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muddyorbsblr · 4 months ago

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the evangeline chronicles episode 1: the going rate for privacy

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Placement: 2012

Summary: An actress with a sadistic & abusive ex reaches out to Evangeline to hopefully thwart his efforts in destroying her reputation by means of leaking a depraved sex tape.

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Warnings: 18+ | mention of revenge porn; blackmail; mention of excrement/fecal play; mentions of the dark web; mention of abusive ex; attempted sexual assault; use of blade; murder; mention of police corruption [if i missed anything, let me know]

All alone in a vast hotel suite, surrounded by most of her belongings, Evangeline paced the living room area, bare feet soundlessly padding away at the plush carpet. She pinched at the bridge of her nose, listening to the woes of an up and coming actress talking away and trying to explain her reasoning behind the existence of a sex tape. A tape that was currently being used as leverage by her former lover, another actor whose TV cop character was more of a household name than his actual name.

She, however, knew his name quite well. His name had been circulating in the forums on a somewhat regular basis. He did this quite often, and a good number of his ex-girlfriends and former flings had reached out through the dark recesses of the internet, risking their well-treasured privacy for even the chance of Evangeline taking on their case.

In truth, she couldn't care less why the tape existed, only that it did. The reasonings of these people didn't interest her in the slightest, and getting mentally or emotionally involved in the individual risked the chance of her forming an opinion and failing to be indifferent to these plights. This was simply business for her. If someone required a certain piece of media to be eradicated, then it would cease to exist in a few choice keystrokes.

"He said that he can ruin me with this," the actress, Angelika something or other, sniffled on the other end of the line. "That he's gonna sell this to any news outlet that would hear him out just so he can get the interviews. And then the interviews will get him new projects. He'll blame it all on me and tell anyone that'll give him the time that I'm the one that wants to be degraded and treated like a piece of dirt on the road. He sh--" She broke out into sobs, unable to even form the words.

"You don't have to say more," Evangeline addressed the actress. "The video will be rendered useless if it so much as lands in anyone's inbox." She didn't mention anything about the actor already being on her radar, or that bugs were already placed throughout his laughably unsecure digital ecosystem.

This man had tormented so many women that it made her neck twitch every time she flipped to a channel and saw his smug face on the TV screen, using the same monotonous delivery and three facial expressions. Chances were if she dug any deeper she'd come to discover that he blackmailed his way to his cushy primetime darling status as well.

Just as she was about to tell Angelika that she didn't need to worry about payment, the actress spoke again. "What about the pictures?"

"He took pictures of you? On top of all the videos?" She didn't recall finding any pictures within the Texan actor's hard drive.

"No, but he took my phone. He's holding it hostage and I have…more in there. Pics that he hasn't seen but I…sent to other people."

She pinched the bridge of her nose again. She's gonna give me a goddamn migraine, she hissed inwardly, already feeling the vein at her forehead pulsing just calculating the amount of additional work now that she had a whole new data source to worry about. "The price is seventy-five thousand."

Evangeline heard the actress scoff from her end. "Didn't think it'd be that cheap, I might just keep you on retainer--"

"Seventy-five thousand BitCoin," she cut her off. "I believe the going exchange rate is fourteen dollars…? I assume the device you're calling me from has a calculator app, they make apps for everything nowadays."

The sound of buttons clicking away (in a very "hunt and peck" type of pattern) came from the other end of the call, followed by a sharp gasp. "A million?! But this jack-off's holding this over my head--"

"The video that he possesses is one thing," she explained. "The scope you just added because of your pictures, which I'm assuming are nude or lewd or God help me both, is a whole other beast entirely. One is a matter of your safety, and as far as I see, the other is simply a matter of your recklessly handled privacy. And the price of the latter is seventy-five thousand, considering the amount of work you're about to put me through."

She huffed, grumbled, cursed the hacker under her breath, even. But ultimately, she relented. "Fine. How do I send you this coin bite?"

Just shy of an hour later, there was a ding that sounded off on Evangeline's machine, notifying her of the arrival of an additional estimated one million dollars distributed among her accounts. She stripped the audio off of the offending video that Angelika had initially reached out to her for, isolating the snippets that contained only the misogynistic actor's voice, spewing some of the most vitriolic hateful phrases she'd heard from the people moving in that industry.

It seemed that with every sexual partner he became more degrading, looking at these women like they were something less than human. She contemplated for a moment what the outcome would be if she executed this man's downfall with a more personal touch and paying the son of a bitch a visit just as he's watching the image that he worked so hard to cultivate crash and burn around him.

