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@metacurity@infosec.exchange
2025-05-31 13:47:10

Metacurity is pleased to offer our free and premium subscribers a weekly digest of the best long-form (and longish) infosec-related pieces we couldn't properly fit into our daily news crush.
This week's selection covers
--How regular Americans unwittingly aid DPRK job scams,
--Self-driving truck startup sent massive amounts of IP to China,
--The Com claims it's behind the Coinbase hack,
--It feels like Panetta's Cyber Pearl Harbor is nigh,

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2025-05-30 02:11:00

Share of news influencers on Bluesky has doubled after the 2024 US election to 43%, but X remains popular, with 82% of news influencers maintaining an account (Pew Research Center)
pewresearch.org/short-reads/20

@annettamallon@aus.social
2025-03-31 11:39:32

On International Transgender Day of Visibility it's important to remember that everyone deserves dignity and respect at every stage of life. Including end of life.
#GDEP
#TransDayOfVisibility🏳️‍⚧️

A pink background with hearts and a centre square with text reads "March 31st International Transgender Day of Visibility. GDEP is a safe space, an ally, and trans clients are most welcome here. gdep.com.au Dr Annetta Mallon straight ally"
@pbloem@sigmoid.social
2025-05-29 18:49:41

We need to stop reasoning about AI like this. Every time it can do something amazing it's "well that's just because its training data is so big, everything is bound to be in there."
Then, when it shows some limitation, it's "Well that's because it must not be in the training data".
It can show a shark jumping out of the moon through a computer screen. It can generate stuff that's not in the data. Also, hands counting down are obviously in t…

A screenshot from an Ars Technica article on Google's video AI. The paragraph below reads: Counting down with fingers is difficult for Veo 3, likely because it's not well-represented in the training data. Instead, hands are likely usually shown in a few positions like a fist, a five-finger open palm, a two-finger peace sign, and the number one.
@EmilyMoranBarwick@mastodon.social
2025-05-29 15:51:55

Sometimes I feel like a broken record when #writing about #neurodivergence
But re-processing my past through the lens of #Autism

Screenshot of my full linked post. It reads (in part): 

Sometimes I feel like a broken record when I write about my neurodivergence. But what is our life experience if not how we perceive & experience the world? I cannot extricate myself from my neurodivergence any more than I can remove my brain from the equation of how I experience anything—it's the lens through which I exist.

Upon sharing publicly that I am Autistic, many well-meaning people said things along the lines of "don't let a labe…
@brentsleeper@sfba.social
2025-05-27 18:11:58

“it is a truth of this website that no matter what position you hold on any topic, one of the most terminally online people on earth whose full time job appears to be getting angry on the internet will appear to declare that you are a centrist” bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3s5wt

Closely-cropped screenshot of a post on Bluesky by the user @nameshiv.bsky.social, “Shiv Ramdas Rice Lord,” dated May 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM.

The post reads, “it is a truth of this website that no matter what position you hold on any topic, one of the most terminally online people on earth whose full time job appears to be getting angry on the internet will appear to declare that you are a centrist.”

The user also has quoted/emebedded an earlier post by @jamellebouie.net that in turn reads, “saw…
@BugWarp@wikis.world
2025-05-29 19:55:24

On the rejection of Argentina and Poland (among others) proposals for a moon treaty by the USA and the USSR.
#SpacePolicy

A black-and-white cartoon depicts a group of sea creatures underwater, including a shark at a podium labeled "Land Treaty Rally," a starfish, a fish, and an amphibian. The shark, with an angry expression, imagines an amphibian walking on land with palm trees in the background. Bubbles surround the scene, indicating an underwater setting. Below the cartoon, text reads: "Permitting the developing world to dictate the pace and quality of space exploration, the L-5 analogized, made 'about as much s…
@edintone@mastodon.green
2025-05-24 19:33:19

I have been experimenting with the options around importing my archive of WordPress posts into Substack. I soon ran into four issues that have started me thinking Substack could be improved. edintone.substack.com/p/should

A graphic showing the WordPress W logo and Substack logo, mostly in grey. Text over in white reads - Should it be easy to import WordpRess into Substack?
@Jaredt@social.linux.pizza
2025-05-27 16:19:17

Wait one god damn minute here…

A screenshot of a news article reads: “The initial story reported that 28 bodies were in storage at the time. As of Monday morning, Johnson said there were 26 bodies in long-term storage.”
@poppastring@dotnet.social
2025-04-22 02:25:34

This option on Copilot for "Think Deeper" makes a night and day difference in results. #AI

A button on Copilot that reads "Think Deeper"
@al3x@hachyderm.io
2025-05-23 18:29:15

Is anyone comparing RSS with Mastodon?
If yes, do you have a preference?
I feel attracted to Mastodon for its interactions (rare though lately) and its more recency.
I do feel RSS might provides me with more interesting reads though (better signal).

