Having a philosophical moment thinking about my own privacy, I took a trip back through the history of the concept “privacy” by following the simple question: “Do you have privacy?”
2024
09
Oct
How to crash macOS Sequoia in 10 lines of code
Apple always brag about the stability of their products, and this is a claim that their users tend to echo. Having had a debugger connected to macOS and IOS more than a few times, I know that it is more about hiding the crashes than actually preventing them (it is amazing how often the IOS […]
03
Sep
Chat in the Shadows: Dark IRC on Linux for Maximum Privacy
So, you’ve heard about the Telegram fiasco, right? The big guy in charge got thrown in the slammer in France, and everyone started panicking about who’s really in control of our messages. If that doesn’t scream, “Hey, maybe don’t trust centralized platforms,” then I don’t know what will. But don’t worry! This guide is here […]
07
Jun
Ctr-z bf/bg toggle for Fish shell
An update to a popular post on toggling processes using Ctrl-Z, now focusing on the Fish shell. The tutorial requires Fish shell version 3.2 or newer and provides a command to bind Ctrl-Z for foreground processing without displaying irrelevant information.
02
May
The curious case of Ad-blockers
Advertisements, pervasive across the internet, not only disrupt user privacy and experience but also slow down browsing. Ad-blockers offer significant benefits such as enhanced privacy, reduced distractions, faster loading times, and bandwidth conservation. A new site feature now prompts visitors without ad-blockers to consider using them, enhancing overall online experience and privacy.
11
Apr
Neovim Note-Taking: A Lua Adventure
A quick look at 7-line piece of neovim lua code that has changed my workflow quite a bit. Note-taking simplicity at its best.
01
Feb
Unveiling the Evolution: A Historical Journey through Computer Viruses
Exploring the evolution of computer viruses from the 1970s to present times, where I discuss the continuous battle between ever-evolving cyber threats and advancing cybersecurity. From pioneering malware like Creeper and Brain to the widespread destruction caused by I Love You and SQL Slammer, each era demonstrates escalating sophistication and societal impact, emphasizing the need for proactive security measures, education, and global collaboration to combat and adapt to these persistent cyber threats.
2023
23
May
Python virus for fun and profit
Can you write a self-replicating virus in python? I gave it a try.
2022
24
Nov
Better mobile privacy via FOSS
Android is great but from a privacy perspective there is a lot to be desired.
At least some of it can be fixed by installing FOSS (Free & Open Source Software) alternatives to common apps. Here I have assembled some of my favorites – Enjoy!
26
Jan
CVE-2021-4034 – my PoC for PwnKit
I made a Proof of Concept exploit (two actually) for the new Polkit CVE posted yesterday. Find a description and code here.