"What a bunch of fucking hypocrites," greywolf, one of her associates, spat out from his end of an encrypted call. "Imagine putting forward an image that you value women, that you're their ally in their fight for equal opportunities and equal pay and then--"

"And behind closed doors you're into fucking excrement play?" she finished for him, trying to fight back the way her stomach retched even letting the words linger in the air. "He's getting worse. More dangerous. I think this should be enough to put into a compilation and leak to the media. Let it fly. May the shit hit the fan and land on him for once."

greywolf chuckled, the sound garbled by the voice distortion software he used to mask his identity. "You a wild one for that line, G."

"G?" she questioned him.

"Some of the guys in the scene started calling you a new nickname. Kinda like they promoted you."

Evangeline grimaced, her pacing stopped as she braced herself for what name could possibly come out of the hacker's mouth. "Considering that they're the ones that chose my current moniker 'darkangel', I have no idea how it could get worse, but lemme have it."

He spoke the name, and she audibly cringed, pinching her nose again and sinking into the couch. "What, too much?"

"Way too much. I pray to God that shit doesn't stick."

An alert sounded off on both their ends. The message came from someone sending in a request on a help line that they'd scattered throughout the most accessible layer of the deep web, right at the gates of the dark web.

Please, if anyone's out there reading this, I need help. My crazy possessive ex keeps following me around campus and says that the second he sees me alone he's not gonna hesitate to attack me. My roommates and my friends all went home for the holiday and nobody's here with me. I've tried the cops but they said they can't act on anything because a crime hasn't been committed yet. I think they don't wanna act because my ex is Mayor Dickens' son.

"Those useless fucking wet sandbags," Evangeline hissed. "They're probably only gonna act when there's a fucking corpse on campus with her panties torn and tossed three feet from the body and her clothes are in shreds."

"The IP address from the message says the girls from West Coast. I'm pinging everyone in the area to see who's--"

"Don't bother," she cut him off. "I'm in the area, I'm probably closer."

"How close?"

"Nice try, Grey. You should know it's gonna take something more creative to throw me," she shot back at him. She pulled the woman's phone number and sent off a message through her encryption program, ensuring that there would be no sender data.

I'm sending someone on their way now. Stay in populated but not overly crowded areas.

It didn't take her long to arrive on campus, easily disguising herself as one of the students with worn jeans and scuffed sneakers. Security was a joke, easily warded off with a casual stroll and a "good evening" thrown their way.

Tracking the GPS location of the student's device led her to the back alley near the campus' main library. There were two average-built male students who screamed 'lookouts' and clear sounds of a struggle happening deeper down the dark pathway.

Evangeline gripped the handle of her talon baton in one hand, a taser in the other. Both lookouts went down to the ground with a lame thud after the quickest shock from the taser traveled through their bodies.

"What the--Troy?! Chad?!" a male voice yelled from inside the alleyway. "Whoever's out there, you don't know who you're dealing with!"

"Help! He's got a knife!" the girl screamed. "Please I'm in here!"

"You stupid slut, did you try calling the fucking cops on me again?" he scoffed. "My dad's giving them thousands of good reasons to look the other way."

The sickening sound of fabric being split by a blade hit her ears and she lunged for the attacker, bringing him down to the ground and letting the girl stumble her way out of the dark alley. "Go!" Evangeline told her, keeping her knee squarely on the man's chest.

"Whatever that slut offered you I can triple it. My dad's--"

"I know exactly who your father is," she seethed, fighting the urge to roll her eyes at how easily she'd managed to grab one of his arms and start twisting the wrong way. "That nice little confession from your smug bitch ass is gonna help me put him away."

"Aaaaaah! Please! Please stop it hurts!" he whined. "We have money, we can pay you--"

"I have more," she stated simply. "I don't want anything from the likes of you." She twisted some more until she heard the joint pop out of place and his terrified screams filled the alley way. Just as she suspected, there was a handkerchief and a small bottle of what she could only assume was chloroform in his pocket. She stuffed the former into his mouth to muffle the sounds. "What's that you and your frat bros tell those poor girls whose lives you've ruined? Oh yeah…Stop screaming. No one's coming to save you."

He only managed to let out a short muffled scream of protest before Evangeline took his head with both hands and twisted, the would-be attacker now falling limp to the ground.

"What a mess," she grumbled as she stood back up to her feet. She meticulously set the scene, making it seem like he simply slipped and fell at a tragically wrong angle while he was trying to dive into the dumpster to retrieve his trusty bottle of chloroform. And then when she was satisfied, she climbed up to the roof of the library building to find another exit.

