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Cthu Lou

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 22/09/2026
Most people should use a password manager, but there's no one-size-fits-all recommendation. ssd.eff.org/module/choo...
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Choosing a Password Manager
Password breaches are a common occurrence, and if you use the same password on every site, that may grant access to bad actors who try out that password elsewhere to get into your accounts. The best way to protect yourself is to use a unique password everywhere (and two-factor authentication,...
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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Every boss who says “Don’t worry! Your work will be waiting for you when you get back!” before you go on vacation should be hogtied and dragged through the town square.
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Jen Gentleman @jenmsft.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hey, if it works it works
From the IT subreddit. They say "the user kept kicking off their PC". Below, a photo of a small Tupperware container which has been taped over where the computer has been plugged into the wall
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The PS1 startup sound as a lesbian @janus.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hatred of AI now reaching the level of cultural consensus that becomes attractive to advertisers
A yellow Backmarket poster in the subway showing a pink Game Boy with the caption “AB > AI”
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evacide @evacide.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
When the interviewer says "Where do you see yourself in five years?" It turns out you're not supposed to say "Living in a bog, handing out quests."
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Guild Wars @guildwars2.com · 17/12/2025
A community‑run Wintersday celebration is coming to Divinity’s Reach! 🎄✨ Enjoy live music, racing, a costume contest, and the March of 100 Snowmen—all created *by players, for players*. Join the Snowflake Soirée on Dec 23! en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/166129...
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
when trying on pants, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this." IG mr.funkys0ul
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Kelly J. Baker (she/her) @kellyjbaker.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays: Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink. If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business. Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
It's LIVE CAM TIME. Fat bear week is upon us! explore.org/livecams/bro... The live cam sets have a "meditation" highlights reel and wow do they know their audience.
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Bear Cam - live from Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park | Explore.org
Watch LIVE as hundreds of Alaskan Brown Bears descend on a mile-long stretch of the Brooks River to feast on the largest Sockeye Salmon run in the world.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 18/06/2025
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How 500-year-old advice on workplace burnout is still relevant today
Chinese essayists wrote about how work affects their mental health centuries ago
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Cheryl Rosbak @csrosbak.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Who knew a fish could express "What the fuck was that?" with such ease.
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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Inside you there are two wolves. One is active, the other one is on hot standby and becomes active if the first one fails or is taken down for maintenance. Add more wolves as necessary for increased redundancy load balancing. A quorum badger can be added for environments with multiple active wolves.
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bob barker 🍸 @insortediaboli.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Happy May Day
Star Trek ds9, when rom reads Marx after talking to O’Brien
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
me, a californian, walking on ice
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Missing The Point @missingthept.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
"We built this city. We built this city on rock and roll." Surveyor: "See, that's your problem right there."
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
LOL
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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Plant names that sound like insults: - spurge - goatnuts - giant snowflake - caucasian wingnut
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
yes I’m ready hang on just need to do a little stretching and grab my purse and pants
marc jacobs print ad that for some reason features a woman in a long-sleeved top and underwear while reaching for a purse with her legs in an advanced yoga pose
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duen / niko / miles @riolu.gay · 06/04/2025
LTO-9 tapes are 18TB, cost under $100 each, and last for 30+ years making them the most efficient cold storage solution on the market, which every competent IT professional knows, but no im sure you can just dump all of that essential data in some shitty budget cloud storage service lmao
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littlesiha @littlesiha.tv · 06/04/2025
this week is National Library week, so i wanted to share some things that support your local library!! 🎴 GET A LIBRARY CARD !!! 📚 check out books/dvds 📱 download their app & sign up with Libby 🙋‍♀️ email them about volunteer opportunities 💻 go in to get work done (headcount statistics)
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 27/03/2025
Stop sharing the Ghibli AI slop, what is wrong with you: aftermath.site/studio-ghibli-...
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Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
And then I wondered … had Pete Hegseth really meant to text me the state secrets?
Carrie Bradshaw at laptop
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GingerOfOz @gingerofoz.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
I built a Playstacean!
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
no. stop it.
screenshot from genderrevealcelebrations.com depicting a truck with blue smoke behind it after a burnout screenshot from genderrevealcelebrations.com depicting a truck with pink smoke behind it after a burnout
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Troy Hunt @troyhunt.com · 17/03/2025
I'm speaking at the University of Oxford next week (yes, the UK one), as part of their Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy. It's a free event, come along if you're over that way: www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/events/lesso...
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Lessons from billions of data breaches
Hear from Troy Hunt, creator of “Have I Been Pwned”, about the lessons he has learned after processing 15 billion records of breached data.
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Molly White @molly.wiki · 15/03/2025
why does my chocolate sound like it's about to try to sell me a course on the grindset
A foil Dove chocolate wrapper that reads "that was good! Now back to the HUSTLE!"
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Also a bowl of tangerines in sunlight, for a moment's pause, there for everyone doing the work.
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Hacker Memes @i0null.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 13/03/2025
ALL YOUR TRASH ARE BELONG TO US
Sneaky raccoon holding onto a ladder on the back of a garbage collection truck.

Via: hbottemiller
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Katie Moussouris (she/her/she-hulk/she-ra)🌻 @k8em0.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The anti-cancer HPV vaccine is approved all the way up to age 45. Get yours done & help prevent your own and your intimate partners’ preventable deaths from 6 types of cancer.
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TashasEv @tashasev.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Stop doomscrolling for a second and look at this absolute unit that visited me earlier today
An extremely round gray squirrel hunched over a nut in its paws, nibbling on its exterior. The squirrel’s tail is draped over its back, but looks small and sad because the squirrel is so big in comparison
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
After playing a fictional member of the Resistance a long time ago, I never could have imagined it ever happening in real life, but here we are.
