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The web content is about a fun little project called DOOM Captcha, which uses a DOOM-themed captcha system. The author warns not to take it too seriously as it’s easy to break the security. They provide cheat codes like “iddqd” for completing the captcha and “idkfa” for unlocking the super shotgun. The project became the […]
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The endlessh-go project is a golang implementation of endlessh that exports Prometheus metrics and visualizes them on a Grafana dashboard. The goal is to block brute force SSH attacks and waste attackers’ time. The implementation captures geolocations and statistics of attack sources. With a focus on efficiency and avoiding extra layers in the setup, endlessh-go […]
Nordic has introduced a new non-cellular, license-exempt radio standard, DECT-2020 NR, as part of the 5G standards set by the ITU, raising questions about its necessity and relation to cellular IoT technology. DECT-2020 NR aims to fill a gap in the wireless IoT market by providing ultra-high reliability and low latency without the need for […]
The author confesses to mainly using their handheld ham radio for eavesdropping, but was intrigued by Quansheng’s UV-K5, challenging Baofeng’s dominance in the Chinese handheld market. The Quansheng K5 became popular due to its hackable nature, with hams developing software-based improvements and new features. Unlike Baofeng’s 5R, the K5’s firmware resides in flash memory, allowing […]
WindSpider is gearing up to build the first full-scale crane system in aluminum, designed for installing and replacing components on both onshore and offshore wind turbines. The innovative solution reduces the motion between the crane and turbine by using the tower for support and has a lifting capacity of over 1500 tons. This breakthrough technology […]
Introducing the 3D Printed Binary Enigma (10 Enigma) – a manual encryption and decryption device inspired by WWII Enigma machines, no batteries needed. The machine requires careful assembly and precise operation, converting text into simplified binary to encrypt or decrypt messages. It’s a blend of simplicity and security for modern communication. Use with caution, as […]
Dioxus 0.5 brings a significant update with features like Signal Rewrite, Asset hotreloading, and more. The new version removed lifetimes and introduced a new Copy state management solution called signals, making component creation much easier. The elimination of lifetimes simplifies component declaration and runtime function usage. The update also includes the removal of unsafe code […]
In 1997, IBM’s Deep Blue shocked the world by defeating chess champion Garry Kasparov, paving the way for the rise of artificial intelligence. Today, ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion can compose poetry, diagnose diseases, and design circuits. The role of semiconductor technology in enabling the AI revolution is often overlooked, even though it has been crucial […]
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for fraud. However, due to good behavior, he may serve as little as 12.5 years. The First Step Act, intended to help non-violent drug offenders, has inadvertently benefited white-collar criminals like Bankman-Fried. Judge Kaplan recognized Bankman-Fried’s privileged background, autism, and ambition […]
Eli Anne Tvergrov discusses the importance of cybersecurity in the maritime industry. The first-of-its-kind course offered by NTNU in Ålesund focuses on assessing digital threats and practicing cyber attacks on ships. PhD candidates Marie Haugli-Sandvik and Erlend Erstad emphasize the need for industry-specific cybersecurity training. Challenges identified by the Norwegian National Security Authority highlight the […]