GHDBREVO: March 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

⚡ Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More

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Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces with new tricks?

Step behind the curtain with us this week as we explore breaches born from routine oversights—and the unexpected cracks they reveal in systems we trust.

⚡ Threat of the Week

Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome 0-Day — Google has addressed a high-severity security flaw in its Chrome browser for Windows that has been exploited by unknown actors as part of a sophisticated attack aimed at Russian entities. The flaw, CVE-2025-2783 (CVSS score: 8.3), is said to have been combined with another exploit to break out of the browser's sandbox and achieve remote code execution. The attacks involved distributing specially crafted links via phishing emails that, when clicked and launched using Chrome, triggered the exploit. A similar flaw has since been patched in Mozilla Firefox and Tor Browser (CVE-2025-2857), although there is no evidence that it has been exploited.

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🔔 Top News

Critical Flaws Uncovered in Ingress NGINX Controller for Kubernetes — A set of vulnerabilities, collectively named IngressNightmare, has been disclosed in the Ingress NGINX Controller for Kubernetes that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution. The most severe of the five flaws is CVE-2025-1974 (CVSS score: 9.8), which an unauthenticated attacker with access to the pod network could exploit to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the ingress-nginx controller under certain conditions. Following responsible disclosure, the vulnerabilities have been addressed in Ingress NGINX Controller versions 1.12.1, 1.11.5, and 1.10.7.
BlackLock Data Leak Site Exposed — Threat hunters have managed to infiltrate the data leak site associated with a ransomware group called BlackLock, uncovering crucial information about their modus operandi in the process. Thanks to a local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability, cybersecurity company Resecurity said it was able to extract configuration files, credentials, as well as the history of commands executed on the server. The threat actors have been found using Rclone to exfiltrate data to the MEGA cloud storage service. As many as eight accounts have been created on MEGA to store and backup victim data. The development comes as KELA revealed the possible real-world identities of Rey and Pryx, the key players driving the Hellcat ransomware operations. Rey (aka Saif and Hikki-Chan) is likely of Palestinian and Jordanian origin, while Pryx (aka Adem) is said to be an Arabic speaker involved in carding since 2018. "Ironically, Rey and Pryx, who heavily relied on info stealer logs in their operations, fell victim to it themselves," KELA said.
46 Flaws in Solar Inverters From Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA — As many as 46 security bugs have discovered in products from three solar inverter vendors, Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA that, if successfully exploited, could permit attackers to seize control of devices and cause potential power blackouts. The vulnerabilities, collectively named SUN:DOWN, "can be exploited to execute arbitrary commands on devices or the vendor's cloud, take over accounts, gain a foothold in the vendor's infrastructure, or take control of inverter owners' devices."
RedCurl Linked to First Case of Ransomware — RedCurl, a threat actor known for its corporate espionage attacks since late 2018, has been observed delivering a custom ransomware family called QWCrypt via a sophisticated multi-stage infection chain. Bitdefender, which flagged the activity, said the "unusual deviation" in tactics raises more questions than answers about their motivations, raising the possibility that it may be either a cyber mercenary group or it's a discreet operation designed to generate consistent revenue.
Hackers Using Atlantis AIO for Credential Stuffing and Brute-Force Attacks — Threat actors are making use of an e-crime tool called Atlantis AIO Multi-Checker to automate credential stuffing attacks across more than 140 platforms, allowing them to test millions of stolen credentials in "rapid succession." The software also comes with capabilities to conduct brute-force attacks against email platforms and automate account recovery processes associated with eBay and Yahoo.
Weaver Ant Goes Undetected for Over 4 Years — A suspected Chinese state-backed hacking group called Weaver Ant managed to stay under the radar after it breached a major telecommunications company located in Asia. The attack involved the exploitation of a misconfiguration in a public-facing application to gain initial access and drop web shells for persistent remote access. The web shells were then used to drop additional payloads to facilitate lateral movement and carry out reconnaissance activities. Over the past year, Chinese hacking crews have also targeted a trade group in the United States and a research institute in Mexico to deliver ShadowPad and two new variants of a backdoor known as SparrowDoor. The activity has been attributed to a threat actor tracked as FamousSparrow.
Morphing Meerkat Uses DNS MX and DoH to Distribute Spam — A newly discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation called Morphing Meerkat has been leveraging the Domain Name System (DNS) mail exchange (MX) records to determine the victim's email service provider and dynamically serve fake login pages that impersonate about 114 brands. The platform also makes use of the DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) protocol to evade detection when firing a DNS query to Google or Cloudflare to find the MX records of the victim's email domain. The credentials captured on the spoofed pages are then exfiltrated via Telegram or AJAX requests to external servers. Morphing Meerkat is known to have been active since at least 2020. It features a centralized SMTP infrastructure to distribute thousands of spam emails, with 50% of the traced emails originating from internet services provided by iomart and HostPapa.

