DEV Community: Michael York

Preparing for the Attack We Don't Know About Yet

Michael York — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:30:02 +0000

You can't patch a vulnerability nobody knows exists. But you can limit the damage, protect your accounts, and test your way back. From critical infrastructure to your washing machine, here's where to start.

Read the full article on Raymond Tec: https://raymondtec.com/2026/10/unknown-cyberattacks-protests-resilient-security/?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insights

The Hacker Has AI Agents. The Algorithm Has Your Attention.

Michael York — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

One hacker used AI agents to target 1,200-plus websites. Meanwhile, AI-generated protest graphics and recycled social accounts can make rumors look credible. The common problem? Scale without verification.

Read the full article on Raymond Tec: https://raymondtec.com/2026/10/ai-agents-cyberattacks-social-media-propaganda/?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insights

What Do You Rely On, and Who's Securing It?

Michael York — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0000

The grocery freezer isn't supposed to be your cybersecurity problem. Neither is the water plant or power grid. But when they fail, who's responsible—and can your business keep working?

Read the full article on Raymond Tec: https://raymondtec.com/2026/10/what-do-you-rely-on-critical-infrastructure-security/?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insights

Website Security: A Bad Week for PHP, Node.js and System Administrators

Michael York — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0000

PHP and Node.js had a bad week. Patching matters, but it won't find forgotten systems, close exposed doors, or prove your backups work. Here's the unglamorous work that keeps a bad week from becoming a bad year.

Read the full article on Raymond Tec: https://raymondtec.com/2026/10/website-security-the-patch-isnt-the-plan-php-nodejs-security/?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insights

Longtail Forge Update: When a Safe Upgrade Has to Stop

Michael York — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0000

Two Longtail Forge upgrades stopped before changing the preview. Here's what went wrong, what became safer, and what the October 14 demo upgrade actually proved.

Read the full article on Raymond Tec: https://raymondtec.com/2026/10/longtail-forge-update-safe-upgrades-and-recovery/?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ltf_updates

Open Source SEO and Social Media Tools: Own the Boring Parts

Michael York — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0000

Open source SEO and social media tools can reduce lock-in and support steady growth, but only if you budget for maintenance, security, and change.

Read the full article on Raymond Tec: https://raymondtec.com/2026/10/open-source-seo-social-media-tools/