Kyle Reddoch (CybersecKyle)

Above-average tech nerd. BSIT, Associate C|CISO.

I work in IT with a focus on Managed Services and Cybersecurity, helping small and midsize orgs stay online and less on fire.

Interests include:
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Privacy #IT #RMM #SysAdmin #Python #Apple #iOS #Tech

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Formerly (@beardedtechguy)

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2026-09-29 20:39:17 GMT

A linked computer can receive your private messages while the encryption works exactly as designed.
Schneier's post on WhatsApp and Signal prompted a broader look at eavesdropping: linked devices, compromised endpoints, mailbox rules, and the copies we keep.
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/eavesdropping-does-not-require-breaking-encryption/
#Cybersecurity #Privacy

2026-08-13 16:16:53 GMT

New by me: CybersecKyle Security How-To Series: Blue Team Fundamentals, Part 6 - SIEM-Lite with a Few Useful Alerts
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/cyberseckyle-security-how-to-series-blue-team-fundamentals-part-6-siem-lite-with-a-few-useful-alerts/
#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #SIEM #DetectionEngineering #CybersecKyleHowTo

2026-08-11 16:17:40 GMT

New by me: CybersecKyle Security How-To Series: Blue Team Fundamentals, Part 5 - First Response at Home
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/cyberseckyle-security-how-to-series-blue-team-fundamentals-part-5-first-response-at-home/
#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #IncidentResponse #DigitalSafety #CybersecKyleHowTo

2026-07-29 21:30:25 GMT

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@nprofile…y0q3 @nprofile…0uat Went to check to see if I was on that list…. Nope I wasn’t. LOL

2026-06-24 15:29:05 GMT

New by me: The Gatekeeping Problem in IT and Cybersecurity Hiring
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/the-gatekeeping-problem-in-it-and-cybersecurity-hiring/
#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ITCareer #Hiring #Career

2026-06-08 17:35:18 GMT

Siri AI...how original LOL #WWDC WWDC26

2026-05-16 15:02:57 GMT

Yesterday was such an emotional and special day. My oldest celebrated a big accomplishment in her life by graduating with her Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science.
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/116/584/856/328/832/829/original/6793657e93d76c62.jpeg

2026-05-05 14:19:11 GMT

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@nprofile…mex9 Just wait until you can pass it to Mythos!

2026-04-10 21:55:29 GMT

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@nprofile…2szz @nprofile…6jyx I totally see the helpfulness of it but there will always be privacy concerns related to this and I am far to concerned with that to unfortunately outweigh the postivies.

2026-04-10 21:50:46 GMT

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@nprofile…6jyx I’m afraid this is going to be common place.

2026-04-08 20:24:19 GMT

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the kind of work I want to keep building and sharing online.
I wrote about that, why I refreshed my support pages, and what I’m hoping to make more of going forward: practical cybersecurity, MSP automation, indie web tools, and real-world IT projects.
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/why-im-building-more-intentionally-online-and-id-love-to-have-you-along/
#IndieWeb #IndieWebDev #OpenSource #BuildInPublic #Cybersecurity #MSP #IT #Blogging

2026-04-03 18:07:20 GMT

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@nprofile…f83y Exactly. Although it might be hard for some people to just up and leave services like those.

2026-04-03 15:42:44 GMT

Absolute Privacy Hell!
#Privacy #Infosec #LinkedIn
#nevent1q…n5c5

2026-03-31 20:11:37 GMT

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@nprofile…6jyx OMG I need some asap!

2026-03-31 19:39:14 GMT

I read @nprofile…atnr post about unpolished websites recently. While I agree with him, I do have some words of my own... :)
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/i-believe-in-human-websites-i-still-care-about-polish/
#IndieWeb #Web #Blogging #CybersecKyle

2026-03-10 15:10:59 GMT

Need y'alls opinion. What logo do you like?
#NeedHelp #Opinion #logo
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2026-02-11 00:18:58 GMT

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@nprofile…gu7x And how did it break in the meantime? That’s the real issue. LOL

2026-02-07 15:27:15 GMT

I better not be getting pneumonia again!

