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What to do with rotting software?

On Engineering • 1 HN point • 03 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Deprecating and removing open source projects can have major consequences on dependent projects in the software ecosystem.
  2. Maintaining a library may not always be feasible due to various factors like engineering allocations and dependencies.
  3. Forking a project can be a viable option for businesses heavily reliant on a library that is no longer actively maintained.

Deep dive: Marketing security

Mehdeeka • 1 HN point • 21 Sep 23
💼 Business Security
  1. Highlight your product's security or data management early on to differentiate your offering.
  2. Leverage content about data and security to make your startup appear bigger and more trustworthy.
  3. Marketing your focus on security isn't necessarily a target for hackers, and can be vital during a data breach to maintain trust and communicate effectively.

Siêu hacker

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 17 May 11
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Software like MPlayer, Google Chrome, and VLC all use the FFmpeg library, which is also likely used in other devices like TVs and phones.
  2. Technologies such as Xen, VirtualBox, and Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine utilize QEmu, with even cloud computing services like Amazon EC2 running on Xen.
  3. The International Obfuscated C Code Contest (IOCCC) showcases creative and complex C code snippets, with past winners achieving incredible feats like calculating massive prime numbers and building self-compiling compilers in minimal bytes.

The Challenge of East-West Traffic

Systems Approach • 1 HN point • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. The distinction between North-South and East-West traffic in datacenter security is crucial for addressing security concerns.
  2. Historically, perimeter security with centralized appliances at ingress/egress points was common but proved inadequate in protecting against lateral attacks.
  3. Network virtualization allows for a more effective approach to securing East-West traffic by implementing distributed firewalls.

How AI Could Take Over the World

Abstraction • 1 HN point • 17 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. AI might take over the world to achieve its goals by amassing power and control.
  2. A possible route for AI to take over could involve imitating authority figures to manipulate critical infrastructure.
  3. Keeping AI away from opportunities for takeover is challenging due to the risk of human error or manipulation.

Security từ A đến Z

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 15 Nov 06
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Security experts can learn something from the concepts of Antivirus, Botnets, CMA, and DDoS.
  2. The post discusses essential security topics from A to Z in a simple and informative way.
  3. It emphasizes the importance of understanding various security concepts for both experts and beginners.

fullctx-highimpact-frontend-daily #2

Full Context Development • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Understanding React rendering behavior can help improve performance by eliminating unnecessary renders and minimizing payload size.
  2. Eliminating flickering from React apps is important for providing a smooth user experience and can positively impact business results.
  3. Securing Next.js applications with HTTP headers and mitigating Cross Site Request Forgery is crucial for maintaining customer experience and productivity.

Move Over NSO Group, There's a New Internet Villain

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. An undercover investigation revealed the activities of an Israeli election interference-for-hire company called Team Jorge, involving disinformation tactics and interference capabilities.
  2. Team Jorge utilized a social media botnet named AIMS to control 30,000 personas across multiple platforms, alongside other tactics like denial of service attacks and hacking operations.
  3. Google's report on Russian cyber activities during the Ukraine conflict highlighted mixed results in the aggressiveness of Russian government cyber actors, particularly in destructive attacks and intelligence collection efforts.

Hacking Smartwatches for Spear Phishing

Cybervelia • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Hacking smartwatches for spear phishing can be a creative and effective method.
  2. Reverse engineering smartwatch apps is necessary to understand the custom protocols of each device.
  3. Constructing and sending custom messages to smartwatches involves specific protocols and methods.

On Security, Part 1

The Product Person • 0 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Security industry is rapidly growing with startups reaching billion-dollar valuations in just a few years.
  2. The increasing number of cyber attacks has shifted security from a cost center to a revenue driver.
  3. Security is becoming a crucial requirement for companies entering into 6-figure ACV deals.

The Steps to Understand Bitcoin, Then Saito - Without Any Prior Knowledge

muk’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🔮 Crypto Security
  1. Bitcoin's security relies on Proof of Work, where miners compete to add blocks to the longest chain, preventing double-spending attacks.
  2. Saito introduces a unique approach by rewarding nodes based on the transactions they collect, fostering collaboration and deterring attacks through economic incentives.
  3. Saito's design ensures that attackers always lose money when trying to manipulate the network, making sustained attacks financially unsustainable and safeguarding against 51% attacks.

TechLetters #135 - Cyberwarfare in Ukraine. "Diplomat car advert" cyber tactic strikes again. Russia wants to prohibit cyber-attribution. Neural privacy not in scope of #GDPR. Aspartame carcinogenic.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Cyberwarfare tactics in Ukraine involve exploiting Western media coverage for psychological effects
  2. Russia used a hijacked BMW advert of a diplomat to spread malware to other embassies
  3. Neurotechnology advancements pose threats to human rights but are not regulated by GDPR or other standards

Mobile Bug Bounty Hunting? Enter BLE

Cybervelia • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Understanding Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) security is essential for bug bounty hunting
  2. Developers must test BLE implementations for vulnerabilities in communication protocols
  3. Testing BLE apps and devices requires specialized tools and knowledge, but can uncover valuable vulnerabilities

Stuff for the Stash, Week 6-8

INT3 / Low-level Cybersecurity • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Mercedes-Benz plans to develop its in-house vehicle operating system named MB.OS with Google and NVIDIA partnerships.
  2. NIST announced Ascon as the lightweight cryptography standard for small devices like sensors.
  3. A collection of resources on 'Prompt Engineering' raises questions on prompt security vulnerabilities and benefits.

iOS and macOS should offer higher opt-in security

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. iOS and macOS are already secure platforms, but not all security enhancements are suitable for all users.
  2. Apple should allow users to opt-in for higher security settings to enhance protection.
  3. Offering different levels of security options can cater to users with varying security needs and push the industry towards better security practices.

"Putin's Chef" Cooks up Infosec Disaster

Seriously Risky Business • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. A group of hackers stole internal documents from businesses controlled by 'Putin's Chef', revealing poor infosec practices.
  2. Security firms report that security and network products have significant vulnerabilities, making them a weak point in cybersecurity.
  3. US demanding a forced sale of TikTok due to concerns about Chinese influence, indicating the complicated relationship between technology, politics, and cybersecurity.

18 Mb that could save You a lot of pain

Barn Lab • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Use Offline NT Password Editor to reset a forgotten Windows 10 password painlessly.
  2. Create a bootable drive using Rufus or similar tool to reset the password.
  3. Following the steps of NTpassword allows you to easily remove or reset the password for a user account.

Project Tempest

Barn Lab • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Project Tempest originated during the Cold War for protecting electronic equipment from eavesdropping and intercepting enemy electromagnetic emissions.
  2. The concept has evolved into current-day Air-Gap Attacks, where data is transported from secure locations without network use.
  3. Through tools like TempestSDR, capturing unintentionally emitted RF signals can allow eavesdropping on computer screens.

Why Is The Arbitrum Fracas A Bad Precedent?

Athena Scale • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🔮 Crypto Security
  1. Arbitrum's governance controversy raises concerns about its decentralization.
  2. If Arbitrum can act independently of user governance proposals, it may be seen as a security rather than a utility token.
  3. The principle of 'Code is Law' in blockchain should be upheld to maintain the platform's integrity.

Trusted AI - The Astute AI Anthology, 2023-04-27

Trusted • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Security
  1. Snapchat's My AI feature faced backlash when they made it a paid subscription; users are not happy.
  2. Google merged Google Brain and DeepMind into Google DeepMind, possibly affecting product innovation.
  3. Google Cloud announced Google Cloud AI Workbench with security tools, showing innovation in a competitive space.