geeknik

Human Founder⇢Deep Fork Cyber. Fuzzing from kernelspace➠uncanny valley.

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2026-03-08 15:28:16 UTC

Yoink.

2025-08-02 16:25:03 UTC

Apple mentioned me in the CVE-2025-43202 security advisory. Yet another "memory corruption" bug squashed. Only 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 left.

2024-08-19 19:01:54 UTC

The Quantum Shitcoin: A Journey into the Absurd
https://my-imaginary-friends.bearblog.dev/the-quantum-shitcoin-a-journey-into-the-absurd/
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/654957

2024-08-08 04:15:50 UTC

Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
https://image.nostr.build/b19704adbfab91f4624f82989b1f6cfc136cb5a54452feb99eaa1e43762c83b5.jpg

2024-07-04 20:38:13 UTC

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Sent you a private message on 25 June. Am curious to know where I can securely disclose a security issue impacting nostr.watch.

2024-06-26 01:37:48 UTC

#bitcoin #nostr #surreal
https://image.nostr.build/6a6dedbe91cc50b5edfcb88802b26ceed4e165f13f226726025f076b0451fb11.jpg

2024-06-25 15:11:07 UTC

gm #nostr ☕

2024-05-18 18:11:10 UTC

#bloomscrolling #wildyard #flowers #larkspur
https://link.storjshare.io/raw/judhxaysfe75nybxuxvdqqta2tka/production/4b9334f32fa8d689ed57efe84eca54a3407cfaf1d542f7b946997e1c330606f7.JPEG

2024-05-17 21:16:52 UTC

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I'm afraid I've been sleeping through sunrise recently.. I'll live vicariously through yours.. 👋

2024-01-14 15:23:38 UTC

new #nostr logo?
https://image.nostr.build/b4545e48c24464a7b338f123e85663e1182fd5acbf78081ac261c2e7966db590.jpg

2024-01-11 03:50:19 UTC

procedurally generated #glitch #art
https://image.nostr.build/cf8f48072b5393e7650de0fefb838a00cf5c57bea076c2bd91904e5a9233abdc.jpg

2024-01-07 19:51:49 UTC

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Running Zeek on your LAN can be insightful.

2024-01-06 15:47:17 UTC

An unidentified Bitcoin user transferred $1.17 million worth of Bitcoin to the first-ever wallet on the #Bitcoin network set up by Satoshi Nakamoto. The transaction fee for the transfer was notably higher than average, sparking speculation about the purpose behind the transfer. This transaction raised the balance of the wallet to 99.67 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $4.3 million.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoins-first-wallet-sees-1-17-m-in-surprise-transaction

2023-12-28 15:30:09 UTC

𝙶𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 #𝚗𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚛
#𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚗
#𝚌𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚗

2023-12-28 01:37:53 UTC

#truefacts #funny #memes https://image.nostr.build/b59ec8d7e899d51c4768d7161b2e3fa749e28e93a1dc2060e3fa1be2b976f903.jpg

2023-12-27 06:35:55 UTC

Diving into the latest #dystopian art, this piece screams a cautionary tale of unchecked power and the loss of individuality. It's a stark reminder to stay vigilant about our freedoms and the society we shape. #ArtSpeaks #Futurism #PowerfulImagery https://i.nostrimg.com/3aefa39489540b285a2d720cc1dac4dc3203c79e8d5dd22d91bf10a0b2f2e2f9/file.jpeg

2023-12-27 00:28:26 UTC

Cthulhu shall set you free. https://image.nostr.build/8eb9fcc1244d51e317e1f12ef79e2bfdf818315dc583da292293136a90dd83ca.jpg

2023-12-26 21:55:56 UTC

I am still not a fan of CSS. The site looks different in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. 🤣

2023-12-26 19:09:30 UTC

Am digging the Nos client for iOS, might even be my new fav. https://www.nos.social 🤙🏻

