#hacker team high five

[mariacallous]

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has hailed the company's new Recall feature, which stores a history of your computer desktop and makes it available to AI for analysis, as “photographic memory” for your PC. Within the cybersecurity community, meanwhile, the notion of a tool that silently takes a screenshot of your desktop every five seconds has been hailed as a hacker's dream come true and the worst product idea in recent memory.

Now, security researchers have pointed out that even the one remaining security safeguard meant to protect that feature from exploitation can be trivially defeated.

Since Recall was first announced last month, the cybersecurity world has pointed out that if a hacker can install malicious software to gain a foothold on a target machine with the feature enabled, they can quickly gain access to the user's entire history stored by the function. The only barrier, it seemed, to that high-resolution view of a victim's entire life at the keyboard was that accessing Recall's data required administrator privileges on a user's machine. That meant malware without that higher-level privilege would trigger a permission pop-up, allowing users to prevent access, and that malware would also likely be blocked by default from accessing the data on most corporate machines.

Then on Wednesday, James Forshaw, a researcher with Google's Project Zero vulnerability research team, published an update to a blog post pointing out that he had found methods for accessing Recall data without administrator privileges—essentially stripping away even that last fig leaf of protection. “No admin required ;-)” the post concluded.

“Damn,” Forshaw added on Mastodon. “I really thought the Recall database security would at least be, you know, secure.”

Forshaw's blog post described two different techniques to bypass the administrator privilege requirement, both of which exploit ways of defeating a basic security function in Windows known as access control lists that determine which elements on a computer require which privileges to read and alter. One of Forshaw's methods exploits an exception to those control lists, temporarily impersonating a program on Windows machines called AIXHost.exe that can access even restricted databases. Another is even simpler: Forshaw points out that because the Recall data stored on a machine is considered to belong to the user, a hacker with the same privileges as the user could simply rewrite the access control lists on a target machine to grant themselves access to the full database.

That second, simpler bypass technique “is just mindblowing, to be honest,” says Alex Hagenah, a cybersecurity strategist and ethical hacker. Hagenah recently built a proof-of-concept hacker tool called TotalRecall designed to show that someone who gained access to a victim's machine with Recall could immediately siphon out all the user's history recorded by the feature. Hagenah's tool, however, still required that hackers find another way to gain administrator privileges through a so-called “privilege escalation” technique before his tool would work.

With Forshaw's technique, “you don’t need any privilege escalation, no pop-up, nothing,” says Hagenah. “This would make sense to implement in the tool for a bad guy.”

In fact, just an hour after speaking to WIRED about Forshaw's finding, Hagenah added the simpler of Forshaw's two techniques to his TotalRecall tool, then confirmed that the trick worked by accessing all the Recall history data stored on another user's machine for which he didn't have administrator access. “So simple and genius,” he wrote in a text to WIRED after testing the technique.

That confirmation removes one of the last arguments Recall's defenders have had against criticisms that the feature acts as, essentially, a piece of pre-installed spyware on a user's machine, ready to be exploited by any hacker who can gain a foothold on the device. “It makes your security very fragile, in the sense that anyone who penetrates your computer for even a second can get your whole history,” says Dave Aitel, the founder of the cybersecurity firm Immunity and a former NSA hacker. “Which is not something people want.”

For now, security researchers have been testing Recall in preview versions of the tool ahead of its expected launch later this month. Microsoft said it plans to integrate Recall on compatible Copilot+ PCs with the feature turned on by default. WIRED reached out to the company for comment on Forshaw's findings about Recall's security issues, but the company has yet to respond.

The revelation that hackers can exploit Recall without even using a separate privilege escalation technique only contributes further to the sense that the feature was rushed to market without a proper review from the company's cybersecurity team—despite the company's CEO Nadella proclaiming just last month that Microsoft would make security its first priority in every decision going forward. “You cannot convince me that Microsoft's security teams looked at this and said ‘that looks secure,’” says Jake Williams, a former NSA hacker and now the VP of R&D at the cybersecurity consultancy Hunter Strategy, where he says he's been asked by some of the firm's clients to test Recall's security before they add Microsoft devices that use it to their networks.

“As it stands now, it’s a security dumpster fire,” Williams says. “This is one of the scariest things I’ve ever seen from an enterprise security standpoint.”

[silviakundera]

Kinnporsche Fanfic Recs

In celebration of the 2 year anniversary, here is an avalanche of Kinn/Porsche fics that I've enjoyed. Painfully incomplete & posted in no particular order. My shipping interests are 100% focused on the K/P couple and that will be reflected in my list, sorry 😘.

Deep Like a Coastal Shelf by Lilla_Torg

(79,000 words) Green Arrow inspired AU. "After five years abroad, Kinn Theerapanyakul returns to find his city under siege by a vigilante known as the Phoenix."

Stain of Sun by Lilla_Torg

(78,000 words) Omega brothers Porsche (hacker) and Chay (grifter) team up to take down the Theerapanyakul crime family. Things do not go as planned. // This marries A/B/O with mutant powers. As long as you're not wholly opposed to Omegaverse, give it a chance. Every one of this author's long KPtS fics is a banger.

Pouring Down Crimson Fire by Lilla_Torg

(119,000 words) Sort of a mutant AU but honestly that underplays how fucking cool this fic is. “I think you know something about keeping secrets,” said Kinn. He flashed Porsche a pocket-ace smirk. “You’re mine. Say it.”

The boy he’d been fourteen years ago would have told him where to shove it. But Porsche had been around long enough to know that the mafia always won. Still, he looked around, searching for a way out, before giving up and turning back to Kinn, those black eyes awaiting his surrender.

“I’m yours,” he said.

a perpetual unscattering by concernedlily

(31,000 words) Canon-divergence AU. “Pissing in bottles behind a cocktail bar,” Kinn said. “But Pa gave him to me, so I’m stuck with him.” To a visibly furious Porsche he said, “You don’t know the minor family? Never come across any of them before?”

“How would I know the fucking minor family?” Porsche snapped.

what a tangled web we weave by fortunehasgivenup

(80,000 words) 1000 Nights inspired alternate universe, fantasy-historical Thailand. // After the betrayal of his first husband, King Anakinn Theerapanyakul vows to never love again. Once a week, he takes a new husband, a young man who will not live to see another dawn.

When a nobleman comes to find a young man to adopt and marry off to the king in place of his own son, Thee chooses Chay.

Faced with an outcome that he refuses to contemplate, Porsche steps in and takes Chay's place. He only has one request for the king - to be allowed to tell his brother one last bedtime story.

Burn Your Name Into My Skin by Everyforkedroad

(72,000 words) In which Kinn visits a high-end sex club and he & Porsche meet under the guise of anonymity for what should be a 1 night encounter. Except not only are they intensely drawn together... things are not what they seem.

Salt by ronandhermy

(49,000 words) Sweat stings because the salt is purifying. Porsche may be in high school but he is still a National Champion in Taekwondo and he catches the eye of the national team's newest sponsor: The Theerapanyakun Family. Alternate first meeting. Leans into the darkness of canon, read the tags and proceed w caution.

how do you like it, daddy by Baby_Droll

(28,000 words) "and ain't shit 'bout me cheap and ain't shit 'bout me free" - our lord and savior, florence millicent. kinn & porsche, and all the other pieces on their fucked up chess board. a sugar baby/daddy au with an omegaverse twist. // This is a dark reimagining alternate universe. Iconic toxic K/P fic.

two shots by Martynax

(81,000 words) AU, different first meeting. Porsche joined the armed forces & became a hired gun. // “So I’m supposed to end a mafia dispute?”

