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The memes for xz backdoor are on point and really get the message across - can you trust code contributors to not have malicious intent? We have code reviews of course but the reviewer here simply gave a LGTM (looks good to me) reply. See my previous post for more info on the xz backdoor.

The Dark Web's Harmful Effects on Society Since the 'Dark Web' employs intricate methods to mask a user's real IP address, tracking the websites a device has accessed becomes quite challenging. The most popular and specialized program for accessing it is known as Tor (The Onion Router). The daily user count for Tor is close to 2.5 million. Dark web material can be accessed only with software, setups, or authorization on darknets, overlay networks that utilize the Internet.  #darkweb #deepweb #surfaceweb #internet #online #privacy #topsecrets # #crypto #top # blogkingworld.com

The Polygon Miden Alpha Testnet is live—a new zk self-sovereign focused chain ready for pioneers who want to cook. With client-side proving, users on Miden can locally generate proofs for their own state transitions without having to disclose the state to the network. Client-side proofs also lower the burden on the network—with Miden, privacy scales better. Miden is yet another way for devs to do what they want, how they want. Plus, Miden is expected to eventually connect to the AggLayer. If you want to learn more about what all that means, take a look through the dev docs, where you can also get started on the tutorial: https://lnkd.in/gepR3hFS

Agenda is now live for the Asia Pacific Digital Forensics & Incident Response Summit 2024! Claudia will deep dive into what electron apps are, the troubles faced with electron apps, their files structures and unconventional ways of extracting data for digital investigations from the most popular electron apps used today. Make sure you use the “Add to Calendar” feature so you don’t miss out on the talk! Register Now! https://lnkd.in/e64Xws2Q #APACDFIRSummit

🚨Vulnerability spotlight: We've followed up on an attack called “Manifest Confusion”, which can be carried out on #NPM users. Read our analysis on whether this was really used by attackers & why we think the original hype was unjustified. Learn more: https://jfrog.co/49f8WbB

The introduction of Bluesky’s default "hotness" reply sorting has triggered user backlash, with many comparing it to algorithms disliked on other platforms like X. #bluesky #x socialmedia https://buff.ly/3CPCrWJ

🚨 Hackers now delivering Infostealers via Spotify playlists🚨  Threat actors never sleep, and neither do their tactics! In my interviews and podcast appearances, I often dive into the known ways #Infostealer malware is delivered to unsuspecting victims. It’s fascinating (and alarming) to see how attackers continuously discover new channels to push their payloads. Want to learn more about the latest Infostealer trends? Let’s connect and discuss!  #HudsonRock #ThreatIntelligence #CybercrimeIntelligence #Infostealers

Introducing NetVerse's messaging system: a revolutionary new way to communicate, where each symbol has a distinct meaning. The lock symbol next to a user indicates that the conversation is protected with end-to-end encryption (The lock will not appear if you are chatting with a stranger or an unrelated user). The home symbol signifies that the user is a family member. You can send money to a family member if you have an account with our ElectroBank (E-Bank) system.