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@angiemckeown

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช SOC nerd in ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿ–ค DFIR, games, Asian drama, language, writing, kpop #StayTiny ๐ŸŒˆโ™พ๏ธ๐Ÿ’– ๅญฆไน ๆฑ‰่ฏญ I'm only me, but I'm very good at it

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A beginner's guide to analyzing the network traffic of apps and websites In 2025, journalist Zack Whittaker found three popular apps were leaking sensitive user data. This is how he uses network analysis tools like Burp Suite to understand how apps and websites work and sh...

In this how-to for beginners, I explain how to get started with Burp and similar browser tools, we'll explore API basics, how to understand network requests, and getting started. I'll also walk you through some examples of how I found security bugs and data leaks, which I wrote up for TechCrunch.

07.03.2026 14:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Knee jerk reactions aren't making anyone more secure.

And I think people should take some accountability for themselves too - if privacy is very important for your account surely you read the Privacy policy?

I don't like shilling for business, but expecting them to operate outside the law is silly

07.03.2026 14:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not sure I fully agree. Their privacy policy is one of the most 'plain english' ones I've read, tbh.

And I'm disappointed to see security professionals/industry aligned media adding to the FUD instead of gently correcting user misperceptions to something more realistic.

07.03.2026 14:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So from what I can see ProtonMail complied with a Swiss gov legal request to hand over payment data, which everyone is obliged to keep for tax reasons, and the user had not used an anonymous payment method.

But PM are the bad guys? Have I got that right?
Do you also yell at clouds when it rains?

07.03.2026 09:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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48 seconds under the rain in my garden today. Sound on. Peace to you all ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿชด๐Ÿชถ๐ŸŒง๏ธโ˜ฎ๏ธ

07.03.2026 08:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

am I doing this right? ๐Ÿ‘€
*unhe's your man*

07.03.2026 06:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A painting of a wicked-looking, mushroom-shaped hag. Watercolor on toned paper.

A painting of a wicked-looking, mushroom-shaped hag. Watercolor on toned paper.

The Toadstool Hag.

07.03.2026 01:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 210 ๐Ÿ” 56 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Sketched headshot portrait, head to shoulders, of a dragon anthro with pointed ears, a lush mane mullet, braided beard, and fluffy cheeks. He's wearing a sleeveless shirt and small round glasses. He's showing a toothy grin, looking at something off camera

Sketched headshot portrait, head to shoulders, of a dragon anthro with pointed ears, a lush mane mullet, braided beard, and fluffy cheeks. He's wearing a sleeveless shirt and small round glasses. He's showing a toothy grin, looking at something off camera

Commission for Trippenflux โœจ

06.03.2026 15:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 170 ๐Ÿ” 40 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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elmo says welcome to chaos in front of a background of fire Alt: elmo says welcome to chaos in front of a background of fire
06.03.2026 21:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh, hey, @doctorow.pluralistic.net is now on Bluesky!

06.03.2026 20:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 444 ๐Ÿ” 46 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Old school Jackson Wang on the shuffle and the nostalgia hit was a little painful actually ๐Ÿฅน
I'm more into Mark/JB these days but damn they were all kinda tortured at some point, huh?

06.03.2026 21:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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06.03.2026 08:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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St Patrick's Day Steam Sale Brings Irish Games to a Global Audience โ€” Imirt Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association is proud to present the Games from Ireland Steam Event , a week-long digital showcase celebrating games made in Ireland or shaped by Irish creative talent an...

Weโ€™re delighted to reveal the Irish Games art-piece we commissioned from acclaimed Irish artist and game developer @denmanrooke.com, showcasing some of the incredible games and characters from across Irish games, alongside touchpoints of Irish culture.

www.imirt.ie/news/2026/3/...