Just in case either of his frat bros, or even his near victim was still nearby and waiting for someone to walk out of the alleyway.

Evangeline took a moment to catch her breath on the rooftop, sending over the deceased boy's arrogant disclosure of his father Mayor Dickens' corruption over to greywolf. An audio confession of police bribery…maybe someone could make something out of that and the slimy politician would finally see the inside of a prison cell.

Find someone high up on the food chain that isn't on Dickens' payroll and send them this.

So it's taken care of then? Girl's safe?

Girl's safe. And Dickens Jr won't be hurting anyone else, now or ever.

Good to know. You should know that while you were gone someone tried to reach out. Some BBC actress. Says someone outside our circle hacked into her account and now has clips of her kinky times in sex clubs throughout London. Woman's a damn dominatrix. Tells us that if this gets out it's not just her image down the drain, some of the guys she was in there with are on the up and coming lists, too.

A/N: Whew okay…Not entirely sure how many of y'all will be seeing this since I won't be using my usual tags and taglists considering that this isn't fanfic…but welcome to The Evangeline Chronicles! This is essentially ancillary material to an existing story of mine, and also an introduction into the idea of "Evangeline", because I do plan to use her again in a future series, so when that time comes, I can redirect y'all to these pieces and be like "this is what she can do, this is what she's capable of" and you can read into the new story that involves her equipped with that knowledge.

But for now, all y'all need to know is that you've already met Evangeline, and her identity will be revealed in "Episode 4".

And also…since Evangeline is my OC, pls handle with care, she's very important to me. 💖

#the evangeline chronicles #muddyorbs writes

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warningsine · 2 days ago

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Unnecessarily compiling sensitive information can be as damaging as actively trying to steal it. For example, the Cybernews research team discovered a plethora of supermassive datasets, housing billions upon billions of login credentials. From social media and corporate platforms to VPNs and developer portals, no stone was left unturned.

Our team has been closely monitoring the web since the beginning of the year. So far, they’ve discovered 30 exposed datasets containing from tens of millions to over 3.5 billion records each. In total, the researchers uncovered an unimaginable 16 billion records.

None of the exposed datasets were reported previously, bar one: in late May, Wired magazine reported a security researcher discovering a “mysterious database” with 184 million records. It barely scratches the top 20 of what the team discovered. Most worryingly, researchers claim new massive datasets emerge every few weeks, signaling how prevalent infostealer malware truly is.

“This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation. With over 16 billion login records exposed, cybercriminals now have unprecedented access to personal credentials that can be used for account takeover, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing. What’s especially concerning is the structure and recency of these datasets – these aren’t just old breaches being recycled. This is fresh, weaponizable intelligence at scale,” researchers said.

The only silver lining here is that all of the datasets were exposed only briefly: long enough for researchers to uncover them, but not long enough to find who was controlling vast amounts of data. Most of the datasets were temporarily accessible through unsecured Elasticsearch or object storage instances.

What do the billions of exposed records contain?

Researchers claim that most of the data in the leaked datasets is a mix of details from stealer malware, credential stuffing sets, and repackaged leaks.

There was no way to effectively compare the data between different datasets, but it’s safe to say overlapping records are definitely present. In other words, it’s impossible to tell how many people or accounts were actually exposed.

However, the information that the team managed to gather revealed that most of the information followed a clear structure: URL, followed by login details and a password. Most modern infostealers – malicious software stealing sensitive information – collect data in exactly this way.

Information in the leaked datasets opens the doors to pretty much any online service imaginable, from Apple, Facebook, and Google, to GitHub, Telegram, and various government services. It’s hard to miss something when 16 billion records are on the table.

According to the researchers, credential leaks at this scale are fuel for phishing campaigns, account takeovers, ransomware intrusions, and business email compromise (BEC) attacks.

“The inclusion of both old and recent infostealer logs – often with tokens, cookies, and metadata – makes this data particularly dangerous for organizations lacking multi-factor authentication or credential hygiene practices,” the team said.

What dataset exposed billions of credentials?

The datasets that the team uncovered differ widely. For example, the smallest, named after malicious software, had over 16 million records. Meanwhile, the largest one, most likely related to the Portuguese-speaking population, had over 3.5 billion records. On average, one dataset with exposed credentials had 550 million records.