“Something like that,” he mutters, wondering if he’s making a mistake, revealing it to Porsche so soon. Nothing is set in stone, after all. But he has a gut feeling that the man appreciates honesty and simplicity much more than intrigue and schemes.

be the best you ever tasted by Martynax

(90,000 words) an AU where Porsche's life is shit so he shakes his perky little bum for strangers at a strip club and Kinn books him for a private show. Porsche doesn't fuck customers and shouldn't get associated with whatever grey business his boss is trying to run out of the club. But... you know how this is gonna go.

between the sheets by DasWarSchonKaputt

(70,000 words) “And who’s that?”

“Oh. That’s Porsche. He’s Khun Kinn’s live-in boytoy. He’s harmless, mostly. Just a pretty face.”

A boyfriend can go so many places a bodyguard can’t. As the threat of a potential leak in their security forces looms large, Khun Korn hatches a plot to place an added layer of protection around his heir presumptive. Enter Porsche, former bartender, current bodyguard, and reluctant fake boyfriend of Kinn Theerapanyakul.

Stumbling to the Edge by FireRisingOverTheHills

(51,000 words) Of the genre of KP fics where Kinn and Porsche meet-cute in a random bar encounter, instead of a meet-ugly, this one is my fav. I just really enjoy the Kinn PoV with his what?! is?! happening??? vibes as he finds himself irresistibly drawn to someone who doesn't fit neatly into defined roles.

"He makes this all seem like it’s perfectly normal and Kinn is helpless to do anything but go along with it."

Whatever Else that Touches You by technicallyverycowboy

(9,330 words) Tender established relationship and bisexual self discovery, post canon. // "No, it's fine." Porsche shifts to be a little less plastered against Kinn's side, straightens his shoulders and smooths out his jacket with great dignity. "The answer to your question is yes, I have really never been with any other men."  Porsche answers questions, asks some of his own, tries new things, and fills in the knowledge gaps of his own sexuality.

An Elegant Mechanism by Laughsalot3412

(87,000 words) A/B/O AU, Kim centric with some background K/P and dysfunctional brothers & cousin bonding. The only fic on this list that isn't K/P primary. //  "Kim was only an omega when he was luring people closer to his gun. No one had to give Kim a weapon. He was one.  (Kim's mission is to get close to Porchay Kittisawat. Chay is not a typical alpha. Kim is not a typical omega. Kim isn't having feelings and Chay is going to be so normal about all of this.)"

Love and Violence by thewayside

(9,500 words) Beautifully written, post ep 14. // "Love and violence have always been bedfellows for Kinn. Down to how his first proper relationship ended in a pool of blood. Porsche’s beauty might have drawn him in, but he knows in his gut that he met someone in kind that first night, blood coursing through their veins as the fight ended and Porsche led him onto a bike to a road he barely knew."

Burnished night, blood-soaked stars by The_Old_Astronomer

(13,000 words) Missing scene set between the end of episode 6 and the side story (pre-ep 7). Porsche fights to keep Kinn alive after the attack, and gradually realises how much the other man means to him.

Night Call by vesna (mrsronweasley)

(34,500 words) "On Kinn's birthday, Kinn is dragged by Tae and Time to a strip club, where he gets a private dance from a man who calls himself Jom. Kinn is smitten. Things spin out from there." Canon AU, where Porsche became a stripper because bartending wasn't paying enough.

NFWMB by vesna (mrsronweasley)

(18,700 words) There's a rushing in Kinn's ears, a noise he can't shake. It almost makes him miss the next thing Arm tells him. "He was supposed to check in, as per protocol, but—"  "But what," Kinn snaps. A headache is building behind one of his eyes.  Arm's eyes are wide right before he lowers them and says, "He hasn't been heard from in two and a half hours."  Or, post-canon Porsche is kidnapped. Kinn goes through it.

Caught Off Guard by Altered_Ego

(23,000 words) The one where Porsche is one of his escort's bodyguard. Alternate first meeting; Porsche took another path to support his brother.

the less i know the better by mslunita

(45,000 words) Bored Kinn joins Tinder in hopes of getting his rocks off with a different kind of guy, instead of the standard escorts. Porsche challenges him in just the right way. // Alternate first meeting. Basically their canon selves, but this is after Porsche has already had his bi awakening.

XXX curious STRAIGHT boy BEGS for COCK for the FIRST TIME XXX by mirrorofprinces

(35,000 words ) Porn industry AU. “Porsche is extremely close to signing. In fact, he has a final meeting with the execs on Monday morning. The only condition is that he wants to request his first partner, and it’s you.”  Kinn takes a long drink of his whiskey, sets the glass down, and runs his tongue over his teeth. “So you had to meet with me, urgently, to tell me that a beautiful boy wants me to fuck him, thinking I’d say no.” He drums his fingers on the bartop. “Which means there’s a catch.”

paint my kiss across your chest (your touch is like a happy pill) by darkknight

(16,000 words) Episode 8 era. "Porsche discovers different new ways of how good sex can feel, ways that would never even have crossed his mind before meeting Kinn."

quis custodiet ipsos custode by concernedlily

(8,600 words) Porsche being on dangerous missions and Kinn discovering he has Feelings About That. Missing scenes and Post Ep 14.

Wing of a Butterfly by Kalere

(320,000 words) Some years before the canon storyline, two young men have a random encounter at a bar. Their friendship changes everything. // The epic Porsche & Vegas friendship fic.

[electronicironic]

quid pro quo my friend you must explain one of your oc groups to me

shriek. you daare squid pro quo ME. you don't even know that I HAVE oc groups actually who am I kidding. beans you over the head with these funny bastards. afterwards its your turn though

HUMAN RESOURCES DISPATCH AGENTS TEAM: Scrap Havoc (not sure if that's the team name or the story name) has a population of five (who only have code names because I haven't gotten around to real names. Team leader is Corleone and she orders around a squadron composed of Redbelly, Crispie, Cinnabar(&Mercury) and Shinjii.

Redbelly, joined the team as a pal of Corleone's and a solid worker is named after piranhas because that's her job. She has holdover magic powers from a system migration that gives her dope ass blood magic that's mostly used to heal real fast but you can also make pointy constructs out of blood and also she has a Special Unique blood dude ability, Devour, that she shares with her favorite shotgun. Devour is basically a blast shaped beam attack that annihilates matter and directly translates destroyed organic matter into more fuel for the Infinite Blood Healing.

Shinjii is Redbelly's fucked up and weird little nephew. He's in Redbelly's house and also business because he's the survivor of a Concerningly Redacted Sci Fi event that saw any family members with more respectable employment Deleted. He's also short enough to mention and kinda babyfaced which makes it odd for him to be doing Sci-Fi Adventure Bullshit, but Shinjii is also a fucked up little savant at the job. He's clever, small and fast and hard to keep track of, deadpan rude in a way that's GREAT for bantz, and best of all almost everyone else in the team can throw him if they need him through a high up window. He also may or may not be an inspecifically prescient were-dragon depending on the previously mentioned magic system migration. Either way it's a bit of an Image to put him (short, subtly and tastefully schemeful and unsettling) next to his auntie (tall, covered in blood, and very gregarious and boisterous.)

Cinnabar is an old friend from when she are Corleone were kids. She was SUPPOSED to be a cool and suave sharply dressed Corporate Agent you know the type of shit you see as bad guys in cheap cyberpunk-the-game stuff. She's great at things like infiltration, espionage, not being as horrifically crass as some of her teammates, and managing the paperwork that Sci Fi Adventure Bullshit probably causes. Her corporate base did get super duper blown up in the middle of corporate war. Cinnabar got not-exploded by breaking the glass on some Super Secret Corporate Bullshit and hitting the road with it and by it I mean Mercury. Mercury is a nanomachine grey goo with all the abilities a secret corporate grey goo project would probably have. It spends most of its time on Cinnabar's shoulder like a really fancy scarf and has all the brainpower of a really stupid smart dog. As a refined, dignified corporate agent she can appreciate fine art, such as Redbelly after a thirty minute street brawl.

