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@AdminKirsty@infosec.space

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Moving from infosec.exchange
Currently facing a health challenge…
Business Administration/Tax Agent, with a special interest in secure, productive, affordable computing. MYOB Certified.
Former MVP on AskWoody.

Chronic pain impacts much in my world. As a result, I follow many sports #F1 #Handball #LPGA golf, ATP #tennis, #snooker #cricket and follow a couple of local teams too.
Interests include #knitting #sewing #CrossStitch #gardening #puzzles #crosswords, music etc.

#NoBots #CovidIsNotOver #MaskUp

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

This is mind-boggling… so little thought into cybersecurity consequences. That last sentence is doing so much heavy lifting, and could be considered obfuscating 🤯🤬 “EFTPOS NZ said biometric capabilities could be "deployed by retailers who wish to use biometrics, at a time frame that suits them and through their preferred supplier". The data "sits with their chosen consumer platform, governed by the same privacy regulations that apply to any other digital service", Kristy Gregory, head of merchant sales and strategic partners, told the New Zealand Herald.. Asked if there were valid privacy concerns around the tech, Young said there was "quite a lot of education and language that needs to be used so that everybody understands what it means".“ Those same privacy regulations and practices that have so far seen far too many breaches?! Those privacy regs? https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/837139/new-eftpos-terminals-remove-the-need-for-cards-or-phones #DataPrivacy #Biometrics #Eftpos #Verifone #Cybersecurity #InfoSec

New EFTPOS terminals remove the need for cards or phones

Kiwis could soon be able to make purchases using their face or hand, without the need for a card.

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

I was disappointed to see it wasn’t actually #Caturday, so I would just like to send out a very special thank you and high five, to all those that have posted cat pics today!

Your efforts have not gone unnoticed 😻

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

Hardly surprising… “Permane said Lawson told him that he was fine following his return from Red Bull, but he could tell that he wasn't.” … “What will make Lawson happy this week in Hungary is the upgrade to his car. Teammate Arvid Lindblad had the upgrade last weekend in Belgium and finished ninth, while Lawson struggled for speed at times and was out of the points for the first time in six races when he finished 12th. However, Lawson will have the upgraded chassis at the Hungaroring…” https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/773752/liam-lawson-wasn-t-the-same-guy-after-demotion-from-red-bull #F1 #LiamLawson #RacingBulls

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

RE: @HannahHowe@toot.wales

Newspaper clipping, circa 1964, part of a regular series by @HannahHowe@toot.wales
#F1

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

#Covid19 #Covid19NZ #CovidIsNotOver #NZ

Health NZ has changed its advice on Covid-19 vaccinations, saying most healthy people aged 30-64 no longer need regular boosters.
But there were exceptions and anyone who wanted or needed a booster could still have a free one every six months.
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Epidemiologist Michael Baker disagreed with the change and urged Te Whatu Ora to think again.
He worried not being regularly boosted would lead to more people getting long Covid.
About nine percent of New Zealanders had experienced some form of long covid, and many were living with chronic, debilitating symptoms, he said.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591172/health-nz-changes-advice-on-covid-19-vaccinations
He goes on to criticise the lack of recognition of #LongCovid

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

RE: @fiadocsbot@mastodon.social

Race weekend again! 🏎️ 🏁 🥳
#F1

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Replying to

#MonarchButterfly #caterpillars #SwanPlants Another part of 🧵 Today’s update. Our statice are now about to host some cocoons. But the reducing supply of leaves on the swan plants seem to have convinced some of the larger caterpillars to do the right thing. And some caterpillars from our decoy plants have already got the message, 2 new cocoons, and one more happening now. #BloomScrolling

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

Oh boy, no news on the #F1 forced hiatus (total hands off), so journos feel the need to create “column inches” anyway… So on this particular block, #LiamLawson’s contract future. Would a team change to Williams or Haas really be seen as an improvement, after seeing the first half of this season? It would need to come with a lot of remuneration, conditions, and term length!? https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/889321/when-will-liam-lawson-find-out-about-his-f1-future

When will Liam Lawson find out about his F1 future?

Analysis - Liam Lawson will be thinking about his future as he enjoys the F1 break.

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

RE: @GiftArticles@tomkahe.com

“A suite of four new studies suggest that people taking so-called GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro saw reductions in tumor progression, lower overall chance of death and less risk of developing breast cancer.

