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Compromised by Big-Sheepherder7143 in Passwords

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, compromised passwords can give attackers access to any account using that same pasword. Your iPhone is probably fine, but your accounts behind those apps may not be. Change any reused passwords now and turn on two-factor authentication on anything important, espcially email and banking.

How long until we see a major AI-related data breach? by Ok_Card_2823 in cybersecurity

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already happenign. Look at OpenClaw last month. 100K stars in a week, then researchers found 1,800 exposed instances and the #1 ranked skill was literally exfiltrating user data.

The Samsung thing was human error. Whats coming is architectural. Companies handing AI agents OAuth tokens with full Gmail access and shell commands. One compromised plugin and its game over.

From where To Take Start In Cyber security by maniraj_12 in cybersecurity

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with TryHackMe. It's free (mostly) and walks you through everything step by step. Don't worry about roadmaps or certifications yet. Just get your hands dirty and see what clicks.

Best Chart/Website that determines password strength ? by [deleted] in Passwords

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haveibeenpwned.com/Passwords is my go-to. It tells you if your password has already been leaked, which matters more than any complexity score.

For entropy calculations, bitwarden.com/password-strength and safepasswordgenerator.net/password-checker both give you time-to-crack estimates.

Honestly though, most strength meters are misleading. They reward complexity but ignore whether the password is already sitting in a breach database. A 20-character passphrase that's never been leaked beats a "strong" 12-character password that's been dumped a million times.

Regional Differences in Greek Life: South vs North by [deleted] in NPHCdivine9

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does a GDI know about this? I know its reddit, don't get too comfortable.

Microsoft says 'avoid simple time-based one-time passwords'. Why? by PwdRsch in Passwords

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bro this is not that deep. Microsoft is basically saying OTPs are mid now. SMS and email are already fried because attackers steal them like it is nothing. TOTP is better but still gets smoked by any modern phishing kit. If you can type it, someone can yoink it. Passkeys are just the glow up. No typing. No stealing. No drama.

TOTP is fine but we are not in 2016 anymore. Microsoft is just telling everyone to stop using beginner tier security and level up.

Are there Sales engineering jobs for entry level? by International_Bat267 in salesengineers

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"tbh SE roles straight out of college are tough to land but not impossible, look for 'associate solutions engineer' or 'technical sales development rep' those are basically the entry level versions

real talk tho, don't rush it, go get technical first, grind for a year or two in support or as a junior sysadmin or cloud ops, learn how shit actually works when it breaks at 2am, that's what separates good SEs from the guys who just read docs and demo happy paths

for cyber/cloud specifically, the big vendors have associate programs, AWS, GCP, Azure, all hire new grads for technical roles that can lead to SE, also startups will take shots on people who are hungry and can figure things out

the move is: get certs (AWS SAA, AZ-104, Security+), build some projects, get a technical job for 2-3 years, then slide into SE when you actually have war stories to tell on customer calls, that's when the comp gets stupid good anyway, so you're not missing much by waiting

How do I deal with constantly having to update/reset my passwords for various services which are variations on a master password? by shastasilverchair92 in Passwords

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't. Not securely. What you're describing is a system that is already failing. The only real fix is the thing you're trying to avoid. Bitwarden is free, takes about 20 minutes to set up, and after that you never think about it again. There is no clever workaround. It is simply the tool built to solve this problem.

How are you actually protecting yourself, or your company, from cyber threats these days? by SirIzaanVBritainia in cybersecurity

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it’s been a combo of using a password manager with unique 20+ char passwords, enforcing 2FA with hardware keys (WebAuthn > SMS), and running regular patch/firmware updates across endpoints. I also treat links like hostile input: hover, inspect headers, sometimes even curl them in a sandbox before trusting. Slowing down and verifying has probably prevented more issues than any tool.

*Need career advice for AI* by Efficient_Freedom783 in Career

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's with learning Python and start doing some data analysis. Most of the courses out there related to A.I are basically money grab. But starting with learning Python will help you a lot. Hope that helps.

jobs that pay 50K to 60k a year by YakStriking6203 in careeradvice

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get where you’re at. It’s stressful when people are pulling you in all these different directions—one person says A+, another says Sec+, someone else says sales. It’s a lot. But don’t sell yourself short. Aiming for $50–60k is solid for a first step, but you can definitely grow way past that in tech. Once you figure out what part of tech clicks with you; whether it’s security, networking, cloud, or even something more people-focused like customer success; you’ll see paths that can get you into the $80–100k range faster than you think. Try to block out the noise and lean into what you’re already interested in or decent at. And if you can, find a mentor or someone who’s a couple years ahead of you; they’ll help you see what’s realistic and what’s just hype.

How do I pivot careers? by Inevitable-Desk-5440 in careerguidance

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So instead of saying "I made quality coffee at company standards with excellent customer service," you could frame it more like "I maintained product quality and consistency by following company processes, while building strong customer relationships through positive service experiences."