@kerstinsailer@sciences.social
2025-04-20 21:15:55

#SilentSunday #glasgow

A wall of graffiti - yellow and red letters on the left and purple/ blue ones on the right with the middle being painted over  in white brush brush strokes. A white clothed jesus figure with halo on a bicycle is carrying a deliveroo box as a backpack. World peace is printed underneath the deliveroo logo. Next to the back wheel, some small print reads "Happy Easter G'gow!"
@dankeck@a11y.social
2025-04-11 23:19:18

Digital badges have come to the Fediverse! Courtesy of @… .
Each badge comes with a verification link. Here's the link for my "code contributor" badge:

The BadgeFed logo, two interlocking chevrons in golden yellow and dark gray. Below it, text reads "code contributor".Text at the top right reads "BadgeFed."
@wfryer@mastodon.cloud
2025-05-18 20:59:22

Meta Battles an ‘Epidemic of Scams’ as Criminals Flood Instagram and Facebook (WSJ, 15 May 2025)
wsj.com/tech/meta-fraud-facebo
Paywall free version:

A man talks on a phone in a retail setting, with a sign that reads "Half Off Wholesale" in the background. Various power tools are displayed on shelves behind him. The image is associated with an article discussing scams on social media platforms.
@stargazer@woof.tech
2025-04-28 12:12:55

**[Цей і наступні пости викладаються тут для архівних цілей, майже в тому вигляді, який вони мали в оригіналі]**
Не знаю, на скільки мене вистачить, але тримайте.
Дрезден Кодак - "Темна Наука (dresdencodak.com/2010/06/03/da)"…

A frame from CarBot's parody of Diablo 3 intro. Cain stands inside the half-ruined Tristram cathedral, dramatically raising hands and looking at the sky through the hole in the roof, at the approaching comet. "It has began," he proclaims.
Cyborg logo by Dresden Codak, on black background. The title below reads: "Темна Наука"
@YaleDivinitySchool@mstdn.social
2025-05-15 20:53:14

YDS professor Miroslav Volf on the Christianity Today podcast talking about his new book, "The Cost of Ambition"! christianitytoday.com/podcasts

A man in glasses. Text reads episode 170 The bulletin. The Cost of Ambition with Miroslav Volf
@DominikDammer@mastodon.gamedev.place
2025-05-16 09:16:11

BunnyBall !
I am super exited to announce my latest game: BunnyBall.
Super cute and cozy action in this arcade mix of pinball and breakout!
You can collect new animal balls to play in over 50 levels!
Available on Steam Next Fest June 9th! Wishlist now!
store.steampowered.com…

cute comic bunny in front of a field. big title reads "Bunny Ball"
@EmilyMoranBarwick@mastodon.social
2025-05-22 15:15:11

I don't think we should always have to include the "upswing" in struggles we share
When you're in the shit of it & all you hear is upswing, you can feel more alone—that you need to "suck it up/be positive." And I find that toxic
Still, I have BIG feelings about sharing my suck with so little upswing
...cause I'm a hypocritical asshole when it comes to myself🙃
Full thought:

Screenshot of my full linked post. It reads (in part): 

"I'm feeling quite conflicted about posting my open letter to my body. It feels too rough & unformed. And too much of a downer. I do have rallying within me...I will keep going...I always have...but I just don't think we should always have to include the upswing...because it overshadows/whitewashes the darkness that also deserves recognition. When you're in the shit of it, & all you hear from others is the upswing, you can be left feeling…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-15 00:30:03

Urban Discoveries III 🏙️
都市发现 III 🏙️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Ilford FP4 Plus, expired 1994
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️?
#filmphotography

