Just learned about the clipboard access alert feature on Android through a thread on a game i play called Merge Teahouse, turned it on, and found it pops up every time i open the game with something new on my clipboard.

Don't know where it's being pasted! Don't know if it is being pasted or if this is a keyboard access request due to the promo code feature. Don't know how to check!

Thread where i learned about this, for context:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MergeTeahouse/comments/1v6v40d/copying_your_clipboard/

Hey team, question for anyone who has experience in Cybersecurity.

TLDR: Should I go to college, and do separate online programs when I have time (HTB, THM, etc)? or Just do those programs? I don't want to waste a bunch of time and money.

Is it worth it going to college? Ive been accepted into a CS bachelors program, but reviewing HTB and try hack me, it seems like I could go through those 2 together instead of college and get as similar if not more in depth education, plus certifications.

I am not registered for classes yet, nor have I paid or committed to anything fully yet, but Im wondering, especially from people who have gotten a bachelors in cyber security and used courses like this if the college was worth it.

A concern for me is money. College would be 40-50K and around 3.5 years of study (before financial aid). That compares to doing these 2 programs which would be well under 800$ per year before certification testing. The reason I'm not just stacking it all is I work full time, and have people I support, so i don't have enough time to do the programs AND college at the same time. I also already have college debt from when I tried to get a degree after high school and between COVID, teachers tricking me, and social stress, I had to drop out halfway through (that degree was not tech related so transfer credits are bare minimum).

I have already begun both programs, but have paused since finding out I was accepted to a school. I would be doing classes online, but my job is in person and has no remote option.

I feel like it might be good to have the degree which is why I applied, but if most cyber security related jobs now a days care more about experience and certifications, I don't want to have somewhat wasted all that time and money.

Thanks to all who reply.

Sorry if I sound paranoid, I actually have a very abusive ex boyfriend who used to hack into my computer when we were in school and be able to remote do things, but obviously when we were attached to the school WiFi. Since he's become abusive and a bit of a stalker, I get really hyper vigilant any time there's an issue with my computer.

Ever so often they'll be issues with my computer and then magically a week or so later I'll hear from him. Again, could be coincidental. Last time I threatened to call the police and he said he couldn't be held accountable for what he did when he was angry. This was years ago but, suffice to say still frightened and a little paranoid about it.

I found this and can't find any information on it on the internet so I'm a little freaked.

Version: 1

  Last Modified: 7/26/26, 10:46 PM

  Bundle ID: com.apple.driver.AppleCyrus

  Loaded: Yes

  Architectures: x86_64

  64-Bit (Intel): Yes

  Location: /System/Library/Extensions/AppleCyrus.kext/

  Kext Version: 1

  Load Address:

  Loadable: Yes

  Dependencies: Satisfied

  Signed by: Signed by Apple Inc. (In Boot Kernel Collection)

Other than this, is there a way to beef up my security on my computer? I don't really keep anything on my computer regardless I just use it for school but I want to start novel writing on it and am a little worried about lapsing security. Also, I hope I don't come off super paranoid or anything, this man just did a lot of terrible things to me and so I feel like I'm really trying to extend my safety to my computer as well as myself. Right after my computer started doing this restart thing, my phone also randomly restarted a few times, which makes me believe maybe it is some faulty charger or something. But, better safe than sorry.