#jeff to danil

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The AUTHORS series returns with a collaboration between Danil Yad and creative visionary, Jeff Staple. A legendary designer & creator, Staple's likeness is captured in Danil Yad's signature style. Standing 8" tall and made of vinyl, he clasps his iconic "Staple" pigeon in his hands. Featuring detachable shoes that can be swapped around with other figures from the AUTHORS series. Don't miss your chance to add this art toy to your collection!

[cosmicxmuses]

{⚛}” Tony has been really quiet and passive today...”

[ultrajaphunter]

(via US military learning from Russian troops using cell phones in Ukraine)

Russian troops are proving that cell phones in war zones are a very bad idea

"If I can find you, I can target you."

BY JEFF SCHOGOL | PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2022 12:50 PM

NEWS

TECH & TACTICS

A Task & Purpose photo composite showing a 2011 photo of Russian soldiers in the southern Russian city Stavropol laid over a screenshot of Ukraine via Google Maps. (Danil Semyonov/Getty Images/Google Maps).SHARE

It’s been a nightmare scenario for U.S. commanders for years: An amphibious readiness group sails stealthily towards its objective, one reckless Marine or sailor goes topside and uses a personal cell phone to check Facebook, revealing the position of the assault ship. The Chinese or Russians quickly detect the cell phone signal in the middle of the ocean and realize they can’t miss. The enemy fires its anti-ship ballistic or cruise missiles at Pfc./Seaman Schmuckatelli as he posts a meme and suddenly the entire ship along with thousands of sailors and Marines are lying on the ocean floor.

To some, this type of scenario may seem as hyperbolic as warnings that wearing white socks in combat could give away your location to the enemy, but Russian troops in Ukraine have shown the perils of using cell phones in modern-day warzones.

The Ukrainians claim to have killed 12 general Russian officers since late February, in part because the Russians have resorted to using cell phones when their communications systems break down.

“It is not hard to geo-locate someone on a phone talking in the clear,” retired Army Gen. Ben Hodges, former commander of U.S. Army Europe, told the New York Times.

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When Russian troops cross into Ukraine, their cell phones emit a roaming signal that connects to Ukraine’s cellular network, allowing the Ukrainians to triangulate where the Russians are by using the closest three cell towers, said Artem Starosiek, CEO of Molfar, an open-source intelligence community based in Kyiv.

“So, the Ukrainian special services automatically receive information with the ID number of the device, roaming number, and, of course, the location of the person,” Starosiek told Task & Purpose. “Fortunately, Russians are quite naive and ignorant about using mobile devices, so they often call home, turning on their phones and connecting to the Ukrainian stations.”

The Russians have also given away their positions by stealing Ukrainian iPhones, which can be tracked using the Find My iPhone app, even when the phones are turned off, Starosiek said.

One Ukrainian man was able to use the “Find My” feature on Apple products to track the Russian troops who stole his AirPods, The Times of London reported. Vitaliy Semenets has posted on Instagram the path of the Russians as they retreated from Kyiv into Belarus and then repositioned in the Russian city of Belgorad, near Ukraine’s eastern border.

Amid numerous reports that the Ukrainians can track and target Russian troops when they use cell phones, one question remains: Why don’t the Russians destroy Ukraine’s cellular network?

The answer: They need it, said James Lewis, a technology expert with the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank in Washington, D.C.

“That’s ridiculous, but that’s where it is,” Lewis told Task & Purpose. “The Russians need 3G and 4G for their comms to work. They didn’t set up the independent communications networks that the Americans or Chinese might have set up.”

While the Russians had developed encrypted communications handsets for their special operations forces, those handsets were not widely distributed among Russian troops before the latest invasion of Ukraine, Lewis said.

Corruption could be another factor that has played into why the Russian military has proven to be so poor at using secure communications, he said.

“There are good examples – not always public – of the Russians identifying a security goal and then allocating, in one case, $10 billion to it; and $5 billion of it ended up in Switzerland,” Lewis said.

The Russians also did not adequately plan for the invasion because they honestly thought that the Ukrainians would welcome them as liberators, he said. The combined effects of the corruption, poor planning, and resulting logistical problems is that there are now many images online showing Russian troops using cell phones or even the type of unencrypted walkie talkies that you could purchase at toy stores.