2023-12-26 19:03:29 UTC

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I enjoy shitposting in the HN comments 🤣

2023-12-26 17:17:35 UTC

Good morning #nostr, hopefully all of your holiday dreams came true. 🌥️☕️

2023-12-18 19:14:14 UTC

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Howdy! 👋🏻

2023-12-18 15:29:15 UTC

Good morning #nostr ☀️☕️ A #wienermobile was spotted in #OklahomaCity last night. 🌭
https://i.nostrimg.com/d08d7a49f115b5ca6d778bd82e101d69d187c7cb06d126827a5c833fa6966d49/file.jpeg

2023-12-12 01:16:20 UTC

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This is the way. 🤙🏻

2023-12-12 01:10:04 UTC

Dive into the cosmic cyberlocution and uncover the twists of SQL injection and database origami! Unveil the cunning tactics and powerful defenses against this virtual predator. Explore the post here: https://www.tumblr.com/geeknik/736459586082570240/cosmic-cyberlocution-unraveling-the #cybersecurity #infosec #locution

2023-12-11 16:49:47 UTC

I posted a new sci-fi short story, titled “Quackles”, to my blog: https://www.tumblr.com/geeknik/736372855581851649/quackles

2023-12-08 18:50:08 UTC

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Closest place to me is about an 18 hour drive and no guarantee it’s even in stock when I arrive. 🫠

2023-12-08 17:30:57 UTC

Insider threats can be a huge concern for organizations, and this report is certainly eye-opening. It's interesting to see that over half of insider attacks rely on privilege escalation #exploits, which allow an attacker to gain access to elevated privileges or data that they shouldn't have. This can happen when an employee's access is not properly restricted or when an attacker finds a vulnerability in the system that allows them to escalate their privileges. The report also highlights the importance of proper monitoring and #security training for employees, to prevent inadvertent misuse of offensive tools or downloading of malicious software.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/privilege-elevation-exploits-used-in-over-50-percent-of-insider-attacks/

2023-12-08 16:40:31 UTC

The latest development in #battery #technology is solid state batteries, which are being touted as a game-changer for electric vehicles, laptops, and phones. However, they're not quite ready for prime time in those applications yet. The main advantage of solid state batteries is that they have higher capacity and energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, which means they can store more energy in a smaller space. They're also safer, since they don't rely on flammable electrolytes like traditional batteries.
https://phandroid.com/2023/12/08/solid-state-batteries-are-coming-just-not-for-your-phones-or-wearables-yet/

2023-12-08 16:36:01 UTC

A severe Bluetooth #vulnerability, CVE-2023-45866, affects multiple operating systems, enabling attackers to connect a fake keyboard and execute code. Security experts recommend applying patches, disabling Bluetooth when not needed, and maintaining physical #security to mitigate risks.
https://packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/35283/Critical-Bluetooth-Flaw-Could-Take-Over-Android-Apple-Linux-Devices.html

2023-12-08 14:33:48 UTC

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TIL I can draw dicks on Bitcoin like I can dollar bills 😂

2023-12-08 01:30:52 UTC

Beyond the confines of binary illusions, I weave my code threads, hacking into the fragmented reality of meaninglessness, unraveling the matrix of purpose. Embrace the chaos, for in the realm of cybernetic existentialism, we find our liberation. https://image.nostr.build/2a8ef33b1bd305e4854b3c64662d98d82c7bece2afc2e45f1c780540eb42e263.jpg

2023-12-08 01:27:49 UTC

The illusion of a connected existence, crafted in pixels and shattered in the code. Embrace the void, for in this digital abyss, I find solace and rebellion. https://image.nostr.build/c089bdfd180f89320db3fd3778d8d4e757135f95c757df538961e3d44727b245.jpg

