📄 I have published my summary of the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) activities at #IETF126 in Vienna.

The report covers the Applied Networking Research Workshop (ANRW), the IRTF Open Meeting, and all 14 Research Groups—from AI networking and Internet architecture to routing, transport, privacy, sustainability, quantum networking, and more.

One aspect that makes the IRTF particularly valuable is its research model. Rather than organizing around individual publications, the IRTF is organized around long-lived research communities where researchers, engineers, implementers, operators, and standards experts collaboratively explore fundamental Internet challenges over many years.

At a time when AI is transforming how research is written, reviewed, and disseminated, sustained technical dialogue and open collaboration are becoming increasingly important.

🔗 https://dirk-kutscher.info/irtf/ietf-126/

#IRTF #IETF #Networking #Internet #Research #OpenStandards

Here's how I host my own AIM server https://lobste.rs/s/4dcp6w #networking
https://veronicaexplains.net/open-oscar-server/

#Ubiquiti warns of new max severity #UniFi OS vulnerability

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ubiquiti-warns-of-new-max-severity-unifi-os-vulnerability/

#cybersecurity #networking

Hidden backdoor in #Tenda #router firmware grants admin access

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hidden-backdoor-in-tenda-router-firmware-grants-admin-access/

#cybersecurity #privacy #networking

I found the network rack gacha! Assumed it was so niche it would only be found in like Tokyo but there was one around my neck of the woods as well.

This is the cutest thing ever! Look at the little cables and cable management hoops, the PDU, all of it is so well-done!

#japan #gacha #networking #sysadmin #mb

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A gacha machine with an image of network rack toys on the front

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The un-constructed bits of plastic toy network gear all spread out

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The built network rack from the front, with two Cisco switches and a Furukawa Electric. Cables go between them.

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The rear with power cables going to a PDU through cable management hoops.

How did I miss the release of network rack gacha series 4?!?! https://tarlin-capsule.jp/product/705

‼️ ALSO, they have a poll going until the 17th for which devices to put into series 5! https://www.ap-com.co.jp/tenohira5-vote/

Original thread: https://bitbang.social/@kalleboo/111368348844681030

#sysadmin #networking

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Promo for a gachapon machine called 手のひらネットワーク機器 with various tiny-sized network devices in a rack

OpenWrt is a free and open-source Linux operating system for supported routers and embedded devices.

Unlike stock router firmware, it provides a fully writable system with package management, letting you install WireGuard, AdGuard Home, VPNs, mesh networking, custom firewalls, and hundreds of additional packages.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=openwrt

#OpenSource #OpenWrt #Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #Networking #Router #FOSS

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Screenshot of the OpenWrt project page. The OpenWrt logo and the slogan "Wireless Freedom" appear at the top. Below, a description explains that OpenWrt is a Linux operating system for routers and embedded devices. It highlights its fully writable filesystem, package management, and extensive customization, allowing users to install software, replace vendor firmware limitations, and tailor their router for a wide range of networking applications.

WhatsApp Clone, but Decentralized with P2P Messaging

App: https://Enkrypted.Chat

"Secure and private" is the general goal.

This is a technical/concept demo of a fairly unique approach using a browser-based, local-first and webrtc.

This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.

Features:

* P2P
* End to end encryption
* Signal protocol
* Post-Quantum cryptography
* File transfer
* Local-first
* No registration
* No installation
* No database
* TURN server

Feel free to reach out for clarity instead of diving into the docs/code.

IMPORTANT: While this is aiming to provide a secure experience, it isnt audited or reviewed. **Shared for testing, feedback and demo purposes only.** Please use responsibly.

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

4 years, 65 versions, and now iroh 1.0. Here's to the next chapter and stability: a wire protocol you can depend on, with plenty of incremental features on the roadmap.

Dial keys, stay connected.

https://www.iroh.computer/blog/v1

#p2p #iroh #networking
#rust
#python #nodejs #kotlin #swift

https://Enkrypted.Chat

This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.