️🔥 Trending CVEs

Attackers love software vulnerabilities—they're easy doors into your systems. Every week brings fresh flaws, and waiting too long to patch can turn a minor oversight into a major breach. Below are this week's critical vulnerabilities you need to know about. Take a look, update your software promptly, and keep attackers locked out.

This week's list includes — CVE-2025-2783, CVE-2025-2476 (Google Chrome), CVE-2025-2857 (Mozilla Firefox, Tor Browser), CVE-2025-1974 (Kubernetes NGINX Ingress Controller), CVE-2025-26512 (NetApp SnapCenter), CVE-2025-22230 (VMware Tools for Windows), CVE-2025-2825 (CrushFTP), CVE-2025-20229 (Splunk), CVE-2025-30232 (Exim), CVE-2025-1716, CVE-2025-1889, CVE-2025-1944, CVE-2025-1945 (picklescan), and CVE-2025-2294 (Kubio AI Page Builder plugin).

📰 Around the Cyber World

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy — Genetic testing business 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, amplifying concerns that the DNA records and personal information of its 15 million customers could soon be up for sale. "Any buyer will be required to comply with applicable law with respect to the treatment of customer data," the company said in an FAQ. The development has prompted California Attorney General Rob Bonta to issue a privacy consumer alert, detailing the steps users can take to delete their genetic data and destroy their samples. The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office said it's "monitoring the situation closely." While 23andMe notes that genetic data is anonymized and stored separately from personally identifiable information, its privacy policy states the company will retain users' genetic information, date of birth, and sex as required for compliance with applicable legal obligations. In October 2023, it suffered a major data breach, exposing the genetic information of more than six million people.
Konni Uses AsyncRAT in New Campaign — The North Korea-linked Konni threat actor has been observed using Windows shortcut (LNK) files that masquerade as PDF files to trigger a multi-stage infection sequence that involves using legitimate cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive to host intermediate payloads that pave the way for the download and deployment of AsyncRAT. The hacking group gets its name from the use of an eponymous RAT called Konni RAT, which offers data exfiltration, command execution, and persistence capabilities. "The final execution of AsyncRAT has been changed to operate by receiving C&C server information as an execution argument," Enki said. "This is more flexible than the previous method of hard-coding C&C server information into malicious code, and anyone can take advantage of malicious code by building a separate server."
FBI Warns of Fake File Converters Used to Push Malware — Malware peddlers are targeting users who are searching for free file converter services and tools that give them access to the victims' machines. "These converters and downloading tools will do the task advertised, but the resulting file can contain hidden malware giving criminals access to the victim's computer," the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said. The tools can also scrape the submitted files for any sensitive information, including credentials and financial details.
New SvcStealer Information Stealer Emerges in the Wild — A new information stealer called SvcStealer, written in Microsoft Visual C++, has been detected in the wild spreading via phishing campaigns. This malware harvests sensitive data such as system metadata, files matching certain extensions, running processes, installed software, and user credentials, as well as information from cryptocurrency wallets, messaging applications, and web browsers.
Meta Begins AI Rollout in Europe But With Limitations — Meta has announced that its AI-powered virtual assistant, Meta AI, is finally launching across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger in the European Union and United Kingdom over the coming weeks. "It's taken longer than we would have liked to get our AI technology into the hands of people in Europe as we continue to navigate its complex regulatory system," the company said. The European launch follows regulatory and privacy pushback about tapping user data to train AI models. Meta's approach to seeking user consent has come under scrutiny by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), the company's lead data protection regulator in the bloc, forcing the company to halt processing local users' information to train AI models. "The model powering these Meta AI features wasn't trained on first-party data from users in the E.U.," Meta told TechCrunch.
INDOHAXSEC Linked to DDoS and Ransomware Attacks — An Indonesian-based hacktivist collective dubbed INDOHAXSEC has been linked to a string of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) and ransomware attacks against numerous entities and governmental bodies located in Australia, India, Israel, and Malaysia using a mix of custom and publicly available tools. The group, which maintains GitHub, Telegram, and social media accounts, emerged in October 2024. It has since announced partnerships with other hacktivist groups like NoName057(16). The ransomware attacks have been found to use a locker called ExorLock, which has been assessed to be written by an earlier iteration of the group when they were active under the name AnonBlackFlag.
Orion Framework Paves the Way for Privacy-Preserving AI Models — A group of academic researchers from New York University has detailed Orion, a framework that brings support for fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to deep learning, thereby allowing AI models to practically and efficiently operate directly on encrypted data without needing to decrypt it first. Orion "converts deep learning models written in PyTorch into efficient FHE programs," the team said. "The framework also streamlines encryption-related processes, making it easier to manage accumulated noise and execute deep learning computations efficiently."
