David Bombal

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Covers networking and cybersecurity topics, with hands-on tutorials and interviews featuring industry professionals ([www.linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cyroot-academy_becybersmart-activity-7381392034345103360-kw8V#:~:text=for%20anyone%20interested%20in%20malware,For%20the%20advanced%20learner)).

Disable Face ID Quickly (iPhone)
VideoApr 6, 2026

Disable Face ID Quickly (iPhone)

The video explains a simple shortcut to turn off Face ID on an iPhone, highlighting its relevance amid growing concerns about law‑enforced biometric unlocking and cross‑border digital surveillance. By holding the volume‑up and power buttons simultaneously until the screen flashes, users...

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Does DNSSEC Give You Encrypted DNS?
VideoApr 2, 2026

Does DNSSEC Give You Encrypted DNS?

The video clarifies a common misconception: DNSSEC does not provide encrypted DNS traffic. Instead, it adds cryptographic signatures to DNS resource records, allowing resolvers to verify that the data originated from the authoritative source and has not been altered. Implementing DNSSEC...

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Why Hide My Email FAILS
VideoApr 1, 2026

Why Hide My Email FAILS

The video examines Apple’s claim of being a privacy‑first company against a recent court filing that shows the tech giant handed the FBI the real iCloud address behind its “Hide My Email” feature. The disclosure occurred during an investigation of...

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HOW the NSA Monitors Your VPN
VideoMar 31, 2026

HOW the NSA Monitors Your VPN

The video highlights growing concerns that commercial VPN use may expose Americans to NSA surveillance, prompting six Democratic lawmakers to request clarification from the Director of National Intelligence about whether VPN users lose constitutional protections against warrantless spying. It explains that...

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Upgrade Now!
VideoMar 27, 2026

Upgrade Now!

Apple has issued an urgent iOS 26.4 update for iPhone 11 and newer models, citing 37 critical security flaws that could allow remote compromise. The patch addresses six WebKit vulnerabilities that enable cross‑site scripting, a full‑chain “Dark Sword” exploit leveraging multiple...

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Inside the 6.4Tbps Cisco Smart Switch
VideoMar 24, 2026

Inside the 6.4Tbps Cisco Smart Switch

Cisco unveiled its new Smart Switch, a single‑chassis platform that combines high‑speed networking with built‑in security functions. The device is built around Cisco’s Silicon One ASIC delivering 6.4 Tbps of throughput and an AMD Pensando data‑processing unit (DPU) that handles stateful...

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This Device Captures TRUE Randomness
VideoMar 13, 2026

This Device Captures TRUE Randomness

The video introduces a hardware‑based true random number generator designed for enterprise environments, claiming quantum‑secure entropy by capturing physical randomness rather than relying on algorithmic pseudo‑randomness. Current software RNGs produce deterministic sequences that could be broken by future quantum computers. The...

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Why Is a WAF No Longer Enough?
VideoMar 1, 2026

Why Is a WAF No Longer Enough?

Enterprises are discovering that traditional Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) no longer provide sufficient protection against today’s complex threat landscape. The video explains that a WAF, originally designed to filter malicious HTTP traffic, is an outdated term as application security now...

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BBC Reporter Hacked via AI Vibe Coding Platform - Do You Trust These Platforms?
VideoFeb 21, 2026

BBC Reporter Hacked via AI Vibe Coding Platform - Do You Trust These Platforms?

The video spotlights a recent incident in which a BBC reporter’s laptop was compromised after he downloaded the desktop version of Orchards, an AI‑driven “vibe” coding platform that lets users generate applications by describing them in natural language. According to the...

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1.2M Exposed: WHY Port 23 Is a Nightmare
VideoFeb 20, 2026

1.2M Exposed: WHY Port 23 Is a Nightmare

The video highlights that more than 1.2 million internet‑connected devices still run Telnet on port 23, a legacy protocol widely considered insecure. Using the Showdan scanning platform, the creator demonstrates how easily these exposed services can be discovered, underscoring a gap between...

By David Bombal
They’ve Scamming with AI Clones of YOUR Voice
VideoFeb 18, 2026

They’ve Scamming with AI Clones of YOUR Voice

The video warns that AI‑generated voice clones are being weaponised in the United Kingdom to bypass bank authentication and steal money from vulnerable consumers. Criminal groups first conduct seemingly innocuous lifestyle surveys, harvesting health, financial and personal details. Using that data...

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EU Bans AI over Cybersecurity and Privacy Fears on Parliament Devices
VideoFeb 17, 2026

EU Bans AI over Cybersecurity and Privacy Fears on Parliament Devices

The European Parliament has ordered the disabling of built‑in artificial‑intelligence functions on corporate tablets and other work devices used by members and staff, citing unresolved privacy and cybersecurity risks. An internal email obtained by Politico explains that many AI features...

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31.4 Tbps: A World Record DDoS
VideoFeb 16, 2026

31.4 Tbps: A World Record DDoS

Cloudflare’s Q4 2025 DDoS Threat Report documents a record‑setting 31.4 terabits‑per‑second attack, the largest ever mitigated by the firm. The assault, lasting only 35 seconds, underscores the accelerating scale of distributed denial‑of‑service campaigns. The report shows DDoS volume exploding from 3.8 Tbps in 2004 to...

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Why Sam Altman Hates This AD
VideoFeb 12, 2026

Why Sam Altman Hates This AD

The video examines OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's outspoken criticism of Anthropic’s Super Bowl commercial that directly lampoons ChatGPT. Altman’s post, amplified by BBC coverage, frames the ad as a personal attack and a broader challenge to OpenAI’s market dominance. Anthropic’s spot...

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