Some of the datasets were named generically, such as “logins,” “credentials,” and similar terms, preventing the team from getting a better understanding of what’s inside. Others, however, hinted at the services they’re related to.

For example, one dataset with over 455 million records was named to indicate its origins in the Russian Federation. Another dataset, with over 60 million records, was named after Telegram, a cloud-based instant messaging platform.

While naming is not the best way to deduce where the data comes from, it seems some of the information relates to cloud services, business-oriented data, and even locked files. Some dataset names likely point to a form of malware that was used to collect the data.

It is unclear who owns the leaked data. While it could be security researchers that compile data to check and monitor data leaks, it’s virtually guaranteed that some of the leaked datasets were owned by cybercriminals. Cybercriminals love massive datasets as aggregated collections allow them to scale up various types of attacks, such as identity theft, phishing schemes, and unauthorized access.

A success rate of less than a percent can open doors to millions of individuals, who can be tricked into revealing more sensitive details, such as financial accounts. Worryingly, since it's unclear who owns the exposed datasets, there’s little impact users can do to protect themselves.

However, basic cyber hygiene is essential. Using a password manager to generate strong, unique passwords, and updating them regularly, can be the difference between a safe account and stolen details. Users should also review their systems for infostealers, to avoid losing their data to attackers.

No, Facebook, Google, and Apple passwords weren’t leaked. Or were they?

With a dataset containing 16 billion passwords, that’s equivalent to two leaked accounts for every person on the planet.

We don’t really know how many duplicate records there are, as the leak comes from multiple datasets. However, some reporting by other media outlets can be quite misleading. Some claim that Facebook, Google, and Apple credentials were leaked. While we can’t completely dismiss such claims, we feel this is somewhat inaccurate.

Bob Diachenko, a Cybernews contributor, cybersecurity researcher, and owner of SecurityDiscovery.com, is behind this recent major discovery.

16-billion-record data breach signals a shift in the underground world

According to Cybernews researcher Aras Nazarovas, this discovery might signal that criminals are abandoning previously popular methods of obtaining stolen data.

"The increased number of exposed infostealer datasets in the form of centralized, traditional databases, like the ones found be the Cybernews research team, may be a sign, that cybercriminals are actively shifting from previously popular alternatives such as Telegram groups, which were previously the go-to place for obtaining data collected by infostealer malware," Nazarovas said.

He regularly works with exposed datasets, ensuring that defenders secure them before threat actors can access them.

Here’s what Nazarovas suggests you should do to protect yourself.

"Some of the exposed datasets included information such as cookies and session tokens, which makes the mitigation of such exposure more difficult. These cookies can often be used to bypass 2FA methods, and not all services reset these cookies after changing the account password. Best bet in this case is to change your passwords, enable 2FA, if it is not yet enabled, closely monitor your accounts, and contact customer support if suspicious activity is detected."

Billions of records exposed online: recent leaks involve WeChat, Alipay

Major data leaks, with billions of exposed records, have become nearly ubiquitous. Last week, Cybernews wrote about what is likely the biggest data leak to ever hit China, billions of documents with financial data, WeChat and Alipay details, as well as other sensitive personal data.

Last summer, the largest password compilation with nearly ten billion unique passwords, RockYou2024, was leaked on a popular hacking forum. In 2021, a similar compilation with over 8 billion records was leaked online.

In early 2024, the Cybernews research team discovered what is likely still the largest data leak ever: the Mother of All Breaches (MOAB), with a mind-boggling 26 billion records.

16 billion passwords exposed: how to protect yourself

Huge datasets of passwords spill onto the dark web all the time, highlighting the need to change them regularly. This also demonstrates just how weak our passwords still are.

Last year, someone leaked the largest password compilation ever, with nearly ten billion unique passwords published online. Such leaks pose severe threats to people who are prone to reusing passwords.

Even if you think you are immune to this or other leaks, go and reset your passwords just in case.

Select strong, unique passwords that are not reused across multiple platforms

Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible

Closely monitor your accounts

Contact customer support in case of any suspicious activity

#tech #security #google #facebook

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dertaglichedan · 3 days ago

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Security researchers at Cybernews say they have uncovered 30 unsecured databases holding about 16 billion login credentials, a cache they describe as the largest collection of fresh passwords ever identified. The datasets, found on open cloud storage and Elasticsearch servers, ranged from tens of millions to 3.5 billion records apiece before being taken offline.

The trove includes usernames and passwords for widely used services such as Apple, Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms’ Facebook, GitHub and Telegram, along with credentials linked to some government portals. Investigators believe the information was siphoned from infected devices by infostealer malware and later compiled into credential-stuffing collections, rather than obtained through breaches of the companies’ own networks.

