Between The Hacks

A Cybersecurity Blog

  1. How to Prioritize Vulnerability Remediation (Without Losing Your Mind)

    Running a vulnerability scan is easy. Treating every finding as urgent is not. This model helps teams prioritize real risk instead of chasing severity scores.

  2. Don't Let Legacy Systems Write Your Headline

    What came after a dramatic Louvre heist highlights the risks of leaving legacy technology untreated in your enterprise, and how to mitigate them before they make the news.

  3. Venmo Privacy Settings 2026: Make All Payments Private in 60 Seconds

    Step-by-step guide to changing your Venmo privacy settings, including how to make past transactions private and hide your public payment history. Updated for 2026.

  4. June Is National Internet Safety Month: Where Did It Come From?

    National Internet Safety Month was born in 2005 to raise awareness around growing online risks. Nearly 20 years later, its message is more relevant than ever. Here’s how it started—and why it still matters.

  5. The 10-Minute Security Checkup Everyone Should Do This Weekend

    Skip the cybersecurity overwhelm. This 10-minute weekend checklist covers the essential security tasks that actually matter—from software updates to MFA setup. No jargon, no scare tactics, just practical steps anyone can follow to lock down their digital life.

  6. The Spy Who Applied to Code

    Think fake job applicants are just awkward interviews and padded resumes? Think again. One North Korean operative nearly infiltrated a U.S. crypto firm by pretending to be a software engineer named “Steven Smith.” This story, and the red flags it raised, is a must-read for anyone hiring online.

  7. World Password Day

    Passwords are still the leading cause of breaches, and most of us still treat them like an afterthought. This post breaks down where we’re going wrong, what’s finally getting better, and why passkeys might be our best shot at a password-free future.

  8. 10 Ways to Secure Your Laptop

    Laptops are magnets for thieves, hackers, and nosy strangers on airplanes. This guide walks you through 10 smart ways to secure your laptop—physically, digitally, and privately—so your files stay safe, your data stays yours, and your webcam isn’t watching you back.

  9. Quishing: Phishing Got a Glow-Up

    Quishing is phishing’s slicker, sneakier cousin. It hides behind QR codes, shows up on flyers and parking meters, and tricks you into handing over your credentials, often before your coffee kicks in. Here’s how it works, who it’s targeting, and how to stop it.

  10. Locking Down My Smart Thermostats Was a Nightmare (and What It Taught Me About IoT Security)

    When I tried to lock down my smart thermostats, I discovered how hard it is to control what IoT devices connect to. Here’s what I learned—and why we need NetBOM.

  11. Ransomware: Because Who Doesn’t Want to Be Held Hostage by Their Own Files?

    Ransomware: Because Who Doesn’t Want to Be Held Hostage by Their Own Files? Ransomware is no longer just a hacker’s side hustle—it’s big business. In this post, we break down what ransomware is, how it works, who it targets (on purpose and by accident), and what you can do to stay safe. Featuring real-world examples, including some very aggressive office printersmme.

  12. A Note on Our Domain Update

    Between The Hacks has updated its default domain name to betweenthehacks.com. Everything is still here, but a few links might need attention. Learn more about this update and let us know if you spot any issues.

  13. Passkeys: The Beginning of the End for Passwords

    Still using passwords? It might be time to move on. Passkeys are a simpler, more secure way to log in—no typing, no phishing, no stress. In this post, I break down how passkeys work, why they matter, and how you can start using them today.

  14. I Finally Segmented My Network… by Cutting the Ethernet Cable!

    After years of preaching network segmentation, I took it to the next level—by physically disconnecting everything. Scissors, copper mesh, and a rotating SSID script. What could go wrong?

  15. Unlimited Access: Every Device on Your Network Can Talk to the Internet

    Most home devices can access the entire internet—and often each other. Segmentation helps, but without visibility into what your devices are doing, you’re still exposed.