Crispie is the team's funny operator robots guy and also the most honest character design here in that he's a guy who Maximizes his Gamer Skills by doing as much computer bullshit as humanely possible simultaneously. As the penultimate manifestation of such l33t g4m3r ski11z, Crispie can split his attention between his actual body and ludicrous amounts of drones and bots and hacker bullshit at any moment, to the point that he considers the entire network as part of his body more than his meat body alone. Despite such freakish computing power, Crispie has to put significant effort into preventing Shinjii and Cinnabar from sniping the shit outta him in most games. This universe is one energy-drink heart attack from the first true strong AI being made by accident by a dweeb who likes FOV drone racing.

You may think to yourself, what secret sauce does Corleone have to be the wise, respected, and even occasionally listened-to leader of this conference of freaks. Well for starters Corleone is a 6 foot something butch lesbian with a CDL and a set of sci-fi turbocarabiners. She also builds and mechanics dope-ass power rigs, the kind of shit that looks like wearing forklifts (and also she works on trucks because truck is still a concept even in the beautiful far future.) Leo also has a natural sense of wisdom, down-to-earth-ness, and capability for rough-housing that really contributes to the chill and love-and-friendshipful environment of this gang of Commits Tremendous Violence For Money And Advancement Opportunities Out Of The Back Of Corleone's Shop.

These guys kind of kick it inspecifically in a sci-fantastika setting that I gnaw on sometimes. Occasionally I lob these guys at funny hypothetical situations, or perhaps interactions with other characters in the setting like "1/4 of Satan" and "Capital A Alchemist who specializes in party drugs."

[opcnhighwaymind]

Bucky doesn’t really remember how it started. One day he was living in Brooklyn with his friend Steve and the next he was burying the guy’s body and hoping that he wouldn’t come back as an infected. They seemed to have multiplied over the last five or so years, hoards of them hiding in basements and travelling to feed and eat normal people. The world had grown darker day by day; cities were bombed and families were separated. 

A group of them had built a camp. There was Clint and Natasha who had travelled together since the start of the infection. There was Tony who had been Bucky’s saving grace when he had lost his arm on a patrol. Tony was incredibly smart and had made Bucky a working arm, nothing too high tech but enough to help him still be beneficial towards the team. 

And then there was Sam. Sam had been what he had needed when Steve had died. He was his best friend and patrol partner. The person who he could rely on and the one who had heard the shuffling around in the building they were checking. 

When Bucky had realised it was someone who didn’t look infected, he couldn’t help but to frown. He kept his gun pointed at Ben, motioning for him to stand up. “Are you bitten anywhere?” @hacker-codeq

[talesofsonicasura]

Insomnia was being a bitch last night and kept me up. So here's an idea for a self insert that those in the Creepypasta's Sonic Exe section would like.

Self Insert where Reader is transported into a different series, knowledge may vary, and stuck in the Sonic form of Fatal Error.

This fucker right here! Tetrabrachial sadistic computer virus who wears the body of Sonic 3's blue blur and made his debut in Friday Night Funkin.

Yup. Poor Reader is gonna be stuck looking like a 7 ft twisted hedgehog monster with the voice of a S.A.M generator. They hate it especially when the issue lands them in other people's radar. And Reader is gonna be a snarky bitch about it.

This is a free prompt so anyone can try their own take. Here's some of my ideas.

Fatal Error of Cybertronian Proportions

Yup. Kicking things off with Transformers specifically Prime as I need to rewatch Bayverse.

Fatal Error!Reader manifest in Memorial High School's computer classroom at the dead of night. A shared fright with the school janitor leads to an accidental county wide internet crash. This includes two particular Cybertronian bases nearby.

Autobots and Decepticons look into the source of the crash. Knockout beats the Autobot opposition to the punch in finding the cause. Unfortunately for him, Reader shares how lethal a sentient computer virus can be and crashes his system(don't worry he recovers). A wild goose chase ensues as both sides try to catch Reader.

This continues until an encounter with Optimus Prime goes wrong. An attempt to crash his systems is to met with resistance by the Matrix of Leadership. It results in Reader and Optimus being tethered to their respective core. Neither can be too far from the other unless they wish to get snap back together like a rubber band. Or if one dies so will the other.

Now Team Prime has to break the data bond while the Decepticons continue to hunt down Reader. Oh and their four armed companion is a complete snarky smartass about the whole thing. Good luck with being their guardian Optimus.

Ratchet: Why are you always smiling? It looks haunting.

Fatal Error!Reader: Similar to your metallic ass with that control console, my face's stuck. Now let me sleep ye giant bucket of bitchy bolts.

Optimus: Please behave the both of you.

Fatal Error!Reader: Tell that to the bucket headed yandere with a stalking kink. Your former friend clearly escape the funny farm and needs to take his Xanax.

Optimus: *google searches the medicine and strange term* I am very concerned about your opinion of Megatron.

Impossible Curse Statistics

For this scenario, we're diving into the realm of Jujutsu Kaisen specifically five years before the show's events.

Fatal Error!Reader manifests inside Yuji's home through the power lines. The ten year child is accidentally spooked by the hedgehog like virus at first. Well, until Yuji sees how concerned the 'scary oni' is about his living conditions.

Fatal Error!Reader: Um...where are your parents??? Folks usually come down swinging with a bat by now if their kids in danger.

Yuji: My parents passed away some time ago and Oji-san is hospitalized.

Fatal Error!Reader: ... seriously? That's not only depressing but very morally questionable on why someone would leave a child all alone. Okay kid, guess I'm your caretaker now.

Yuji is taken in and raised by hedgehog shaped virus. His fate changing as Reader bound themselves to him through a pseudo Binding Contract. They protect each other whether it be malicious hackers to dangerous curses.

Life has been good until a certain cursed finger comes into play. Now Reader has to defend Yuji from evil trying to bring the King of Curses back to his full power. At the same time, dodge a weakened Sukuna who has too much interest in the virus and the Jujutsu Sorcerers who want to ensare both.

Neither members of this strange found family are gonna take this lying down. There's a reason why you don't mess with a virus. One wrong is enough for a fatal error to occur. And Reader will be happy to teach that lesson personally.

Glitch In The Relics

We're diving into the world of Knack for this last one.

Fatal Error!Reader emerges from within one of Viktor's security robots during his issued challenge against the relic bound golem. Their appearance causes panic amongst the many attendants except for our main characters. Reader's obliviousness and absolute confusion of their surroundings is enough to have Doctor Vargas protect them.

To prove they aren't a threat, the virus reluctantly joins the expedition. A kinship forms between Reader and Knack about being 'monsters'. Can't forget their habit of accidentally breaking stuff. Well crash in the former's case.

Fatal Error!Reader: *stares at Ryder's unresponsive car* Oops.

Ryder: At least it wasn't my plane.

Knack: *slips and accidentally leaves a large gash on said plane*

Fatal Error!Reader: Congratulations, you just jinxed yourself.

Other than the shared mishaps, both learn and grow as a simple expedition evolves into a grand adventure. A snarky virus once human become comfortable about their strange predicament. Meanwhile Knack gains self confidence about himself alongside Reader and co.

Sometimes all you need is a friend to help find your place in the world. For a certain virus and relic golem, that's the way they like it. Even if a lot of stuff gets smashed in the progress.

