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The author analyzed data from logged unexpired certificates in Certificate Transparency (CT) logs to identify trends among compromised certificates. They grouped the issuers of compromised certificates and compared the compromise rates of different Certificate Authorities (CAs). The findings showed that CAs with a higher volume of certificates issued generally had a higher number of compromised […]
In a surprising revelation, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has released documents confirming that the National Security Agency (NSA) purchases Americans’ internet records, including information on the websites they visit and the apps they use. Senator Wyden has called on the administration to ensure that intelligence agencies stop buying personal data obtained illegally from data brokers. […]
In this web content, the author discusses a binding-based approach to proper namespaces for GNU Emacs and updates on the Emacs garbage collection hack. The author mentions that the proposed original hack has evolved into the GCMH, which has a refined strategy. During pauses, garbage collection is reenabled using the default conventional strategy to ensure […]
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected database containing approximately 1.3 million records, including COVID-19 testing information and personally identifiable information (PII) such as names and passport numbers. The database was linked to Coronalab.eu, an online platform owned by Microbe & Lab, one of the largest COVID test providers in the Netherlands. After multiple attempts […]
Remote work has become the new norm, with approximately 30% of workers in the U.S. continuing to work from home. This shift has allowed companies to reshape their operational costs and explore new ways of working. However, a recent study suggests that return-to-office mandates are not necessarily implemented to enhance firm value, but rather to […]
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In this article, the author shares their experience of receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Facebook and provides advice for others who may face a similar situation. They emphasize that making software or doing research that is adversarial to Big Tech platforms can put individuals at risk of receiving such a letter. The author highlights the […]
In this web content, the author discusses their experience with using Emacs and the desire for nice colors and fonts in their terminal. They explore the history of terminal color support, including the introduction of ANSI escape codes and the allocation of different color parameters. The author also delves into the origins of 24-bit color […]
Message queues are widely used in various systems to transfer information between two systems. They can be used to move data, metadata, signals, or a combination of all three. Message queues have been around for a long time, from physical message boxes to telegrams. They act as a decoupling mechanism, allowing systems to communicate with […]