Sunday, June 22, 2025

16 Billion Passwords Leaked?! The Truth Behind the Mega Credential Dump

 


You read that right — 16 billion credentials were discovered leaked online this past week. That’s more than 2 passwords per person on Earth. But here’s the real story… This isn’t a single new breach, but rather an accumulation of data from 30+ previous breaches, including credentials from major platforms like Facebook, Google, GitHub, Apple, and more. Essentially, someone stitched together a "best of" compilation from recent info stealer malware campaigns, creating a blueprint for cybercriminals to exploit. This is very dangerous and you should enable Multi-factor authentication, passkeys, and credit freezes as soon as possible. Whether you're a user or a security pro, now's the time to check your credentials and stay extra vigilant. Like & subscribe for more breakdowns, insights, and straight talk on security. Stay safe out there. https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/16-billion-passwords-leak-2/53670/ https://www.techradar.com/pro/website-building/over-16-billion-records-leaked-in-unimaginable-major-data-breach-heres-what-we-know-and-how-you-can-see-if-youre-safe https://cointelegraph.com/news/16b-passwords-from-apple-facebook-and-google-leaked

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Only 40% of People in Antelope Valley Use Their Turn Signal

 


Here in the Antelope Valley (Palmdale/Lancaster/LA County) less than half of people use their turn signals. How about your town?
#TurnSignalChallenge

Friday, June 13, 2025

Wrapping Up an Epic Week in San Diego

 


As Cisco Live 2025 wraps up, Peter Silva shares appreciation to everyone who made this year’s event a success — from booth teammates to camera crew and partners. Find Plixer Booth 1940 at Cisco Live 2025! https://youtu.be/v0ztsijHb0M Unlock the Power of Plixer One: AI-Driven Network Data Analysis https://youtu.be/gVYaIM_5JeQ Day Two at CiscoLive Starts Hot https://youtube.com/shorts/zdhMTysPlaU Introducing Plixer AI: Revolutionizing Network Data Analysis https://youtu.be/8TO-bJQEyXU Partner Spotlight: Endless Network Insight with LogicVein https://youtu.be/cEWWRf3F1wQ If you didn’t enjoy the content... as Kent Brockman says, “I place the blame squarely on you, the viewer.” Whether you stopped by Booth 1940 or watched from afar, mahalo for being part of it. See you at the next one!

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Partner Spotlight: Endless Network Insight with LogicVein

 


Peter from Plixer visits Booth 2327 to chat with Jamie Lee from LogicVein, one of Plixer’s key technology partners. LogicVein is a leader in network configuration, change management, and automation — and when paired with Plixer’s world-class network observability and NDR (Network Detection & Response) capabilities, customers get a single pane of glass to visualize, manage, and secure their entire network ecosystem. In this walkthrough, you’ll see: How LogicVein tracks network inventory across all vendors Real-time compliance monitoring and alerting Lifecycle management down to transceivers Powerful automation playbooks (like link-down remediation) The future of AI in networking with their Terminal Proxy and built-in AI bot Learn how this integration helps you go beyond, and visit LogicVein.com for more info. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more Cisco Live 2025 coverage from Plixer!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Introducing Plixer AI: Revolutionizing Network Data Analysis


 

Aloha from Cisco Live 2025 in San Diego! This year’s theme is “Go Beyond”—and Plixer is doing just that with Plixer AI, their brand-new natural language interface built into the Plixer One platform. In this in-depth demo, Peter Silva teams up with Adam Beckman to showcase how Elixir AI makes navigating network observability and threat detection as simple as asking a question. Whether it’s generating reports, troubleshooting setup, or navigating to obscure features, Elixir AI helps NetOps and SecOps teams get answers faster—with no need to memorize menus or click through endless dashboards. 💡 What You’ll See in This Video: 🚀 A live walkthrough of Elixir AI’s chatbot-style interface 📊 Instant report generation with natural language prompts 🧭 Smart product navigation (e.g. “help me set up a new Flow Pro”) 🧠 Future AI features: threat summarization, playbook assistance, and customer-aligned frameworks 🔐 Support for private enterprise AI models and Amazon Bedrock integration This is just phase one of Plixer’s AI journey—and it’s already changing how teams interact with network data. Stop by Booth 1940 at Cisco Live 2025 to see it in action. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more tech updates from the floor of Cisco Live!

Unlock the Power of Plixer One: AI-Driven Network Data Analysis

 


Plixer is live from Cisco Live 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center, and they’re ready to showcase the future of AI-driven network visibility. Join Peter Silva as he catches up with Nils Werner for a behind-the-scenes look at what attendees can expect at Booth 1940. The Plixer One platform continues to evolve as a powerful observability and defense solution for modern hybrid networks. At this year’s event—centered on the theme “Go Beyond”—Plixer is highlighting: 🧠 Natural Language AI Queries – Users can simply ask questions like “Show me top talkers for the last 24 hours” and get instant, context-aware insights. ☁️ Comprehensive Hybrid Support – From SD-WAN and endpoints to all major cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and OCI. 📈 SNMP Enrichment – Adds detailed device metrics to existing flow and log data for deeper context. 🤖 Flexible AI Integration – Customers can use Plixer’s built-in AI engine or bring their own LLM for tailored analysis. The goal? To help NetOps and SecOps teams analyze faster, respond smarter, and secure with confidence—all with intuitive AI-enhanced workflows. After the demo, visitors can pick up exclusive Plixer swag including custom mugs, jerseys, and even light-up swords. 📍 If you're attending Cisco Live 2025, don’t miss Booth 1940 for a live demo of Plixer One in action. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes updates from the floor.