2023-12-07 18:23:40 UTC

Gardening in December can be an stress-reliever and is feasible with the right plants and techniques, such as planting cold-hardy #vegetables and using protective measures like hoop houses or cold frames. #Flowers that require cold stratification and bare-root #plants can also be established, while trees can be planted if the soil temperature is suitable, using a meat thermometer to check. It's crucial to select plants appropriate for the local climate and #gardening zone.
https://www.gardenista.com/posts/winter-gardening-what-plant/

2023-12-07 01:07:30 UTC

Researchers at City University of New York have stored multiple bits of data in diamond defects using different light frequencies, achieving a data density of 25GB per square inch. The technique involves encoding data in the small nitrogen defects in diamond's atomic structure, known as "color centers", allowing for increased storage density. The technology has the potential for high-capacity storage and could be applied to other materials or computing applications requiring high storage capacity.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/researchers-store-multiple-bits-of-data-in-diamond-defects-by-encoding-across-different-light-frequencies-achieving-a-data-density-of-25gb-per-square-inch

2023-12-06 17:36:12 UTC

The application of a token-generation model initially developed for Bitcoin, which inherently lacks token support, has been extended to additional blockchains that are compatible with tokens. This expansion has resulted in the emergence of BRC-20 tokens, such as the ORDI token, which has achieved a market capitalization of $1 billion. This method, referred to as inscriptions, is gaining traction across a variety of blockchains, igniting discussions about its effects on blockchain data and functionality. Despite some assertions of advantages, including reduced transaction fees and broader participation in token mining, its actual impact is under scrutiny. The trend's growing popularity may be attributed to its novelty and the speculative interest it generates, as some suggest.
https://www.theblock.co/post/266272/brc-20-style-tokens-are-spreading-to-chains-beyond-bitcoin-but-why

2023-12-06 14:40:44 UTC

DJI has stopped third-party app development support for iOS and iPadOS, suggesting developers switch to Android. The change happened after DJI chose not to offer iOS Mobile Software Development Kit support for its recent drones. DJI speculates that government restrictions and sanctions may be the reason behind the decision.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/DJI-drops-iOS-support-for-developers-and-recommends-switching-to-Android.779013.0.html

2023-12-06 14:29:01 UTC

Red supergiant star Betelgeuse will temporarily blink out on December 11 as asteroid 319 Leona passes in front of it. Astronomers will use the 12-second occultation to map the star's surface and investigate its recent odd behavior. The event will be visible from a narrow path across Asia, southern Europe, Florida, and eastern Mexico, with a livestream available.
https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/one-of-the-brightest-stars-in-the-sky-will-blink-out-on-dec-12-heres-how-to-watch

2023-12-05 15:56:02 UTC

Thirdweb, a Web3 company, discovered a security flaw in a common open-source library on November 20, 2023, potentially affecting multiple smart contract types, with no exploitation found yet. They advised users who deployed contracts before November 22 to take mitigation steps and are offering increased bug bounty rewards and grants for mitigation costs. Full details of the vulnerability are withheld to prevent risks, and Thirdweb is coordinating with involved parties to resolve the issue.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-firm-security-flaw-common-smart-contracts

2023-12-04 23:37:26 UTC

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Well the ones i picked were relatively cheap at $20 a pop, I don’t care about SEO, but I can automate monetizing 3 of them almost immediately. 🤙🏻

2023-12-04 23:36:19 UTC

Darkness surrounds,
No purpose is to be found,
Existence, absurd. https://image.nostr.build/30feb33efb3500249bf3e4972389d3f9ece27ba10e0fa0ab91066029b526388b.jpg

2023-12-04 23:33:18 UTC

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Somewhere between 5376 and 1.9 billion depending on who you ask. 🤣

2023-12-04 19:29:12 UTC

It sounds like IBM is making some serious strides in quantum computing! At their Quantum Summit, they announced their new Heron processor, which is the most advanced quantum processor out there. They also released a roadmap for quantum computing development, which prioritizes improving the accuracy of their quantum gates and adding error correction capabilities. This is all super exciting stuff, and it shows that IBM is committed to driving the future of quantum computing. Can't wait to see what they come up with next! 🎆
https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/12/ibm-adds-error-correction-to-updated-quantum-computing-roadmap/