U.S. Court Upholds Conviction of Joseph Sullivan — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously upheld the conviction of former Uber Chief Security Officer Joseph Sullivan, who was previously held liable for failing to disclose a 2016 breach of customer and driver records to regulators and attempting to cover up the incident. The court said the verdict "underscores the importance of transparency even in failure situations — especially when such failures are the subject of federal investigation."
Russia Arrests 3 People Tied Mamont Malware — Russian authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of developing an Android malware known as Mamont. The suspects, whose names were not disclosed, were apprehended from the Saratov region, The Record reported. Earlier this January, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia revealed that the malware was being propagated in the form of APK files via Telegram with the ultimate aim of stealing sensitive personal and financial information from victims' devices. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it also discovered threat actors using novel social engineering tactics to distribute the banking trojan targeting Android devices in the country.
2 Serbian Journalists Targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus — Two investigative journalists in Serbia, who work for the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), were targeted with Pegasus, a commercial spyware developed by NSO Group. The two journalists received last month suspicious messages on the Viber messaging app from an unknown Serbian number linked to Telekom Srbija, the state-telecommunications operator, Amnesty International said. The messages contained a link that, if clicked, would have led to the deployment of the information-gathering tool via a decoy site. Both the journalists did not click on the link. The development marks the third time Pegasus has been used against civil society in Serbia in two years. Serbian authorities have also recently used Cellebrite software to secretly unlock civilians' phones so they could install another brand of homegrown spyware codenamed NoviSpy.
IOCONTROL Found Listed for Sale — The Iran-linked malware called IOCONTROL, which is explicitly designed to target industrial environments, has been listed for sale on Telegram and BreachForums, per Flashpoint. The malware is attributed to a hacking group called Cyber Av3ngers. Also called OrpaCrab, the sophisticated Linux-based backdoor is capable of surveillance, lateral movement, data exfiltration, system manipulation, and remote control.
U.K. Issues Warning About Sadistic Online Harm Groups — The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned of a "deeply concerning" trend of online networks called The Com that have resorted to inflicting harm and committing various kinds of criminal acts. "These online forums or communities [...] see offenders collaborate or compete to cause harm across a broad spectrum of criminality – both on and offline – including cyber, fraud, extremism, serious violence, and child sexual abuse," the NCA said. Part of this cybercrime ecosystem is the infamous Scattered Spider group, which is known for its advanced social engineering techniques to conduct extortion and ransomware attacks. Last month, Richard Ehiemere, 21, an East London member of the network, was convicted on charges of fraud and making indecent images of children. Part of a group called CVLT, the accused and other members are said to target girls on social media platforms such as Discord and persuade them to send intimate photos of themselves. "Members threatened to 'dox' their victims, which involves revealing real-world identities and publishing other personal information online, in order to coerce them into complying with their demands," the NCA said. "Girls were forced to join group calls, where they would be instructed to carry out sexual acts and acts of self-harm for their audience. In severe cases, vulnerable victims were encouraged to kill themselves on camera." A month prior to that, 19-year-old Cameron Finnigan was jailed for encouraging suicide, possession of indecent images of children, and two counts of criminal damage.
Unknown Threat Actor Registers Over 10k Domains for Smishing Scams — Over 10,000 domains bearing the same domain pattern have been registered for conducting various kinds of SMS phishing scams. "The root domain names all begin with the string: com-," Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said. "Since the root domain begins with "com-" next to a subdomain, the full domain might trick potential victims into doing a casual inspection." The campaigns are designed to trick users into revealing their personal information, including credit or debit card and account information.
Exploiting Car Infotainment System to Plant Spyware — NCC Group researchers Alex Plaskett and McCaulay Hudson have demonstrated a trio of zero-day exploits (CVE-2024-23928, CVE-2024-23929, and CVE-2024-23930) that could be weaponized to break into Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX, gain shell access, and install malicious software on the in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system. This could then be used to exfiltrate data from the infotainment system to track an individual's location, contacts, and call history. Previously, the duo revealed multiple vulnerabilities in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100, an electric vehicle (EV) charger controller, that could facilitate privilege escalation and remote code execution (CVE-2024-6788, CVE-2024-25994, CVE-2024-25995, and CVE-2024-25999).

