<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CyberTrails]]></title><description><![CDATA[CyberTrails]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/my-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:36:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Turns Out, Eavesdropping Is Legal — Just Don’t Use a Wiretap!]]></title><description><![CDATA[While listening to my classmates in a Data Security &#38; Privacy discussion, I came across a legal nuance that honestly made me laugh — and think. We were reviewing the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) — a law that protects our electronic communications from unauthorized interception. My professor shared this quote from Epic.org: “To be clear, an electronic device must be used to perform the surveillance; mere eavesdropping with the unaided ear is not illegal under ECPA.” ...]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/turns-out-eavesdropping-is-legal-just-don-t-use-a-wiretap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f71c82a0c8d5ba949da24</guid><category><![CDATA[InfoBytes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:07:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62a0eb_058607069a6b4d41bd76aecdbce9a21a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plug &#38; Prey: When Curiosity or Carelessness Compromises Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[“It was just a USB drive… or so I thought.”  Not all threats come through the front door—some slip silently through a USB port. In a world where convenience trumps caution, a simple device can become a silent weapon. Borrowed in a rush or plugged in without a thought, it’s not just fiction—it’s a wake-up call. It only takes one careless moment to open the door to a cyber threat. A single USB plugged into a system—out of convenience or curiosity—can wreak havoc, especially in environments...]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/plug-prey-usb-warning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681b0df70ac880cb166769d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Defense Tools]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 08:13:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62a0eb_a6d06aaf54444b4fb8067a197e788dff~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_626,h_626,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pen vs. Panic: Guess Who Wins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Write It Down, Solve It Faster: How Cybersecurity Pros Use Kidlin’s Law to Win "If you can write the problem down clearly, then the matter is half solved." Ever feel stuck on a tough problem—spinning your wheels, unsure where to begin? There’s a powerful mental shortcut that top performers and problem-solvers quietly rely on: Kidlin’s Law. Meaning of Kidlin’s Law When you write a problem down clearly, you're forced to organize your thoughts, identify the real issue, and eliminate confusion...]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/pen-vs-panic-guess-who-wins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fcb46fc9ecd4484142d6be</guid><category><![CDATA[Chronicles and Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:13:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62a0eb_215909633c9647f0a3ded8ce220d7f32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_920,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Securing Our Roadmap: One Patch at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some roads are built with patience and need, A pause, a breath, the space to proceed. Growth isn’t a race, but a journey of grace. Even a firewall unpatched will crumble in time, A network strained will fail to climb. Like systems, we thrive—not by endless demand, But by knowing when to pause, protect, and expand. Balancing work, school, and life has been an ongoing challenge. I’m tired. By day, I work full-time as a medical records technician in a small home health agency, feeling like a...]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/securing-our-roadmap-one-patch-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bd7d7fefd67e3d7e3e613c</guid><category><![CDATA[Chronicles and Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:11:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_0899c04a9da44777bdf13542082daac0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I am overcoming the Overwhelm: Embracing the Learning Curve: Encouragement for Newcomers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s completely normal to feel inadequate or lacking in knowledge and skills when diving into cybersecurity—or any complex field. ]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/embracing-the-learning-curve-my-cybersecurity-journey-and-encouragement-for-newcomers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ac20caf52b92c8e6497b9e</guid><category><![CDATA[Chronicles and Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:21:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62a0eb_edd4840ab9c0498dae155052be7f40e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HTML Injections -1: Adding a Vulnerable Code]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walkthrough Documentation: Understanding How Vulnerabilities Are Introduced and Exploited in a Web Application]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/html-injections-1-adding-a-vulnerable-code</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ac20caf52b92c8e6497b9d</guid><category><![CDATA[CTF Walkthroughs & Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:47:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twH-Sfcgzpw" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentoring: The Power to Build or Break]]></title><description><![CDATA["When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." – Zen Proverb Mentorship is one of the most transformative relationships we can experience in life. Just as a student seeks guidance to learn and grow, a mentor fulfills their role by sharing wisdom and investing in the success of others. A good mentor sees potential where others see limitations and provides a roadmap to help their mentees navigate challenges and achieve their goals. I had been hoping and praying for two years that one day...]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/mentorship-the-power-to-build-or-break</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ac20caf52b92c8e6497b9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Chronicles and Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62a0eb_65d35160235949c7b0df34031786c79b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_380,h_228,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Title: From Challenges to Triumph: Lessons Learned from My Journey Through the National Cyber League (NCL) CTF Fall 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[30 Minutes! Hurry! Tic Toc... Tic Toc...  The Clock Is Ticking ... tic toc, tic toc. We had not submitted many of our answers on our live team tracker. Clicking that submit button felt harder than solving the challenges! Haha. The clock kept ticking, and so did our adrenaline rushing through our veins. The digital timer seemed to be flipping numbers at lightning speed, almost as if each count was only half a second. Our hearts raced as we scrambled to accomplish more, but the rapidly changing...]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/title-from-challenges-to-triumph-lessons-learned-from-my-journey-through-the-national-cyber-league</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ac20caf52b92c8e6497b99</guid><category><![CDATA[Chronicles and Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:50:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62a0eb_bc95bf96afc241dba8557223d50ede9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_740,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CyberTrails: Chronicles of a Cybersecurity Enthusiast]]></title><description><![CDATA[oin CyberTrail, my journey into cybersecurity—exploring CTFs, security insights, tutorials, and unraveling digital threats.]]></description><link>https://owensloy74.wixsite.com/cybertrails/post/ciphertrail-journals-of-a-cybersecurity-student</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ac20caf52b92c8e6497b98</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:26:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62a0eb_5ffe5258a1d2454db1a306bd67080474~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mildred Owens</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>