Friday, January 6, 2023

It's a tracking device that also happens to make phone calls

from here and here

Do Russians not watch the same movies and TV shows that we do? Tracking a cell phone is child's play for the authorities, so I find myself wondering what was going through their heads when Russian soldiers gave away their position by using their cell phones. Perhaps the answer is "nothing"

Unforgettable

found on Dump A Day

I guess you're either the one they want to remember or the one they want to forget

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Assuming Twitter still has anyone left to send them

from here and here

Well, it was only a matter of time before Twitter suffered a large data breach if Peiter Zatko is to be believed. I don't know how they're going to tell the affected users now that they have no communications team. I guess Elon is going to have to do it himself.

Open a Master lock 176 with a Master lock 176


Watch on YouTube

If this is real, it's hilarious, but also an excellent warning to not use that lock.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Sorry for the data breach

from here and here

Companies are always trying to assure you that they take your privacy and/or security seriously, but they say it so often (and apparently do so little to back it up) that it's become meaningless. 

It would almost be better if they said "sorry for the data breach", in the same vein as "sorry for your loss", except that they are ultimately responsible for it.

On second thought, it would be better if they just put their money where there mouths are and actually did the work required to protect us properly.

Checkmate Mr. Smartypants

found on eBaum's World

For every person there is a way to fool them. It's just a matter of finding the right bait.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Your passwords are safe for now

from here (image source)

Add this the the long list of destructive ways to stop the bad guys from getting your data. Too bad they stop you from using it at the same time.

You Can Trust Me shirt

Product Page

A great shirt for physical penetration testers, just not while they're on the job. 

I found this novel design while searching around for interesting security-related merchandise, and quite by accident I hovered over something and saw Graham Cluley's name pop up because it turns out this is his design. So thank Graham for this, and by thank him, I mean of course buy his shirt. 

Monday, January 2, 2023

It's camouflage time

from here and here (image source)

Camouflage doesn't always have to mean that splotchy green and tan pattern, it can be anything if it blends in well, and this watch background definitely does that. It could also serve as a means to verify the owner should the watch ever get lost. I don't think most people are quite that hairy.

Apparently some people CAN put a price on privacy

found on Reddit

It appears to only seat 3, so I guess not only can some people put a price on privacy, some don't even set the price very high.