How is the npm package manager made robust security-wise, what are the keys they are using, and how do they use them?

I am specifically looking at the npm package metadata like from the lodash package, the relevant part which is this:
{
"shasum": "392617f69a947e40cec7848d85fcc3dd29d74bc5",
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How can we restrict users from copying "non-allowed" file types from USB?

We blocked USB ports on most of the devices using Intune. However, a subset of users requires USB access due to their job scope which requires them to copy images from their cameras to their PCs. Is there a way we can restrict users from c… Continue reading How can we restrict users from copying "non-allowed" file types from USB?

How to run a VBA procedure from a data validation control in Microsoft Excel

Learn how to use a data validation control to allow users to select when to run multiple VBA procedures in Microsoft Excel.
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What are the main PII data brokers? (How do certain online companies get accurate age verification?)

A long time ago, I signed up for Apple Pay Cash. After a bit of using the service, I was asked to input my name and birthdate to continue using the service. At the time, I was underage. I input inaccurate information signifying I was 18+ t… Continue reading What are the main PII data brokers? (How do certain online companies get accurate age verification?)

Reliable online credit card number and bank account number checker? [closed]

Can anyone please suggest me of a reliable online credit card number and bank account number checker? for context – I had taken sample cc data from internet to test the accuracy of data discovery tools like AWS Macie and BigID, test result… Continue reading Reliable online credit card number and bank account number checker? [closed]

If a file is digitally signed, is posting a hash very useful for security purposes?

In this question I asked about how to handle situations when SHA-256 hashes are not available for a file downloaded from the internet that contains executable code. Another community member insightfully asked if a hash is really needed to… Continue reading If a file is digitally signed, is posting a hash very useful for security purposes?

If a file is digitally signed, is posting a hash very useful for security purposes?

In this question I asked about how to handle situations when SHA-256 hashes are not available for a file downloaded from the internet that contains executable code. Another community member insightfully asked if a hash is really needed to… Continue reading If a file is digitally signed, is posting a hash very useful for security purposes?