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The BlackByte ransomware gang is using a newly discovered vulnerability to launch a new wave of attacks.  This vulnerability allows them to take control of systems without authentication and use VPNs to evade security monitoring systems.  Researchers are urging organizations to patch their systems and implement multi-factor authentication for all remote and cloud connections.

A Chinese cyber espionage group called Vol Typhoon is using a new zero-day exploit to break into the infrastructure of US ISPs and managed service providers. Their target is Versa Director, a type of server used to manage large-scale networks.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly allowing cybercrime activity to take place on his encrypted messaging app.  He was released on $5 million bail but is not allowed to leave France while the investigation is ongoing.

The US State Department is offering a $2.5 million reward for information about a Belarusian cybercriminal named Valid Madaria.  Madaria is accused of distributing malware, including the Angr exploit kit, to millions of victims from 2013 to 2022.  He's said to have used scareware tactics to trick users into downloading the malware.

It turns out that there are still stories of high-achieving children coming from farming families.  This proves that life keeps moving and changing. There's one thing that really touched my heart - the message from this successful child: we can't choose the family we're born into.  Never give up, as long as you have the ability and put in the hard work, there will be plenty of opportunities and possibilities out there. Wishing you all the best, Johar Ma'mun .

The Konoha elite are currently at loggerheads due to a Constitutional Court ruling on candidacy requirements for regional heads.  Some elites find the decision absurd and believe it's misleading the public.  What are the key points of this decision?  * Political parties and their coalitions no longer need to meet the minimum vote threshold of 20-25%.  * The minimum age for candidacy for regional head positions has been lowered to 30. These two points are causing major controversy within the Konoha elite circles.

A hacker going by the name "US DOD" has been revealed to be a Brazilian music producer named Luen Goncalves.  US DOD is one of the most notorious leakers, having stolen and published information from various organizations including the FBI, NATO, Airbus, LinkedIn, and Crown Strike.  The leaked data includes personal details of nearly every US citizen.  Goncalves claims he didn't choose his targets based on politics but mostly targeted the US government.  Security researchers were able to unmask Goncalves' identity due to operational security mistakes he made, such as using the same email to register both his personal account and the account he used for US DOD activities.  Goncalves has admitted his identity and says he will cooperate with authorities.

Vim Racer is online game designed to test and improve your code navigation skills using Vim movements. Here are some key points about it:  * Goal : Put your Vim navigation skills to the test as you move through code.  * How to play : Navigate through the code to reach the target as quickly as possible.  * Benefits : Helps you learn new Vim movements and become more efficient at navigating code.  * Features :    * Different types of races with tips on how to navigate efficiently.    * Leaderboards showing the keys used by other players to achieve high scores. Vim Racer could be a great tool for anyone who wants to level up their Vim skills in a fun and interactive way

What do LLMs or AIs really need? They just need to develop through interactive question-and-answer sessions to keep getting smarter and more human-like People are just competing to see who has the best AI.

The NSA has released a free lecture from 1982 given by Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer science.  In this talk, she covers the fundamentals of technology, leadership, and overcoming challenges in the fields of computer science and math.  If you're interested, check out the lecture video below. Lecture 1 . Lecture 2 .

Starting a little side project, getting some local AI set up on my computer. Big thanks to the brilliant scientists and engineers who've made it possible for us to tinker with this AI tech. I'm downloading all the bits and bobs I need. This time I'm going to inject my machine with Google's Gemini 2 and Meta's Llama 3.1 models. Fingers crossed it turns into a top-notch machine learning setup that's useful for me, and hopefully for everyone else too! So, I put the local and API models head-to-head, and guess what? The API model blew it out of the water! See for yourself in this video.

Hey there, AirPods users!  No need to worry if you lose your AirPods anymore.  It's easy, just use the " Find My " app from Apple. If that doesn't work, try a third-party app.

BMW's electric car sales are topping the charts in Europe, leaving rival Tesla in the dust. The Dacia Sandero is leading the charge for BMW.  This comes from sales data comparing 2023 to 2024.