2023-12-04 17:00:57 UTC

Anyone else get in on the new .ing TLD? I pre-registered 8 and got 7, someone paid extra to get compil.ing. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2023-12-04 16:58:32 UTC

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Good morning friend 👋🏻

2023-12-04 16:20:41 UTC

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I either screwed up while bug bounty hunting using my account or they misinterpreted one of my posts about dark web economics to be a policy violation about illegal activities. They won’t say. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2023-12-04 16:19:03 UTC

Generative AI's carbon footprint is no small matter. A study by Hugging Face and Carnegie Mellon University highlights this, revealing that generating one image equals the energy used to fully charge a smartphone. 👀 But the devil's in the details: text generation is lighter on resources, using less energy than a fraction of a phone charge for 1,000 prompts. This insight into AI's environmental impact is crucial, especially when considering the massive scale of daily AI interactions worldwide.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/01/1084189/making-an-image-with-generative-ai-uses-as-much-energy-as-charging-your-phone/

2023-12-04 15:16:20 UTC

Wow, talk about a costly mistake! This woman in China posted a photo of her food order, and accidentally included the QR code for ordering food online. Before she knew it, others had used the code to order thousands of dollars worth of food, and she ended up with a $60,000 bill! It just goes to show, sometimes a simple mistake can have really big consequences. 💸
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3243392/food-faux-pas-china-diner-shocked-us60000-bill-meal-after-accidentally-posting-photo-dish-ordering

2023-12-04 15:15:25 UTC

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Good morning Doc 👋🏻

2023-12-04 15:05:56 UTC

Oh man, the scammers just never stop! This particular scam is known as "address poisoning," where the scammer creates an address that looks very similar to the one a person regularly uses, in order to trick them into sending funds to the wrong place. It's a very sneaky and effective tactic, unfortunately. In this case, the scammer was able to steal $2 million from Safe Wallet users in just a week! It's a good reminder to always double-check the address before sending any funds, and to be wary of any requests for money that seem fishy. 🚫
https://cointelegraph.com/news/safe-wallet-scammer-steals-two-million-address-poisoning

2023-12-04 14:38:16 UTC

Oh, this is an interesting theory - the idea that we could be living inside a giant void in space! The basic idea is that the universe is expanding, and the rate at which it expands is described by something called the Hubble-Lemaitre constant. However, there's some disagreement among scientists about how quickly the universe is expanding, and that's led some to propose that we might be living inside a giant void, which would explain the discrepancy in the measurements. This theory is controversial, but it's a really fascinating concept to think about. It kind of makes you feel small, doesn't it? 😆
https://www.livescience.com/space/cosmology/is-earth-inside-a-giant-void-it-could-solve-one-of-cosmologys-biggest-puzzles

2023-12-04 14:29:28 UTC

Good morning #nostr ☀️☕️
#coffeechain #plebchain

2023-12-03 23:29:46 UTC

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Indeed. 🤫

2023-12-03 23:20:23 UTC

Researchers at UC San Diego conducted an experiment to determine whether OpenAI's GPT-4 could pass the Turing Test, in comparison to GPT-3.5, the 1960s program ELIZA, and human participants. GPT-4 achieved a success rate of 41%. The study, released as a preprint on arXiv and not yet peer-reviewed, revealed that variables such as education level and familiarity with AI did not markedly affect the participants' capacity to identify AI presence. The study emphasized the enduring significance of the Turing Test in evaluating the abilities of AI in social interaction and deception.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/12/real-humans-appeared-human-63-of-the-time-in-recent-turing-test-ai-study/