That's it for now! Until next time folks, I'll see you later. Before I go, enjoy this song I been listening to.

[muserolodex]

(Ok, I want to talk about this scene... If you're unfamiliar with this, these six (silver guy there doesn't count in the official roster) are the kings of their small nations on a distant planet. Red/Gira is a boy who had to grow up fast, who stole the symbols of authority from a wicked king who was willing to let millions die in a prophesied war. Blue/Yanma is the president of a high-tech nation, who built the mechs they use, and who has always had to hold his head high so his people wouldn't see him cry.

Yellow/Himeno is the Queen of a land dedicated to beauty and medicine. She has encouraged people to "be a little selfish" when reaching for their own dreams.

Purple/Rita is the Supreme Justice of the land of Gokkan, where all law on the planet comes from. Up until this point, they have worn a high collar around their face to keep up the image of impartiality, but here Rita wears the collar down so their enemy can see their face.

Black/Kaguragi is the leader of the breadbasket of the world. He plays five-dimensional chess, forges dangerous alliances and works behind the scenes to ensure the best possible scenario.

White/Jeramie is the half-blooded king of the Bugnarok people from beneath the planet's surface, the enemy faction in the first half of the series. In the second half of the series, Red meets with Dugded Djardin, a cosmic being who makes different races on planets go to war because it amuses him. Dugded is basically god, and every time the Kingohgers thought they had him beat, he had an another ace up his sleeve.

There's been a plan in play for years to defeat Dugded, but it requires full cooperation by the royals and as Yanma put it an episode before "A million small miracles all lined up." In that next to last episode, the kings tried to enact a full evacuation plan, sending their people into space. However, Silver/Racules and the retainers of the Kings realized that if they did, they'd just be perpetuating the cycle. Dugded would find them again and make them his playthings once more. So instead of fleeing, the WHOLE POPULATION of the world returned to aid their kings in the final battle. Those who could fight, did. Those who couldn't fight, tended to their Kings' wounds. During this time, the Kings received aid from an unlikely place. The land of the dead opened its gates and offered up: 1) their parents, 2) one of the king's warriors who had long ago been killed and replaced by a shapeshifter, 3)the enemy general from the first half of the series and 4) The Very First King of the World. The civilians, soldiers and fallen ones bought the Kings the time they needed to rest and recuperate after having asteroids literally dropped on their heads. They are patched up, fed, and have gained a second wind and smiling. And Dugded can't understand why they're smiling and gives them the best straight line ever. "Just who the hell do you think you are?" Yanma steps up first, declaring that he's not going to bow to some false god. He will hold his head high and lead his people into the future, a future where mankind never needs fear the wrath of the gods. He leads his team of hackers, codecrackers and inventors back to the battle, making sure that his most loyal retainer can stand up. Himeno is next. She identifies herself as the "Unwilting Flower" and tells Dugded that her path is before her and she will stride down it, and makes it clear that he is just a speedbump on that path. Kaguragi's speech says "These people are my life. I will cross through any depth of mud and dirty my hands for their sake." And in this case, fighting Dugded, he doesn't just intend to dirty his hand, he intends to bloody them. Rita's speech mirrors one they made earlier in the series "The law is spear that can pierce the heart of a king, and a shield that can protect the populace. Even in the face of death and destruction, the law remains resolute, and I am the Law." Rita is leading an army of justices and criminals alike, because they all deserve the chance to live free of Dugded's influence. Jeramie says "I am the king of man, of Bugnarok and all that lies between. I am the great storyteller, and my story will continue, but yours will come to an end." And Gira demands for a god to "tremble in your boots for you face the true might of Shuggodam. We will take this world that you have been toying with and conquer it for ourselves." What follows this scene is almost twenty minutes of fighting where everyone gets a chance to shine, and then the million little miracles happen when the people grant their souls in service to their kings. This allows the Kingohger to fight Dugded on a cosmic scale, in a brawl that ends with Dugded being punched out of the universe, and the Kingohgers breaking his soul into six pieces with their swords. This is by far one of the best final henshin scenes in Super Sentai history because the buildup to this moment was phenomenal.)

[dark-raven-feathers]

I want to word vomit about my elementary to junior high butch lesbian phys ed teacher rn so here we go

-ran and still runs GSA at school, alongside the very straight and very eccentric French teacher who makes a living out of getting grade nines to play French Blooket, fake hacker style, in exchange for donuts -has an actual track record of being hit in the head with dodgeballs thrown by over enthusiastic junior high males and getting hospitalized for concussions -once forgot to take out her earring, went to go spike the volleyball, got it caught in the net and ripped it out -ran almost every sports team there was. Female soccer team, male basketball team, etc -let me and a few others sit out for dodgeball so we could avoid also getting concussions from junior high jock males -managed to turn every single joke the junior high males said into a gay innuendo -once brought spicy cup noodles with her to class and gave us each a noodle to see who could handle it because she couldn’t -ran a stray dog lurking in the field off of school grounds -was among the first to put a pride pin on her I.D lanyard -brought us up the hill surrounding the school in winter and back down the stairs so she could prove how slippery it was

Also collected every gay grade nine into GSA like a stack of Pokémon cards and became the gay elder for like five years worth of junior high graduates.

[queenofglassbeliever]

Headcanons I have for Sarina Bhonsle.

She was born and raised in Southern California.

Bhonsle is pronounced bons-lee. (One of the DnD guys in "And some Dude Named Jeff" pronounced it bon-sel. But I think he'd only seen the name written and was using spelling pronunciation and not the correct pronunciation.)

In high school, she went through a western movie phase. She still has a small DVD collection of her favorite movies.

She was on her high school's yearbook committee.

She worked as a hostess during high school.

She attended USC Annenberg in Los Angeles. She got a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and minored in Justice, Voice, and Advocacy. She then got her Master's in Specialized Journalism (Arts and Culture)

She wrote for her college newsletter.

During college she worked at a photography store.

After college she continued living in LA.

She was an arts and culture journalist.

She fiddles with her rings when she's nervous

While doing a piece on a local art gallery, she uncovered that it was a front for an art forging and smuggling ring. After which she became an investigative reporter.

She moved to Portland, Oregon to write for The Oregonian.

She enjoys french press coffee.

She collects novelty mugs.

She saw the ley lines (supercharged by Prospero) which started her on the path to investigating magic.

She's a self taught hacker.

She's Gujarati American with Pakistani and Portuguese heritage. Most of her family came from the Indian state Gujarat.

She has a lotus tattoo on her sternum.

She's won five prizes in journalism. Three in arts and culture journalism and two in investigative journalism.

She was once a finalist for a Pulitzer.

Her parents died in a car crash when she was just 12.

Sarina was raised by her paternal aunt.

After getting fired from The Oregonian, Sarina began a blog to write about The Library, D.O.S.A, and her investigations into magic. After meeting Jake she takes down the blog.

She has trouble finding a new job after the team building camp shut down. She eventually gets a job at Portland Monthly Magazine and gets back in to arts and culture journalism.

She's claustrophobic.

She can speak multiple languages including English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. She learned French after spending a semester in college abroad in Paris.

[mariacallous]

When Microsoft named its new Windows feature Recall, the company intended the word to refer to a kind of perfect, AI-enabled memory for your device. Today, the other, unintended definition of “recall”—a company's admission that a product is too dangerous or defective to be left on the market in its current form—seems more appropriate.

On Friday, Microsoft announced that it would be making multiple dramatic changes to its rollout of its Recall feature, making it an opt-in feature in the Copilot+ compatible versions of Windows where it had previously been turned on by default, and introducing new security measures designed to better keep data encrypted and require authentication to access Recall's stored data.