Looking at the Russian failures in Ukraine so far, it’s tempting to think the militaries of NATO members wouldn’t make the same mistake, but they have. In November, Polish troops that had been deployed to the border with Belarus left the dating apps on their cell phones on. Just across the border in the city of Grodno, the Belarusians knew exactly how far away the Polish troops were.

U.S. troops are far from immune to unintentionally revealing their positions by using mobile devices. In 2018, a company that gathers data from consumer fitness devices such as FitBits revealed that American service members were essentially drawing GPS maps of their bases in the Middle East and Afghanistan every time they went running.

Later that year, the Defense Department banned troops from using cell phones, fitness trackers, and other devices that use geolocation features, and now many offices in the Pentagon require people to leave their cell phones in lockers outside. A subsequent New York Times investigation revealed that companies can track people’s smartphones inside the Pentagon by using software on mobile phone apps.

The Russians’ experience in Ukraine is a warning to U.S. troops about what can happen if they act carelessly. In 2020, a bored Marine lance corporal got his entire artillery unit “killed” during an exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, when he used his cell phone to take a selfie, Military.com reported.

“The Marine Corps understands signature management must be incorporated into planning efforts and training,” said Marine spokesman Maj. Gregory Carroll, who added that the Corps will soon release its new doctrine on information warfighting.

“A passive way to deny the opponent vital information is to selectively alter or suppress the visual, electromagnetic, and digital signatures emanating from friendly forces,” Carroll said. “This includes implementing operations security measures, communication discipline, camouflage, counterintelligence, and signature management.”    

Soldiers are also trained to turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios when not using them, encrypt sensitive files, and only download trusted apps, said Maj. Andrew Harshbarger, a spokesman for Army Training and Doctrine Command. Soldiers’ mobile devices can also be disabled and confiscated when necessary.

The U.S. military has been concerned about troops inadvertently revealing their positions by using cell phones long before Russia attacked Ukraine in late February.

Commanders have known for years that U.S. troops forces have lost their fieldcraft skills at hiding their electronic, thermal, infrared, and visible signatures, said retired Gen Robert Neller, the former Marine Corps Commandant.

“We need to make the adversary work to find us – we can’t make it easy for them to find us,” Neller told Task & Purpose.

Neller recalled how Marines used to stay in touch with their families while in the field and on deployments by sending and receiving mail. While modern technology has made it easier for troops to stay in touch with loved ones, it has also created a new series of problems.

A few years ago, the I Marine Expeditionary Force conducted an exercise to find out which part of the base had the largest electromagnetic signature, he said.

“The most readily apparent thing from high overhead was the billeting area, where people were living, because they all were using their phones,” Neller said.

While Marines have improved at concealing their electronic signatures, they need to remain concerned about unintentionally revealing their positions, said Neller, who noted that even PlayStations can be detected by adversaries because they are networked.

“I don’t understand why people don’t understand,” Neller said. “If I can find you, I can target you; and if I can target you, I can shoot you; and if I can shoot at you, I can kill you. It’s pretty simple.”

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The AUTHORS series, from Mighty Jaxx, returns with a collaboration between Danil Yad and creative visionary, Jeff Staple. A legendary designer and creator, Staple's likeness is captured in Danil Yad's signature style. Standing 8" tall and made of vinyl, he clasps his iconic STAPLE pigeon in his hands. Featuring detachable shoes that can be swapped around with other figures from the AUTHORS series, this figure will be up for grabs HERE this Saturday, February 27th at 6am PST for $199 a pop, and will be released as a 24hour sale - so you get only 24hours to make the purchase - don't miss out!

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CES 2018 Tech For Good At Social Innovation Summit #CES2018

CES 2018 Tech For Good At Social Innovation Summit #CES2018 Follow @Zennie62 on Twitter https://twitter.com/zennie62

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — On Thursday, January 11, 2018, the Social Innovation Summit (SIS) will host the first-ever Tech for Good conference at CES® 2018.

CES is the world’s largest and most influential technology event welcoming more than 170,000 business professionals who thrive at the intersection of business, innovation and technology. For more than 50 years, the event has served as the premier proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.

