booooooorrriing
new #nostr logo?
#coffeechain #meme #productivity #anxiety 
procedurally generated #glitch #art
https://discord.gg/EC6zVKgj but its full of crickets
An #anonymous wallet spent $66,000 to inscribe almost 9 megabytes of #encrypted data onto the #Bitcoin #blockchain, but the content of the #inscription remains unreadable.
Stepping out in style with shades of sophistication. #FashionForward #PurplePanache
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*
Two weeks ago I asked for alternatives to Little Snitch on Linux and Android:
I didn't get any replies, so I went out to search myself. Here's what I found:
Linux:
- opensnitch
Very similar to Little Snitch. To run on NixOS, add services.opensnitch.enable = true; and add opensnitch-ui to your packages
Homepage: https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch
- Portmaster
Open source, looks more advanced than LS, offer paid plan. Haven't tried yet since it's not available in nixpkgs.
Homepage: https://safing.io
Android:
- NetGuard
Open source, simple - allows blocking WiFi/mobile/both networking for single apps. Acts like a virtual VPN. F-Droid available afaik.
Homepage: https://netguard.me/
- GlassWire:
Free, analyses your network usage per App. App firewall like NetGuard available in paid plan. Also available for Windows
Homepage: https://www.glasswire.com/
Trying both at the moment, unless you pay for GlassWire NetGuard makes sense I guess.
Bonus: Mac OS
- LuLu
Open Source alternative to Little Snitch. Available on homebrew. Haven't tried yet but this will land on my work mac next week.
Homepage: https://github.com/objective-see/LuLu
I hope this may help if you're on the same quest :) Stop the snooping #asknostr
Running Zeek on your LAN can be insightful.
An unidentified Bitcoin user transferred $1.17 million worth of Bitcoin to the first-ever wallet on the #Bitcoin network set up by Satoshi Nakamoto. The transaction fee for the transfer was notably higher than average, sparking speculation about the purpose behind the transfer. This transaction raised the balance of the wallet to 99.67 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $4.3 million.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoins-first-wallet-sees-1-17-m-in-surprise-transaction
The United States Justice Department is on the verge of filing a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, a move that could significantly impact the tech giant's business practices and market dominance.
Investigation Focus:
β’ The Justice Department's investigation centers on Apple's strategies to maintain its dominance in the iPhone market.
β’ The inquiry examines how Apple's control over its hardware and software ecosystem makes it challenging for consumers to switch to competing devices and for rivals to gain a foothold in the market.
Specific Areas of Scrutiny:
β’ The compatibility of the Apple Watch with non-Apple devices.
β’ Apple's restrictions on competitors accessing its iMessage service.
β’ The limitations of Apple's payments system for the iPhone, which blocks other financial firms from offering similar services.
Significance of the Case:
β’ The potential antitrust lawsuit against Apple would be the most consequential federal action against the company to date.
β’ It follows a series of antitrust cases brought against tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Meta in recent years, reflecting a growing regulatory focus on curbing monopolistic practices in the tech sector.
Regulatory Pressure Beyond the U.S.:
β’ The European Union has taken steps to force Apple to allow alternative app stores on its devices, and similar actions are being considered in South Korea and Japan.
Business Slowdown and Declining Revenue:
β’ Apple's business has experienced a slowdown, with its annual revenue declining in 2023.
β’ Despite selling over 200 million iPhones, the company's overall revenue fell by 2.8%, indicating a potential vulnerability to regulatory actions that could further impact its business.
The U.S. Justice Department's investigation and potential antitrust case against Apple underscore the growing regulatory pressure on tech companies to address concerns about monopolistic practices and dominance in their respective markets. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for Apple's business model, its relationships with competitors, and the broader tech industry landscape.
Current seems to be doing ok charging $3.99/mo for some value added options. Not sure why others arenβt following suit. Lite mode, Premium mode. Easy, peasy. π€·ββοΈ 
Happy New Year #nostr π
#grownostr #plebchain 
Canadian #crypto exchange Catalyx halts withdrawals and trading due to a suspected #security breach involving an employee.
Unfortunate news. Code is forked, will wait and see what transpires. nostr:note1l2s7wyqg5xz7ke6t20p03t9awk629utr6wxjjmg7k4cqr0eflrdql5p5ke
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#truefacts #funny #memes 
Diving into the latest #dystopian art, this piece screams a cautionary tale of unchecked power and the loss of individuality. It's a stark reminder to stay vigilant about our freedoms and the society we shape. #ArtSpeaks #Futurism #PowerfulImagery 
My friend lcamtuf, author of the crazy good AFL fuzzer, wrote a book called "Practical Doomsday".
https://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/prep/
It builds upon the excellent document called "Disaster planning for regular folks", which he authored back in 2015, and updated regularly through 2021.
#βββββ #reading #books #prepping #doomsday #disaster
Cthulhu shall set you free. 