“It’s really provocative that they showed, in several cancers, that people who took these drugs seem to have a lower risk of their cancer returning,”“

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

For #TuneTuesday #SmokeAndSmokingSongs

Mötley Crüe - Smokin In The Boys Room

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e18D14X9Ii0

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

#TIL something new in this #F1 Q & A
“Putting the potential thunderstorms risk to one side in Miami, is there a genuine increased safety fear of racing these F1 cars in wet weather conditions due to the new regulations?”

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cn4pq5gvkxxo
Now I know!

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

#Wellington #WellingtonNZ #Measles #LocationsofInterest https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-updates/third-measles-case-confirmed-in-wellington Just came across this by accident. Not sure it received a huge amount of attention, but as Mediterranean Foods Trattoria & Deli in Newtown was involved, thought a mention might be warranted.

healthnz.govt.nz

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

veriifnotif(at)mastodon.cloud
Account verification #spambot new account.

Watch out, they are back again 🤯

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Replying to

An update on our #MonarchButterfly #caterpillars which are providing a lot of entertainment this Easter. These photos were taken over the course of two hours. Part of 🧵

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

Remembering Alex Zanardi #F1 #RIP

Zanardi was a man who experienced so much pain in his life, but whose outlook was always positive, no matter the difficulty he faced.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c5y7x763wx5o
The coincidence that he too, passed away on May 1st (32 years after Ayrton Senna’s fatal accident) 🥺

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

RE: @HannahHowe@toot.wales

Newspaper clipping, circa 1964. Part of a regular series by @HannahHowe@toot.wales

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

#JukeboxFridayNight #DuelsAndDuets

Def Leppard & Taylor Swift - When Love and Hate Collide

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3vaA__SfULw&list=PLJrYNwCNQ3bnLUNGLcK2-95sIpj5UXcVg&index=9&ra=m

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

#JukeboxFridayNight #DuelsAndDuets

The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down to Georgia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBjPAqmnvGA

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

RE: @independent@flipboard.com

#Nascar #Daytona

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

RE: @HannahHowe@toot.wales

Newspaper clipping, circa 1964
#F1

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

Replying to

@SnowyCA@social.vivaldi.net 18 days’ quarantine, did they say… omg 😨 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/594884/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-passengers-to-quarantine-in-perth

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Ok, so there has been a big increase in the #F1 fan base in recent years, but NOBODY should be lowering themselves to such abysmal behaviour! (Imho)

Alpine said in an open letter that the team "condemns the hateful messages" aimed at Colapinto after the 22-year-old was involved in Oliver Bearman's high-speed crash in Japan.
…
Alpine also condemned the death threats directed at the team's former racer Esteban Ocon, after Bearman's Haas team-mate accepted blame for a collision with Colapinto in Shanghai last month.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cx24vjd290no

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

If you like the classic track, Take Me To The River, I would like to recommend this Australian lady’s cover. She does a very nice job of it 👍

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=olqLymHA-Og

#SoulClassics #EmmaDonovan #Music

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

RE: @f1bot@mastodon.jeckyll.net

mastodon.jeckyll.net

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

#F1 😵‍💫 👀

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c5y77exrqkeo

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

RE: @HannahHowe@toot.wales

A news clipping, circa 1964. One of a regular series by @HannahHowe@toot.wales

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

It will be interesting to see how their own simulator will change their season trajectory, later this season 🤓🤞
It could be another hurdle in the progress arc, though.

“According to Komatsu, however, the differences between cars and power units will continue to fluctuate from circuit to circuit, so the pecking order in Miami, where cars will be less energy-starved, may well look very different to Suzuka's reality. It is also the site of the first major upgrade push up and down the grid.“

#F1 #HaasF1
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/how-f1s-smallest-team-has-weathered-the-2026-storm-and-started-thriving/10810862/

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

RE: @HannahHowe@toot.wales

#DrWho circa 1964
Newspaper clipping

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

RE: @micahilbery@mstdn.social

Would those with RSS feed info, please help Micah out?
👍
#RSSfeed

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

#F1 a detailed discussion of the start of the 2026 new rules and the impact over the first month, as they head into the forced April layoff. This would be very helpful for anyone whose timezone was not favourable to in depth following of the racing so far.

“The only certainty is that this problem is a thorny one, and there is plenty of ground to cover over the next few weeks.”
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c4gv75ndl1xo

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Replying to

@essjax 💯 I hope the teams and FIA have reported this to the authorities, so it can be investigated and prosecuted

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Ok #F1 fans
A BBC quiz you might want to test yourself with.
I got 42 done before I had to do something else, only to have it reset when I came back. Darn.