Because much of the data was harvested recently and is organised in ready-to-use formats, Cybernews warns it could serve as a “blueprint for mass exploitation,” enabling account takeovers, identity theft and targeted phishing at scale. Although the unsecured servers were removed shortly after discovery, security experts say the files are likely circulating on dark-web forums and could resurface.

Specialists urge users to change passwords, enable multi-factor authentication and adopt passkeys where available, while organisations are being advised to strengthen zero-trust controls. Apple, Google and Meta have not publicly commented on the findings, and no group has claimed responsibility for compiling the databases.

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stxalq · 10 months ago

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the guy who would prefer an echo chamber of js-bashing and confusing ux vs ui has an unsecured website (with an unmasked whois and open file system access) and probably shouldn't be your source of industry knowledge on web application development and deployment

#words on programming #prokopetz #dunning kruger

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crazyenthusiastkryptonite · 1 year ago

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Pay Once You Go Phones Enjoy Communication Round Time

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Let's face it, paying bills is one of these things existence we can't dodge. It's really no fun, and that takes lots of time, but got end up being done steer clear of future stress. Even though we can't not pay bills doesn't mean it ought to be dreaded.

Late payment fees are costly - Typical late payment fees on credit cards can now top $39. If would you your unsecured debt late, it's like throwing $39 out the window.

Internet has developed into a part and parcel one's lives. We cannot even think of a day without the use of internet. Online connections are readily obtainable these days. Lots of mobile broadband companies have some easy deal.

Export Information - With online banking it makes tracking your money even more straight forward. With the mouse click your bookkeeper can now download transactions right in to the financial software.

You need to publish a monthly newsletter to keep in contact with prospects but to lower the number the time. Let your Administrative Consultant know what you want and may prepare the newsletter for you, enroll in your contacts and deliver it via online. Right next!

Once you're registered can certainly view your account statements online, make bill pay online payments, transfer funds or pay many online. All the things and more with extra convenience to be able to conduct this at any time on the bill pay online day, each day of all four.

Where do i find coverage at a particular price? You could always flip through the yellow pages and spend hours at a time calling on the different businesses that are offering coverage for vehicles. However, this can take a considerable time. The best strategy for finding coverage at a good price would be by checking out the Large web.

So how long will it take someone? We answer this question to claim that you could possibly all the info added with a Trackbooks system in 6 weeks by dividing the tasks into six groups. A person are spend time each weekend gathering almost all of your information and saving into your new tracking machine.

#bill organization #pay day loans #pay bills #online cash advance #Youtube

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thebrandywine · 2 years ago

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Speaking of [lantern] ...

--- Leon lowers his voice suddenly, like he’s afraid of being overheard. “Chris, I answer directly to the president. It’s treason at best if I step out of line.”

Chris sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose. “What kind of fucking spider’s web have you fallen into, Kennedy?”

“I have my reasons,” Leon repeats. “You have to believe me when I say that I would tell you if I could.”

“Classified again?” Chris snorts, unamused.

“Kind of,” Leon sighs. Then, after a short pause, “In a ‘gun to my head’ sort of way.”

That makes Chris sit upright out of a dead slouch, boots dropping loudly to the floor. “What the hell does that mean?”

“It means that this is an unsecured line,” Leon says quietly, “and that you never know who’s listening.”

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WERE they listening? 🔍👀

And if not, were there ever times they DID and Leon got confronted with whatever they overheard when he least expected it?

They were not! But there was *always* a chance that they would be :3c In this case, he was actually more concerned about someone physically running into him and hearing what he was talking about than someone tapping his phone.

As to whether or not they *ever* did, I'm sure that they must have at least once, but Leon had always known who and what he was working for. He never fucking trusted the government or its agencies because he knew that if they did what they did to *him*, then there must have been hundreds more people going through the same thing-- he never gave them a chance to catch him with anything.

#oh leon. what a complicated guy you were in the series!#looks at the nivannedyfield one.....#.ask

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ankoku-teion · 10 months ago

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Most consumer grade web-enabled security cams have an address you can just plug into a browser to view. They're often unsecured by default because the security is done in the router and most consumers don't know how, or even that they need to. So the port is just open to the internet.

Common ports are 554 for streaming, and 80 or 443 for the interface if there is one.

If you know the public IP of the network you can type that into the URL of your browser with :554 at the end and potentially see the live video of any unsecured camera on the network.

