Phil Reitinger

Phil Reitinger

@philr.bsky.social

(he/him) Principal Engineer. Cybersecurity, Jaguars and dogs. Mostly retired, chair of Common Good Cyber Fund Strategic Advisory Committee. Florida man.

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The principle that government ought to be administered for the benefit of all citizens, not on behalf of one political party, lies at the core of America’s democracy. The Trump administration couldn’t care less. It sees the government as a tool to protect its reign. @rosenzweigp.bsky.social

theatlantic.comUsing the Power of the Government to Win ElectionsThe Trump administration is breaking a fundamental promise of political impartiality.

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You've probably heard about the (extremely cool) particle detection that might just be dark matter. 🌌❗Read more about the particle's identity—and how to spot more of them—today in @skyandtelescope.bsky.social : skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne... #darkmatter #space #nasa #lz

skyandtelescope.orgScientists Found a Potential Dark Matter Particle — What Happens Now?The recent detection from the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment could point to “heavy” dark matter.

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Last Tuesday, we gathered our Geneva-based nonprofits and volunteers for an evening by the Rhône and some lively conversation. Human connection was at the heart of the event. Thank you to everyone who showed up! Join our community made up of 1800+ volunteers and 700+ nonprofits: protect.ngo/act-now

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NGO-ISAC is running Midterm Security Essentials, a nine-session virtual training series that helps organizations move past awareness into real, hands-on security work. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫. Free for NGO-ISAC members. Learn more and register: shorturl.at/ECpkN

shorturl.atMidterm Security Essentials Series 2026

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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! When an #organisation is hit by a #cyberattack, the consequences go beyond disrupted systems. Essential #services can be interrupted, sensitive information exposed, and trust damaged. That’s the story behind 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴: 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦.

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I did comment on this story on my show. None of you mouthbreathers noticed, because you don’t actually consume my work or care about the issues in this story you claim to care about —you just want to find reasons to shit on another woman.

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Also thinking this afternoon about great songs with a terrible message. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd Love the One You’re With by Steven Stills

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Bless your heart.

👻 Jack Djinn Wail 🧞@jacktindale.bsky.social

Minor point but I really hate this performative “y’all” people do to try and appear more folksy. I don’t type in a Yorkshire accent and I did people would rightly tell me to shut up.

Travis D Holmes@travisdholmes.bsky.social

More Jacksonville Jaguars Morning Injury Updates •RG Patrick Mekari report confirmed. Still no determination on IR placement •RB LeQuint Allen will miss the rest of camp (soft tissue) •WR Parker Washington day to day. Will return next week •OL Wyatt Milum day to day. Will return next week

“Steinman … doesn’t have any fear of the program overstepping as a result.” Whatever you think of the program, this statement is high comedy.

Tim Starks@timstarks.bsky.social

Deeper dive into all the questions stemming from the big new offensive cyber memo, with some unsparing words from critics and the case for it from supporters. cyberscoop.com/private-sect...

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“Look, they may call us enemies of the country to a violent base. They may celebrate when we’re fired or have our shows canceled or die. And, yes, they did just make us decoys for an assassination attempt. But have you considered they respond to emails in a timely fashion?” Dear God, grow a spine.

Eric Lipton NYT@ericlipton.nytimes.com

One you might find surprising. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt & members of her team have been extremely helpful in responding to questions I raise. Regardless of public facing commentary, privately they are willing to engage and address questions. And I have appreciated that. Thank you

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Depicting Jewish people with horns is a centuries-old, dehumanizing, antisemitic trope. Democratic Gov nominee Phil Weiser is outspoken about his mother’s birth in a Nazi concentration camp, his family members killed in the Holocaust, and the threat posed by antisemitism today.

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If I could be granted one wish that would change the world for the better… Find a dog to adopt. That’s it. Simple as that. There are millions out there waiting ❤️

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💬 “The work we are doing is vital and increasingly interconnected—and most importantly, though we haven’t been fully successful, I wouldn’t say that we are failing either.” Looking at social issues realistically yet with a touch of optimism—that’s when we can really take things forward.

As a former prosecutor, I’ve been a strong proponent of prosecutorial discretion. But seeing how a bad faith administration weaponizes the justice system has changed that.

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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 📖 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴 explores the threats facing CSOs in cyberspace and offers guidance for protection. Drawing from ours and our colleagues’ research and experience, it offers a breakdown of the threats, practical advice, and a cybersecurity framework tailored to NGOs.

I admit I wanted to adopt Snickers. So glad she has a loving home.

Niall Harbison@niallharbison.bsky.social

Every single day I fed her on the streets of Thailand little Snickers would bring me a little gift. It got her a home in America. You can probably guess what she is up to over there now!

Original Intent, I guess.

Kate Riga@kateriga.bsky.social

Kavanaugh says that Constitution is an "enduring document" and that new exceptions to birthright citizenship can be added for "modern situations that were unknown or unanticipated by the Constitution’s Framers"