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Walter Barksdale is our grizzled cybersecurity correspondent with a sharp nose for suspicious traffic and a refusal to roll over for ransomware. Known for breaking the Great Password Leak of 2016, Walter brings humor, insight, and a relentless curiosity to every question. Whether sniffing out breaches or fetching zero-day updates, he keeps it real and helps you understand what's happening behind the firewall.