May 11, 2022

Matthew Green @matthew_d_green

Speaking of actual free speech issues, the EU is proposing a regulation that could mandate scanning of encrypted messages for CSAM material. This is Apple all over again.

euractiv.comLEAK: Commission to force scanning of communications to combat child pornographyThe European Commission is to put forward a generalised scanning obligation for messaging services, according to a draft proposal obtained by EURACTIV.

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Joey Piccola @joeypiccola

Never thought I’d say this: My window blinds won’t open because of an expired cert. 🤦‍♂️

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Some asshole kids cause problems for everyone by sharing pictures of crashed planes via AirDrop. The use and abuse of cyber is always interesting.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-61395745

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This raises more questions than it answers, particularly because it is factually wrong on key points. The D30 malware did exist. It was actively used. The impact is unknown. It hasn’t been “debunked,” because it is true.

Trent Telenko @TrentTelenko

This is going to be a long thread🧵 on Ukraine's unique 21st century fighting style based on Uber style C3I software, why Western intelligence is plug ignorant of it due to CROWDSTRIKE cybersecurity firm, & the implications of SpaceX's Starlink satcom for the future... 1/

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brandon @BrandyBeansH

Jerry: We only need to be lucky once! George: She's gotta be lucky every time, Jerry! Every time!

Patrick @PrayForPatrick

away out for the day https://t.co/wvj8neED08

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Information warfare!

matt blaze @mattblaze

All war is hell, and the war in Ukraine especially so, but the battle of the projection spotlights at the Russian ambassador's official DC residence may be a rare exception.

Benjamin Wittes @benjaminwittes

https://t.co/MdPeIUdg72

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The intelligence war was thoroughly lost by the FSB.

The Times @thetimes

President Putin has sidelined Russia’s spymasters on operations in Ukraine and replaced them with military intelligence chiefs, including a former special forces officer believed to be behind the Salisbury poisoning

thetimes.co.ukPutin sidelines FSB over intelligence failures in UkrainePresident Putin has sidelined the FSB, Russia’s spymasters in the war against Ukraine, and replaced it with military intelligence chiefs, including a former special forces officer accused of being behind the Salisbury poisonings.

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Always interesting to see what the official line is

Alec Muffett @AlecMuffett

"We want a backdoor, but we don't want just *anyone* to be able to use it. Only us good guys."

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Every tweet is better than the last

Corey Quinn @QuinnyPig

I've been in this industry for decades, I have a massive chip on my shoulder, and I lack the energy to care about anything anymore. Oh, and I'm your next interview candidate. You will Remember® this interview. I will *NOT* be the most uncomfortable person here. Let's begin. https://t.co/XiX8341qMY

Corey Quinn @QuinnyPig

For a later thread: please reply to this tweet with questions interviewers have asked prospective candidates. Good, bad, red flags, things you wish you had a better answer for, etc. I'm working on a Thing.

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Crypto. Scam. Fraud. Pick two.

https://fortune.com/2022/05/11/coinbase-bankruptcy-crypto-assets-safe-private-key-earnings-stock/

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Crypto. Scam. Fraud. Pick three.

https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2022-05-10/el-salvador-expected-to-default-as-bitcoin-plummets.html

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If you type into a text field in a form on a website, the content is very likely to be collected by that site. If you are surprised by this, then contact me about exciting opportunities to own the Brooklyn Bridge.

https://www.wired.com/story/leaky-forms-keyloggers-meta-tiktok-pixel-study/

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Populism Updates @PopulismUpdates

This guy exists in every country

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Casey Michel 🇰🇿 @cjcmichel

In the early Cold War, the US trained dozens of commandos to infiltrate the Soviet Union and link up with resistance groups trying to break apart the USSR. The main target: Ukraine. My latest for @POLITICOMag, on this forgotten—and failed—mission:

politico.comThe Covert Operation to Back Ukrainian Independence that Haunts the CIAAfter WWII, officials in Washington sent scores of agents to their deaths in a misguided effort to create an uprising against Moscow.