There are websites set up to automatically scan and scrape public IPs to collect the unsecured cameras and you can just sit there and browse them.

Today I learned how to hack unmonitored CCTV cameras. I’m currently watching a dog run around in a backyard in Berlin.

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mostlysignssomeportents · 2 years ago

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This day in history

This is the final weekend to back the Kickstarter campaign for the audiobook of my next novel, The Lost Cause. These kickstarters are how I pay my bills, which lets me publish my free essays nearly every day. If you enjoy my work, please consider backing!

#20yrsago Life Hacks: Tech Secrets of Overprolific Alpha Geeks https://www.oblomovka.com/wp/2003/10/22/

#15yrsago New US RFID passports manufactured offshore at a huge profit, transported by unsecured couriers https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/mar/26/outsourced-passports-netting-govt-profit-56284974/

#15yrsago HOWTO read the secret forensic dots in your laser-printer output https://www.instructables.com/Yellow-Dots-of-Mystery-Is-Your-Printer-Spying-on-/

#10yrsago Fox News’s astroturfers who defend the network online with armies of fake identities https://www.mediamatters.org/fake-news/fox-news-reportedly-used-fake-commenter-accounts-rebut-critical-blog-posts

#10yrsago DEA instructions for testing bills for cocaine https://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2013/oct/21/there-bump-your-bill-heres-how-dea-tested-money-co/

#10yrsago Huawei: unlike western companies, we’ve never been told to weaken our security https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/oct/21/huawei-denies-spy-customers-chinese

#10yrsago UK rightsholders use secret censorship orders to block legit sites https://web.archive.org/web/20130816160817/http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/broadband/383614/rights-holders-taking-down-legitimate-sites-in-piracy-crackdown

#5yrsago Youtube CEO: EU Copyright Directive means that only large corporations will be able to upload videos https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/a-final-update-on-our-priorities-for/

#5yrsago Britain’s “nasty party” condemns its MPs’ nastiness https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-45938754

My next novel is The Lost Cause, a hopeful novel of the climate emergency. Amazon won't sell the audiobook, so I made my own and I'm pre-selling it on Kickstarter!

#pluralistic

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webdeveloperinbangalore · 9 days ago

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What You Risk Without a Skilled Web Development Company in Bangalore Backing Your Digital Strategy

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Competitor and industry benchmarking.

Technology stack recommendations that suit your objectives.

Full-Stack Development Excellence

WebSenor offers comprehensive services, making us a true full-stack web development company in Bangalore.

Frontend and backend development.

CMS-based websites (WordPress, Joomla) and custom builds.

Ecommerce website development in Bangalore for B2B and B2C.

Web applications, dashboards, and portals.

Built-In SEO, Security & Performance

We build high-performing, secure, and SEO-ready websites from day one.

Structured data, optimized code, and mobile-first design.

Security protocols like SSL, firewalls, and secure databases.

Monitoring and optimization tools for speed and uptime.

Case Study: From Risk to Results

Client Example: Overhauling a Broken Platform

A retail brand approached us after facing multiple issues with their previous vendor. Their website was slow, not mobile-friendly, and had frequent downtime.

Audit: We performed a technical and UX audit.

Redesign: Implemented a custom web development strategy with a new tech stack.

Results: Improved site speed by 60%, bounce rate reduced by 35%, and online orders increased by 40%.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Web Development Partner

Vetting for Experience and Technical Skill

Before choosing any professional web development agency in Bangalore, ask:

What technologies do you specialize in?

Do you have experience in your industry?

Can you show similar past work?

WebSenor provides detailed portfolios and transparent proposals.

Transparency and Communication

Effective communication prevents misunderstandings and delays.

Ask about project timelines, tools used, and change request processes.

WebSenor uses project management tools and regular updates to ensure clients stay informed.

Conclusion: Protect Your Digital Future with the Right Team

Your website is your digital headquarters. Without the backing of a skilled web development company in Bangalore like WebSenor, you risk poor performance, lost revenue, weak SEO, and security breaches. Partnering with the right team ensures your digital presence works for you—not against you. From planning and development to launch and beyond, WebSenor is your trusted partner for sustainable, scalable growth.

Ready to start? Contact WebSenor today for expert website design and development in Bangalore that puts your business ahead.

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transcuratorsblog · 11 days ago

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How a Web Development Company Can Help You Build a Lead Generation Machine

In the digital-first world, your website is far more than a digital business card—it’s your most powerful sales tool. A professionally built website can attract, convert, and retain customers around the clock. That’s where the expertise of a Web Development Company becomes invaluable. With the right design, functionality, and optimization, your site can evolve into a high-converting lead generation machine.

