Ethan Black @golemwire@librem.one

This is some impressive research: IOActive researchers figured out how to get root access on a bitcoin ATM, using the same physical access that a regular customer might have (the touch screen).

https://labs.ioactive.com/2024/01/atm-security-owning-bitcoin-atm.html

HP does not serve its customers; HP's customers serve it.

#printers #hp

https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/19/hps_ceo_spells_it_out/

I have defeated Ganon and saved Hyrule and #TotK was a good game and all... but why the hell did Link lose his shirt in the final cutscene?
I worked hard to upgrade his Champion's shirt for him, and he just threw it away 😭

#loz #zelda

As a science fiction writer, I am professionally irritated by a lot of sf movies. Not only do those writers get paid a *lot* more than I do, they insist on including things like "self-destruct" buttons on the bridges of their starships.

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If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/01/17/descartes-delenda-est/#self-destruct-sequence-initiated

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The astonishing camouflage of the Indian leafwing butterfly (Kallima paralekta) mimics a dead leaf, complete with veins and a stem.

Video credit: ra_fus/flickr
Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallima_paralekta

E-Crime Rapper ‘Punchmade Dev’ Debuts Card Shop

The rapper and social media personality Punchmade Dev is perhaps best known for his flashy videos singing the praises of a cybercrime lifestyle. With memorable hits such as “Internet Swiping” and “Million Dollar Criminal” earning millions of views, Punchmade has leveraged his considerable following to peddle tutorials on how to commit financial crimes online. But until recently, there wasn’t much to support a conclusion that Punchmade was actually doing the cybercrime things he promotes in his songs.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/01/e-crime-rapper-punchmade-dev-debuts-card-shop/

p.s., yes, that is a functioning diamond-crusted card skimming device hanging from his neck.

Hmm so #relaxasong is trending? Well, this cover of the #LuigisMansion theme might be perfect:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUVRTWWb-8I

Makes that spooky song all happy and upbeat instead, like played by a typical band on a nice sunny day in a park somewhere.

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