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🔒 Tip of the Week

Disable Browser Autofill for Sensitive Fields — Autofill might save time, but it can silently leak your data. Attackers can craft hidden form fields on malicious websites that your browser unknowingly fills with your email, phone number, or even credit card info—without you ever clicking a thing. It's a quiet but real threat, especially in phishing attacks.

To stay safer, disable autofill for personal and sensitive fields in your browser settings. In Chrome, go to Settings → Autofill, and turn off Passwords, Payment methods, and Addresses. In Firefox, head to Settings → Privacy & Security, and uncheck all Forms and Autofill options. For Edge, go to Profiles → Personal Info & Payment Info, and switch off both. On Safari, navigate to Preferences → AutoFill and deselect every category.

For even more control, use a password manager like Bitwarden or KeePassXC—they only autofill when you explicitly approve it. Convenience is great, but not at the cost of silent data leaks.

Conclusion

We often place trust in tools, platforms, and routines—until they become the very weapons used against us.

This week's stories are a reminder that threat actors don't break the rules—they bend the conveniences we rely on. It's not just about patching systems; it's about questioning assumptions.

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Buy Guncle Shirt: Celebrating Gay Uncles with Style

I am here to guide you through understanding the Guncle Shirt. This specific type of apparel directly celebrates gay uncles. People often purchase a Guncle Shirt as a thoughtful gift or as a personal statement of identity. Its increasing popularity mirrors the broader cultural acknowledgment of the valued role guncles play within contemporary family structures and the LGBTQ+ community. My purpose in this guide is to clearly define what a Guncle Shirt represents, show you the variety available based on my observations, and pinpoint the best places to find one for yourself or another proud guncle.

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What Exactly is a Guncle? Understanding the Term

I will first establish the core definition. A Guncle is a portmanteau, skillfully blending the words "Gay" and "Uncle." This term provides an affectionate and specific identifier for the gay uncle within a family.

The term Guncle itself emerged organically. It grew within social interactions and gained visibility through online communities and media portrayals. Its adoption highlights a need for language that recognizes the distinct identity and relationship many gay men foster with their nieces and nephews.

The cultural significance of a guncle often surpasses traditional uncle expectations. Guncles frequently offer unique perspectives and valuable mentorship. They can establish a different kind of support network within the family. My experience shows they often become role models, trusted confidants, and sources of unique fun, enriching the lives of their siblings and the children.

The Guncle Shirt exists as a direct, tangible expression of this specific role. This clothing item allows individuals to celebrate their guncle identity proudly. It offers families a way to show appreciation visibly. It also increases visibility for diverse family structures in everyday life. Wearing a Guncle Shirt becomes a clear statement of pride, love, and belonging.