Koshy atsuu Koshy kamu keren Watashi wa SUTAA Akulah bintangnya SUTAA Sang bintang Megan (ah) Megan (ah) Yuki Chiba Yuki Chiba I get money, I'm a star Aku dapat uang, aku seorang bintang Star, star, star, star, star, star Bintang, bintang, bintang, bintang, bintang, bintang I get money, I'm a star Aku dapat uang, aku seorang bintang Star, star, star, star, star, star Bintang, bintang, bintang, bintang, bintang, bintang Okane kasegu orera wa SUTAA Menghasilkan uang, kami adalah bintang Okane kasegu watashi wa SUTAA Menghasilkan uang, akulah bintangnya SUTAA SUTAA SUTAA SUTAA kirakira Bintang, bintang, bintang, bintang, berkilauan (Real hot girl shit) watashi wa SUTAA (Cewek hot sejati) Akulah bintangnya He know who I am, ain't have to say my name Dia tahu siapa aku, tak perlu menyebut namaku Stack it up like Tetris, but this money ain't a game Kumenumpuk uang seperti Tetris, tapi ini bukan permainan Watashi kawaii ii karada (karada) A...

I hung up the phone tonight Malam ini, telepon kututup Something happened for the first time deep inside Ada yang berbeda, pertama kali It was a rush, what a rush Dalam hatiku, terasa bergejolak 'Cause the possibility Karena mungkin saja That you would ever feel the same way about me Kau punya rasa yang sama untukku It's just too much, just too much Terlalu besar, sungguh Why do I keep running from the truth? Kenapa aku lari dari kenyataan? All I ever think about is you Yang kupikirkan hanyalah dirimu You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized Kau buatku tersihir, terlena And I've just got to know Aku harus tahu Do you ever think when you're all alone Saat sendiri, apakah kau pernah berpikir All that we can be, where this thing can go? Tentang kita, kemana semua ini? Am I crazy or falling in love? Apa aku gila, atau jatuh cinta? Is it real or just another crush? Apakah ini nyata atau hanya sesaat? Do you catch a breath when I look at you?...

Take it Terimalah If she gives you her heart, don't you break it Jika dia memberikan hatinya, jangan kau hancurkan Let your arms be a place she feels safe in Biarkan pelukanmu menjadi tempat dia merasa aman She's the best thing that you'll ever have Dia adalah hal terbaik yang pernah kau miliki She always has trouble falling asleep Dia selalu sulit tidur And she likes to cuddle while under the sheets Dan dia suka berpelukan di bawah selimut She loves Pop songs and dancing, and bad trash TV Dia suka lagu Pop dan menari, juga acara TV sampah yang buruk There's still a few other things Masih ada beberapa hal lain lagi She loves love notes and babies and likes giving gifts Dia suka surat cinta dan bayi dan suka memberi hadiah Has a hard time accepting a good compliment Sulit menerima pujian yang baik And she loves her whole family and all of her friends Dan dia sangat mencintai seluruh keluarganya dan semua temannya So if you're the one she let...

This morning is absolutely freezing but beautifully clear.  This kind of weather really gets my blood pumping and puts me in a great mood. Hopefully, I can keep up this early rising habit and continue to develop my potential, bit by bit, as long as it gets done. Wouldn't you agree, mate?

5th of November Tanggal 5 November When I walked you home Saat aku mengantarmu pulang That's when I nearly said it Saat itulah aku hampir mengatakannya But then said "Forget it" and froze Tapi kemudian berkata "Lupakan saja" dan terdiam Do you remember? Apakah kau ingat? You probably don't Mungkin kau tidak 'Cause the sparks in the sky Karena kembang api di langit Took a hold of your eyes while we spoke Mencuri perhatian matamu saat kita berbicara Yesterday, drank way too much Kemarin, aku minum terlalu banya k And stayed up too late Dan begadang terlalu larut Started to write what I wanna say Mulai menulis apa yang ingin kukatakan Deleted the message, but I still remember it said Menghapus pesan itu, tapi aku masih ingat isinya I wish I was who you drunk texted at midnight Aku berharap akulah orang yang kamu kirimi pesan mabuk di tengah malam Wish I was the reason you stay up 'til 3 Berharap akulah alasanmu begadang ...

