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Chris Wysopal

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Gray haired gray hat. Co-founder Veracode. Former L0pht security researcher. Builds tools to find and fix vulnerabilities in code at scale. Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeldPond

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Security debt is becoming a governance issue for CISOs - Help Net Security A new security debt report shows 82% of organizations carry year-old flaws as high-risk vulnerabilities rise and fix timelines remain long.

Security debt is becoming a governance issue for CISOs

πŸ“– Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/02/c...

#cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #CISO #riskmanagement @weld.bsky.social

02.03.2026 12:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Farewell, Felix Β· The Recurity Lablog

We wished we had more time to find the right words, and it is with deep regret that we have to tell you that our founder Felix β€œFX” Lindner passed away on 2026-03-01.

blog.recurity-labs.com/2026-03-02/F...

02.03.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Dino went to Berlin in 2017 to hand deliver FX’s Pwnie lifetime achievement award. FX later said this helped with his recovery as this stimulated memories in parts of his brain which doctors were able to see.

02.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RIP FX - You are a legend

02.03.2026 05:03 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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Another NAFO legend has left us...πŸ’”
Jason Snitker @jasonsnitker (on Twitter) AKA Parmaster "Par" has passed away!πŸ•―οΈ

He was one of the first hackers, a legend in the hacking scene and a huge supporter of Ukraine and #NAFOfella.

>> SIGNAL LOST: PARMASTER
>> STATUS: GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

01.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 58 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes

28.02.2026 00:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you have any photos or stories to share please reply here. This is a photo of Par in Times Square during HOPE in 2006.

27.02.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ•―οΈThere will be a online memorial for Par πŸ•―οΈ

Jason Snitker "Parmaster" Memorial Service
Feb 28, 2026 04:00 PM

Confirmed Speakers:

Par's Aunt
Deb Wysopal
Mudge
John Lee
Tom Sloan (former Secret Service)

Registration Link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

27.02.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jason Snitker Rebel. Legend. Friend.
Rest in Peace, ParMaster

26.02.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.02.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We've lost so many in their 40s and 50s. 😒

20.02.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The old-school hacking community has lost a true original.

Rest in peace, Par. If anyone has stories or memories, please share them here.

20.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

There will be an online memorial gathering on Feb 28. More details to follow.

20.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Par’s life reflected both the intensity of the early hacking world and the very real consequences that came with it.

He was part of a generation exploring the edges of a new technological landscape before most people even knew it existed.

20.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

His story in β€œUnderground” includes the Citibank investigation that helped trigger that pursuit, as well as his time in custody at Rikers Island where he somehow found himself playing Dungeons & Dragons.

20.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Par was one of the sharpest & most elusive minds of the early underground hacking scene. As chronicled in β€œUnderground,” he spent years navigating the emerging digital frontier, connecting with hackers internationally & staying ahead of US Secret Service during a long investigation in the early 90s

20.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a seated Jason Snitker

Photo of a seated Jason Snitker

My wife @debdebdeb.bsky.social and I are heartbroken to share the sad news that our old friend @jasonsnitker.bsky.social AKA Parmaster, has passed away.

20.02.2026 03:28 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 10
Ring Video Doorbells The ProductRing, owned by Amazon, makes Video Doorbells, which are widely used doorstep-monitoring cameras. Ring doorbells released in 2021 or newer are eligibl…

New $10k FULU bug bounty for Ring video doorbells just announced.

bounties.fulu.org/bounties/rin...

19.02.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have one of those large octobox lights. Its amazing how one big bright soft light source gives the most natural lighting

18.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Replacements - Let It Be album cover

The Replacements - Let It Be album cover

15.02.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I love the R2D2 hacking scenes

15.02.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

L7, Letters to Cleo, Blake Babies... great era for female alt-rock bands!

15.02.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s not anti-education. It’s a critique of rigid, authoritarian schoolingβ€”where kids are humiliated, forced to conform, and stripped of individuality. The line pushes back against systems that suppress curiosity, not against learning itself.

15.02.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Top 100 Cybersecurity Thought Leaders | #1 Scott Steinberg Top 100 cybersecurity thought leaders list: Hire famous AI & IT digital transformation consultant and futurist celebrity keynote speaker Scott Steinberg - 3000 brands served!

This is a new one for me. I'm #8 and #31 on this top 100 list. Do you want Chris the the CTO of Veracode or Chris the security pioneer. πŸ˜‚
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06.02.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

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03.02.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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03.02.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Can we all forget about the email disclaimers now?

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confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may
constitute inside information, and is intended only for
the use of the addressee. It is the property of
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03.02.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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In order to collect a bug bounty, a researcher was required to sign an NDA to not discuss the vulnerability.
zuernerd.github.io/blog/2026/01...

30.01.2026 21:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Hackers & vendors working together on coordinated disclosure led to working together to secure products, systems and networks

28.01.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Vulnerability disclosure norms are a control system for incentives. They made vulnerability handling predictable enough to industrialize.

We get more finding, more fixing, and more secure software.

28.01.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0