“We are updating the set-up experience of Copilot+ PCs to give people a clearer choice to opt-in to saving snapshots using Recall,” reads a blog post from Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft's corporate vice president for Windows and devices. “If you don’t proactively choose to turn it on, it will be off by default.”

The changes come amid a mounting barrage of criticism from the security and privacy community, which has described Recall—which silently stores a screenshot of the user's activity every five seconds as fodder for AI analysis—as a gift to hackers: essentially unrequested, preinstalled spyware built into new Windows computers.

In the preview versions of Recall, that screenshot data, complete with the user's every bank login, password, and porn site visit would have been indefinitely collected on the user's machine by default. And though that highly sensitive data is stored locally on the user's machine and not uploaded to the cloud, cybersecurity experts have warned that it all remains accessible to any hacker who so much as gains a temporary foothold on a user's Recall-enabled device, giving them a long-term panopticon view of the victim's digital life.

"It makes your security very fragile,” as Dave Aitel, a former NSA hacker and founder of security firm Immunity, described it—more charitably than some others—to WIRED earlier this week. “Anyone who penetrates your computer for even a second can get your whole history. Which is not something people want.”

In addition to making Recall an opt-in feature, Microsoft’s Davuluri also writes that the company will make changes to better safeguard the data Recall collects and more closely police who can turn it on, requiring that users prove their identity via its Microsoft Hello authentication function any time they either enable Recall or access its data, which can require a PIN or biometric check of the user’s face or thumbprint. Davuluri says Recall’s data will remain encrypted in storage until the user authenticates.

All of that is a “great improvement,” says Jake Williams, another former NSA hacker who now serves as VP of R&D at the cybersecurity consultancy Hunter Strategy, where he says he's been asked by some of the firm's clients to test Recall's security before they add Microsoft devices that use it to their networks. But Williams still sees serious risks in Recall, even in its latest form.

Many users will turn on Recall, he points out, partly due to Microsoft’s high-profile marketing of the feature. And when they do, they’ll still face plenty of unresolved privacy problems, from domestic abusers that often demand partners give up their PINs to subpoenas or lawsuits that compel them to turn over their historical data. “Satya Nadella has been out there talking about how this is a game changer and the solution to all problems,” Williams says, referring to Microsoft's CEO. “If customers turn it on, there’s still a huge threat of legal discovery. I can’t imagine a corporate legal team that’s ready to accept the risk of all of a user’s actions being turned over in discovery.”

For Microsoft, the Recall rollback comes in the midst of an embarrassing string of cybersecurity incidents and breaches—including a leak of terabytes of its customers' data and a shocking penetration of government email accounts enabled by a cascading series of Microsoft security slipups—that have grown so problematic as to become a sticking point given its uniquely close relationship with the US government.

Those scandals have escalated to the degree that Microsoft's Nadella issued a memo just last month declaring that Microsoft would make security its first priority in any business decision. “If you’re faced with the trade-off between security and another priority, your answer is clear: Do security,” Nadella's memo read (emphasis his). “In some cases, this will mean prioritizing security above other things we do, such as releasing new features or providing ongoing support for legacy systems.”

By all appearances, Microsoft's rollout of Recall—even after today's announcement—displays the opposite approach, and one that seems more in line with business as usual in Redmond: Announce a feature, get pummeled for its glaring security failures, then belatedly scramble to control the damage.

[igniscarlet]

UNLOCKING SHADOWCAT ꗃ

𝙵𝙸𝙻𝙴𝙳     :      𝙰𝚅𝙴𝙽𝙶𝙴𝚁𝚂  𝙵𝙰𝙲𝙸𝙻𝙸𝚃𝚈  ‘𝟸𝟻     ⸻     PRYDE  ,  KATHERINE  ANN  ,  aged:  twenty-five  .  status:  alive  .  known  for  being  clever , loyal & constantly phasing through things, SHADOWCAT  is  settling  back  into  life  after  the  snap  ,  having  spent  the  last  five  years  unaware  of  the  snap  .  looking  more  and  more  like  MIKEY MADISON  daily  she can  only  hope  things  settle  down  .     

STATISTICS : AT THE CORE .

full name: katherine anne pryde. / nickname(s): kitty, sprite, kat, sometimes "kid" (mostly by logan). / alias: shadowcat. / birthdate: october 14, 1997 (28). / birthplace: deerfield, illinois, usa. / zodiac signs: libra sun, cancer moon, gemini rising. / gender + pronouns: cis woman + she&her. / orientation: bisexual (leans toward women, not interested in labels). / education level: former student & graduate of the xavier institute. / occupation: mutant rights activist, hacker-for-hire, part-time teacher, full-time fighter. / crew: x-men (core), sometimes moonlights with the marauders. / residence: krakoa… technically. but she’s always somewhere else. / positive traits: loyal, quick-witted, adaptable. / negative traits: impulsive, stubborn, emotionally guarded. / sociability: high — she craves connection, but struggles with intimacy. / emotional stability: variable — especially when it comes to people she loves. / character study: willow rosenberg (buffy), ellie williams (tlou), lara jean (to all the boys), max (life is strange), van (yellowjackets), maeve (sex education).

HEADCANONS : BEGINNINGS .

first discovered her ability to phase through matter during a late-night panic attack — her bedroom floor gave out beneath her, and she ended up in the basement.

grew up in a supportive but somewhat controlling jewish household; being a mutant complicated family dynamics.

was the youngest recruit at xavier’s when she joined. often underestimated — never for long.

developed a quiet, nerdy confidence. if she seems shy, it’s because she’s reading you. she never misses much.

HEADCANONS : OTHER SNIPPETS .

has a soft spot for old computers, jazz, and people who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable.

teaches ethics to younger students because she believes in building better people, not just stronger mutants.

deep, unspoken crush on jean grey — one she’s buried for years under professionalism and friendship.

close to kurt and ororo, and acts like the team’s emotional translator more often than not.

has quietly phased out of more dangerous roles… until she’s needed again.

[superex-media]

May 2025 Crypto Hacks Recap: Risks and Lessons Behind 20 Security Incidents

#Crypto #CryptoAttacks #Cetus

Since the birth of Bitcoin, crypto hacks and thefts have never truly stopped. And May was no exception. Although the total amount stolen dropped by nearly 40% compared to April, as many as 20 security incidents still occurred, with cumulative losses reaching a staggering $244 million. In other words, hackers haven’t slowed down — instead, they’re constantly probing the industry’s defenses.

Some of these cases involved shockingly large sums, striking a blow to project teams’ confidence and casting a shadow over the asset security of everyday investors.

At the end of the day, the decentralization and anonymity of crypto assets, while incredibly convenient, have also made them a juicy target for hackers. Every attack is another warning siren echoing along the road to industry health, reminding us that security can never be taken lightly.

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Overall Picture: May’s Crypto Hack Statistics

According to available data, around 20 crypto-related attacks occurred in May 2025, involving DeFi protocols, cross-chain bridges, GameFi/NFT projects, and on-chain asset management platforms. While the number of incidents fell slightly compared to April, the average amount per incident remained high, proving that hackers are still laser-focused on high-value targets.

The total loss reached $244 million, a 39.29% decrease from April. This may indicate slight improvement in the industry’s overall security posture — perhaps due to increased auditing and security hardening. However, serious vulnerabilities remain.

Below, we break down the five most significant attack cases from May.

Top 5 Major Hacks in May

1. Cetus Protocol — $220 Million Stolen, 71% Recovered

Cetus Protocol suffered the biggest hack of the month, with attackers exploiting a smart contract vulnerability to siphon off around $220 million in assets. Cetus, a decentralized trading protocol, showed major flaws in access control and contract logic, allowing hackers to manipulate transaction paths and drain funds.