Yes, the 1967 champ was a Kiwi. I got to as far back as 1959. Not sure how many attempts suffered from inaccurate spelling, which may have increased my correct answer count?

Good luck!

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c7094g8p4wwo

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

Way to go, Auckland FC 🥳

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 5mo ago

RE: @fiadocsbot@mastodon.social

Yay, race weekend is nearly here! 🥳
#F1

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Replying to

@SnowyCA I have also seen, but not paid enough attention to, those that have been posting about RSS used with Mastodon. Naughty me 🥺

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Replying to

@EdwinG Well done!

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

Replying to

Another recent children’s book on #MonarchButterflies. Highly recommend this, if you can find a copy. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58860584-blaze---guardian-of-the-monarchs It is aimed at children older than #VeryHungryCaterpillar. (See above post ⬆️) #Caterpillars #Bookstodon #ChildrensBook #Butterflies

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 4mo ago

RE: @philcolbourn@mas.to

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

#RIP Sir Garfield Sobers, a real #cricket icon https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/737120/cricket-giant-sir-garfield-sobers-passes-aged-89

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 1mo ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@thejuicemedia/117076495029808285 If you haven’t seen this short video on #AIDataCentres I suggest you do. A lot of facts tucked in with the to-the-point commentary, but it does contain swearing, for those who need to know first. #AIdataCenter

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@thejuicemedia@mastodon.social

The Government™ has made an ad about Ai Data Centres, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kON2ZI2BNj8

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

RE: https://mastodon.jeckyll.net/@f1bot/116925481636138479 🤣 #F1

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 6mo ago

RE: @askwoody@infosec.exchange

https://www.askwoody.com/newsletter/free-edition-any-usb-drive-or-cable-you-plug-in-might-be-a-silent-killer/
#AskWoody

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 3mo ago

This seems quite seismic, in the scheme of things! “ESPN has reported that Sir Scott is heading to the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. His departure from Chip Ganassi will end one of the greatest eras in Indy Cars, with Dixon, who's 45, achieving 58 of his 59 race victories and all six of his championships with CGR.“ #IndyCars #ScottDixon https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/657490/dixon-confirms-departure-from-chip-ganassi-team

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@BleepingComputer/116923041439468834 #PatchTuesday … Crash Wednesday 🥸😵‍💫

Quoting

BleepingComputer

@BleepingComputer@infosec.exchange

Microsoft is blocking this month's Windows 11 security updates on some Dell devices because they are causing shutdowns and performance issues. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-some-dell-devices-shut-down-after-windows-update/

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@sagalinked/116927452507101038 #F1

Quoting

SagaLinked | CYBER NEWS

@sagalinked@infosec.exchange

📰 In Formula 1's British Grand Prix, automated software was blamed for causing a safety car to slow down races, leading to disappointing results despite the absence of overtaking opportunities. 🔗 https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/07/f1-in-britain-automated-software-to-blame-for-crushing-expectations/ #Tech #Cybersecurity

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

Not sure this opinion is widely held… 🧐 #F1 “Flavio Briatore, the boss of Renault-owned Alpine, told [www.the-race.com the race website] this week that Formula 1 should have a sprint at every race weekend. "I'd do it every race. Because we need to give something more to the spectator. Because we do nothing for the spectator," Briatore said.” https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/925457/formula-1-to-have-more-sprint-races-in-2027

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

RE: https://cloudisland.nz/@eqnz/116928901152093462 A swarm of #earthquakes around Milford Sound / Te Anau tonight #NZ #EQNZ

Quoting

Earthquake Bot #eqnz

@eqnz@cloudisland.nz

Earthquake at 9:14 PM, 40 km south-west of Milford Sound. Magnitude 6.0, at a depth of 52.7 kilometres. Modified Mercalli Intensity: VI (Strong) https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p530771 #mmi6 #mag6 #eqnz

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Kirsty @AdminKirsty@infosec.space

· 2mo ago

Replying to

“However, he said it appeared the Civil Defence website buckled under pressure. "I had heard that the site had gone down due to demand, which is something we'll have to look at".” https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/emergencies_local/728966/te-anau-quake-civil-defence-website-glitch-gotta-be-fixed-mitchell-says @zl2tod@mastodon.online @s4rkn@mastodon.nz @SimonCHulse@mastodon.nz #eqnz

Te Anau quake: Civil Defence website glitch 'gotta be fixed', Mitchell says

A problem with the Civil Defence website which saw it go down during Thursday night's tsunami emergency has been identified and a permanent fix will be put in place, Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell says.

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