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A contract programmer was fired by a US trucking and logistics company. unbeknownst to his bosses, he had secretly embedded a digital kill switch. A week later, the company’s systems were knocked offline.Read All

Explore the story of Syed Shahzaib Shah, one of Pakistan’s top ethical hackers, as he rises from Balakot to global cybersecurity prominence. Read All

Learn how neuroscience-backed methods can help rewire your approach to solving complex tech challenges.Read All

“Anonymous” leaked deportation flights data to the media.Read All

Syed Shahzaib Shah, a self-taught ethical hacker from Balakot, Pakistan, has gained international recognition for exposing critical vulnerabilities in global tech systems. Now the CEO of SS Support Network LLC, he’s a cybersecurity leader featured in major media outlets and is inspiring youth across the world by proving that talent knows no boundaries.Read All

Learn ethical WiFi hacking with Termux and Wipwn. This guide covers setup, Pixie Dust attacks, WPS brute force, and tips to secure your network.Read All

The Digital Sleep Paradox is a problem no one talks about. Millions now fall asleep to YouTube videos, podcasts, or streaming apps. I built a script that connects to your Android device wirelessly and keeps an eye on its volume.Read All

The semantic richness of human language is not captured by conventional keyword-based text processing techniques. Large tech firms have spent billions on creating ever-more-advanced embedding models. Despite their extensive use, we still don’t fully grasp how these embeding models function in practical settings.Read All

I built a sci-fi bass from scratch, packed with a synth, a wireless transmitter, a hacked built-in tuner and voltmeters. This monster runs on lithium batteries, charging like your smartphone. Is it perfect? Heck no. But sounds cool. There you go!Read All

Avoid cryptic or obfuscated function names in your code. They reduce readability, increase security risks, and frustrate team members. Write clear, intent-revealing code to build trustworthy and maintainable software.Read All

Cyber militias are composed of online activists and hackers united by political, social, or environmental goals. Here’s how these groups have become popular and the biggest impacts they have had.Read All

Noisefit pro 4 is a color smartwatch with a built-in pedometer. The code is dynamic and it can connect to any noisefit watch nearby. I’m not going to share the complete code at the moment but below is a sneak peek. I really hate sharing my personal data with any company.Read All

A mask designed to deny AI-based facial recognition from all angles. I have always been a pretty private person, but lately, the weight of it feels as unbearable as ever. I just can’t seem to get out with a feeling of people watching me every time. It is no paranoia but just the plain reality of living in a place where face recognition has become an easy technological tool. And when you turn around the shiny lenses of cameras pop up everywhere-from street corners and shop windows to public events. It is as if my face has become a commodity something that is catalogued and analyzed.Read All

The botnet has been found causing significant server strain, bypassing web administrators’ efforts to control access and protect their site resources. The IP addresses behind this botnet appear to originate from multiple autonomous system numbers (ASNs), primarily hosted by less-reputable service providers. Not only does it ignore `robots.txt` instructions, but it also carries out non-stop scraping activities.Read All

It’s alarming that 91% of cyberattacks begin with phishing emails, and 35% of those lead to ransomware! With stats like these, how are we still getting caught in these traps? We must prioritize cybersecurity education and protection before it’s too late!Read All

White hat hackers are key players in the Gig economy. They are employed by big corporations to counter malfeasance, corruption, and theft. Security testing services protect against threats and enhance overall system resilience, ensuring enterprises remain a step ahead in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.Read All

The perpetrator of a social engineering scam is an expert in human nature. Social engineering works because we are victims of our own desires to be liked, respected and viewed as competent. Playing on these aspects of human nature enables a scammer to engineer risky behavior even when a network member knows they are doing something wrong.Read All

This article will tell you why ethics must be the first priority of every AI research scientist. Warring robots is a nightmare of the future that must never come to pass!Read All

Excitement & frustration; bleeding-edge tech but layoffs, low salaries, and unrealistic expectations. Talent shortages yet highly competitive & scarce entry-level roles. Success being more than just a degree and cert but community, hands-on skills, and resilience. Mentorship and inclusion can help bridge gaps but greed and low-quality content gate keep many.Read All

5/4/2024: Top 5 stories on the HackerNoon homepage!Read All