soc.octade.net is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
boostedUS accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search
How to collect intelligence before asking a single question #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/how-to-collect-intelligence-before-asking-a-single-question/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
Global open-source platforms and cloud #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/global-open-source-platforms-and-cloud/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
#Encryption and Globalization 15 Years Later: End-to-End Encryption and the Third Round of the "#GoingDark" Debate
Need a password manager for your team?
TeamPass is a free, open-source password manager built for teams and organizations. Securely share credentials, manage role-based permissions, integrate with LDAP/Active Directory, and self-host everything on your own infrastructure.
More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=teampass
#OpenSource #PasswordManager #SelfHosting #CyberSecurity #Privacy #DevOps #FOSS
According to researchers, loading the map silently drops a Windows command file into the user's Documents folder, launches a hidden PowerShell window, and attempts to download a second-stage script from a remote server.
The second-stage payload returned a 404, so its purpose remains unknown.
Meta and Google are testing selfie video verification.
Both companies are rolling out video-based identity checks to verify users and help with account recovery. While they promise stronger security, they also raise new questions about biometric privacy and how facial data is stored and used.
Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/meta-google-selfie-video-verification-privacy.html
#Privacy #Biometrics #Google #Meta #CyberSecurity #DigitalRights #TechNews
Anybody out there good at resumes that'd be willing to do a review? Big bonus points if you're in #cybersecurity. I hope to start putting out feelers soon.
My job has effectively shifted to stuff that I am not good at, which removes all of the fun, and causes nothing but stress. I've said before that under no circumstances should I be allowed to run an appsec program - and yet here we are.
#Linux Kernel Team Publishes 432 CVEs In Two Days
https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/07/22/2033256/linux-kernel-team-publishes-432-cves-in-two-days
Internet subcultures: Doomers and Zoomers #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/internet-subcultures-doomers-and-zoomers/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
Social media platforms made in Europe #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/social-media-platforms-made-in-europe/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
#SimpleX Public Names — a Name Nobody Can Take From You
https://simplex.chat/blog/20260722-simplex-public-names.html
#France becomes first #EU country to ban #SocialMedia access for under-15s
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/france-ban-social-media-access-under-15s
#SocialMediaBan #privacy #politics #Europe #AgeVerification #cybersecurity
Ever wonder how hacker culture has shaped the world? 💻 This short dives into 30 years of DEF CON, exploring its unique blend of counterculture and tech innovation. Agency, self-determination, and building your own future – check it out! #DEFCON #Hacking #Cybersecurity
#LG to Ban Residential Proxies from #SmartTV Apps
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/lg-to-ban-residential-proxies-from-smart-tv-apps/
#OpenAI says #HuggingFace was breached by its pre-release models
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/openai-says-hugging-face-was-breached-by-its-pre-release-models/
#Canonical wants enterprises to put #Ubuntu #Linux software distribution behind the firewall
https://nerds.xyz/2026/07/canonical-enterprise-store-ubuntu-pro/
The long road to quantum stability #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/the-long-road-to-quantum-stability/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
Hot take:
I hate how all these articles talk about how OpenAI’s clanker “broke out” and attacked Hugging Face.
No, OpenAI’s dog slipped its chain because they don’t know what the hell they’re doing, and it bit another dog.
Cryptography: from paper to silicon #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/cryptography-from-paper-to-silicon/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
Hacker wipes European country’s entire land registry database, paralyzing #RealEstate market
https://cybernews.com/security/hacker-deletes-romanian-land-registry-database/
Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies
#Craneware #DataBreach #privacy #cybersecurity #healthcare #hospital #pharmacy
Before you sign: due diligence to save money #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/before-you-sign-due-diligence-to-save-money/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
Weather control: the sky as a weapon #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/weather-control-the-sky-as-a-weapon/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
The #ACLU Is Arming Lawyers to Expose State #Surveillance Secrets
https://www.wired.com/story/the-aclu-is-arming-lawyers-to-expose-state-surveillance-secrets/
Apps Marketed to #US #Troops Are Shipping Chinese and Russian Code
https://www.wired.com/story/apps-marketed-to-us-troops-are-shipping-chinese-and-russian-code/
#Cybersecurity risks posed by over-the-air tech in autos has analysts concerned
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/18/over-the-air-tech-in-vehicles-poses-cybersecurity-risks.html
How #Microsoft’s “Little Workaround” Created a Major #Pentagon Threat
https://www.propublica.org/podcast/microsoft-digital-escorts-china-defense-department
Federal employees can download #TikTok on their work phones again
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/18/federal-employees-can-download-tiktok-on-their-work-phones-again/
Tens of millions of WordPress websites could be vulnerable to hackers. Sites running older versions of the software risk being completely taken over.
Internet subcultures: Urban Explorers #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/internet-subcultures-urban-explorers/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
Rental scams: recognize the red flags #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/rental-scams-recognize-the-red-flags/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
When building a multi-factor authentication system for clients, backups codes should be generated just in case the user does not have their second factor with them.
The backup codes should all be one-time use of course, but how do you store them on the backend? What is best practice here? What is a real-world threat model?
#passwords #security #cybersecurity
| Store plaintext to be viewed later: | 0 |
| Encrypt with key in TPM to be viewed later: | 3 |
| Hash with a password hashing function (bcrypt): | 8 |
Fake profiles and identity cloning #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/fake-profiles-and-identity-cloning/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog
#KapeTechnologies plc (ex‑Crossrider) is a UK‑Israeli firm tied to Teddy Sagi, with #VPN and cybersecurity brands like #Webselenese #IntegoAntivirus #ExpressVPN, #CyberGhost, and #PIA. Critics link its roots to Israel’s Unit 8200 and surveillance pipelines—so some call for a #Boycott. 🌍🛡️🛰️ https://irbak-action.com/company/453ca578-d616-45de-8971-d16bca765818 #Privacy #Cybersecurity #Boycott
Van Jacobson and congestion control #negativepid #digitalInvestigations #OSINT #cybersecurity #AI #tech #onlineInvestigations #robotics #cyberpsychology #cybercrime https://negativepid.blog/van-jacobson-and-congestion-control/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Negative-PID-Blog