Whether you're a startup, a service-based business, or an eCommerce brand, here’s how a web development company can transform your site into a consistent source of qualified leads.

1. Conversion-Focused Design and UX

A visually appealing site isn’t enough—it has to convert. Web development companies understand how users navigate websites and where they drop off. They use this knowledge to design intuitive interfaces with clear call-to-actions (CTAs), optimized navigation, and compelling landing pages that encourage users to take action—be it signing up, requesting a quote, or making a purchase.

Lead Benefit: Improved UX reduces bounce rate and increases the chance of converting visitors into leads.

2. Optimized Landing Pages for Targeted Campaigns

A generic homepage can’t do all the heavy lifting. High-converting websites have multiple landing pages—each tailored to a specific audience segment or marketing campaign. A web development company builds and tests these pages with lead capture in mind, using persuasive copy, visuals, trust signals (like testimonials or badges), and well-placed forms or chatbots.

Lead Benefit: Tailored landing pages can boost lead conversion rates by up to 300%.

3. Seamless Integration with CRM and Marketing Tools

Lead generation doesn’t stop at form submissions. The real value lies in what happens afterward. A skilled web development company can integrate your website with CRM platforms (like HubSpot, Zoho, or Salesforce), marketing automation tools, email marketing software, and analytics dashboards.

Lead Benefit: Automated lead capture and nurturing increases efficiency and improves follow-up speed, which is key to lead quality.

4. Speed, Security, and Mobile Optimization

Slow-loading or unsecure websites are major turn-offs. In fact, 53% of mobile users abandon sites that take longer than three seconds to load. A web development company ensures your site is built on a clean codebase, optimized for fast performance, protected with HTTPS, and responsive on all devices.

Lead Benefit: A fast, secure, and mobile-friendly site builds trust and keeps users engaged, improving lead capture potential.

5. SEO-Friendly Structure for Organic Lead Generation

Lead generation is expensive if you rely solely on paid ads. A properly structured website built with SEO best practices can bring in a consistent flow of organic traffic. A web development company ensures clean URL structures, optimized metadata, schema markup, internal linking, and proper heading hierarchy.

Lead Benefit: Better SEO = More visibility = More traffic = More leads.

6. Strategic Use of Forms, CTAs, and Chat Features

Lead generation depends on how easily users can interact with your site. Developers implement smart forms that are short, clear, and non-intrusive. They also embed sticky CTAs, exit-intent popups, and chatbots or live chat to provide instant support.

Lead Benefit: Lower friction means more conversions with minimal user effort.

7. A/B Testing and Analytics Implementation

Your site’s effectiveness isn’t a one-and-done situation. A professional development team builds your site with tracking tools like Google Analytics, Hotjar, or Microsoft Clarity. They enable A/B testing frameworks so you can optimize layouts, headlines, and CTAs based on real-time performance data.

Lead Benefit: Continuous improvement through testing means long-term growth in lead generation.

8. Content Management Systems That Empower You

Web development companies often use CMS platforms like WordPress, Webflow, or custom headless CMS solutions to let you manage and update your content without developer support. This agility allows you to publish lead magnets, blogs, videos, and landing pages faster.

Lead Benefit: Speed to market helps you launch more campaigns, driving more leads regularly.

Final Thoughts

Partnering with a Web Development Company isn't just about having a pretty website—it's about creating a lead generation engine that works 24/7. From strategic design and technical integrations to SEO, speed, and user flow, every element should be built to convert.

If your current website isn’t delivering leads consistently, it's time to invest in a Web Development Company that understands both technology and business growth. With the right team behind your digital presence, your website can become your most valuable sales asset—converting traffic into trust and clicks into customers.

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seoabudhabiae · 13 days ago

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How Can We Make PPC More Effective?

PPC is considered the most beneficial and efficient way of boosting sales. It also helps one get new and unique leads and boosts the company’s sales. However, PPC stands for Pay per Click, and they are especially optimised by targeting specific keywords that can increase the traffic of the company’s website.

As it depends on the specific keywords, one can prevent the chances of receiving wrong leads and secure better conversion rates in the long run. But how can one use PPC marketing in Abu Dhabi to make advertisements more effective? Here are all the valuable strategies that will help companies increase their business’s cash flow by optimising PPC.