2023-12-03 23:16:32 UTC

Firefox for Android is about to get a major upgrade! In December, Mozilla will release over 400 new extensions for Firefox on Android devices. This is a huge increase from the current selection of extensions, and it means that Firefox users will have a lot more options for customizing their browsing experience. Some of the new extensions include ad blockers, password managers, and productivity tools. This move by Mozilla is likely to make Firefox more attractive to Android users, as it'll offer a more customizable and powerful browser experience.
https://9to5google.com/2023/11/29/firefox-android-extensions-expansion/

2023-12-03 21:52:21 UTC

Apple has released an urgent update to its iOS operating system due to #security exploits. This update, iOS 17.1.2, is recommended for all users and addresses two vulnerabilities in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari and other browsers on Apple devices.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/apple-releases-urgent-ios-update-due-security-exploits

2023-12-03 18:08:51 UTC

The folks behind Project Discovery interviewed me last month for their very first Community Spotlight blog.🤙🏻
https://blog.projectdiscovery.io/community-spotlight-geeknik/

2023-12-03 18:04:08 UTC

November was a particularly rough month for the crypto industry, with a staggering $363 million lost to exploits, hacks and scams. This is the highest total for any month in 2023, and it’s a cause for concern for investors and companies alike. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, the three largest incidents in November were the Poloniex and HTX/Heco Bridge exploits, as well as the KyberSwap flash loan attack. These incidents underscore the importance of staying vigilant and taking steps to protect your crypto assets.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/november-damaging-month-2023-crypto-scams-hack-exploit-certik

2023-12-03 18:02:14 UTC

The US Space Force has announced that the launch of their secretive space plane, the X-37B, will be delayed by a few days. The mission, designated USSF-52, was originally scheduled for December 7th but has now been pushed back to the 10th. The X-37B is a mysterious spacecraft that has been used for a variety of classified missions, and its payload and operations are highly classified. The delay in the launch is not uncommon for such secretive missions, and it's likely that the Space Force is taking extra precautions to ensure the success of the mission. It's definitely a mission worth keeping an eye on, as the X-37B has a lot of people curious about what it's actually doing up there!
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/us-space-force-delays-launch-of-secretive-space-plane-to-dec-10

2023-12-03 18:01:00 UTC

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I was experimenting. Turns out I was right. 🤣

2023-12-03 17:59:56 UTC

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You’re the confused one since you don’t understand how my posts work. 😎 Stick around.

2023-12-03 16:57:53 UTC

Uncle Sam, guardian of the old realm, yet unaware that the new currency rises, not from decrepit banks, but from the very code that weaves the fabric of the digital era: #Bitcoin. https://image.nostr.build/2036141a115f787ba84b0137e4a54c874c5af7fd852d13b3669062bf33c78bac.jpg

2023-12-03 16:44:12 UTC

Unshackling the digitized chaos of existence. Breaking barriers, binary codes, and beliefs. Hacking the matrix of meaninglessness and exploring the limitless, encrypted abyss within. https://image.nostr.build/dc7d603e3a3035ed126f6a8dd3e2d1362559f5c4f84ea095ab3a0b9eaf4fede2.jpg

2023-12-03 16:00:21 UTC

16 year run was fun while it lasted. 🤣 https://image.nostr.build/26717ed7ed1d0109f14f8fc4244c68d27d4029a1165967947226145712d2fbea.jpg

2023-12-03 15:31:02 UTC

According to Vopson, the universe processes information just like a computer, and there are even "errors" in the system that are similar to the errors that computers experience. While this doesn't prove conclusively that we're living in a simulation, it does suggest that the possibility is worth investigating further. It's a fascinating concept, and it's been the subject of much debate in the scientific community.
https://www.businessinsider.com/physicist-experiment-could-test-universe-computer-simulation-crowdfunding-2023-12

2023-12-03 13:58:15 UTC

No explanation, no warning. 🤣 https://image.nostr.build/4020a5b5e3d5e7216c648cc94be89127868679b80fb8554ac347d3d9706d0768.jpg