2026-01-26 20:09:50 GMT

Malicious VS Code AI Extensions with 1.5 Million Installs Steal Developer Source Code https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/malicious-vs-code-ai-extensions-with-15.html
#cybersecurity #infosec #vscode

2026-01-23 02:49:26 GMT

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@nprofile…l9z3 These are amazing!

2026-01-22 17:31:40 GMT

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@nprofile…l9z3 You forgot C. There’s 2 answers. 😜

2026-01-22 17:27:58 GMT

This question on my NTC300 Cloud Tech class made me think of @nprofile…l9z3 LOL
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/115/939/925/867/594/980/original/fcc690240967010f.png

2026-01-20 18:17:58 GMT

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@nprofile…9w6l @nprofile…l9z3 Make sure you upgrade on Friday Jerry.

2026-01-20 13:26:38 GMT

Firefox joins Chrome and Edge as sleeper extensions spy on users https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/01/firefox-joins-chrome-and-edge-as-sleeper-extensions-spy-on-users
#cybersecurity #infosec #ExtensionsSecurity #BrowserSpyware #FirefoxSecurity #firefox

2026-01-20 13:23:49 GMT

“Just another day in the AI cybersecurity space”
Google Gemini Prompt Injection Flaw Exposed Private Calendar Data via Malicious Invites https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/google-gemini-prompt-injection-flaw.html
#cybersecurity #infosec #gemini

2026-01-20 13:19:09 GMT

“Ingram Micro says a ransomware attack exposed personal data of about 42,000 people, including names, birth dates, SSNs, and job-related details.”
Ransomware attack on Ingram Micro impacts 42,000 individuals https://securityaffairs.com/187083/data-breach/ransomware-attack-on-ingram-micro-impacts-42000-individuals.html
#cybersecurity #infosec #ransomware

2026-01-08 15:01:56 GMT

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@nprofile…44dh @nprofile…7q7j I am actually writing a post about this.

2026-01-05 18:20:55 GMT

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@nprofile…l9z3 I love the series. Really good. I won’t spoil it for you. 😉

2026-01-02 21:45:01 GMT

New from me: Stepping into 2026
2025 was a mix of wins, frustrations, and the usual chaos. For 2026 I’m trying to build on what’s already working: keep writing practical cybersecurity posts, keep the messy move away from big tech going, and finally finish my degree in April.
Also… first time I’m saying this publicly: I’m working on a cyber-thriller book series and plan to self-publish. 😅📚
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/stepping-into-2026/
#CybersecKyle #Blogging #IndieWeb

2025-12-17 15:04:43 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd My votes is Palo Alto, or Fortinet.

2025-12-15 17:29:11 GMT

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@nprofile…g7vf I can't agree more with this statement. As with anything created by humans, there is and will be bias unfortunately.

2025-12-12 01:18:45 GMT

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@nprofile…ppe2 Now that is a mug I need! LOL

2025-12-11 15:54:17 GMT

Been living in @nprofile…7m8a full-time for a little over 2 years now, and I still don’t miss Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. As a Vivaldi ambassador and a security nerd, the built-in tracker/ad blocking plus per-site controls are exactly the kind of “privacy by default” I want in a browser.
I wrote up how I set up Vivaldi’s blocklists when moving people over from the big browsers: mapping common uBlock/AdGuard setups, choosing the right sources, and keeping sites usable without turning protection off globally.
🔗 https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/moving-from-chrome-edge-or-firefox-to-vivaldis-built-in-blocklists/
#Vivaldi #Privacy #Infosec #BrowserSecurity #FediTech

2025-12-10 20:34:07 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd Nah, it’s worse.

2025-12-06 17:16:30 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd No one deserves it more.

2025-12-03 16:39:36 GMT

🚨 NEW BLOG POST 🚨
"The Breaking Point: Why Cybersecurity and SOC Professionals Are Burning Out—And What Actually Works"
Nearly half of cybersecurity professionals experience moderate to severe burnout. 65% of SOC analysts have seriously considered leaving. But here's the thing: it's not a resilience problem. It's a design problem.
I've written a comprehensive breakdown of:
✓ Why the 10,000+ daily alerts trap is unsustainable
✓ How 24/7 shifts destroy sleep and performance
✓ Why compensation alone won't fix retention
✓ Practical solutions: fatigue management, alert rationalization, career paths, and organizational culture
This isn't about yoga classes and "self-care." It's about fixing the structural issues that burn through talent faster than the industry can train replacements.
Read the full post with research-backed strategies for both individuals and organizational leaders:
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/the-breaking-point-why-cybersecurity-and-soc-professionals-are-burning-out-and-what-actually-works/
#Cybersecurity #SOC #Burnout #MentalHealth #InfoSec #SecurityOps #CareerDevelopment #Workforce

