How to QUICKLY Check if a file is a VIRUS?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBUaVO8pLUA

alt link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=WBUaVO8pLUA

@offtopic #security #malware #malware_analysis #analysis

Why is @ on your computer keyboard?

by Inkbox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjE03a8PGko

alternative link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=MjE03a8PGko

I will now call "@" Amen 😂 👍

@offtopic #keyboard #history

Compilers, How They Work, And Writing Them From Scratch

by Adam McDaniel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdnxjYj1pS0

alternative link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=QdnxjYj1pS0

Ah yes, compilers ... an chicken and egg problem in security!

@offtopic #programming #security

"They made hacking possible to every schoolkid. Cult of the Dead Cow"

by Sumsub

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR0yLxlLL-w

alternative link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=oR0yLxlLL-w

"Sometimes to make someone listen, You need to burn everything to the ground"

"a huge number of noobs went online..." - that line killed me 😂

#hacking #security
@offtopic

Naomi Brockwell: "No one really understands what's going on"

by The Hated One

link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phh2GDe4QSU

alternative link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=Phh2GDe4QSU

My comment:
Naomi is a person I first encountered on "odyssey" platform ...
Imagine having girlfriend like that, but now give a shot and listen this great interview with her!

I usually do not like/prefer "user-friendly" solutions, but this interview changed my mind a little and ...
i think we need some stuff to be user-friedly, because everyone deserve privacy and freedom.

"With the power of dollar just boycott those that don't align with our values" ~ Naomi

#privacy #interview #podcast #talk @offtopic

YouTube "Ad Injections" Are Breaking Ad Blockers

by Mental Outlaw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzKA0UzSo6I

alternative link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=OzKA0UzSo6I

"The day Ad Block no longer works.... I will no longer using youtube" - I noticed that some people treat this comment as a joke, or whatever but ...
I personally will give up on youtube if this happens. I really plan detox.

Do we have alternative?
Yes, in form of BLOGS!

Here on mastodon, there's a lot of great people that have value too, and many have personal blogs - i think they are worth of attention.

Because businesses, tech companies overload web with garbage ... what we need is to build a "space" without that crap.

A small little space in web, like BSD Cafe.

I learned how to live without facebook, i never touched things like tiktok etc. . .

I'm ready to ditch my google account. The last piece... is to just buy a new phone, install alternative OS on mobile and at this point i will be done with google.

People need to build their own spaces and services.

It's important to teach people reaching this kind of independence.

To have better web, we need to start small and built it by yourself ... it's sad but true.

What big tech companies do is out of control anyway.

#ads #google #thoughts #web #bigtech #youtube

@offtopic

"Why Compile From Source?"

by @thelinuxcast

I'm personally surprised with this video. +1 for increasing awareness in users.

youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M82OKOmHkSw

alternative link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=M82OKOmHkSw

#gentoo #metadistribution #sourcemage
@offtopic

Reverse engineering makes you a better programmer

by Low level learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d-6Hv1c39c

alternative link for google haters: https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=1d-6Hv1c39c

@offtopic #programming #asm

What Is Pretexting in Cyber Security? [Easy Guide & Examples]

by Spencer Abel

https://www.stationx.net/what-is-pretexting-in-cyber-security/

@offtopic
#security

The Story of VisiCalc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDPD7U_M8yw

alternative link in case You hate youtube:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=nDPD7U_M8yw

#retro #visicalc #history #software #spreadsheets

@offtopic

Reproducible builds - pros/cons

Instructor allowed me to quote his take on Pros and Cons of reproducible builds. Because, i found this very informative i want to share with others.

Original author: Nathan House (Station X)

"Reproducible builds involve a compilation process that generates the same binary or executable output for a given source code, regardless of the building environment. This approach offers various pros and cons when it comes to security, privacy, and anonymity.

Pros:

1. Trustworthiness: Reproducible builds ensure that the released binary is built from the published source code, allowing users to trust the software without having to compile it themselves.

