Why the Military is Teaching Social Media Safety (And Why You Should Care)
Natalie Foster
When I first heard that the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command launched a social media awareness campaign for its personnel, I had to pause. It struck me as both obvious…
Natalie Foster
Beyond Military Conflict: Understanding How Modern Crises Hit Citizens at Home
When we think about warfare, most of us picture battlefields and military operations. But here’s what’s changed: modern conflicts don’t stay neatly contained to their geographic origins anymore. They ripple…
AI Swarm Attacks Are Coming: What Your Business Needs to Know Right Now
Your cybersecurity team is probably good at what they do. They monitor threats, they patch vulnerabilities, they run training sessions. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: the nature of cyber attacks…
Understanding the Docker Supply Chain Attack: What Educators and Developers Need to Know
A few months ago, I was preparing a lesson on container security for my advanced development class when I caught wind of a serious attack targeting Trivy, a popular vulnerability…
How a $600K Scam Changed One Family Forever—And What You Can Learn From It
A few years ago, I received an email from someone asking for help teaching their parent about online scams. The reason? A close family member had lost a significant amount…
How Misinformation Spreads Online: What Educators Need to Know
When I saw the headline about former FBI Director Robert Mueller’s passing, followed by inflammatory claims about public figures celebrating his death, I realized this was a perfect teaching moment.…
The Free Home Assistant Upgrade That Actually Matters
You know that feeling when you’re browsing smart home gadgets and thinking you need the latest sensor or hub to make your setup better? I get it. We’re all drawn…
Docker and the DIY Developer: Building Your Own Solutions When Big Platforms Fall Short
Last week, I watched a colleague spend three hours building a custom notification system because YouTube removed its comment alert emails. No drama, no rants on social media—just quiet determination…
Community Recognition: What Claude Lemmer’s Grand Marshal Selection Teaches Us About Local Leadership
Claude Lemmer is the kind of person who probably doesn’t make a big deal about his accomplishments. Yet the Shepherd community has decided to make a very public deal indeed—naming…
How to Build Presence-Based Automations in Home Assistant That Actually Work
One of the coolest things about Home Assistant is that it can know when you’re home—and when you’re not. This opens up a world of automations that feel genuinely smart,…