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The author discusses a disclosure for an OpenSSH keystroke obfuscation bypass affecting versions after 9.4 and delves into the impact of keystroke latency analysis on SSH sessions. While measures were introduced to mitigate attacks, the author found a way to bypass these measures and notified developers, receiving initial responses but ultimately no resolution. The author […]
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Neil Emmett discusses the iconic character Max Headroom, originally portrayed by actor Matt Frewer but mistaken for genuine computer animation due to the crew’s creative use of makeup, costumes, and visual effects. The innovative techniques used to fake computer animation, such as deliberate faults and hand-drawn emulations, are highlighted, showcasing the ingenuity of analog work […]
David Chang emphasizes the importance of maintaining fine dining standards even in a casual restaurant setting. He discusses the challenge of motivating kitchen staff to take the long, hard, stupid way in order to uphold personal integrity. Chang shares a story about his restaurant Majordomo, where his team suggests cooking a “presentation chicken” to streamline […]
Researchers have found a way to safely and rapidly rewarm frozen tissues using magnetic nanoparticles for potential organ transplants, reducing the risk of damage during transportation. This innovative technique, called nanowarming, involves applying magnetic fields to thaw tissues stored at extremely low temperatures without causing overheating or toxicity. By controlling the distribution and heating rates […]
Apple Watch Ammeter allows you to turn your Apple Watch or any watch with a magnetometer into a device that can measure DC currents. With the magnetometer found in Apple Watches newer than Series 5, this demonstration uses a coil of wire wrapped around the watch to manipulate the magnetic field sensed. By calculating the […]
Welcome to another watchTowr Labs blog post, where we dive into our recent discovery surrounding vulnerabilities in WHOIS clients. What started as a fun project led to us acquiring an expired WHOIS server domain, dotmobiregistry.net, and setting up a server to see who still interacted with it. The surprising results showed various entities like mail […]
Europe’s top court ruled against Apple in a decade-long battle over tax affairs in Ireland, ordering the tech giant to pay back billions in back taxes. The decision comes after Apple unveiled new products, causing its shares to drop. The Irish government stated they do not provide preferential tax treatment. Apple plans to incur a […]
Umbra Space operates a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite fleet offering high-resolution imagery regardless of weather conditions. SAR can penetrate clouds and smoke, capture images day or night at resolutions as fine as 16cm, and is free via their open data program. SpaceX launched Umbra’s satellites, with a total of ten currently in orbit. They […]
In light of recent events regarding Rust in Linux, this article delves into the potential of Rust in illumos. It addresses technical aspects, social implications, and the challenges faced with implementation. The author highlights the differences in development models between illumos and Linux, emphasizing the need for learning and training when adopting Rust. The lack […]
Jeremy Couillard, a former high-school Spanish teacher turned New York-based artist, creates surreal video games with absurd narratives, such as Escape from Lavender Island. The game allows players to take on the role of Zede Aksis, navigating through a dystopian city filled with neon hues and comedic elements like shooting pharmaceuticals with masks. Couillard’s exhibition […]