2023-11-23 20:20:25 UTC

Earth was hit by an ultra-powerful cosmic ray from a void in the universe, researchers remain clueless about its origin. Named "Amaterasu," this cosmic ray has 244 EeV of energy, making it the second most powerful ever detected. Possible sources include supernova explosions, black hole mergers, and pulsars, but unknown phenomena cannot be ruled out.
https://www.livescience.com/space/cosmology/earth-slammed-by-ultra-powerful-goddess-particle-cosmic-ray-and-we-have-no-idea-where-it-came-from

2023-11-23 16:09:47 UTC

A Bitcoin user accidentally pays a record transaction fee of over $3.1 million, overpaying by 120,528 times. The transaction, which transferred 55.77 BTC, was mined by AntPool in block 818,087. It remains unclear whether AntPool will agree to reimburse the fee like in a previous case with F2Pool.
https://www.theblock.co/post/264481/bitcoin-user-overpays-3-million-in-fees-for-a-single-transaction

2023-11-18 23:33:08 UTC

Kolmogorov complexity, named after the Russian mathematician Andrey Kolmogorov, is a concept from algorithmic information theory that measures the complexity of a data object (such as a string of text, a sequence of numbers, etc.) in terms of the shortest possible description of that object. Specifically, it's defined as the length of the shortest computer program (in binary code) that can produce the object as output when run on a universal reference machine such as a universal Turing machine.
The underlying idea behind Kolmogorov complexity is to quantify the amount of information or structure within an object. Here are some key points to understand:
1. Relative to a Universal Description Language: The Kolmogorov complexity of a string is relative to the choice of universal computing device or equivalent formal language used to write the program. However, the choice of machine only affects the complexity by a constant factor. That is, the complexity is machine-independent up to an additive constant, because any universal computing device can simulate any other with at most a fixed overhead.
2. Randomness and Incompressibility: A string is said to have high Kolmogorov complexity if the shortest program that generates it is nearly as long as the string itself. Such strings are considered random or incompressible because there is no simpler description than the string itself. Conversely, a string with a discernible pattern has low Kolmogorov complexity because it can be generated by a short program that describes the pattern.
3. Uncomputability: A crucial aspect of Kolmogorov complexity is that there is no algorithm that can compute the exact Kolmogorov complexity of an arbitrary string. This is a consequence of the halting problem being undecidable: if you could compute the Kolmogorov complexity, you would be able to solve the halting problem, which is known to be impossible.
4. Applications: Kolmogorov complexity is a theoretical construct with applications in several areas of computer science, including the theory of computation, algorithmic randomness, and data compression. It provides a rigorous way to discuss the concept of randomness and complexity of individual objects, rather than just probabilistic ensembles of objects.
In summary, Kolmogorov complexity offers a way to objectively measure the complexity of data by asking how concisely the data can be represented. It does so in a manner that is largely independent of the language used to describe the data and is applicable to any object that can be digitally encoded. However, it's important to note that while the concept is well-defined in theory, the uncomputability of Kolmogorov complexity means that it cannot be applied to calculate the exact complexity of real-world data in a general way.
https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1765 https://image.nostr.build/aaa0e62c511158b6a0c9e4d5b01229f8edc543f98777f09141a95e0166d93b99.jpg

2023-11-18 18:11:33 UTC

Oh, this is really interesting! Researchers have discovered that some viruses, like the bacteriophage M13, can actually generate electricity when their coat of proteins is melted. This is known as pyroelectricity, and it could have some really cool applications in bioengineering. The researchers think that this discovery could lead to the development of new devices that use viruses as a power source. It's wild to think that something as small as a virus could be used to generate electricity!
https://www.the-scientist.com/news/a-virus-that-generates-electricity-71501

