geeknik

Principal Vulnerability Researcher at spiderSilk. Views and code=my own. Artist🎨Writer📝Coder👨🏻‍💻Farmer🚜Nihilist😑Misanthrope.

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2024-07-04 22:38:13

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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 03:37:48

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

2024-06-25 17:11:07

gm #nostr ☕

2024-05-18 20:11:10

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

2024-05-17 23:48:39

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Howdy! 🤙

2024-05-17 23:16:52

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

2024-05-17 23:09:38

Don't mind me, just playing around with noStrudel on my Umbrel.

2024-01-16 01:03:35

booooooorrriing

2024-01-14 16:23:38

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

2024-01-13 01:40:22

#coffeechain #meme #productivity #anxiety https://i.nostrimg.com/f5c30f2149620e4eb81c916d88a612dbdc0a26e06cf5baeb956a72b548a6eaf4/file.png

2024-01-11 04:50:19

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

2024-01-08 15:42:04

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https://discord.gg/EC6zVKgj but its full of crickets

2024-01-08 02:52:32

An #anonymous wallet spent $66,000 to inscribe almost 9 megabytes of #encrypted data onto the #Bitcoin #blockchain, but the content of the #inscription remains unreadable.
https://www.theblock.co/post/270792/someone-spent-66000-to-inscribe-data-onto-bitcoin-no-one-knows-what-it-says

2024-01-08 02:30:48

Stepping out in style with shades of sophistication. #FashionForward #PurplePanache
https://image.nostr.build/b8d0d86217bcaebbb0142279b5c5933506a923d59658542f174588f24cce296d.jpg

2024-01-07 20:55:22

X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

2024-01-07 20:51:49

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Running Zeek on your LAN can be insightful.

2024-01-06 16:47:17

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

2024-01-06 01:39:50

The United States Justice Department is on the verge of filing a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, a move that could significantly impact the tech giant's business practices and market dominance.
Investigation Focus:
• The Justice Department's investigation centers on Apple's strategies to maintain its dominance in the iPhone market.
• The inquiry examines how Apple's control over its hardware and software ecosystem makes it challenging for consumers to switch to competing devices and for rivals to gain a foothold in the market.
Specific Areas of Scrutiny:
• The compatibility of the Apple Watch with non-Apple devices.
• Apple's restrictions on competitors accessing its iMessage service.
• The limitations of Apple's payments system for the iPhone, which blocks other financial firms from offering similar services.
Significance of the Case:
• The potential antitrust lawsuit against Apple would be the most consequential federal action against the company to date.
• It follows a series of antitrust cases brought against tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Meta in recent years, reflecting a growing regulatory focus on curbing monopolistic practices in the tech sector.
Regulatory Pressure Beyond the U.S.:
• The European Union has taken steps to force Apple to allow alternative app stores on its devices, and similar actions are being considered in South Korea and Japan.
Business Slowdown and Declining Revenue:
• Apple's business has experienced a slowdown, with its annual revenue declining in 2023.
• Despite selling over 200 million iPhones, the company's overall revenue fell by 2.8%, indicating a potential vulnerability to regulatory actions that could further impact its business.
The U.S. Justice Department's investigation and potential antitrust case against Apple underscore the growing regulatory pressure on tech companies to address concerns about monopolistic practices and dominance in their respective markets. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for Apple's business model, its relationships with competitors, and the broader tech industry landscape.

2024-01-01 05:13:13

Current seems to be doing ok charging $3.99/mo for some value added options. Not sure why others aren’t following suit. Lite mode, Premium mode. Easy, peasy. 🤷‍♂️ https://i.nostrimg.com/f5e53f4e91caf1698fd33703fb29c6d04ab391774eaa89e82ce49bdb4da975b6/file.jpeg

2023-12-31 02:05:06

Happy New Year #nostr 🎉
#grownostr #plebchain https://i.nostrimg.com/1e768f6ebcb4d4141ffceea76314b514f95169ff0e47e0cb155fa32ea436b827/file.jpeg

2023-12-29 07:13:39

Canadian #crypto exchange Catalyx halts withdrawals and trading due to a suspected #security breach involving an employee.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/canadian-crypto-exchange-catalyx-suspends-withdrawals-halts-trading-security-breach

2023-12-28 18:32:54

Unfortunate news. Code is forked, will wait and see what transpires. #note1l2s…p5ke

2023-12-28 16:30:09

𝙶𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 #𝚗𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚛
#𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚗
#𝚌𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚗

