Collaborate Disseminate
“If we don’t strike for this right now, the AI technology will advance so quickly that it will no longer be possible to negotiate a fair contract in the context of AI.” Continue reading Striking Writers Are on the Front Line of a Battle Between AI and Workers
Counterprotesters are using “Ram Ranch” to troll and disrupt Canada’s trucker convoy. Continue reading Ranch Resistance: Explicit Gay Cowboy Anthem Disrupts Trucker Convoy
A recent study that looked at the effects of internet shutdowns amid civil unrest found that they aren’t effective at suppressing protest. Continue reading Internet Shutdowns Don’t Help Authoritarians Stop Protests
Security researchers came across a series of odd protest-themed spam email messages that appeared to target the Atlanta Police Foundation. SANS’ Internet Storm Center observed that the spam messages first appeared to be instances of an extortion … Continue reading Odd Protest-Themed Spam Messages Targeted Atlanta Police Foundation
In episode 125 for June 15th 2020: Our top 5 tips for staying private and secure during a protest. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Privacy And Security While Protesting https://silent-pocket.com/blogs/news/privacy-and-security-while-pr… Continue reading 5 Tips to Stay Private and Secure During a Protest
How to keep your digital devices and accounts safe when exercising your right to peaceably assemble. Continue reading How to Protest Without Sacrificing Your Digital Privacy
When you’re right, you’re right. Back in January, we predicted that exoskeletons were about to break out as a mainstream product, and gave several examples of prototypes poised to become products. So it was with interest that we read about Sarcos Robotics and their new Guardian XO, a cyber suit …read more
You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston In episode 90 for October 14th 2019: How protesters in Hong Kong are avoiding facial recognition, Instagr… Continue reading Hong Kong Protests, Instagram’s Anti-Phishing Tool, Smart Device Fail
The Japanese hashtag #僧衣でできるもん, “I can do it in monk’s robes,” is more than just a Twitter thing. Continue reading Buddhist Monks Are Flexing on Twitter to Protest a Japanese Traffic Law
Here’s a puzzler for you: If you’re phreaking something that’s not exactly a phone, are you still a phreak?
That question probably never crossed the minds of New Yorkers who were acoustically assaulted on the normally peaceful sidewalks of Manhattan over the summer by creepy sounds emanating from streetside WiFi kiosks. The auditory attacks caused quite a stir locally, leading to wild theories that Russian hackers were behind it all. Luckily, the mystery has been solved, and it turns out to have been part prank, part protest, and part performance art piece.
To understand the exploit, realize that New York …read more
Continue reading Manhattan Mystery of Creepy Jingles and Random Noises Solved