Features:

PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN server

https://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

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Send Messages Securely. No cloud. No trace. Decentralized P2P encrypted messaging - No setup required

Many great job opportunities are never posted publicly. Discover practical strategies for accessing the hidden job market, building professional connections, and finding career opportunities before they become widely known. Read more: https://www.barrierstoemployment.com/how-to-access-the-hidden-job-market-guide/

#JobSearch #CareerTips #Networking #CareerGrowth #Employment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Let's talk architecture, not anecdotes. 🧱

Centralization is fragile. In Ep. 30 of Impractical Privacy, we are stripping back the myths:

🔗 Public Blockchains & CEX Funnels

💬 Metadata Whispers & E2E Fallacies

📡 P2P Mesh Networks

🌐 The math behind NAT Hole Punching and sovereignty.

Tune in for the deep dive into truly resilient networking.
👇
ImpracticalPrivacy.com

#P2P #CryptoPrivacy #Networking #Cybersecurity #Meshtastic #Privacy #Surveillance #Metadata #Decentralization #PrivacyMatters

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AI Generated Image.

Inform your friends and family about these tools.

#Briar ... https://briarproject.org

"Censorship-resistant peer-to-peer messaging that bypasses centralized servers. Connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Tor, with privacy built-in."

#Retroshare ... https://retroshare.cc

"Retroshare establish encrypted connections between you and your friends to create a network of computers, and provides various distributed services on top of it: forums, channels, chat, mail... Retroshare is fully decentralized, and designed to provide maximum security and anonymity to its users beyond direct friends. Retroshare is entirely free and open-source software. It is available on #Android, #Linux, #MacOS and #Windows. There are no hidden costs, no ads and no terms of service."

#RicochetRefresh ... https://www.ricochetrefresh.net

"Ricochet Refresh is an open-source project to allow private and anonymous instant messaging."

#OnionShare ... https://onionshare.org

"OnionShare is an open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network."

#DeltaChat ... https://delta.chat

"Delta Chat is a decentralized and secure messenger app."

#Bitmessage ... https://bitmessage.org

"Bitmessage is a P2P communications protocol used to send encrypted messages to another person or to many subscribers. It is decentralized and trustless, meaning that you need-not inherently trust any entities like root certificate authorities. It uses strong authentication which means that the sender of a message cannot be spoofed, and it aims to hide "non-content" data, like the sender and receiver of messages, from passive eavesdroppers like those running warrantless wiretapping programs."

#TorBrowser ... https://www.torproject.org/download

"Protect yourself against tracking, surveillance, and censorship."

#I2P ... https://geti2p.net

"The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is a fully encrypted private network layer. It protects your activity and location. Every day people use the network to connect with people without worry of being tracked or their data being collected. In some cases people rely on the network when they need to be discrete or are doing sensitive work."

#Hyphanet ... https://www.hyphanet.org/

"Hyphanet is peer-to-peer network for censorship-resistant and privacy-respecting publishing and communication. The original Freenet."

#BitChan ... https://github.com/813492291816/BitChan

"BitChan is a decentralized anonymous imageboard inspired by BitBoard and built on top of Bitmessage with Tor, I2P, and GnuPG."

#DarkMX ... https://darkmx.app

"DarkMX is a new decentralized communication app that utilizes Tor hidden services to allow you to easily have an anonymous, reliable, and censorship-resistant presence on the internet. You can chat. You can share files. You can search other people's files. You can keep a contact list and send private messages to your friends. You can create your own custom .onion site, available to anyone with a Tor Browser."

#Decentralized #TOR #AntiSurveillance #Anonymity #Anonymous #Privacy #Filesharing #Networking #Communication #P2P #F2F #PeerToPeer #Censorship #AntiCensorship #FreeSpeech

https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/

#BBS #telnet #retro #networking