🚀 Tools - Black Hat Europe Call for Tools
This article announces the open call for tools for Black Hat Europe, inviting researchers and developers to showcase their innovative projects at Arsenal. The event provides a platform for sharing tools with a large community.
Key Points:
• Opportunity to present innovative tools.
• Interactive setting for researchers and developers.
• Chance to share work with a vibrant community.
🔗 Resources:
• Black Hat Events ↗ - Information about Black Hat Events
• Black Hat Europe Call for Tools Tweet ↗ - Announcement tweet
💡 Tips - SHA3 Inefficiency
This article discusses a little-known fact about the selection of Keccak as SHA3, highlighting its initial known inefficiency despite its security.
Key Points:
• Keccak, chosen as SHA3, was initially known to be computationally inefficient.
• This inefficiency did not compromise its security.
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💡 Tips - Systems of Power and Greed
This article uses the television series Squid Game to illustrate the persistence of systems built on power and greed, even in the face of attempts to disrupt them.
Key Points:
• The show demonstrates the enduring nature of systems driven by power and greed.
• Efforts to stop these systems often prove ineffective.
• The cycle of power and greed continues, even when challenged.
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💡 Tips - Unexpected Game Achievements
This article discusses the unexpected nature of unlocking early achievements in a video game, specifically focusing on a "diamond" achievement and its impact on player experience.
Key Points:
• Early achievement unlocks can detract from game enjoyment.
• The significance of game mechanics and player engagement.
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💡 Tips - Suspicious Government Spending
This article highlights examples of allegedly questionable spending practices within government, suggesting a potential pattern of releasing such information at times when public attention is low.
Key Points:
• Allegations of misallocation of public funds.
• Suspicious timing of bill release to minimize public scrutiny.
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🤖 Bug Bounty - WordPress Security Tip
This article provides a quick tip for bug bounty hunters focusing on the vulnerability of exposed plugins and WordPress core REST endpoints.
Key Points:
• Check for exposed plugins and WordPress core REST endpoints.
• Many plugins expose webhooks or callback plugins.
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🤖 Cybersecurity - Evolution of Child-Targeted Malware
This article discusses the history of malware targeting children, from the early Pikachu virus to the potential for future threats leveraging popular characters.
Key Points:
• The Pikachu virus is considered the first malware targeting children.
• The potential for future malware targeting children using modern characters exists.
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✨ Features - Twitter Follow Friday
This article is a list of Twitter users shared as part of a "Follow Friday" (#FF) event.
Key Points:
• List of Twitter handles to follow.
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💡 Tips - Health and Well-being
This is a personal update about taking time for rest and recovery.
Key Points:
• Importance of rest and recuperation.
💡 Tips - Avoiding Exploitation at Cybersecurity Events
This article warns young women in cybersecurity about potential predatory behavior at industry events, advising caution when accepting unsolicited assistance.
Key Points:
• Be wary of those offering career assistance with ulterior motives.
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