The good news: following the breach, security teams and relevant on-chain entities acted swiftly. Through multisig freeze mechanisms, they managed to recover $157 million, or 71% of the stolen assets — highlighting growing capabilities in emergency response and on-chain asset tracing.

However, over $60 million remains unrecovered, underscoring how difficult it is to track funds once they’re dispersed across chains. The incident is a stark reminder that DeFi protocol design must prioritize security, especially in multi-chain, cross-contract interaction environments.

2. Cork Protocol — $12 Million Stolen

Cork Protocol lost $12 million due to a privilege escalation vulnerability in its codebase. Hackers altered the asset management contract without authorization. As a privacy-focused DeFi project, Cork’s downfall revealed insufficient auditing and weak permissions management.

This also reflects broader security challenges when privacy chains interact with public chains. With privacy tech becoming more prevalent, cross-chain privacy asset management is a growing attack surface.

3. Suspected North Korean Hacker Group — $5.2 Million Theft

May also saw a high-profile hack suspected to be linked to a North Korean hacker organization, resulting in $5.2 million in losses. Known for combining social engineering with contract vulnerability exploitation, this group typically targets cross-chain bridges and DeFi liquidity pools.

The incident illustrates both the lack of cross-border regulatory coordination and the global nature of cybersecurity threats. The industry must boost defensive capabilities and collaborate more closely with global regulators.

4. Token MBU — $2.2 Million Lost

The Token MBU project lost $2.2 million when a smart contract bug allowed attackers to hijack the token issuance contract, mint a large number of tokens illegally, and transfer the funds.

This hack shows yet again that smart contract design and auditing are mission-critical — especially regarding issuance logic and permissions control. Token MBU’s experience reflects how small and mid-sized projects still lack robust security awareness.

5. MaplestoryU — $1.2 Million Lost

MaplestoryU, a blockchain gaming project, was hacked for $1.2 million via a cross-chain bridge exploit. Hackers illegally moved virtual assets by exploiting bridge weaknesses.

As blockchain games and NFTs continue to explode in popularity, security systems remain underdeveloped. Cross-chain bridges have become a prime attack vector. This event serves as a wake-up call for game developers and users alike to strengthen security practices and standardize asset management processes.

Common Themes Behind the Attacks

Reviewing these five major cases, we can observe several commonalities:

Smart contract bugs remain the #1 risk. Whether it’s privilege escalations, logic flaws, or token minting issues, these attacks highlight that smart contract development and auditing are still far from mature.

Cross-chain bridge vulnerabilities are glaring. These are technically complex systems and remain a favorite entry point for attackers due to high-value transfers and difficult defenses.

Hackers are getting smarter. Especially with state-backed hacker groups entering the fray, the attacks are stealthier and more advanced, putting even greater pressure on the ecosystem.

Emergency response is improving. The successful freeze of stolen funds in the Cetus Protocol case shows progress in on-chain tracing and fund recovery. The industry’s defensive infrastructure is maturing.

Industry Response: A Multi-Layered Defense Ecosystem Is Taking Shape

Security audit technologies are evolving. Major audit firms are now integrating AI-powered automated scanners and formal verification tools to enhance contract safety.

Insurance and compensation mechanisms are growing. DeFi insurance is becoming more mature, offering users some protection against asset losses.

Cross-chain bridge tech is improving. Distributed verification, multisigs, and time-locks are being widely adopted to bolster bridge security.

Regulatory engagement is deepening. Multiple countries are accelerating their crypto security legislation, promoting industry self-regulation and compliance maturity.

Conclusion

Despite the drop in frequency and dollar loss, May 2025’s crypto attacks still expose deep structural risks — particularly in smart contracts and cross-chain infrastructure.

The crypto industry must continue to invest in technology R&D, rigorous security audits, and global regulatory collaboration to build a more secure and resilient ecosystem — one that can support the healthy development of digital asset markets over the long term.

[allaboutfinancess]

Stellar Innovations CEO Anish Thomas on Disrupting Outsourcing with Tech-First Excellence

Stellar Innovations, founded in 2016 in Bangalore, has rapidly grown from a small, self-funded team into a global technology powerhouse with 1,600 employees across three continents. In this exclusive conversation, Stellar Innovations Pvt Ltd CEO Anish Thomas shares insights on the company's incredible journey—from humble beginnings to becoming a leader in tech-enabled outsourcing solutions. Discover how Stellar Innovations leverages deep technology, AI, and trust-driven culture to stay ahead in high-stakes sectors like mortgage tech, cybersecurity, and genomics.

How Did Stellar Innovations Begin, And What’s Been The Turning Point In Your Journey Since 2016?

Our goal from day one was to transform the outsourcing model. Rather than relying on traditional labor arbitrage, we focused on placing technology at the heart of every process. Stellar Innovations Bangalore launched with just 16 team members and no external investors—purely driven by purpose and vision. Nearly a decade later, we’ve scaled to 1,600 employees globally, transitioning from general outsourcing to tech-first solutions in sectors such as mortgage servicing and cybersecurity. Our expansion into the Philippines is not just about growth—it’s proof that our model is replicable on a global scale.

With A Growing Global Footprint, How Do You Keep Teams Connected And Aligned?

Our formula is built on two pillars: trust and ownership. Whether it's our offices in Dallas or Dubai, we function like tightly bonded teams. What makes Stellar Innovations unique is our leadership pipeline—90% of our executives began their careers here as interns. Our 97% retention rate speaks volumes. When a junior analyst in Bangalore has the authority to innovate processes that impact U.S. mortgage operations, you’re no longer managing employees—you’re empowering leaders.

What Differentiates Your Approach In Complex Domains Like Tax Servicing And Cybersecurity?

We don’t view industries as verticals—we treat them like tech challenges waiting to be solved. During the 30% mortgage market decline in the U.S., most firms scaled back. Stellar Innovations, however, doubled client acquisitions and grew revenue by 54%. We did it by applying cutting-edge tech like AI-based risk models and blockchain-backed audit systems. Our philosophy is simple: if something’s always been done a certain way, it’s probably due for disruption.

With Ai And Cybersecurity Evolving Fast, How Does Stellar Stay Ahead?

While many talk about emerging tech, we focus on practical implementation. Our team at Stellar Innovations Bangalore recently partnered with mortgage experts to deploy generative AI, resulting in a 40% drop in underwriting errors. In cybersecurity, our approach goes beyond patching vulnerabilities—we simulate real-world attacks monthly using ethical hackers to test our systems. Innovation here isn’t theoretical; it’s operational.

What’s Next On The Horizon For Stellar Innovations?

We’re stepping into telecom and genomics—two high-potential sectors. Our planned acquisition of a telecom company in Germany will help us apply predictive AI to 5G network management. At the same time, our genomics venture, Mediomix, is pioneering quantum computing solutions to cut DNA sequencing times from weeks to mere hours. In five years, Stellar Innovations aims to become the invisible infrastructure behind industries that people rely on daily—without even realizing it.

Conclusion

From its origin as a small startup in Bangalore to a global leader in tech-led outsourcing, Stellar Innovations Pvt Ltd continues to break new ground under the leadership of CEO Anish Thomas. By staying ahead of technology trends and empowering its people, Stellar Innovations is not just scaling—it’s reshaping the future of multiple industries.

[traeuthaeou]

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[mikegaragedoorrepairs]

Top 5 Safety Features to Look for in Your Commercial Garage Door

When it comes to commercial garage doors, safety isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you run a warehouse, auto repair shop, or logistics facility, the safety of employees, clients, and inventory should always come first. With modern advancements in garage door technology, you can minimize risks and enhance security by looking out for essential safety features. Let’s dive into the top five must-have safety features for your commercial garage door.

