7MS #711: How to Secure Your Community
In this inaugural episode of the "How to Secure Your Community" series, host Brian Johnson recounts his personal experience with Operation Metro Surge, a massive federal ICE deployment in the Twin Cities that began in December 2025. He describes the community’s mixed reactions, the racial profiling and intimidation tactics observed, and the grassroots efforts to document and resist these actions, including a clandestine training session that provided tools for civilian observers. Johnson also shares practical safety advice he received for his own family, highlighting the evolving guidance on how non‑white citizens should respond to random stops. The episode blends a first‑hand narrative with a call to protect privacy, security, and basic human rights amid an increasingly militarized environment.
7MS #709: Second Impressions of Twingate
In this episode the host revisits Twingate, focusing on the new Twingate LXC connector and how it’s been deployed to replace most remote access to datacenter servers and pentest dropboxes. He shares practical observations on performance, security benefits, and the...
7MS #708: Tales of Pentest Fail – Part 6
In this episode, the host recounts a recent web application penetration test that went disastrously wrong, highlighting the missteps and unexpected challenges that can arise during a pentest. The story underscores the importance of thorough planning, clear communication with clients,...
7MS #705: A Phishing Campaign Fail Tale
In this episode, the host recounts a recent phishing campaign that initially attracted many victims but was abruptly terminated, highlighting how even well‑executed attacks can fail due to unforeseen factors. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding the broader attack...