2023-12-28 02:37:53

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

2023-12-27 07:35:55

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 02:29:07

My friend lcamtuf, author of the crazy good AFL fuzzer, wrote a book called "Practical Doomsday".
https://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/prep/
It builds upon the excellent document called "Disaster planning for regular folks", which he authored back in 2015, and updated regularly through 2021.
#⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reading #books #prepping #doomsday #disaster

2023-12-27 01:28:26

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

2023-12-26 22:55:56

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

2023-12-26 22:55:04

Coded, debugged, and launched https://dns.recipes/ in the span of 12 hours yesterday. More “recipes” coming soon! 🤙🏻

2023-12-26 20:09:30

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

2023-12-26 20:03:29

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I enjoy shitposting in the HN comments 🤣

2023-12-26 18:17:35

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

2023-12-18 20:14:14

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Howdy! 👋🏻

2023-12-18 16:29:15

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

2023-12-18 01:14:04

A hacker walks into a bar and says, "I'd like a buffer overflow, hold the integer overflow."
The bartender replies, "Sorry, we only serve local variables here. But can I interest you in a stack overflow instead?"
The hacker chuckles and says, "Make it a recursive function on the rocks. I want to see how deep the rabbit hole goes before it crashes."
The bartender nods, "Alright, but don't blame me when you hit the base case and can't tail-optimize your way back out!" https://image.nostr.build/be3574420487911b3d1b8d020329f6d54d4bf5c6f947cd6b9ae997c90a5907fa.jpg

2023-12-12 02:16:20

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This is the way. 🤙🏻

2023-12-12 02:10:04

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 17:49:47

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

2023-12-09 15:56:40

Two measures related to anti-money laundering in the cryptocurrency sector were eliminated from the National Defense Authorization Act. These measures included the establishment of examination standards for cryptocurrencies and a report on privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. Although these provisions were present in the Senate's version of the bill, they were not included in the House's version and were ultimately excluded from the final legislation. Furthermore, senators have introduced separate bills aimed at dealing with financial transactions involving terrorists, with a particular focus on overseas digital asset firms.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/12/08/crypto-provisions-dropped-from-2023-us-defense-bill/

2023-12-08 20:07:27

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I’ll find a pristine copy in a Goodwill eventually 😎

2023-12-08 19:50:08

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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 19:48:20

I am amused that despite being permanently suspended from #Twitter, I am still Verified and they gave me access to #Grok today. 🤣 https://image.nostr.build/847ead518caee8718557a99c3c8a79acf9e891c5044c032411653cc0fedc152e.jpg

2023-12-08 18:30:57

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 17:40:31

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 17:36:01

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 15:33:48

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

2023-12-08 14:55:17

SpaceX is set to launch the US military's secretive X-37B spaceplane on its longest-ever flight from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The X-37B, a reusable spaceplane, will deploy new experiments and operate in new orbital regimes during the mission. This seventh flight aims to reach higher altitudes and longer flight durations, adding to the X-37B's already impressive flight time of over 3,770 days in space.
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-spacex-launch-space-force-secretive-plane-x-37b-2023-12

2023-12-08 02:30:52

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 02:27:49

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 19:23:40

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 02:07:30

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 18:36:12

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 16:14:40

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https://youtu.be/du32kWZm8Rg 🤙🏻

2023-12-06 15:40:44

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 15:29:01

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 18:56:00

Beeper Mini is an application that allows Android users to utilize iMessage, enabling them to join group chats exclusive to iPhone users and to send messages with end-to-end encryption, due to the reverse engineering efforts by jjtech. This app preserves privacy since it does not require access to Apple credentials, and it provides a 7-day free trial followed by a monthly subscription fee of $1.99. It can be downloaded from the Google Play store.
https://www.iClarified.com/92236/beeper-mini-brings-imessage-to-android-using-reversed-engineered-protocol

2023-12-05 16:56:02

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

2023-12-05 00:37:26

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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. 🤙🏻

2023-12-05 00:36:19

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

2023-12-05 00:33:18

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

2023-12-04 20:29:12

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 18:00:57

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 17:58:32

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Good morning friend 👋🏻

2023-12-04 17:20:41

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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 17:19:03

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 16:16:20

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 16:15:25

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Good morning Doc 👋🏻

2023-12-04 16:05:56

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 15:38:16

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 15:29:28

Good morning #nostr ☀️☕️
#coffeechain #plebchain

2023-12-04 00:29:46

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Indeed. 🤫

2023-12-04 00:20:23

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/

2023-12-04 00:16:32

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 22:52:21

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 19:08:51

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 19:04:08

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 19:02:14

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 19:01:00

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I was experimenting. Turns out I was right. 🤣