The Social Innovation Summit (SIS) Tech for Good conference is an invitation-only, full-day event that will bring together more than 500 leading corporate executives, grantmakers, celebrities, investors and social innovators for a series of programs, discussions and networking events centered around the role of technology in driving social impact. Featured themes include: Technology for Good, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, STEM & Education, Creating Shared Value, and the Future of Work.

Karen Chupka, senior vice president of CES and corporate business strategy for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), is excited to shine a spotlight on companies focused on the greater good. “We are thrilled to partner with Social Innovation Summit to highlight technology and human innovations that create real impact in our communities. This is a unique opportunity for us to leverage our joint convening power to highlight and amplify the amazing work being done around technology for social impact.”

CES 2018 Ambassador, former NBA superstar, and now full-time investor and entrepreneur Baron Davis, will be featured in the program. “We need more powerful opportunities to showcase the work and stories that tech companies and entrepreneurs, like myself, are doing to support our community. That’s why I’m thrilled to be a part of the first ever Social Innovation Summit at CES this year.”

Featured speakers in the program include Baron Davis (Two-time NBA All-Star & CEO, Baron Davis Enterprises); Brad MacAfee (CEO, Porter Novelli); Dalila Wilson-Scott (President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation); Mike Masserman (Head of Global Policy & Strategy, Lyft); Casey Aden-Wansbury (Director of Federal Affairs & Engagement, Airbnb); Cinny Kennard (Executive Director, Annenberg Foundation); Sandy Rowland (EVP & Chief Financial Officer, HARMAN); Danil Kerimi (Head of Technology Industries, World Economic Forum); Jeff Joseph (SVP of Communications, CTA); Matt Jones (SVP of Software, Hyperloop One); Robert Fogarty (Founder & CEO, Dear World); Shaka Senghor (New York Times Bestselling Author); Sjoerd Gehring (Global VP of Talent Acquisition, Johnson & Johnson); Vikrum Aiyer (Head of Global Policy, Postmates) and Yossi Vardi (Entrepreneur & Investor).

“Now is the time for action,” says Zeev Klein, CEO of Landmark Ventures and host of the Social Innovation Summit. “Leaders across all organizations are looking to drive sustainable solutions and we are we are delighted to partner with CES in creating this powerful platform to amplify stories, inspire partnerships, and engage for impact.”

Learn more at ces.socinnovation.com via IFTTT https://youtu.be/DD14_3lhaWE

[manic-killer-jeff]

(Danil) ✵

Jeff glanced up and caught sight of the mistletoe. His lips curled to a mischievous grin before looking back at Danil. Wasting no further time, the killer pulled his fiancé down for a kiss.

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CES 2018 Tech For Good At Social Innovation Summit #CES2018

CES 2018 Tech For Good At Social Innovation Summit #CES2018 Follow @Zennie62 on Twitter https://twitter.com/zennie62

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — On Thursday, January 11, 2018, the Social Innovation Summit (SIS) will host the first-ever Tech for Good conference at CES® 2018.

CES is the world’s largest and most influential technology event welcoming more than 170,000 business professionals who thrive at the intersection of business, innovation and technology. For more than 50 years, the event has served as the premier proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.

The Social Innovation Summit (SIS) Tech for Good conference is an invitation-only, full-day event that will bring together more than 500 leading corporate executives, grantmakers, celebrities, investors and social innovators for a series of programs, discussions and networking events centered around the role of technology in driving social impact. Featured themes include: Technology for Good, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, STEM & Education, Creating Shared Value, and the Future of Work.

Karen Chupka, senior vice president of CES and corporate business strategy for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), is excited to shine a spotlight on companies focused on the greater good. “We are thrilled to partner with Social Innovation Summit to highlight technology and human innovations that create real impact in our communities. This is a unique opportunity for us to leverage our joint convening power to highlight and amplify the amazing work being done around technology for social impact.”

CES 2018 Ambassador, former NBA superstar, and now full-time investor and entrepreneur Baron Davis, will be featured in the program. “We need more powerful opportunities to showcase the work and stories that tech companies and entrepreneurs, like myself, are doing to support our community. That’s why I’m thrilled to be a part of the first ever Social Innovation Summit at CES this year.”