2025-12-02 22:14:35 GMT

Sleeper browser extensions just turned into a 7 year case study in why “Verified” does not equal “safe.”
ShadyPanda quietly turned Chrome and Edge add-ons into a remote backdoor on more than 4.3M devices. In my latest post I break down:
• how the campaign worked
• why marketplaces failed
• how to audit your own extensions
• what I do for clients when we find one
🧵 Blog post: https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/sleeper-browser-extensions-how-a-7-year-campaign-turned-chrome-and-edge-into-spyware/
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #BrowserSecurity #MSP #Privacy

2025-11-26 17:03:42 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd Live to be the next Cloudflare engineer.

2025-11-21 19:07:57 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd Hey BTW Jerry, I have this great idea for your podcast….

2025-11-17 20:41:07 GMT

Chrome now wants to store and autofill your driver’s license and other ID info.
From a cybersecurity perspective, that is a hard no from me. Info-stealer malware already targets browser autofill, and you cannot rotate a driver’s license number like a password. Putting high value IDs in the most targeted consumer app on the planet is a bad trade for a little convenience.
I wrote up why this feature is such a risky idea and what I recommend instead:
🔗 https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/chromes-new-drivers-license-autofill-is-a-terrible-idea/
#Infosec #Privacy #Chrome #Cybersecurity

2025-11-15 13:52:42 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd Have fun.

2025-11-13 20:33:14 GMT

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@nprofile…ppe2 Tabicide. I like that one. LOL.

2025-11-12 19:49:26 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd I just don’t understand why people would want to go back.

2025-11-12 19:00:16 GMT

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@nprofile…pkdd Love to see this!

2025-11-11 23:17:06 GMT

Hey fellow infosec.exchange #fediverse peeps, just a friendly reminder that the fediverse is ran by volunteers. Our very own @nprofile…pkdd does an amazing job on all the infosec fediverse properties! 👏🏼 Let’s not forget to show him some love, support, and appreciation for keeping this and all the services alive.
If you can, support the server by covering some of the cost to run this amazing place. ❤️
Patreon: patreon.com/infosecexchange
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/infosecexchange
Liberapay: liberapay.com/Infosec.exchange/
#infosecexchange

2025-11-11 00:08:45 GMT

New write-up: Responding to NIST’s 2025 password guidance (SP 800-63B-4)
Key takeaways:
• Length and screening beat complexity
• Stop forced resets unless compromised
• Allow paste, spaces, and Unicode
• Passwords are not phishing resistant. Use passkeys or FIDO2 for real protection.
Read: https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/responding-to-nists-2025-password-standard-update-sp-800-63b-4/
#NIST #SP80063B #Identity #Passwords #Passkeys #MFA #Cybersecurity

2025-11-05 13:26:27 GMT

Mysterious 'SmudgedSerpent' Hackers Target U.S. Policy Experts Amid Iran–Israel Tensions https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/mysterious-smudgedserpent-hackers.html

2025-10-21 15:55:15 GMT

🚀 The CybersecKyle Community is live! A friendly Discord where security + tech meet: news breakdowns, labs, tools, cloud/automation chats, chill coffee breaks, and so much more! Beginners → pros welcome.
Read more: https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/the-cyberseckyle-community-is-live-security-and-tech-together/
Join: https://purl.kylereddoch.me/cyberseckyle_community
#infosec #cybersecurity #tech #discord

2025-10-12 14:59:21 GMT

Doorbell POV message from me. :blobcatwavereverse:
#AI #Sora #SocialMedia
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/115/361/785/995/910/446/original/eb112e2b708dcd5b.mp4

2025-09-30 14:20:05 GMT

Checking who blocked you on Mastodon with Python.
https://www.kylereddoch.me/blog/how-to-check-who-blocked-you-on-mastodon-with-python/
#Mastodon #Fediverse #Block #MastoBlock #HowTo #Python