. But is it as competent to handle cyber security operations as it appears, or is there more to the story?
Penetration Testing in 2023: A Beginners Guide
Cybersecurity is becoming more and more important in today’s world as technology advances and more sensitive information is stored online. One way to ensure the safety of your information is by performing a penetration test, also known as ethical hacking. If you’re new to the world
Defence in Depth & The Wet Bandits
Intro I've been asked by friends and colleagues a lot about this "defence in depth" topic; usually something along the lines of "what exactly does defence in depth mean ?" Typically, I'd show them something like the above image and say "well,
How reCAPTCHA tracks you - the dark side of reCAPTCHA
What do you mean reCAPTCHA tracks me? You want the short and (not so) sweet of it? Google looks at your browsing history, mouse movements, etc. It analyses your behavioural habitual data on their servers when you click that "I'm not a robot" button. Why? Great