06.03.2026 17:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 196 ๐Ÿ” 106 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 15

anthropic: I have made AI

tech nerds: you fucked up a perfectly good computer is what you did. look at it. it's got anxiety

06.03.2026 16:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 2821 ๐Ÿ” 449 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36 ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
A brown penguin chick of some kind. It looks very much like a man in a suit. It is bedraggled and miserable

A brown penguin chick of some kind. It looks very much like a man in a suit. It is bedraggled and miserable

Made it to Friday but at what cost

06.03.2026 03:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 6647 ๐Ÿ” 1303 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 58 ๐Ÿ“Œ 93

Oooh, watch party! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

05.03.2026 16:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ninja pants ftw, always! ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿฅฐ

05.03.2026 16:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a young man wearing glasses and a black hoodie is smiling while holding his hands to his head . ALT: a young man wearing glasses and a black hoodie is smiling while holding his hands to his head .

Hah! ๐Ÿคฃ ๐Ÿ’•

05.03.2026 16:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anthropicโ€™s AI tool Claude central to U.S. campaign in Iran, amid a bitter feud Anthropicโ€™s AI tool Claude is playing a key role in the U.S. militaryโ€™s campaign in Iran, amid a bitter fight with the Pentagon over the terms of its use in war.

Not even mentioned in passing is the school that was bombed.

Given that it was adjacent to local Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) barracks, the "precise location" provided by Claude seems to be the essence.

www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

05.03.2026 08:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The reverse Omelas; or the Masque of the Red Death (for everyone else); or Oscar Wildeโ€™s the Portrait of Silicon Valley Guy

05.03.2026 07:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Hallway selfie with short blue hair and black glasses, in grey striped trousers, a white tank top, light grey shirt and black waistcoat.

Hallway selfie with short blue hair and black glasses, in grey striped trousers, a white tank top, light grey shirt and black waistcoat.

Accidentally straying a little too close to the 'Han Solo tries to have an office job' look again, oops ๐Ÿ˜…

05.03.2026 08:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Early stroll. The made-to-measure sky. A possibility of loitering mist. Historic sites of former puddles. The bus passes slowly, like time sometimes does. A security light blink, blinks again, then stays awake.

05.03.2026 06:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 102 ๐Ÿ” 15 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Cracking film ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜Ž I'm overdue a rewatch

05.03.2026 01:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I sort of assume it's an adhd thing with me, tbh. I don't have aphantasia. Sounds frustratimg tho! ๐Ÿ™ƒ

04.03.2026 21:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hoping tomorrow's event is not too stressful ๐Ÿฅบ

The face-blindness anxiety plus forced-socialising combo feels really bad, but I do also want to meet my customers in person and have tech conversations.

Hoping I can play the 'I'm new and still confused' card a little ๐Ÿ˜…

04.03.2026 20:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โฐ Just 3 days left to submit to the BlueHat Redmond CFP!

Donโ€™t miss the chance to share your work with the security community. Submit your abstract: aka.ms/BH26CFP

#BlueHat

04.03.2026 18:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I tell people that if the government is covering up the existence of aliens, NASA is absolutely not involved, because astrobiologists can't keep a secret to save their lives

04.03.2026 04:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 978 ๐Ÿ” 218 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
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I will be attending MCM London again in May! I hope to have some fresh new art and to meet some of you there!

03.03.2026 22:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 231 ๐Ÿ” 84 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Indefinite Book Club Hiatus Today in โ€œThings that โ€˜AIโ€™ has ruinedโ€: No, I wonโ€™t be able to show up to your book clubโ€™s online/offline gathering, and the reason for this is simple: I, and liโ€ฆ

I get asked to show up to book clubs, online and offline. Here is why from now on the answer is always "no." If you think this might have something to do with "AI" ruining yet another thing for everyone, you're absolutely 100% correct.

whatever.scalzi.com/2026/03/03/i...

04.03.2026 03:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1128 ๐Ÿ” 245 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 34 ๐Ÿ“Œ 55
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Petition: Nationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset To make water a non profit making national asset that ensures we have a secure water infrastructure that ensures our water security for future generations.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75... Iโ€™m not sure if this is even possible but as somebody somewhere said โ€œyou can have clean water and you can have privatised water but you canโ€™t have clean privatised waterโ€.

03.03.2026 05:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 123 ๐Ÿ” 76 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 9