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This blog post explores a security vulnerability discovered while working with a client. The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain control of an encrypted Linux computer using Clevis and dracut software. Normally, a user would need to enter two passwords to unlock the disk encryption and log in to the system. However, this vulnerability bypasses […]
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The Department of Defense has launched a website dedicated to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), providing the public with information about their efforts to understand and resolve unidentified anomalous phenomena. The website will feature declassified photos, videos, and information on resolved UAP cases. It will also include reporting trends, a FAQ section, and links […]
Off the coast of California lies an extraordinary sight: the largest congregation of deep-sea octopuses ever discovered on Earth. Over 6,000 octopuses gather around an extinct underwater volcano in the black, cold ocean depths, guarding nests full of eggs. Researchers have found that warm water seeping from the seafloor speeds up the growth of the […]
In this report, the authors explore the possibility of programming languages boosting each other during the instruction fine-tuning phase of code large language models. The study focuses on 8 popular programming languages including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C++, Java, Go, and HTML. The results of extensive experiments conducted on StarCoder show that programming languages can […]
A new study has found that domain names ending in “.US” are highly prevalent in phishing scams. This is notable because “.US” is overseen by the U.S. government, which is frequently targeted by phishing domains ending in “.US.” These domains are only supposed to be available to U.S. citizens or those with a physical presence […]
In this web content, the author highlights the dangers of accepting “revenue offers” for browser extensions. These offers may inject malware into the browsers of users without their knowledge. The author warns developers to be cautious and not to embed external resources or code from unknown sources, as this can compromise the security of the […]
Twitter’s updated terms of service, particularly section 2.1, have caught attention due to Elon Musk’s involvement and the potential implications for users. Musk, who has made efforts to protect his companies from outside influences, including scraping, now seems to be using Twitter’s data for his own benefit. Despite previously criticizing Microsoft for using Twitter’s data […]
This web content tells the story of Frank and Edward Palmer Thompson, two brothers who were passionate about fighting fascism and building a better world. Frank, a liaison between the British army and Bulgarian anti-fascist partisans, died a hero in 1944. Edward, on the other hand, spent his life wondering about his brother’s death and […]
React Server Components offer a solution to the problem of client-side rendering and server-side rendering. They allow developers to define where their code runs (server or client) and fetch data directly within server components. This eliminates the need for complex data handling and improves performance. However, there are limitations to using React Server Components. CSS-in-JS […]
The United States Copyright Office is seeking comments on the copyright law and policy issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The Office is particularly interested in the use of copyrighted works to train AI models, the transparency and disclosure of copyrighted works used in AI, and the legal status of AI-generated outputs. The Office […]