Estimated reading time: 16 minutes I used to think that prepping was a once-and-done activity. And the more money you throw at it, the quicker you can get it done! …
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January 2026
Safety & Security
Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets? – Krebs on Security
by David Walker
Our first story of 2026 revealed how a destructive new botnet called Kimwolf has infected more than two million devices by mass-compromising a vast number of unofficial Android TV streaming …
January 7, 2026 The Risks That Actually Hurt and Kill People Outdoors My inbox has been full since the Colorado mountain lion fatality. People are scared. People are asking what …
Safety & Security
WhatsApp Worm Spreads Astaroth Banking Trojan Across Brazil via Contact Auto-Messaging
by David Walker
Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Financial Crime Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that uses WhatsApp as a distribution vector for a Windows banking trojan called Astaroth …
TL;DR: Earthquake Preparedness Tips for Homeowners Secure your home now: bolt furniture, strap water heaters, and move heavy items low to prevent injuries during shaking. Have a family plan: everyone should know …
The death of TikTok was exaggerated, and it continues to grow (under American ownership, now) beyond its dance-clip roots. Preppers are everywhere, and one of the main hallmarks of preparedness …
How to Read Weather Without Tools At-A-Glance You can predict short-term weather by observing cloud formations, wind shifts, humidity, and sky color, no technology required. Animals often sense storms early, …
Incident reporting software helps you meet OSHA rules, catch problems earlier, and reduce repeat incidents. It replaces paper reporting with accurate, fast digital tools. It improves investigations, strengthens compliance, and …
My friend Dr. T.C. Fuller recently wrote up my portion of the High Risk Environment Course. This will cover the rest of the course, as well as my own general …
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Things aren’t looking good. While the rich are doing better than ever, life for everyday Americans continues to get more and more difficult. Grocery store …