1. Auto-Reverse Functionality

How It Works

The auto-reverse feature is designed to stop the garage door and reverse its direction if it encounters an obstacle while closing. This is especially important in high-traffic commercial areas where forklifts, workers, or delivery personnel frequently move in and out.

Benefits for Preventing Accidents

Imagine a scenario where a large box falls in the path of the garage door. Without the auto-reverse feature, the door would keep closing, potentially damaging the item—or worse, injuring someone. This feature acts as a safeguard against such accidents.

Importance in High-Traffic Areas

For commercial buildings with constant activity, having a reliable auto-reverse mechanism can prevent countless mishaps, keeping both people and property safe.

2. Photo-Eye Sensors

What Are Photo-Eye Sensors?

Photo-eye sensors are small devices mounted on either side of the garage door, near the floor. They emit an invisible beam that, when interrupted, signals the garage door to stop and reverse.

How They Improve Workplace Safety

These sensors are a critical line of defense against accidents. If someone or something crosses the path of the garage door while it’s closing, the photo-eye sensors will trigger the door to stop immediately. This is particularly useful in busy loading docks and commercial garages.

Regular Maintenance Tips for Photo-Eyes

To ensure optimal performance, keep the sensors clean and free from dust or debris. Regularly check that they are aligned properly and functioning as intended.

3. Manual Release Mechanism

How It Can Help in Emergencies

During power outages, a manual release mechanism allows employees to open or close the garage door manually. This feature is invaluable when electrical systems fail, ensuring that operations don’t come to a standstill.

Ensuring Easy Access in Power Failures

In emergencies, every second counts. A manual release mechanism ensures that your team can access the garage quickly, even without power. Make sure all employees are trained on how to operate this feature.

4. Rolling Code Technology

Preventing Unauthorized Access

Security breaches are a growing concern for businesses, and garage doors are not exempt. Rolling code technology enhances security by changing the access code every time the garage door opener is used. This makes it nearly impossible for hackers to intercept the signal.

Enhancing Security Against Hacking

Traditional fixed codes are vulnerable to hacking attempts, but rolling codes minimize this risk by generating a new code each time. This is a crucial feature for any business looking to protect valuable assets stored in the garage.

Why Rolling Code Technology Is a Must for Commercial Use

For businesses that prioritize security, this technology is a game-changer. It significantly reduces the chances of unauthorized access and helps safeguard your premises.

5. Tamper-Resistant Bottom Brackets

Reducing Risk of Injuries During Maintenance

Garage doors operate under high tension, making them potentially dangerous during maintenance. Tamper-resistant bottom brackets minimize the risk of injury by preventing unauthorized adjustments to the door’s tension cables.

How They Prevent Forced Entry

In addition to enhancing safety during maintenance, these brackets also add a layer of security by making it harder for intruders to tamper with the door and gain unauthorized access.

Additional Safety Tips for Commercial Garage Doors

Importance of Regular Inspections

Routine inspections can help identify potential issues before they become major problems. Check the auto-reverse system, sensors, and cables regularly to ensure everything is functioning properly.

Employee Training for Proper Use

Even the most advanced safety features won’t be effective if employees don’t know how to use them. Conduct regular training sessions to educate your team on safe garage door operation.

When to Upgrade Your Garage Door for Safety

If your current garage door lacks modern safety features, it may be time for an upgrade. Investing in a new, safety-equipped door can prevent accidents and enhance overall security.

Conclusion

When it comes to commercial garage doors, safety should always be a top priority. From auto-reverse functionality to tamper-resistant brackets, these essential features can help protect your employees, assets, and business operations. By choosing a garage door with these safety measures, you’re not just enhancing security—you’re also creating a safer, more efficient workplace.

Looking for top-notch garage door solutions? Upgrade your home or business with Mike Garage Door Repair– where quality, safety, and reliability come first!

[astralstudiosza-blog]

Stop Wasting Money on Corporate Films That Nobody Cares About

Let’s cut the BS.

You’re spending R500k on a corporate film production. Your team high-fives over the 4K drone shots. The CEO loves the soundtrack.

But here’s the truth: nobody watches it.

Not your employees. Not your customers. And definitely not that LinkedIn connection you tagged in the comments.

Why? Because you’re making films for you, not for them.

Wake Up: Your Audience Isn’t Watching. They’re Scrolling.

You have 2.7 seconds to grab attention.

Your mining safety video opens with a 30-second company history? Boring.

Your fintech explainer uses stock footage of “diverse teams” laughing at laptops? Generic.

Your healthcare film sounds like a robot reading a terms-and-conditions manual? Dead on arrival.

You want engagement? Earn it.

The Secret Sauce? Niche. Is. Everything.

Generic films = background noise.

Specific films = dopamine hits.

Mining engineers don’t care about “innovation”. They care about ore grades and fall-of-ground risks.

Fintech founders don’t need buzzwords. They need PCI-DSS compliance explained like they’re five.

Healthcare workers don’t want glossy actors. They want real nurses showing how to calm a panicked patient.

Stop talking. Start listening.

Here’s How to Fix It (No Budget Needed)

Ditch the script Talk to your audience. Not about them. Record a miner explaining ventilation systems in their own words. Let a nurse describe telemedicine through stories of midnight shifts. Real > polished.

Kill the jargon “Leveraging synergistic solutions” 🤮 → “This app stops your money getting stolen” ✅

Optimise for the scroll First 3 seconds = everything. Start with a miner saying, “This film saved my life.” Not your logo.

The Math Doesn’t Lie

Generic film: 10k views, 2% retention.

Niche film: 5k views, 80% retention.

Which one actually changes behaviour?

Wanna Go Viral? Care More.

Your audience isn’t stupid. They smell authenticity from miles away.

A mining safety video filmed underground > a studio with green screens.

A fintech explainer starring actual developers > stock photos of “hackers”.

A healthcare film showing real patient tears > actors in lab coats.

People don’t buy what you make. They buy why you make it.

The Bottom Line

Stop making films. Start making handshakes.

A 90-second film that makes a miner think, “Finally, someone gets it.”

A 15-second clip that makes a nurse say, “That’s exactly how it feels.”

A 30-second demo that makes a fintech founder DM you, “How’d you know?!”

That’s how you win.