2023-12-03 18:59:56

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

2023-12-03 17:57:53

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 17:44:12

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 17:00:21

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

2023-12-03 16:31:02

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 14:58:15

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

2023-11-23 21:20:25

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 17:09:47

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

2023-11-23 15:16:09

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2023-11-19 05:35:25

Mathematicians have discovered the ninth Dedekind number, D(9), after 32 years of searching, using a specialized supercomputer. D(9) is a 42-digit monster and follows the 23-digit D(8) discovered in 1991. Dedekind numbers are related to Boolean functions and involve complex calculations with huge numbers.
https://www.sciencealert.com/mathematicians-have-found-the-ninth-dedekind-number-after-32-years-of-searching

2023-11-19 00:33:08

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 19:11:33

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

2023-11-18 17:38:38

The #SEC has deferred making a decision on whether to approve the #ETF, which would allow investors to trade #Bitcoin directly on the stock market. The deferral comes despite growing optimism that an approval is coming soon. There are a number of potential benefits to a spot Bitcoin ETF, including greater transparency and security for investors, as well as the potential to attract more institutional investors to the cryptocurrency market.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sec-punts-decision-hashdex-grayscale-011427061.html

2023-11-16 20:05:56

Nevada-based research firm Del Complex plans to launch the BlueSea Frontier Compute Cluster, a floating data center containing over 10,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs, aimed at capitalizing on AI advances and evading AI regulations. The BSFCC aims to operate as a "sovereign nation-state" in international waters, offering sanctuary from AI regulations while potentially seeking international statehood recognition. Challenges include securing funding, establishing shore support for essentials like food, water, and internet connectivity, and potential trade limitations imposed by nation-states on the BSFCC's deregulated research.
https://www.xda-developers.com/bluesea-frontier-ai-compute-cluster/

2023-11-16 19:41:25

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 19:29:54

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/

2023-11-16 18:30:44

Google is adjusting their search rankings to prioritize first-hand knowledge and personal experiences, rather than just relying on information that's been gathered and aggregated from other sources. This means that when you search for something, you'll be more likely to see results from people who have firsthand knowledge or personal experience with the topic, rather than just information that's been repackaged and rehashed from other sources. This should make it easier to find authentic, relevant information on the things you're searching for.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-alters-search-rankings-to-prioritize-first-hand-knowledge/501404/

2023-11-16 03:07:50

Living off the land attacks, or LOTL attacks, are a growing concern for IT departments because they are particularly difficult to detect and prevent. These attacks use legitimate software and functions already present in a system to perform malicious actions, making them harder to identify and stop than traditional malware attacks. This type of attack is particularly effective against organizations with limited security resources or those that have not implemented robust security protocols. IT departments need to be aware of LOTL attacks and take steps to protect their systems against them, such as implementing multifactor authentication, limiting user privileges, and regularly updating security software.
https://redmondmag.com/articles/2023/11/14/why-it-should-be-concerned-with-living-off-the-land-attacks.aspx

2023-11-15 20:29:22

Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a device that keeps a brain alive and functioning independently from the body. The device, called extracorporeal pulsatile circulatory control, successfully maintained brain activity for five hours in an experiment with a pig brain isolated from the body. This breakthrough could lead to new research opportunities for studying the brain and potential advancements in brain transplants.
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/brain-device-transplant-neurology-b2447106.html

2023-11-14 21:54:19

Kaspersky predicts that in 2024, cyber threats will evolve to target mobile and smart devices, involve more advanced botnets and kernel rootkits, and include cyber elements in geopolitical conflicts as well as advancements in AI-assisted spear-phishing.
https://securelist.com/kaspersky-security-bulletin-apt-predictions-2024/111048/

2023-11-14 21:36:04

On November 14, 2023, Microsoft's security update addressed 57 vulnerabilities, including three critical zero-day flaws affecting Windows systems and Microsoft Office. Among the vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-36033 and CVE-2023-36036 allow elevation of privilege, while CVE-2023-36025 can bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen. Cisco Talos identified a remote code execution vulnerability in Excel, and new Snort rules have been released to help detect and prevent exploitation of these security issues.
https://blog.talosintelligence.com/microsoft-patch-tuesday-november-2023/

2023-11-14 20:16:27

The Australian Taxation Office has recently clarified its stance on capital gains #tax treatment of decentralized finance and wrapped #cryptocurrency tokens. According to the guidance, CGT will apply to wrapped tokens and #DeFi activities, such as lending and borrowing. This means that individuals who engage in these activities will be required to report capital gains and losses to the ATO. The move is aimed at increasing #transparency and #compliance in the #cryptocurrency space, and ensuring that taxpayers pay their fair share of #taxes.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-capital-gains-tax-wrapped-cryptocurrency-tokens