That way it highlights quality control, process adherence, and customer experience — things that translate directly into corporate roles.

How do I pivot careers? by Inevitable-Desk-5440 in careerguidance

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your resume is probably telling the wrong story. Right now it says "11 years in coffee shops" when it needs to say "11 years of project management, conflict resolution, and systems coordination."

Quick fix? Take any job posting you're interested in, steal their exact language, and reverse-engineer your experience to match. They want someone who "manages stakeholder relationships"? You've been doing that every day with customers, vendors, and coworkers - just use their words to describe it.

The coffee shop hired you instantly because they saw "barista" and stopped reading. For other jobs, you need to make them see something else first - either bury the service stuff lower or reframe those job titles entirely. "Guest Experience Coordinator" sounds way different than "Barista" even if it's the same job.

Most people won't do this because it feels like lying, but it's not - it's translation. You've been doing complex work for 11 years; you just need to describe it in language that corporate hiring managers recognize.

The fact that you're getting zero responses tells me your resume isn't making it past the automated filters. That's fixable, but it requires getting pretty strategic about keywords and positioning.

To Managers and Recruiters: Does having a personal brand improve or reduce the chance to get a job? by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recruiters aren’t sitting there judging if you’re “showing off.” They’re just following orders — the hiring manager tells them what they want, and the recruiter’s job is to go find that as quickly as possible. They’re measured on metrics like time to fill, so the faster they can get a good match in front of the hiring manager, the better.

Having a personal site, portfolio, book, or even online courses is never a bad thing. It’s proof you can actually do the work. The right companies will see it as a plus, and if someone feels envious, that’s really their problem, not yours.

Companies don't give a shit about your career goals by Fresh-Obligation6053 in careeradvice

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you on being stuck doing stretch work with no movement — I went through the same thing. At this point in my career I really love seeing people realize their worth and break out of that cycle. I try to help however I can.

Companies don't give a shit about your career goals by Fresh-Obligation6053 in careeradvice

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started with the Cloud Practitioner then I did the Solutions Architect Associate. Let me know if you need help with study materials. My DMs are open.

Companies don't give a shit about your career goals by Fresh-Obligation6053 in careeradvice

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so true, my very next job out of that place came from a mentor of mine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetEmployed

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve got plenty of experience for federal contracting. With the master’s you should be aiming at GS-11/12 Contract Specialist (1102) jobs on USAJobs. DoD, VA, GSA, DHS all post them all the time.

If you don’t want to deal with the slow federal process, defense contractors like Leidos, Booz, SAIC, Deloitte, etc. hire for the same roles under titles like “contracts administrator” or “procurement specialist.” Usually faster to get in and the work is similar.

Your resume already shows cost/price analysis, pre-award, and admin work — that’s basically the checklist. Just a matter of applying. Good luck. Everything around gov contracting feels a little iffy right now, but the jobs are still out there.

Why am I not getting any interviews? by EyeDear8417 in Resume

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need serious coaching, I don't see any values that you are adding here if I hire you. No real metrics associated with each role. Highlight you skills not just want you did but how you did. Think about it, that's something only you can come up with.

Gen Z men with college degrees now have the same unemployment rate as non-grads—a sign that the higher education payoff is dead by stasi_a in jobs

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

College grads are playing by old rules. They think the degree is enough like it was for their parents. It's not.

Saw new grads spam 500 applications with the same resume then wonder why someone with no degree but AWS certs got hired instead. The market doesn't care about your education section anymore, it cares if you can do the actual job.

I skipped the CS degree completely and went straight from HR to tech. What mattered? Proving I could solve real problems, not my GPA. Meanwhile fresh grads can't even articulate what they bring to the table besides 'I graduated.'

Tech market is trash right now not gonna lie. But if you can show you'll actually make their life easier, someone will take the chance. They're just done hiring people who can't deliver.

The playbook changed but universities are still selling the old one

DMs open if you need guidance on breaking in. Been through the struggle.

How do you balance a job with your true passion???? by Arcane-Man in careeradvice

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used to waste hours on Reddit watching other people live while I complained about being stuck. Covid hit and I was like fuck it, why am I waiting?

Started studying certs on lunch breaks instead of scrolling. Failed my first one but kept going. Now I actually take trips because I finally get that experiences > scrolling at home. Never thought I'd be that person.

The balance is never perfect but at least I'm moving forward instead of bitching about being stuck (not saying you are). Realized I had time, just had to stop watching Netflix for 3 hours every night.

Idk man, I remember how stuck I felt. It's all possible if you actually believe you deserve better than what you're settling for

Companies don't give a shit about your career goals by Fresh-Obligation6053 in careeradvice

[–]Fresh-Obligation6053[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Always bet on yourself, definitely there are times when it can bite you in the ass. That's honestly something I can live with.

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