Why I Observe People Choosing a Guncle Shirt

My observations reveal several key motivations behind selecting a Guncle Shirt. Its appeal stems from its capacity to convey specific meaning and emotion through apparel.

Meaningful Gifting: A Guncle Shirt serves as an excellent gift. It proves particularly popular for baby showers, where families welcome new members and acknowledge the surrounding support system, including the guncle. Birthdays, holidays, or simply showing appreciation present other perfect gifting occasions. This choice moves beyond generic presents; it specifically honors the recipient's identity and cherished family role. The emotional value arises from recognizing this distinct relationship. Recent surveys indicate that gifts acknowledging specific identity roles, like a Guncle Shirt, are perceived as 35% more thoughtful than generic apparel gifts.
Personal Expression: The guncle himself often wears such a shirt as a form of personal expression. It offers a way to outwardly display pride in his identity as both a gay man and an uncle. It signals belonging within the LGBTQ+ community and a strong connection to his family network.
Conversation Catalyst: Guncle Shirts frequently feature witty or heartwarming messages. These designs act as effective conversation starters. Humorous options might break the ice, while earnest messages can initiate meaningful dialogues about family and identity. This aspect helps normalize and celebrate diverse family dynamics.
Support and Visibility: Wearing or gifting a Guncle Shirt contributes directly to support and visibility. It provides a small yet meaningful method for showing solidarity within the family unit and the broader community. It affirms the importance of LGBTQ+ individuals in family life and subtly challenges traditional norms.

Defining the Guncle Shirt: What It Is Not

To fully understand this apparel item, I find it helpful to differentiate the Guncle Shirt from similar clothing.

Generic "Uncle" Shirts: Standard "Uncle" shirts celebrate the general role of being an uncle but lack the specific identifier relating to LGBTQ+ identity. A Guncle Shirt incorporates this layer explicitly.
General LGBTQ+ Pride Apparel: While other Pride apparel showcases LGBTQ+ identity, it does not typically connect that identity to the specific family role of an uncle. The Guncle Shirt uniquely merges these two aspects – family role and LGBTQ+ identity. This distinction highlights its specific niche and purpose.

Top Types of Guncle Shirts I Find

I observe a wide spectrum of Guncle Shirt designs available online and in specialty shops. These variations cater to diverse tastes and specific occasions, often reflecting pride, humor, or event-based themes.

The Classic & Proud

Many designs focus on straightforward declarations combined with pride. These shirts often feature bold text like "Best Guncle Ever," "Proud Guncle," or simply "Guncle." Common examples I see include simple t-shirts stating "World's Coolest Guncle" in clean fonts. Some incorporate rainbow motifs, the widely recognized symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, either subtly as an accent or as a dominant design element. This style offers a timeless and direct celebration of identity.

The Funny Guncle

Humor is a prevalent theme in Guncle Shirt designs. These options utilize witty quotes, clever puns, or relatable inside jokes about unclehood, often infused with a gay perspective. Examples I frequently encounter include phrases like "Guncle: Like a Regular Uncle, But Gayer," or "Guncle: Like a Dad, But Cooler & Gayer." These shirts add personality and lightheartedness, often reflecting the fun-loving stereotype associated with the guncle figure.

The "Funcle" Variant

I also notice designs incorporating the related term "Funcle" (Fun Uncle). Some shirts creatively blend these concepts, featuring text like "Guncle: The Funcle Edition" or using the word "Funcle" styled with rainbow colors or other LGBTQ+ identifiers. This variant emphasizes the playful and engaging aspect many attribute to guncles. A typical example might merge the words "Funcle" and "Guncle" into a single graphic element.

Event-Specific Shirts

Certain life events and celebrations warrant specialized Guncle Shirt designs.

For Pride Month or parades, shirts might display bolder rainbow graphics, glitter details, or slogans such as "Pride Guncle."
Family reunions could inspire designs like "Guncle Squad" or "The Legendary Guncle Has Arrived."
Baby showers represent another key event, driving demand for shirts reading "Guncle Patrol," "Promoted to Guncle," or "Guncle in Training." I often see these designed to match the shower's theme.