Featured speakers in the program include Baron Davis (Two-time NBA All-Star & CEO, Baron Davis Enterprises); Brad MacAfee (CEO, Porter Novelli); Dalila Wilson-Scott (President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation); Mike Masserman (Head of Global Policy & Strategy, Lyft); Casey Aden-Wansbury (Director of Federal Affairs & Engagement, Airbnb); Cinny Kennard (Executive Director, Annenberg Foundation); Sandy Rowland (EVP & Chief Financial Officer, HARMAN); Danil Kerimi (Head of Technology Industries, World Economic Forum); Jeff Joseph (SVP of Communications, CTA); Matt Jones (SVP of Software, Hyperloop One); Robert Fogarty (Founder & CEO, Dear World); Shaka Senghor (New York Times Bestselling Author); Sjoerd Gehring (Global VP of Talent Acquisition, Johnson & Johnson); Vikrum Aiyer (Head of Global Policy, Postmates) and Yossi Vardi (Entrepreneur & Investor).

“Now is the time for action,” says Zeev Klein, CEO of Landmark Ventures and host of the Social Innovation Summit. “Leaders across all organizations are looking to drive sustainable solutions and we are we are delighted to partner with CES in creating this powerful platform to amplify stories, inspire partnerships, and engage for impact.”

Learn more at ces.socinnovation.com via IFTTT https://youtu.be/DD14_3lhaWE

[manic-killer-jeff]

((Cause I'm a nerd&shipping trash)) Danil carefully left a decently large basket w/ various snack food & boxed meals--such as hamburger helper&macaroni-n-cheese--inside of it. A card was hidden among the snacks in the basket that read: "Thought of you & wanted to give you a present!<3 Love you hun, Danil" A twelve pack of soda was set down beside the basket along w/ a small bluegreen fox plushie. On the plushie was a red ribbon&a new red-bladed pocket knife. He knocked on the door & left quickly

((omfg im going to cry this is so cute))

Jeff had been sitting upside down on his bed, using a wire coat hanger to poke at a small pile of book he had gathered from the houses of  his victims. Upon hearing the knock, the killer dropped the coat hanger and scrambled to get off the bed, falling down head first onto the ground with a soft thud in the process. He muttered a curse word or two as he got up on his feet. 

“I GOT IT!” Jeff called out, running towards the front door. Although he hadn’t heard his roommate emerge from the basement, he decided to play it safe and get the door himself. He couldn’t risk having the grumpy man answer the door if someone he knew was standing on the other side. “GOT IT, GOT IT, GOT IT!”

Once he reached the door, he opened it just enough to peek outside. He couldn’t risk answering the door to a complete stranger either, for a silly action like that could get him caught. Seeing no one outside, the killer frowned and opened the door further. It was then that he finally caught sight of the gift. “Whoa…”

A small smile on his face, Jeff knelt down and pulled the contents closer to him. He glanced about the street, hoping to spot the person behind what appeared to be a thoughtful gift, but was unable to see a single person out on the empty street. Giving a small shrug, he picked up the plushie and held it close as he searched through looked through the basket. Food? Sweet! It’s like someone read my mind! Oh? His fingers had brushed upon a card. He picked it up and carefully read it. He smile grew wider by the time he had finished reading it.

“Of course,” he said with a soft laugh. Of course it was my sweet fiance. “You know me all too well.”

[manic-killer-jeff]

Hey, this'll be your second winter with Danil, what do ya think about that? (14)

((was that for the break my muse thing?? Ah, sorry anon! If it is, I’m probably forgetting something that happened. If that’s the case, I’ll change my answer. I promise))

It’s fucking rad, I’ll tell ya that.

Okay, okay, I’ll be serious for this. I promise.

In all honesty, I’m a bit surprised that we’ve made it this far, but it’s a pleasant surprise. I didn’t think anyone would stick with me as a partner for this long, nor did I think finding love would be possible for someone like me. I mean, I’ve been told that love and friendship wasn’t something killers could gain. I guess I proved him wrong But I love him and he loves me, so that’s all that matters. 

I’m sure we’ll make some more lovely memories this season, as we did with our friends last year. It’ll be fun. 

But time is passing pretty quickly, and that scares me a little bit. I want to be there for him as long as possible, but we all know that “long as possible” isn’t very long.