Halo gaes, kali ini saya mencoba sesuatu yang baru yang belum pernah saya lakukan sebelumnya yaitu membuat terjemahan lirik lagu barat, saya buat saat saya sedang ada waktu luang saja, jika postingan ini dirasa bermanfaat untuk pembelajaran mengenal dunia rap atau hip hop, kosa kata atau slang bahasa Inggris, budaya barat maka akan saya teruskan untuk menterjemahkan arti lagu lagu berbahasa Inggris lainnya. Oke kita langsung saja pada lirik dan terjemahan lagu Not Like Us oleh Kendrick Lamar. Psst, I see dead people Ssst, aku lihat orang mati (Mustard on the beat, hoe) (Mustard yang bikin beat-nya, cuk) Ayy, Mustard on the beat, hoe Ayy, Mustard yang bikin beatnya, cuk Deebo, any rap nigga, he a free throw Deebo, rapper mana pun, dia gampang dikalahkan Man down, call an amberlamps, tell him, "Breathe, bro" Orang jatuh, panggil ambulans, bilang, "Tenang, Bro" Nail a nigga to the cross, he walk around like Teezo Salibkan dia, dia tetap berjalan tegar s...

Let's hope this free nutritious meal programme proves effective and hits the mark. And that the 71 trillion rupiah budget doesn't go to waste.

Jessica Kumala Wongso , the convict in the Wayan Mirna Salihin death case, has been granted parole. The cyanide coffee case convict will be released on Sunday (18/8/2024).

A total of 684 inmates in Banyumas Regency, originating from Class IIA Purwokerto Penitentiary, Class IIB Purwokerto Narcotics Penitentiary and Class IIB Banyumas Detention Center received remissions for the 79th Indonesian Independence Day from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Saturday (17/8) local time. According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), quoted by Reuters, the earthquake was at a depth of 51 kilometres (32 miles). The US National Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami warning following the earthquake in Russia.

In a job interview, it's not just about asking questions about salary and benefits.  You should also give feedback to the interviewer by digging deeper into the company culture, values, typical workday, and work-life balance.  You can read more about this in the following blog article .

The NSA reportedly tracks Google ads to identify Tor users.  The intelligence agency uses the XKeyscore program to monitor who clicks on ads placed on Tor's anonymous search pages.  While the goal is to track criminals, the move raises concerns about privacy and mass surveillance.

The Jakarta KPU will hold a plenary meeting on August 19 to decide on the status of independent gubernatorial candidate Dharma Pongrekun . It discusses the allegations of KTP manipulation in support of his candidacy. The KPU will wait for Bawaslu’s recommendation and consider all regulations before making a decision. Dharma Pongrekun-Kun Wardana previously met the requirements to run.

Happy Independence Day to the Republic of Indonesia! Today, August 17th, 2024, all Indonesians from Sabang to Merauke are joyfully celebrating the 79th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. This is a historic moment where we remember the sacrifices of our heroes who fought tirelessly to win independence from the colonizers.  Theme of the 79th Indonesian Independence Day: "Continuing to Advance for Indonesia Maju" This theme reflects the spirit of the Indonesian people to keep moving forward, facing various challenges, and achieving shared goals. At the age of 79, Indonesia has shown rapid progress in various fields, from economics, education, to technology. However, the journey towards Indonesia Maju is still long and requires hard work and collaboration from all elements of the nation.  79th Indonesian Independence Day Commemoration in IKN This year, for the first time, the Indonesian Independence Day commemoration is held in the new capital city (IKN...

I finally got access to Gemini Advanced! Welcome to the future, where everything is cutting-edge, efficient, and effective. No more instruction manuals needed.

A young woman in Purwokerto who practices a minority religion has been bullied and pressured to conform to religious norms she doesn't believe in. Her mother, Sulistiani , reports that her daughter has been the target of ongoing harassment at school.

I really love the look and feel of Google's native Blogger interface.  It's sleek and user-friendly, so I'm glad I made the switch.  Hopefully, I'll be more consistent with writing about my life, experiences, lessons learned, and of course, the latest news.

I just switched my blogging platform from Tumblr to Blogger.  It seems like Tumblr is now charging for custom domains, so I decided to find a free alternative.  While I was at it, I went ahead and gave my whole website a makeover.