Spiritual Machines Blog2026-07-22T00:00:00Zhttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog.htmlAuditing Headphone Security Without Extra Hardware: Introducing buds-audithttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/auditing-headphone-security-buds-audit.html2026-07-22T00:00:00Z2026-07-22T00:00:00ZJason Gravellebuds-audit is an open source tool that checks wireless earbuds for the Airoha SDK Bluetooth vulnerability chain (CVE-2025-20700/20701/20702) using your computer's built-in Bluetooth adapter, no external dongle required.The Algorithmic Gatekeeper: How AI Hiring Tools Create "Systemic Rejection"https://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/ai-hiring-tools-create-systemic-rejection.html2026-06-11T00:00:00Z2026-06-11T00:00:00ZJason GravelleAn examination of how automated hiring tools can inherit historical bias, creating a new and often invisible form of systemic rejection.Beyond Passwords: The Alarming Rise of Session Hijacking Attackshttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/beyond-passwords-the-alarming-rise-of-session-hijacking-attacks.html2025-01-14T00:00:00Z2025-01-14T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA look at how attackers steal active session tokens to bypass passwords and MFA entirely, and what actually stops them.Building a Digital Fortress: Secure Coding for Today's Tech Stackshttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/building-a-digital-fortress-secure-coding-for-today-s-tech-stacks.html2025-04-29T00:00:00Z2025-04-29T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA rundown of secure-development practices for modern tech stacks, from input validation to dependency and secrets management.Comprehensive Guide: Fedora, NVIDIA Drivers, and Secure Boot Signinghttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/fedora-signing-nvidia-drivers-and-troubleshooting-tips.html2024-07-15T00:00:00Z2024-07-15T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA step-by-step guide to installing NVIDIA's proprietary drivers on Fedora without disabling Secure Boot, plus fixes for the most common black-screen failures.Is Your Smart Home Secure? Simple Tips for Protecting Your Router and Gadgetshttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/is-your-smart-home-secure-simple-tips-for-protecting-your-router-and-gadgets.html2025-04-01T00:00:00Z2025-04-01T00:00:00ZJason GravellePractical steps for securing the router and IoT devices that make up a typical smart home.Linux Anti-Malware Software: Quick Start Guidehttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/linux-anti-malware-software-quick-start-guide.html2024-07-04T00:00:00Z2024-07-04T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA quick-start guide to installing ClamAV, ClamTK, and Freshclam for malware protection on Linux desktops.Malignant (Dark Triad) Narcissist Overview Referencehttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/malignant-dark-triad-narcissist-overview-reference.html2024-07-12T00:00:00Z2024-07-12T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA reference overview of malignant narcissism — the overlap of narcissistic, psychopathic, and Machiavellian traits — and its behavioral patterns.Secure Your Digital Front Door: Essential & Advanced Router/Firewall Setuphttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/secure-your-digital-front-door-essential-advanced-router-firewall-setup.html2024-12-28T00:00:00Z2024-12-28T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA guide to router and firewall hardening, from basic credential changes through advanced configuration and hardware options.Securing Web Browser Session Tokens: The Rise of Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC)https://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/securing-browser-session-tokens.html2025-04-14T00:00:00Z2025-04-14T00:00:00ZJason GravelleAn introduction to Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), a browser security mechanism designed to make stolen session cookies useless.Taming the Beast: Secure Coding Best Practices in Chttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/taming-the-beast-secure-coding-best-practices-in-c.html2025-05-01T00:00:00Z2025-05-01T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA look at the secure-coding responsibilities that come with C's power and lack of built-in safety nets.The AI Arms Race: Redefining the Digital Crime Scenehttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/the-ai-arms-race-redefining-the-digital-crime-scene.html2026-03-03T00:00:00Z2026-03-03T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA concise exploration of how advanced AI models are retooling cyberattacks and reshaping the field of digital investigation.The AI Double-Edged Sword: Reshaping Cybersecurity Attacks and Defenseshttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/the-ai-double-edged-sword-reshaping-cybersecurity-attacks-and-defenses.html2025-02-28T00:00:00Z2025-02-28T00:00:00ZJason GravelleAn overview of how AI is simultaneously strengthening cyber defenses and arming attackers with new capabilities.The Dark Triad: Understanding Malignant Narcissism and Its Impact on Societyhttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/the-dark-triad-understanding-malignant-narcissism-and-its-impact-on-society.html2024-08-01T00:00:00Z2024-08-01T00:00:00ZJason GravelleAn exploration of malignant narcissism's traits and the emotional, financial, and societal harm it causes.The Future of Cyber Security is Behaviouralhttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/the-future-of-cybersecurity-is-behavioural.html2024-08-03T00:00:00Z2024-08-03T00:00:00ZJason GravelleAn introduction to behavioural cybersecurity — using psychology to understand and reduce the human errors behind most security breaches.The Handcuffs in Your Pocket: The Hidden Cost of BYODhttps://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/the-handcuffs-in-your-pocket-the-hidden-cost-of-byod.html2026-01-13T00:00:00Z2026-01-13T00:00:00ZJason GravelleThis article explores the trade-off many employees face: the convenience of using one device for everything versus the potential for unprecedented employer surveillance.Zero Trust: Moving from Buzzword to Business Imperative in 2025https://spiritualmachines.ca/blog/zero-trust-moving-from-buzzword-to-business-imperative-in-2025.html2025-03-20T00:00:00Z2025-03-20T00:00:00ZJason GravelleA look at Zero Trust Architecture's shift from industry buzzword to practical business necessity.