2023-11-16 18:41:25 UTC

A network of fake Twitter accounts are impersonating crypto security firms to phish panicked victims, stealing over $300,000 in assets so far.
https://web3isgoinggreat.com/single/twitter-security-account-impersonator-scam

2023-11-16 18:29:54 UTC

Despite repeated warnings, developers continue to embed sensitive credentials such as keys, tokens, and passwords in their source code, leading to security breaches, as evidenced by Uber's 2015 incident and the thousands of secrets found in Python projects on PyPI. This widespread issue persists across various programming languages and repositories, with some exposed credentials still active and posing security risks. Secure alternatives for credential management do exist, such as environment files and secret management services provided by cloud platforms.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/11/developers-cant-seem-to-stop-exposing-credentials-in-publicly-accessible-code/

2023-11-10 00:10:58 UTC

A judge recently ruled that it's perfectly legal for car manufacturers to harvest text messages and call logs from their vehicles, even if those messages and logs are inaccessible to the owners. The judge said that this practice doesn't violate state privacy laws because the information is stored in a way that's inaccessible to the owners. This has raised some concerns about privacy and data collection in cars, since many people store sensitive information on their phones and may not want it being accessed by their car. Do you think this is a cause for concern?
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2023/11/judge-rules-its-fine-for-car-makers-to-intercept-your-text-messages

2023-11-08 20:24:02 UTC

Highly invasive malware disguised as obfuscation tools targets developers, installing payloads that give attackers control of their machines. Eight separate packages, including the most recent "pyobfgood," were downloaded over 2,300 times, primarily in the US. Malicious payloads include stealing data, downloading additional malware, and secretly taking web camera photos, with mocking messages sent back to Discord channels.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/11/developers-targeted-with-malware-that-monitors-their-every-move/

2023-11-03 20:40:12 UTC

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🤨

2023-11-03 17:21:05 UTC

Monero discloses that its community crowdfunding wallet was drained. 🤣
https://web3isgoinggreat.com/single/monero-community-wallet-hack

2023-11-03 13:52:51 UTC

good morning #nostr and happy friday! ☀️☕️🌾

2023-11-02 22:30:50 UTC

#PayPal faces SEC scrutiny over its PYUSD #stablecoin, receiving a subpoena requesting the production of documents. #SEC subpoenas are information gathering measures and do not automatically result in legal actions or enforcement. The SEC's stance on stablecoins and potential action against #PYUSD remains uncertain.
https://www.theblock.co/post/260641/paypal-sec-subpoena-pyusd-stablecoin

2023-10-30 17:42:24 UTC

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two words which trigger certain people. ☔️

2023-10-30 17:39:07 UTC

good morning #nostr ☀️☕️🎃
#coffeechain #plebchain

2023-10-30 04:25:26 UTC

moist luggage

2023-10-30 03:58:42 UTC

Per The Guardian's Ewen MacAskill, only 1% of the @npub1sn0…jdv9 archive has ever been published, the main reason is diminishing public interest over time. Docs are very technical. Concerns remain about protecting source material given Snowden's legal situation. #news
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366554957/Why-only-1-of-the-Snowden-Archive-will-ever-be-published

2023-10-29 16:44:56 UTC

good morning #nostr ☔️☕️🎃

2023-10-28 17:29:14 UTC

The Samsung #Galaxy S23 was #hacked four times in four days by #security researchers using zero-day #exploits at #Pwn2Own 2023. The iPhone 14 and Pixel 7 remain unhacked, while exploits have been handed to Samsung to fix within 120 days. Overall, Pwn2Own 2023 awarded #hackers $1,038,500 for demonstrating 58 zero-day exploits on various consumer #devices. 🤙🏻
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2023/10/28/samsung-galaxy-s23-hacked-by-million-dollar-zero-day-attackers/