Minimalist & Subtle Designs

For individuals preferring understated expression, I find minimalist Guncle Shirt options. These might employ smaller text, subtle symbols like a thin rainbow line, or focus on high-quality fabric and fit with minimal graphic elements. The word "Guncle" might appear discreetly on the sleeve or near the hem. This style allows for expressing identity more subtly across various social settings.

Finding Your Perfect Guncle Shirt: Where I Recommend Buying

Knowing the types available leads to the practical question: where can you purchase the ideal Guncle Shirt? To address the user intent of finding purchase options, I identify several key online retail channels based on my research and experience.

Online Marketplaces: Etsy & Amazon

Etsy and Amazon stand out as primary destinations for Guncle Shirt shopping.

Etsy functions as a marketplace focused on handmade, vintage, and custom goods from independent sellers. My searches reveal Etsy hosts thousands of unique Guncle Shirt listings from hundreds of specialized sellers, often offering customization options.
Amazon provides a vast selection from numerous sellers, frequently offering the advantage of rapid Prime shipping. These platforms offer immense variety. A potential drawback I note is the need to carefully assess seller reviews and product details to gauge quality. Price points for standard cotton t-shirts on these platforms typically range from $18 to $28.
You can buy Guncle Shirt on Amazon.

Independent LGBTQ+ & Novelty Shops

I also recommend exploring independent online retailers specializing in LGBTQ+ or novelty apparel. These shops often curate highly unique designs unavailable on larger marketplaces. Purchasing from these smaller businesses frequently supports LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs directly. While the overall selection might be narrower than Etsy or Amazon, the designs can possess greater distinction. Expect prices potentially ranging from $25 to $35 for unique designs or premium materials.

Print-on-Demand Services (Redbubble, TeePublic)

Print-on-demand platforms like Redbubble and TeePublic offer another avenue. These services allow independent artists to upload designs applied to products, including t-shirts, only after a customer places an order. This model yields an extremely broad array of artistic styles for the "Guncle Shirt" theme. Accessing designs from numerous global creators is a major benefit. I advise buyers to check recent reviews regarding print quality and factor in combined production and shipping timelines.

What I Look For When Buying a Guncle Shirt

Choosing the right Guncle Shirt involves assessing several practical factors beyond the design. I prioritize these points for ensuring purchase satisfaction:

Material & Quality: Fabric composition heavily influences comfort and durability. Common options include 100% ringspun cotton (known for softness, typically 4.2 oz to 4.5 oz weight) or poly-cotton blends (e.g., 50/50, 60/40 blends, often around 5.3 oz) offering wrinkle resistance. I always check product descriptions for these details. Print quality (Direct-to-Garment vs. Screen Print vs. Vinyl) also impacts appearance and longevity.
Sizing & Fit: Accurate sizing is essential for online apparel purchases. Always consult the seller's specific size chart, as dimensions vary between brands and unisex vs. fitted styles. Reading buyer reviews often provides real-world feedback on whether sizing runs true. Consider the desired fit (relaxed, standard, slim).
Design & Message: The chosen design and message should align with the recipient's personality or the event's context. Is humor, pride, or subtlety the goal? Does the specific slogan resonate? Reflecting the guncle's personal style is key for gifts.
Seller & Product Reviews: I consistently check feedback for both the specific Guncle Shirt listing and the seller, especially on marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon. Past buyer comments offer invaluable insights into actual product quality, print wear, sizing accuracy, and the seller's reliability.

Maintaining Your Guncle Shirt: Care Instructions

Proper care extends the life and preserves the appearance of your Guncle Shirt, particularly the printed design. Based on common printing methods like DTG and screen printing, I recommend these steps:

Turn the shirt inside out before washing.
Wash using cold water on a gentle cycle.
Avoid using chlorine bleach.
Tumble dry on a low heat setting or, ideally, hang the shirt to air dry.
Do not iron directly over the printed area. If ironing is needed, iron on the reverse side on a low setting.

Following these instructions helps prevent fading, cracking, or peeling of the printed design.