**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph featuring a solitary tree with sparse branches against a clear sky. The tree stands in front of a building with a sign that reads 'URBAN REVIVO.' The scene is calm and serene, with the tree being the focal point."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,展示了一棵孤独的树,树枝稀疏,背景是一片清朗的天空。这棵树位于一栋写有'URBAN REVIVO'标志的建筑前。场景宁静而祥和,树是焦点所在。"
**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph showing a close-up view of a complex, geometric, and abstract pattern. The pattern consists of intersecting lines and shapes, creating a web-like structure. In the center, there is a vertical rectangular object that stands out against the intricate background."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,展示了一个复杂的几何抽象图案的特写视图。该图案由相交的线条和形状组成,形成一个网状结构。在中心位置,有一个垂直的矩形物体,在错综复杂的背景中显得格外突出。"
**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph showing a person viewed through a decorative metal fence. The person is wearing a jacket with Chinese characters on the back. The fence has a geometric pattern, and the background includes some greenery and a building."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,通过一个装饰性的金属栅栏可以看到一个人。这个人穿着一件背后有中文字的夹克。栅栏具有几何图案,背景中有一些绿色植物和一栋建筑。"
**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph depicting a construction site. Several workers wearing helmets are seen on a raised platform or scaffolding, working on a large structure. The structure appears to be part of a building under construction, with visible beams and structural elements."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,描绘了一个建筑工地。几名戴着安全帽的工人站在一个升高的平台或脚手架上,正在施工一个大型结构。该结构看起来是一栋在建建筑的一部分,可见梁和结构元素。"
@gadgetboy@gadgetboy.social
2025-05-07 15:13:15

I saw an F-150 in Texas that had a Trump bumper sticker along with a decal that reads, "When tyranny becomes law, resistance becomes duty," along with an image of a gun.
How does someone drive around with all that cognitive dissonance?

@wordsbywesink@mstdn.social
2025-04-10 16:45:15

My latest aspires-to-be-monthly newsletter went out the door this morning with an essay on banning words and some interesting reads from others. Click through if you're interested.
wordsbywes.ink/newsletter/note

@gatewayy@mastodon.gatewayy.net
2025-03-11 13:37:31

I’m looking forward to my first day at Wyandotte Technologies!

A purple notification card with white text reads: “Up next: Official start day @ Wyandotte Technologies! Happening today.” There is a small arrow icon in the top right corner and a computer screen icon in the bottom right corner.
@niqdanger@social.linux.pizza
2025-05-08 01:22:46

I know its a bad picture, but I got a funny sticker at a conference today and had to share.

A sticker that on top reads "Caution" in yellow. Under that is a picture of an antiquated horse and buggy, and the writing "Legacy IP Only - This product does not support the current generation of the Internet Protocol, IPv6"
@wfryer@mastodon.cloud
2025-05-14 20:04:37

My new post for #HealOurCulture: “Trust and Democracy”
healourculture.org/2025/05/15/
Also on Substack:

A cartoon illustration depicts a distressed man in a suit, wearing an oxygen mask connected to a tank labeled "DEMOCRACY." The caption reads, "Trust is democracy's oxygen, and we are running out of air." The man appears anxious,
@EmilyMoranBarwick@mastodon.social
2025-05-21 01:51:16

Nothing I’m trying to write is "flowing"...it's all laborious.
I'm encouraged by "Your labor isn’t a sign of defeat" from @… wherein she quotes Verlyn Klinkenborg:
"if you accept that writing is hard work, And that’s what it feels like when you’re writing, Then everything is as it should be. Your labor is…

A screenshot of my full post (available in the link of this post). It reads (in part): 

"In this reading note, Mandy quotes from Verlyn Klinkenborg’s:

"...why not give up on the idea of “flow” and accept the basic truth about writing?

It’s hard work, and it’s been hard work for everyone all along. There’s good reason to believe this, apart from the fact that it’s true. If you think that writing—the act of composition—should flow, and it doesn’t, what are you likely to feel? Obstructed, defea…
@dankeck@a11y.social
2025-03-13 12:50:34

Two years ago at #CSUN I learned about what became my favorite browser extension, BeeLine Reader. I've been a subscriber ever since.
It's easy to set up on desktop, but has been some struggle to get working on Android. But this week I discovered it works with Microsoft's Edge Canary mobile browser, which has experimental support for extensions. Instructions are here:

A paragraph of text in black, red and blue. Each line ends with a particular color, and the next line starts with that same color, fading into a different color across the line.

