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In this blog post, the author shares their experience hacking their Dacia Sandero’s infotainment system to run custom software. They discovered that by placing special files on a USB drive, they could trigger debug functions and access system logs. The author also explored the firmware and discovered that an Android update app used a new […]
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In this web content, the author challenges the misconception that targeting smaller markets is easier than engaging with enterprise clients. They highlight the importance of both acquiring and maintaining customers in order to demonstrate proof of product/market fit. The author discusses the unique challenges and characteristics of small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. They emphasize […]
The author provides a wiring scheme for the iPod connector or cable, specifically for the iPod Shuffle (2G) USB interface. They state that according to reports, the pinout should be correct. The author also notes that the headphone jack on the iPod Shuffle also functions as a converter from audio to USB data. They highlight […]
I trained a small transformer model and wanted to understand how it produced its results. While many papers and tutorials focus on multi-head self-attention, they don’t explain what happens after attention and how it leads to accurate predictions. After a 6-month investigation, I have a working theory: each transformer block learns weights that associate a […]
DEF CON, the renowned hacker conference, faced an unexpected setback when Caesars abruptly terminated their contract, leaving the organizers scrambling for a new venue with just seven months to go. The reasons behind the cancellation remain unclear, but DEF CON assures its community that it is not due to any wrongdoing on their part. However, […]
In December 2023, we announced the availability of binary Gentoo package hosting. Initially, the package set for amd64 was the base-line x86-64, compatible with any 64bit Intel or AMD machine. Now, we are excited to introduce a separate package set using the extended x86-64-v3 ISA, which provides a speed boost for compatible hardware. To check […]
Plastic bag bans have proven to be effective in reducing plastic bag consumption and promoting more sustainable alternatives, according to Faye Park, president of the U.S. PIRG Education Fund. Plastic bags initially gained popularity due to their affordability and durability, but their impact on the environment became evident with the discovery of the Great Pacific […]
Ruud van Asseldonk was frustrated with the limitations of existing configuration languages like Hashicorp Configuration Language (HCL) and Ansible playbooks. In response, he decided to create his own configuration language called Ruud’s Configuration Language (RCL). RCL is a superset of JSON and incorporates features from functional programming and Python. It allows for abstraction and reuse […]
Jakob Nielsen, a prominent figure in the field of user experience, reflects on his journey from academia to practice throughout his 41 years of experience. Born during the space age, Nielsen developed a passion for computers at a young age. He started his career by exploring early computer systems and realized the potential for improved […]
Cloudflare, a web security company, recently uncovered that a threat actor, potentially state-sponsored, gained unauthorized access to its internal systems using stolen credentials. The incident was discovered on November 23, and it was revealed that the attacker used compromised credentials from the 2023 Okta hack. While the attackers managed to access some internal systems, network […]