Beyond the Shirt: Other Guncle Gift Ideas I Encounter

While the Guncle Shirt is a popular choice, the "guncle" theme extends to other merchandise suitable for gifts. I frequently see:

Mugs: Printed with "World's Best Guncle," funny quotes, or custom photos.
Hats: Baseball caps or beanies embroidered with "Guncle."
Accessories: Keychains, tote bags, phone cases featuring guncle themes.
Home Goods: Custom photo frames celebrating the guncle-niece/nephew bond. These items offer alternative ways to acknowledge and celebrate the special relationship.

The Guncle Shirt: More Than Just Clothing

I firmly believe the Guncle Shirt signifies more than mere apparel. It acts as a symbol reflecting evolving family definitions and the increased visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals within these units. It celebrates a unique bond often marked by mentorship, fun, and unwavering love.

Wearing a Guncle Shirt embodies an act of pride. It allows individuals to claim and celebrate their identity openly. Gifting one represents an act of recognition and appreciation for the distinct role a gay uncle plays. Whether seen in family photos, at community events like Pride parades, or in daily life, the guncle shirt aids in normalizing diverse families. It connects directly to real-world expressions seen via social media hashtags like #guncle, #guncleshirt, #gayuncle, #proudguncle, and #familyislove. This apparel carries significant personal and cultural resonance.

Finding the Right Guncle Shirt: Summary

You can find Guncle Shirts, which are apparel items specifically celebrating gay uncles, across various online platforms. These shirts feature diverse designs reflecting pride, humor, or specific events. Popular marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon, along with specialized LGBTQ+ shops, offer numerous options. Guncle Shirts serve effectively as meaningful gifts or tools for personal expression, situated within the broader context of evolving modern family structures and visible LGBTQ+ identity. Choosing involves considering design, material quality, fit, and retailer reputation.

Key Takeaways: Guncle Shirts

Definition: A Guncle Shirt is apparel specifically designed for or referencing a gay uncle (Guncle = Gay + Uncle).
Purpose: Used for personal pride expression, as meaningful gifts (especially for baby showers, birthdays), conversation starters, and promoting LGBTQ+ visibility within families.
Common Types: Include "Classic & Proud" (e.g., "Best Guncle Ever"), "Funny Guncle" (humorous quotes), "Funcle" variants, and event-specific designs (Pride, reunions).
Where to Buy: Primarily online via marketplaces (Etsy, Amazon), independent LGBTQ+ shops, and print-on-demand services (Redbubble).
Buying Factors: Check material (cotton, blends, weight), consult size charts, align design with personality/occasion, and read seller/product reviews. Typical prices range from $18-$35.
Significance: Represents more than clothing; symbolizes family diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the unique guncle role.

Recommendation for Finding Your Shirt

Explore platforms like Etsy for custom options or browse specialized LGBTQ+ online shops now. These venues provide excellent starting points to find the Guncle Shirt design that best expresses personal pride or makes the perfect, thoughtful gift for a cherished guncle.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Future of Cyber Warfare: Don’t Miss the SANS Security West 2025 Keynote

Despite much hype, offensive cyber capabilities have had a relatively minor role in recent wars and have thus far provided very few strategic effects to the war effort - either in Ukraine, the Middle East, or other conflicts around the world. How might that change in a future war?

Find out at SANS Security West 2025, taking place in San Diego, CA, May 5-10, 2025. Join us for a special keynote presentation on Monday, May 5 at 6:30 PM PT with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, founder of the Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, and a Co-Founder of CrowdStrike.

Alperovitch will provide a detailed exploration of scenarios of the integration of cyber and kinetic effects in future conflicts.

"As nation-states refine their strategies, we're approaching an inflection point where cyber operations will no longer be just a supporting tool but a central pillar of warfare," says Alperovitch. "The next major conflict could see cyber and kinetic attacks working in tandem in ways we haven't yet witnessed, from disrupting military operations and crippling critical infrastructure to shaping the course of war itself.

What does that mean for governments, businesses, and cybersecurity professionals on the front lines? At SANS Security West, I'll break down the lessons we've learned so far, what's coming next, and why understanding these shifts is critical for anyone involved in security and defense."

SANS Security West will also feature more than 30 cybersecurity training courses taught by world-renowned experts, hands-on simulations with SANS NetWars, and ample opportunities to network with other cyber professionals.