The paragraph reads:

Suffering from screen fatigue? We’re here to help! BeeLine Reader makes reading on-screen easier, faster, and more enjoyable. We use a simple cognitive trick — an eye-guiding color gradient — to pull your eyes through long blocks of text. This helps you read more effectively and maintain your focu…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-15 00:30:03

Urban Discoveries III 🏙️
都市发现 III 🏙️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Ilford FP4 Plus, expired 1994
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️?
#filmphotography

**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph featuring a solitary tree with sparse branches against a clear sky. The tree stands in front of a building with a sign that reads 'URBAN REVIVO.' The scene is calm and serene, with the tree being the focal point."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,展示了一棵孤独的树,树枝稀疏,背景是一片清朗的天空。这棵树位于一栋写有'URBAN REVIVO'标志的建筑前。场景宁静而祥和,树是焦点所在。"
**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph showing a close-up view of a complex, geometric, and abstract pattern. The pattern consists of intersecting lines and shapes, creating a web-like structure. In the center, there is a vertical rectangular object that stands out against the intricate background."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,展示了一个复杂的几何抽象图案的特写视图。该图案由相交的线条和形状组成,形成一个网状结构。在中心位置,有一个垂直的矩形物体,在错综复杂的背景中显得格外突出。"
**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph showing a person viewed through a decorative metal fence. The person is wearing a jacket with Chinese characters on the back. The fence has a geometric pattern, and the background includes some greenery and a building."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,通过一个装饰性的金属栅栏可以看到一个人。这个人穿着一件背后有中文字的夹克。栅栏具有几何图案,背景中有一些绿色植物和一栋建筑。"
**English Alt Text:**
"A black and white photograph depicting a construction site. Several workers wearing helmets are seen on a raised platform or scaffolding, working on a large structure. The structure appears to be part of a building under construction, with visible beams and structural elements."

**Chinese Alt Text:**
"一张黑白照片,描绘了一个建筑工地。几名戴着安全帽的工人站在一个升高的平台或脚手架上,正在施工一个大型结构。该结构看起来是一栋在建建筑的一部分,可见梁和结构元素。"
@annettamallon@aus.social
2025-03-11 01:06:46

Today was my mother's birthday, the second year without her.
I've been irritable, tired, moody and sad in the week or two leading up to today. Grief takes many forms and even with decades of experience as a therapist I am not immune.
#AskAnnetta
#GriefWhisperer

A picture of a dark background with cream coloured text and a silhouette of a dog with a red heart shape on it's chest. Text reads " Sorry, but I will only be speaking with my dog today "
@edintone@mastodon.green
2025-05-09 18:39:16

Sign the petition: Save Our Swifts. Swifts alone have lost more than half their population in just 20 years. A big help would be to incorporate a “swift brick” that gives these birds a place to nest in all new houses. #Swifts

Swifts flying across a clear blue sky. White text on an orange backgrounds reads "SAVE OUR SWIFTS"
@wordsbywesink@mstdn.social
2025-04-10 16:45:15

My latest aspires-to-be-monthly newsletter went out the door this morning with an essay on banning words and some interesting reads from others. Click through if you're interested.
wordsbywes.ink/newsletter/note

@gadgetboy@gadgetboy.social
2025-05-05 11:46:54

I finally got my car washed and figured it was a good time to put on my new decal. Too subtle?

