techviator

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Open source and privacy respecting website builders? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

This might help you: https://www.tecmint.com/wysiwyg-html-editors/

Try different tools until you find one that suits you and learn with it until you are comfortable with the code, then you can use more advanced tools.

So i've been trying to talk to a friend about the [#Fediverse](https://kbin.social/tag/Fediverse) lately and they seem to think that the US Government will crack down on it because Billionaires might in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, I don't think it will be. I think it's great, just like the rest of the Open Source universe is, but reaching the masses requires mass marketing, which requires money, which means there has to be a way to monetize. And again, I enjoy not having the masses flooding our FOSS spaces.

So i've been trying to talk to a friend about the [#Fediverse](https://kbin.social/tag/Fediverse) lately and they seem to think that the US Government will crack down on it because Billionaires might in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Mastodon was first released in 2016, by 2022 it had 4.5 million users, given the social media shift the entire fediverse has grown to around 13 million users in 2023.

Instagram Threads got 100 million users on its first week. Twitter has 450 million active users on July 2023. Facebook has 2.5 BILLION users.

I don't think anyone is worried about the Fediverse, and I'm glad, I enjoy the less noisy ambience here.

How do I block all porn/nude posts? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 55 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How do I block judgemental assholes?

Hi,

I don't want to see assholes with low IQ who cannot be bothered to look at the settings and documentation of the apps and websites they use and who'll judge others based on his own preconceptions and biases.

-- People choose to share nudes or go into porn for a very wide variety of reasons, and you should not be assuming anything about their self-esteem, dignity or self-worth, because you don't know them or anything about them other than they chose a different lifestyle than yours.

It's ok to not want to see it, you can turn it off in the setting or block the user/instance/domain that may be not properly tagging their adult content, but it is absolutely not ok to judge other users and insult them publicly just because you don't like their lifestyle.

Reddit is replacing / modifying the Reddit gold feature, what are your thoughts ? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My thoughts: I don't care! I am very happy with Lemmy and Kbin, so not going back there, thay can do whatever!

It is not Lemmy or kbin, it is the fediverse. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

In my best AOL voice: You've got fedi! 🤣🤣🤣

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Meduza Stealer will steal: Browser History, Cookies, Login Data, Web Data, Login Data for Account, and Local State from numerous browsers, data from extensions related to 2FA and password managers (kbin.social)
 

(Crosspost) Summary:

Meduza Stealer is a malware that targets Windows users and organizations. It is specifically designed to steal data from browsers, including login credentials, browsing history, and cookies. It can also steal data from password managers, 2FA apps, cryptocurrency wallets, and gaming extensions The malware is distributed through a variety of channels, including cybercrime forums and Telegram channels. It is difficult to detect because it does not use obfuscation techniques. Once it is installed, the malware will connect to a remote server and upload the stolen data. The malware is specifically designed to target Windows users, but it could be adapted to target other platforms in the future. The malware is not currently very widespread, but it has the potential to become more widespread in the future. The malware is still under development, so it is possible that it will be updated with new features or capabilities. Defensive measures suggested:

Regularly install updates for your operating system, browsers, and installed applications to patch vulnerabilities that malware can exploit. Be cautious when downloading files or opening email attachments, especially from unknown sources. Scan files using security software before opening them. Employ strong and unique passwords for all your accounts, including browsers, email, and cryptocurrency wallets. Consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords. Enable 2FA wherever possible to add an extra layer of security to your accounts. This helps protect against unauthorized access, even if passwords are compromised. Only install browser extensions from trusted sources. Regularly review and remove unnecessary or suspicious extensions to minimize the risk of malware interference. Keep a close eye on your financial accounts, including cryptocurrency wallets, and regularly review transaction history for any suspicious activities. Report any unauthorized transactions or security breaches immediately. There are no details about what kind of information it can steal from the Password manager extensions.

What can the 'average Joe' start hosting, that will change their life? in c/selfhosted
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Tailscale uses the Wireguard protocol (in userspace, not kernel) along with a user and IP management system, a STUN system and a relay so they can provide easy management and connectivity even behind NAT or CGNAT. The relay uses https headers to hide the traffic, which provides a slower connection but allows connectivity in networks that block UDP or VPN traffic.

Installing a Wireguard server would use a kernel implementation of the WG protocol, but you have to open a port on the server side for it, and manually create the peer configuration and public/private keys for them. It is slightly faster, but not as easy to deploy or as versatile when dealing with complicated networks, dual NAT or CGNAT. Also very easy to block on networks as it does not obfuscates the traffic.

I chose to deploy a Wireguard server because it works well for my needs, but if I was behind CGNAT or connected through restrictive networks I would move to Tailscale.

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pfSense CE 2.7.0 and pfSense Plus 23.05.1 have been released (www.netgate.com)
 

Finally #Pfsense CE 2.7 was released today! And just in time to ruin...err I mean, enjoy the weekend upgrading it. 🤣 🤣

https://www.netgate.com/blog/pfsense-2.7.0-and-23.05

#selfhosting #firewall

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Migrated from lemy.ml to infosec.pub (infosec.pub)
 

I just switched to a different instance that is more focused on my interests (Cyber-sec and IT).

The process of creating a new account was as easy as before, but there is not really a migration path like in Mastodon, so I ended up editing my Bio to link the new profile, and adding Old at the end of my Display name. I then had to manually suscribe to all of the communities I was following before by searching for them by !communityname@instance, that part was too manual, too slow and definitely needs streamlining.

Some of the communities I followed before had never been accessed from my new instance, so I'll have to wait a bit to start seeing posts and comments, but that was expected as I am beginning to understand how federation works.

My old comments and posts will not be migrated (there's currently no way to migrate them), but that's ok, I plan on leaving the old account up for about a month.

All in all, not a terrible process, but exporting/importing followed communities/followers/followed users would be a very welcome addition for users looking to migrate to a different instance.