Things I build, break, fix, and write about

27 July 2026
Restricting Serv-U access before patching

The SolarWinds Serv-U flaw is the sort of bug that turns a routine patch into an ugly afternoon, so I would block the obvious request pattern first and keep exposure tight. If the service can be reached from the internet, it can be hammered into a crash loop.

27 July 2026
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Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's...

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Polyfill supply-chain injection on trusted sites

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26 July 2026
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