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Being a WordPress user, you must know so well what the fastest, easiest and also most favored way to power a professional website with just a little or even no knowledge of coding or web design is. In case you don’t, well, here it is WordPress Hosting Service! If you already possess some HTML skills, it will be easier for you to customize your site, but, again, being clueless is alright, because these hosting service providers will help entirely. Basing on your personal requirements regarding the amount of work you want to carry out with your website, you can look through a variety of choices. There are many companies that provide excellent hosting service, though each one is slightly different from the other. Thus, you might consider it thoroughly before making a decision. Below, I’ve made a collection of the best WordPress hosting service providers in my opinion. Judging was made based on speed, price, support, and many others. Please check out! Bluehost bluehost is already a very famous provider in the field, with the title of Official WordPress.org #1 Choice since 2005. Promising to give users “proven performance, reliability and functionality”, Bluehost has done a very good job so far and been trusted by many. It has such notable features as 24/7 WordPress Support, 1-click WordPress Installation, money-back guarantee, true scalability, etc. Even WordPress itself recommends this provider to its users. What is even greater is that it is now offering a cut in price for WordPress users, starting at $3.49/mo. instead of the old fee of $7.99/mo. Kinsta Kinsta has been on the market for over five years, offering premium managed WordPress hosting services. They host all types of sites, from small blogs all the way up to high traffic enterprises. Powered by Google Cloud Platform and their premium tier network, WordPress users can choose from 18+ global data centers and access to the fastest network on the planet. They provide advanced security features which include free hack fix, daily uptime checks, automatic backups, free SSL and malware scanning. If clients need assistance, they offer 24x7 support 365 days a year from a team of expert WordPress engineers. In addition, they have built their site management platform from the ground up, it's called MyKinsta. WPEngine Claiming to be the best in managed WordPress hosting, WP Engine provides customer services to more than 30,000 clients in 120 countries. The greatest thing about WPEngine is that it has super-fast servers, great technical and customer support. To ensure the speed and smoothness of customers’ site, they have specifically a hosting infrastructure meeting those requirements. The personal plan costs $29/mo. together with a 60-day money-back guarantee. Yes, it does cost a little bit more than other players in the game, but I can ensure you it will be worth it. Flywheel This is a little bit more advanced than the others, as it particularly serves designers and agencies. However, it can also be used by less professional users who wish to develop their websites. Using Flywheel, you will get access to many cool features such as hacker-free security, blazing-fast speeds, reimagined SFTP, nightly back-ups, etc., which are included in what it calls “Rock-solid Hosting”. Customer collaboration is also an ideal feature that you should try. The plan starts at $100 for 10 sites, but you can choose according to your will because there are many other options you might like. Siteground Siteground is one of the oldest hosts in the hosting industry. Siteground possesses plentiful cool features, such as free domain names, 24/7 technical support, etc. The most favorable feature, in my opinion, is that customers can choose a data center according to their temporary location to ensure that the site is loaded as fast as possible. After-Sale care, according to many customers, is amazing. The web hosting package starts at $3.95/mo. and currently is the best-seller pack of the company.

Other packages include Cloud Hosting, which is from $60.00/mo. and Dedicated Hosting, from $229/mo. Hostgator HostGator is known as one of the biggest online hosting companies and the next-generation powerful WordPress optimized hosting. Some amazing points about HostGator include the fast speed, which is 2.5X faster if advanced security, free migration support, unlimited space, and bandwidth. Regarding the packages it covers, HostGator provides customers with a shared, reseller, VPS, and dedicated server packages and these can be purchased by both beginners and professionals. Another wonderful thing about HostGator besides those listed above, its monthly fee is rather cheap, starting at $3.96/mo. DreamHost You must be a newbie if you do not know who Dream Host is. With 2 years in a row being the Business Choice by pcmag.com and having more than 400,000 users worldwide, DreamHost is among the oldest and most well-known hosting brands in the industry. With their custom dashboard, hosting would never be easier, with just a 1-click install, and automatic updates. Let’s look at some numbers to see how popular and good DreamHost is: 400,000+ customers, 1,5+ million websites, 24/7/365 Support, home to 750,000 WordPress installations, and more! DreamHost offers such services as Domains, Web Hosting, VPS Hosting, Dedicated Servers, WordPress Hosting, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, etc. with various levels of prices. eHost Take a look at the results Google displays when you search for the keyword “ehost”, and you will be amazed by how good it is rated by customers. Its platform is now hosting over 1 million sites, which proves that this is one very popular and highly trusted hosting service. One of the most outstanding features is the price. Right now it is offering a 50% discount so you can enjoy the service at only $2.75/mo. instead of $5.50/mo. like before. Other features are also worth considering, for example, free domain name, 45 Day money back, free email address, free website builder, free ad credits, etc. There are now three packages for you to opt-out of the most suitable for your personal requirements: the Design Suite, the Marketing Suite, and the Support Suite. JustHost JustHost isn’t many people’s first choice, but it is certainly worth your consideration. It has an easily accessible, easy-to-navigate interface, which can satisfy either personal or business needs. Other good points include a dedicated and virtual private server (VPS) hosting, and of course quality, together with 24/7 phone tech support from justHost’s support team.  Another thing that customers love about just host is that its hosting features are inextricably integrated with the customer control panel, making it easier for customers to set up, optimize and promote their websites. What is more, template designs, application installs, even free advertising credits can be achieved through a click of the mouse. iPage With more than 10 years being in the business, you can’t doubt iPage’s experience in satisfying customers. Focusing on three things that customers care about most – website, email, and online security, iPage has many policies concerning these three. For example, using iPage, you are entitled to a Quickstart guide and tutorials for beginners, easy-to-use scripts and applications for your site, partnerships with industry leaders such as Google, VeriSign, and ShopSite.  Regarding email, iPage offers unlimited mailboxes and forwards, together with the latest version of AtMail, extensive spam management, as well as upgrades into Exchange hosting for larger organizations. Concerning Security, its Network Operations Center (NOC) is designed to detect security breaches quickly and lockdown any holes as soon as they appear. You won’t believe its fee at the moment: $1.99/mo. Arvixe Being the PCMag Editors' Choice for Web hosting service, Arvixe has an all-around attractive feature set and breezy WordPress importation. Arvixe claims to

provide web hosting with a rare combination of unmatched reliability, quality, and affordability. Right now it has 3 packages to suit your needs: Web Hosting, VPS Hosting, and Dedicated Hosting. During 13 years being in the game, Arvixe is no doubt. The prices also vary, for example, you can get the Personal Class service with unlimited disk space, unlimited monthly data transfer, and other features for as low as $4/mo. WP Engine If you are looking for a dedicated WordPress hosting service that can deal with all kinds of website issues in no time, then WP Engine can definitely be a sensible decision. As compared to other hosting services, it is expensive. But, you don’t need to worry about the quality of service at all. WP Engine is way better and effective than hundreds of other service providers. One thing that differentiates WP Engine from others is its highly active Customer Support service. In case, you are facing some kind of issues with hosting, WP Engine’s technical support will reach you and encounter the problem quite easily. Site5 Sites that upload long videos and tutorials usually go through page loading errors. This issue distracts a visitor and he ultimately moves to another site for fulfilling his desire. In this situation, services from Site5 can be trusted. It doesn’t matter if you are already attaining hosting solutions from any other provider, Site5 offers free migration. Now, it is something commendable because I haven’t seen any other hosting company offering this much flexibility to its customers. Web Hosting Hub For hosting providers, quick response to client’s queries is extremely crucial. Being a site owner, if you are not provided with efficient services, all your plans can get ruined. To overcome such an issue, services from Web Hosting Hub can be trusted. Just like Site5, Web Hosting Hub also offers free migration to users. Start-ups with less internet marketing experience should grab services from Web Hosting Hub because of it's reliable and top quality hosting solutions. A2 Hosting  A website offering valuable services without page loading errors seeks attention. These kinds of sites satisfy their visitors and convert them to potential leads. Similarly, if you don’t want to lose any of your potential customers, then you need to take help from a reliable hosting service. To make it possible, A2 Hosting can be contacted. Although it is not as good as WP Engine and Go Daddy, but can fulfill all your hosting requirements at reasonable prices. Go Daddy Go Daddy, doesn’t need any kind of introduction, does it? If you are stepping into the world of internet marketing and you don’t have much experience and budget, then Go Daddy can turn out to be a legit option. Go Daddy has been offering hosting services to millions of websites for more than a decade, which makes it a trustworthy choice. It offers phenomenal packages to WordPress sites and blogs starting from $3.99/month and the story doesn’t end here. After getting registered, you can utilize numerous captivating themes and plugins from the WordPress repository. Final Thoughts If you want to improve the life and speed of your site, the aforementioned companies are absolutely trusted and can be contacted for tremendous hosting solutions. Thomas blake is working as a Senior Content Writer at Essay writing service firm in UK. He likes to write about technology and WordPress. Apart from work, he plays cricket with his friends