Entries Tagged "humor"
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Security Vulnerability in Apple’s Silicon “M1” Chip
The website for the M1racles security vulnerability is an excellent demonstration that not all vulnerabilities are exploitable. Be sure to read the FAQ through to the end.
EDITED TO ADD: Wired article.
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Cartoon
Squid ink.
As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.
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APT Horoscope
This delightful essay matches APT hacker groups up with astrological signs. This is me:
Capricorn is renowned for its discipline, skilled navigation, and steadfastness. Just like Capricorn, Helix Kitten (also known as APT 35 or OilRig) is a skilled navigator of vast online networks, maneuvering deftly across an array of organizations, including those in aerospace, energy, finance, government, hospitality, and telecommunications. Steadfast in its work and objectives, Helix Kitten has a consistent track record of developing meticulous spear-phishing attacks.
Nihilistic Password Security Questions
Posted three years ago, but definitely appropriate for the times.
Friday Squid Blogging: T-Shirt
“Squid Pro Quo” T-shirt.
As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.
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Resetting Your GE Smart Light Bulb
If you need to reset the software in your GE smart light bulb—firmware version 2.8 or later—just follow these easy instructions:
Start with your bulb off for at least 5 seconds.
- Turn on for 8 seconds
- Turn off for 2 seconds
- Turn on for 8 seconds
- Turn off for 2 seconds
- Turn on for 8 seconds
- Turn off for 2 seconds
- Turn on for 8 seconds
- Turn off for 2 seconds
- Turn on for 8 seconds
- Turn off for 2 seconds
- Turn on
Bulb will flash on and off 3 times if it has been successfully reset.
Welcome to the future!
Sidebar photo of Bruce Schneier by Joe MacInnis.