Michael Horowitz

Longtime computer nerd. Blog on Defensive Computing and Router Security. Tweet less than once/day. Also go by @defensivecomputing at https://t.co/znODLTm1FE

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Windows 10 spies on your use of System Settings

3 weeks ago | michaelhorowitz.com | Michael Horowitz

October 23, 2021 I am a big fan of Nir Sofer. He creates great utilities for Windows and his software is both free and portable. Recently, he released a new DNS logging program DNSLookupView. He already had a DNS logging program called DNSQuerySniffer but the new program gets its raw data from a different source. So, I have been running both of them side by side to see the pros/cons of each. And, while logging DNS requests on a Windows 10 machine, I came across some interesting stuff.
Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web Shows Future of Drone Warfare

3 weeks ago | cfr.org | Michael Horowitz

Michael C. Horowitz is senior fellow for technology and innovation at the Council on Foreign Relations. More From Our Experts In a daring and unexpected attack, Ukraine said it had used 117 attack drones to target airfields deep inside Russian territory. Named “Operation Spider’s Web” by Ukrainian officials, the assault required Ukraine to secretly smuggle the drones into Russia over several months.
Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web Shows Future of Drone Warfare

3 weeks ago | cfr.org | Michael Horowitz

Michael C. Horowitz is senior fellow for technology and innovation at the Council on Foreign Relations. More From Our Experts In a daring and unexpected attack, Ukraine said it had used 117 attack drones to target airfields deep inside Russian territory. Named “Operation Spider Web” by Ukrainian officials, the assault required Ukraine to secretly smuggle the drones into Russia over several months.
Modulo Bio Appoints Biotechnology Veteran Joseph Wagner, Ph.D., as Chief Development Officer

3 weeks ago | einnews.com | Michael Horowitz

Modulo Bio Appoints Biotechnology Veteran Joseph Wagner, Ph.D., as Chief Development Officer Industry leader brings 25+ years of experience in therapeutic development and precision medicine to advance company's neurodegenerative disease programs SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modulo Bio, a biotechnology company developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the appointment of Joseph Wagner, Ph.D., as Chief Development Officer.
Why educators must transform to meet the needs of tomorrow’s workforce

1 month ago | universitybusiness.com | Michael Horowitz

In an era where the pace of technological change is moving faster than most of us can fully process, fundamental changes are needed in higher education. And yet many Americans feel educators are not meeting the moment. A recent Gallup survey found that only 11 percent of business leaders strongly agree that college graduates are well-prepared for the workforce, while fewer than half of recent graduates themselves feel confident in their readiness.
What America Gets Wrong About the AI Race

2 months ago | foreignaffairs.com | Radha Iyengar Plumb |Michael Horowitz

For several years now, the United States has been locked in an intensifying race with China to develop advanced artificial intelligence. Given the far-reaching consequences of AI for national security and defense, as well as for the economy, the stakes are high. But it is often hard to tell who is winning. Many answers focus on performance: which AI models exceed others in speed, reasoning, and accuracy.
Glycemic control is worse in rural compared to urban type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh, irrespective of food security status

Mar 13, 2025 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Michael Horowitz |Muhammad Rahman |Harshal Deshmukh |Karen Jones

INTRODUCTION Food insecurity (FIS), defined as a condition in which an individual does not have adequate access to sufficiently safe and nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, is a major public health problem that is considered to affect up to 2 billion people worldwide as of 20211.
5 Ways To Advance A Culture Of Continuous Learning And Innovation

Mar 6, 2025 | forbes.com | Michael Horowitz

By Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System. In an unpredictable world where business complexity grows every year, a culture of continuous learning and innovation is an ideal way to build competitive advantage and strengthen employee engagement. According to research from LinkedIn, continuous learning isn't just about building a vibrant culture—it's also an important way many companies motivate and retain their workers.
Can South Korea’s Democracy Survive?

Jan 27, 2025 | foreignaffairs.com | Michael Horowitz |James M. Lindsay |John Delury |Robert Kelly

On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol tried to demolish his country’s democracy. In a shocking late-night television address, Yoon declared “emergency martial law” and put the country under military rule. He prohibited all political activities and suspended freedom of speech and the press.
What to Know About the New Trump Administration Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

Jan 24, 2025 | flipboard.com | Michael Horowitz

11 hours agoWinemaker Maxime Chapoutier would be arrested if he tried to sell two of his newest wines in his native France. "There would likely be outrage about these wines in France, and that would be a good thing," he says. "Sometimes you need to be provocative to drive change." The two bottles in question, …