HeyJaredDan Lohrmann
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Think You'd Never Fall for a Scam Text? Think Again (opens the original)
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Have you received any crazy texts lately?For example, a text from an unknown number shows up with words like: “Can you please move your car so I can park?”Or, “You still around? Come on over.” Or, “Are we still meeting for lunch?”Or simply, “Busy?”These are just a few of the texts that are common in “wrong number scams.” These scams are not entirely new, but they are seeing exploding growth in 2026 with AI-enhanced tools used by bad actors. The hooks have also been called “pig butchering scams”
State and Local Government Cyber Leaders Prioritize AI, Identity and Stopping Fraud (opens the original)
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As state and local chief information security officers (CISOs) and other cybersecurity leaders met in San Antonio, Texas, this past week, global headlines focused on existential threats about AI governance, the Iran war scaring stock markets as oil prices surged and cyber attacks continued against critical infrastructure, such as water systems.The meeting was the first of its kind for Government Technology where state and local government cybersecurity pros engaged in sessions and networking opp
The Identity Paradox: Digital State IDs Now Riskier, More Urgent (opens the original)
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According to Krebs on Security, “A new identity theft service launched on the dark web this week is selling digital scans of more than 153 million drivers licenses from people in the United States and Canada. Based on interviews with individuals whose licenses are available for purchase on this service, it appears to be siphoning images collected by a widely-used identity verification company based in Louisiana. "KrebsOnSecurity also has learned that the New Orleans field office of the Federal B
NASTD 2026: Why Gov Tech Leaders Must Focus on Culture (opens the original)
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For the first time in more than a decade, I participated in the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD) National Conference, which was held in Denver this year.Prior to this event, my last recollection of the group goes back to 2014, when I was Michigan CSO and NASTD's keynote speaker in Detroit. It was great to see how far the organization has progressed, and I am impressed with the growth and maturity in multiple ways. The conference covered topics ranging from AI and networ
Slopsquatting in the Supply Chain: Weaponized AI Hallucinations (opens the original)
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Back in April 2025, I examined 'Slopsquatting' and other new generative AI cybersecurity threats.Fast-forward 17 months, and the company Snyk has recently highlighted the many dangers that are posed by slopsquatting as well as some of the consequences. Their article also describes how to mitigate this serious and growing threat.Here’s how their piece begins: “We've all experienced that magical moment when our AI coding assistant suggests the perfect package to solve a complex problem—instantly p
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