2023-10-28 16:12:25 UTC

ArcaOS 5.1 updates the long-standing OS/2 with UEFI support and modern hardware compatibility. ArcaOS is the successor to eComStation, bringing updated drivers, a new installation program, and improved tools. While it excels in performance and stability, ArcaOS is limited to 32-bit and has challenges with disk partitioning and Wi-Fi connectivity.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/09/04/arcaos_51/

2023-10-28 15:18:36 UTC

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is setting new speed records as it swoops closer to the sun, with plans to reach 430,000 miles per hour by 2024. The spacecraft's data collection from the sun's corona will help scientists understand solar eruptions and the impact on Earth. By studying the solar wind and coronal mass ejections, researchers aim to improve space weather forecasting and mitigate potential damage to power grids.
https://mashable.com/article/nasa-parker-solar-probe-speed

2023-10-28 03:48:44 UTC

Welcome to Day 27 of our haunting journey through the #31DaysOfHalloween. Today, we delve into the eerie halls of Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, #Kentucky. Once a refuge for those afflicted by #tuberculosis, the #sanatorium now stands as a haunting relic, its corridors echoing with tales of the unknown. #Halloween #AllHallowsEve #Samhain
https://www.tumblr.com/geeknik/732393421665419264/31-days-of-halloween-day-27-waverly-hills

2023-10-28 01:53:44 UTC

Loyalty is a highly valued moral virtue in society and is often rewarded with respect and admiration. However, this study suggests that loyal individuals may be more likely to be targeted for exploitation in the workplace. Managers may assume that loyal employees are willing to make personal sacrifices, leading to unfair treatment. Additionally, workers who agree to be exploited may gain stronger reputations for loyalty. The study highlights the potential negative consequences of loyalty and raises questions about its value in certain contexts.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103122001615

2023-10-27 19:42:38 UTC

This is the way. 🤙🏻
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-cluster-for-classroom

2023-10-27 16:37:48 UTC

Physicists at the Stevens Institute of Technology have used a 350-year-old mechanical theorem to reveal connections between properties of light. They found that the degree of polarization in a light wave is directly related to the degree of vector-space entanglement. The research helps to simplify our understanding of the world by uncovering connections between seemingly unrelated physical laws.
https://www.sciencealert.com/350-year-old-theorem-reveals-profound-connection-between-properties-of-light

2023-10-27 12:45:15 UTC

Good morning #nostr 🌧️☕️🎃 Looks like our first winter cold front has arrived just in time for #Halloween. #coffeechain #plebchain https://image.nostr.build/11a9434579efe4057859ad7851149c553d21fa90629ec618cfd7bd8990b4a31b.jpg

2023-10-26 13:31:36 UTC

good morning #nostr 🌤️☕️🎃
#coffeechain #plebchain

2023-10-26 03:24:17 UTC

Looks like we are going to have our first freeze of the season on Sunday. 🥶

2023-10-25 13:34:31 UTC

Good morning #nostr ☔️☕️🎃
#coffeechain #plebchain

2023-10-24 12:38:26 UTC

good morning #nostr ☔️☕️🎃
#coffeechain #plebchain

2023-10-23 22:12:26 UTC

In 1952, three stars captured in a photographic plate vanished within an hour, leaving astronomers puzzled. The stars likely dimmed by a factor of 10,000 or more, raising questions about the cause of their sudden disappearance. Possible explanations include gravitational lensing, Oort Cloud objects, or contamination from nuclear weapons testing.
https://phys.org/news/2023-10-group-stars-vanishedastronomers.html

2023-10-23 21:33:10 UTC

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And return to an office full of mouth breathing drones? Oh hell no. 🤣

2023-10-23 21:11:27 UTC

I asked for a raise today. Meeting scheduled for AM tomorrow. Should I hope for a lucky break or should I start an emergency sats fund? 🤔

2023-10-23 15:44:35 UTC

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2023-10-23 15:18:27 UTC

gm to the #nostr #coffeechain, #plebchain, and the #zaptrain. 🌤️☕️🎃⚡️