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Phillip Wylie @phillipwylie.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Lesley Carhart: ICS DFIR Expert #cybersecurity #infosec #innovation #personalbranding podcasters.spotify.c...
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Lesley Carhart: ICS DFIR Expert by Phillip Wylie Show
SummaryIn this episode of the Phillip Wylie Show, host Phillip Wylie speaks with cybersecurity expert Lesley Carhart about her journey into the field, the importance of community and mentorship, and the unique challenges of working in industrial control systems (ICS) forensics. Leslie shares her hacker origin story, discusses the complexities of ICS security, and recounts a fascinating case study involving a mysterious incident at a power plant. The conversation emphasizes the need for diversity in tech and the vital role of community support in navigating cybersecurity careers.Takeaways• Lesley Carhart's journey into cybersecurity began at a young age with a passion for computers.• The importance of mentorship in the cybersecurity community cannot be overstated.• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) present unique challenges in cybersecurity due to their critical nature.• Understanding processes is key to succeeding in ICS cybersecurity.• Diversity in the tech field has improved over the years, allowing for more varied backgrounds in cybersecurity.• Real-world investigations in ICS can lead to unexpected and humorous outcomes, like the moth story.• Community involvement is crucial for career advancement in cybersecurity.• Self-study and networking are essential for breaking into the cybersecurity field.• The job market for junior cybersecurity professionals is competitive, making community connections vital.• Lesley encourages senior professionals to mentor newcomers to the field. Sound Bites• "I hope we don't end up back there."• "It's been a grand adventure."• "Mentorship can be so, so valuable."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Community Connections01:43 Lesley Carhart's Hacker Origin Story06:57 Diving into ICS and OT Forensics09:47 Challenges in Industrial Cybersecurity Training13:25 The Complexity of Digital Forensics in ICS15:45 The Moth Story: A Case Study in ICS25:34 The Importance of Community in Cybersecurity30:37 Closing Thoughts and Social Media ConnectionsResourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lcarhart/https://bsky.app/profile/hacks4pancakes.comhttps://infosec.exchange/@hacks4pancakes
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Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Here’s an entertaining explainer on content moderation -what it actually is, why conservative “censorship” complaints were always self-serving propaganda, & why Meta actually backed away. Years of writing, research & court proceedings synthesized into shareable satire. youtu.be/nf7XHR3EVHo?...
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Facebook & Content Moderation: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
most of the return-to-office mandates come from a similar place: managers who need to justify their own existence. because let's be real — if you can't rely on adults to work well from home, you did a shitty job of hiring.
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Carausius @carausius286.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Oh yes, Homer’s famous “Tes Thdpssssps.” 👍🏻
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Guild Wars @guildwars2.com · 20/02/2025
It’s #LoveYourPetDay, but the truth is, we love our pets every day – even days when they disrespect their surroundings. Share your favorite mini in #GuildWars2
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
“I just don’t understand why I can’t sleep” she said while staring at the little glowing box of doom in her hand
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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Correct. If the birthdate field contains corrupt or mismatched data, it defaults to 1875-05-20, which serves as a flag. May 20, 1875, is the day the international standards and metrics treaty was signed. Everything is a conspiracy when you don’t know how anything works.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Mood
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Opossum eats whole Costco chocolate cake; fans have big feelings: ‘Me too girl’
“I feel this opossum in my soul,” someone commented on Facebook.
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
This Valentine’s Day, treat her to something rare and valuable
A carton of a dozen eggs
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Pt. 2/2 ⬇️
DO NOT SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Do not answer questions about your immigration status, where you were born, or your criminal history.
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NO COMPARTAS INFORMACION PERSONAL.
No respondas preguntas sobre tu estado migratorio, dónde naciste o tus antecedentes penales.DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING.
Do not sign any document without speaking to a lawyer.
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NO FIRMES NADA.
No firmes ningún documento sin hablar con un abogado.SPEAK TO
A LAWYER.
Consult with a lawyer ahead of time.
If you are arrested, ICE will not provide you with a lawyer, so be prepared.
CONSULTA CON UN ABOGADO.
Consulta con un abogado con anticipación.
Si te arrestan, ICE no te dará un abogado, así que prepárate
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
KNOW YOUR
RIGHTS
IN CASE OF ICE:
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS
EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR.
ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge.
Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door.
NO ABRAS TU PUERTA.
ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.ASK THEM
TO LEAVE.
If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission.
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PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN.
Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.REMAIN SILENT.
You have the right to remain silent.
If the agents ask you questions, tell them,
"I wish to remain silent."
PERMANECE EN SILENCIO.
Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio.
Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles:
"Deseo permanecer en silencio".
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Relly XXL 🥂 @rellmidnight.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Nikes first Superbowl commercial in 27 years. What a way to pop back out 🔥
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Runa Sandvik @runasand.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
I often work with organizations that want to better support staff facing threats and harassment, including doxing. This site by @penamerica.bsky.social is a fantastic resource for victims, allies, and employers. onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org
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Online Harassment Field Manual - PEN America
Strategies and resources that writers, journalists, their allies, and their employers can use to defend against online harassment and hate.
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onion person @junlper.beer · 06/02/2025
it’s so cool that ai generated search results have not once been better or more useful or even correct at all compared to the actual source of information that i’m looking for
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Just went live to talk about what is happening, what we can do, and what to expect this week: www.instagram.com/reel/DForuR_...
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Jennifer Goodland @libraryjenn.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
When the Patriot Act was passed, libraries got requests for patrons’ borrowing history. We were prohibited from disclosing those requests. We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason. ALSO.
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Jaci Turner @scienematters.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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