2. Tamper detection: Any attempts to introduce backdoors or malware during the build process can be detected, as the output can be verified against the expected result.

3. Collaborative verification: Multiple parties can independently verify the builds, increasing confidence in the software's integrity.

4. Supply chain security: Reproducible builds can help mitigate supply chain attacks by ensuring the integrity of the code throughout the development, build, and distribution process.

Cons:

1. Increased complexity: Implementing reproducible builds can be complex and time-consuming, requiring consistent build environments and careful management of dependencies.

2. Limited scope: Reproducible builds only ensure the integrity of the build process and do not guarantee that the source code is free of vulnerabilities or malicious code.

3. False sense of security: Users may assume that reproducible builds imply that the software is entirely secure, while they only guarantee that the build process is consistent and hasn't been tampered with.

4. Overhead: Maintaining a reproducible build environment may introduce additional overhead for developers, potentially slowing down the development process.

Overall, reproducible builds can significantly enhance security, privacy, and anonymity in the software development process. However, their implementation requires careful planning and may introduce challenges and complexities that need to be managed effectively."

#security #privacy #linux #reproducible_builds

@offtopic

Writing your own file viewer

by FreeDOS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1c1PUxda6c

alternative link:
https://jouwbuis.nl/watch?v=V1c1PUxda6c

#dos #cprogramming #freedos @offtopic

A detailed guide to TrueNAS and OpenZFS

by Jason Rose

https://jro.io/truenas/

#openzfs #truenas @offtopic

Why Emoji are More Complicated Than You Think

by Dylan Beattie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QddjMBzyJUQ

@offtopic

Crafting minimal writing environment with emacs

by @daviwil

https://forum.systemcrafters.net/t/crafting-a-minimal-writing-environment-with-emacs-system-crafters-live/384

@offtopic
#writing #emacs

"How I Built a Car In a Box "

article by Julien Rakotomalala

https://blog.quarkslab.com/how-i-built-a-car-in-a-box.html

@offtopic #car #electronics

"Hacking Casino | How Math Beats the Casino Odds"

by Sumsub

No matter how good You are, they will show You a exit doors... Don't gamble!

I loved part with blackjack and it's my favorite one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Fg2EX4gHk

#casino #hacking #math
@offtopic

Voyager's 15 Billion Mile Software Update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CPxe8yql0Q

@offtopic #NASA #space #software

Steganography

On youtube i couldn't found much about steganography to make my homework.

Steganography is very interesting. It's great hobby for artists, and creative people.

Hidden information also played big role in the world and events.

if you know websites, communities, learning resources or anything related - please let me know!

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"Introduction to Steganography" by NSA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPdIY6ObKJU

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"NHD 2021 Documentary - Steganography"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLtwCanAd7k

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classic website with steganography software:

https://www.jjtc.com/Steganography/tools.html

links are not updated, for example (openpuff)

https://embeddedsw.net/OpenPuff_Steganography_Home.html

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"Chasing the Cicada | The Internet’s Most Puzzling Mystery" by sumsub

Note: Cicada puzzles included steganography and some people may don't remember/know about this fun internet event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yphv8--hQzU

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@offtopic
#steganography #learning

Who is the real Owner of your Data?

"A Tour of the Lisps" by Colin Woodbury

https://www.fosskers.ca/en/blog/rounds-of-lisp

"Growth for its own sake is not a virtue." 👍

#lisp #elisp @offtopic

List of email providers

@cuddle @offtopic

Here is a list I gathered, I didn't checked them all but maybe you'll find what you want inside :

https://mail.proton.me/
https://tuta.com/
https://mail.tutanota.com/
https://murena.io/apps/snappymail/
https://mail.disroot.org/
https://skiff.com/
https://skiff.com/mail
https://app.skiff.com/mail/inbox
https://mailfence.com/
https://swisscows.email/en/
https://www.mail.com/
https://www.gmx.fr/
https://sud-ouest2.org/

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