A red Tesla Model 3 with Texas plates and a decal that reads, "F*CK ELON MUSK"
@BugWarp@wikis.world
2025-05-06 13:18:53

Okay, hopefully Kojima San can convince you :) #TheEternaut #ElEternauta

Tweet by Hideo Kojima that reads: Just finished watching Season 1 of “The Eternaut.” The drama, acting, direction, art design (especially the depiction of snow and the wall of cars), and VFX were all outstanding. The central themes are “an invisible enemy” and “a vast, lurking force behind it all”—very much in line with the great sci-fi classics of the 20th century born out of Cold War-era anxieties. Think “The Body Snatchers” by Jack Finney.
I haven’t read the original, but I hear the comic “…
@mk_rexx@metalhead.club
2025-05-21 04:12:48

Nostalgia eats
#fastfood #food #friedchicken #philippines

Plate of fried chicken and rice. Plate has logo that reads "Tropical Hut (Since 1965)"
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-13 00:30:02

Urban Discoveries 🏙️
都市发现 🏙️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️?
#filmphotography

Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph capturing the reflection of tall, modern skyscrapers in the glass facade of a building. The image shows a group of people on a suspended platform, possibly window cleaners, working on the exterior of one of the buildings. The scene is urban, with a focus on the architectural details and the activity taking place.

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,捕捉到高楼大厦在建筑玻璃幕墙上的倒影。图片中显示一群人在悬挂平台上,可能是擦窗工人,正在其中一栋建筑的外部工作。场景是城市化的,重点展示了建筑细节和正在进行的活动。
Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph of a Go board game set up on a small round table outdoors. The board is partially set up with stones placed on it, and there are additional stones in small piles beside the board. The table is situated on a wooden deck, with a stool visible to the right.

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,展示了一个围棋棋盘在户外的小圆桌上摆放。棋盘上部分摆放了棋子,旁边有额外的棋子堆放。桌子位于一个木质平台上,右侧可见一个凳子。
Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph of a street scene featuring a cart filled with cleaning tools and supplies. The cart includes brooms, dustpans, and bags, suggesting it is used for street cleaning or maintenance. The background is slightly blurred, showing a street with buildings and columns.

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,展示了街道场景,其中有一辆装满清洁工具和用品的手推车。手推车上有扫帚、簸箕和袋子,表明它用于街道清洁或维护。背景稍微模糊,显示了一条有建筑和柱子的街道。
Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph taken inside a public transportation vehicle, likely a bus or tram. The interior is filled with passengers, some seated and some standing. The scene is slightly blurred, capturing the motion and activity within the vehicle. A sign at the front reads "We are arriving."

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,拍摄于公共交通工具内部,可能是公交车或有轨电车。车内乘客众多,有些坐着,有些站着。场景稍微模糊,捕捉了车内的运动和活动。前方有一个标志写着“We are arriving (我们即将到达)”。
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-13 00:30:02

Urban Discoveries 🏙️
都市发现 🏙️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️?
#filmphotography

Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph capturing the reflection of tall, modern skyscrapers in the glass facade of a building. The image shows a group of people on a suspended platform, possibly window cleaners, working on the exterior of one of the buildings. The scene is urban, with a focus on the architectural details and the activity taking place.

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,捕捉到高楼大厦在建筑玻璃幕墙上的倒影。图片中显示一群人在悬挂平台上,可能是擦窗工人,正在其中一栋建筑的外部工作。场景是城市化的,重点展示了建筑细节和正在进行的活动。
Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph of a Go board game set up on a small round table outdoors. The board is partially set up with stones placed on it, and there are additional stones in small piles beside the board. The table is situated on a wooden deck, with a stool visible to the right.

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,展示了一个围棋棋盘在户外的小圆桌上摆放。棋盘上部分摆放了棋子,旁边有额外的棋子堆放。桌子位于一个木质平台上,右侧可见一个凳子。
Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph of a street scene featuring a cart filled with cleaning tools and supplies. The cart includes brooms, dustpans, and bags, suggesting it is used for street cleaning or maintenance. The background is slightly blurred, showing a street with buildings and columns.

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,展示了街道场景,其中有一辆装满清洁工具和用品的手推车。手推车上有扫帚、簸箕和袋子,表明它用于街道清洁或维护。背景稍微模糊,显示了一条有建筑和柱子的街道。
Lucky SHD 400

**English:**
A black and white photograph taken inside a public transportation vehicle, likely a bus or tram. The interior is filled with passengers, some seated and some standing. The scene is slightly blurred, capturing the motion and activity within the vehicle. A sign at the front reads "We are arriving."

**Chinese:**
一张黑白照片,拍摄于公共交通工具内部,可能是公交车或有轨电车。车内乘客众多,有些坐着,有些站着。场景稍微模糊,捕捉了车内的运动和活动。前方有一个标志写着“We are arriving (我们即将到达)”。