Regular Keyword Update:

Inspecting the performance of the keywords and tracking which one is doing well should be a regular task. When you start your first PPC campaign, you need to pay for all the included keywords. As each keyword comes with a cost of its own, you need to check their performances regularly and remove the ones not providing good results.

Removing such underperformed keywords will also save the cost, which can be used to incorporate new keywords that could boost the website’s traffic.

You can also update them by including local keywords targeting the local audience. For example, if you use a keyword such as ‘PPC services’ for your website, you can make it ‘PPC services in Abu Dhabi, ‘ which will help you get local attention.

Attach Customer Reviews:

Showing honest reviews of the customers will help you to gain the trust of the visitors. For this, you can use a seller rating ad extension that will allow you to show customer ratings and the opinions of the products that other customers who purchased from your website.

Ensure That The Website Performs Well:

You will also need good keyword research to improve the website’s performance. Think of a website that you visit, taking time to load. What will you do? You may leave the website and move to its other competitors in the market. This will also happen to your website visitors if they find the website is consuming time to open.

Usually, the average time a web visitor waits before abandoning the website is 2 seconds. Therefore, you must ensure that your website takes at most 2 seconds to load. You can quickly check the speed of your website using various tools readily available online.

Make Your Website Accessible For The Visitors:

A complex website design with long content would confuse and stress the readers and visitors, who would likely escape the website without even delving deep into the nature of the content. Therefore make it easy and exciting for the readers to read as much as possible and use SEO services in Abu Dhabi.

Use a simple layout and a design and include content with a good readability score. Make sure to split all the long paragraphs included in the content. Use different content formats like videos and images to create variety and enhance the visitors’ interest.

Ensure A Secured Website:

Web crawlers tend to be excessively sceptical of unsecured websites. Therefore even if your website takes less time to load, it will not be able to build a sense of trust among the visitors, eventually resulting in a loss of traffic. Make sure you use https in place of http and focus on providing importance to web security just like everything else.

Build Localised Landing Pages:

If you have a business whose reach is restricted to a particular vicinity, the best option is to use localised landing pages to gain the right people’s attention at the right time and place. This will not only target the local audience but also provide a personalised experience to the visitors. Remember to opt for SEO services in Abu Dhabi.

If your business extends to various locations, distinguish each using separate landing pages. Make sure that your website builder is reliable to duplicate the pages dependent on location; develop your copy so that you can quickly reflect this.

Undertake Re-marketing Strategy:

This strategy is also referred to as retargeting, as it tracks site visitors and sends them similar and relevant ads while visiting other websites or social media platforms. You must have seen ads popping up on social media about the items you recently checked but forgot about.

PPC marketing in Abu Dhabi by using this strategy helps a company to reach customers who are still waiting to make a purchase decision during their first-time visit to a website. Often it is impossible to take down the customers’ contact information or email address, and in such cases, this strategy proves extremely helpful.

Make Use Of Ad Extensions:

You can use these free add-ons for the ad campaigns you paid for. Use the best ad campaigns that will provide all the valuable information about your site, including people’s impressions of your website, the things that can be expected from your website, and the purpose and goal of your site.

Several extensions will make room for the users to contact your business directly. PPC services in Abu Dhabi will eventually boost sales and make your business or company profits.

Engage Into Regular Testing:

As numerous factors affect a customer’s purchase decision, you need to try out different methods of optimising your website and engage in frequent experimentation. For example, you can try various versions of your home page comprising differentiated designs and layouts to see which one clicks better or is preferred by the visitors.

Find Out And Focus On Platforms That Provide Most Conversions:

This will take time, but eventually, you will easily find out which platform offers you the maximum conversion rates. Suppose you have diversified your campaign’s budget across several social media channels and platforms; you need to keep track of the number of conversions from each channel and fix a flexible budget to ensure traffic on your website.

Final Thoughts:

Seek help from the best PPC company in Abu Dhabi to undertake successful strategies to optimise your company’s website and potential target customers. PPC strategies that are set up quickly and forgotten eventually would prove a failure. One can make it a success with regular analysis, testing, and experimentation that will help one to beat their competitors.

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suryashukla01 · 17 days ago

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Flexi Personal Loan in India: Borrow Smart, Repay Smarter

Managing finances in today’s fast-paced world requires more than just credit—it needs flexibility. Whether you're facing fluctuating monthly expenses, planning a home renovation, funding your child's education, or simply building a safety net, a Flexi personal loan might just be the perfect solution.

Traditional loans often come with fixed EMIs and rigid structures. But what if you had a credit option that adapts to your needs, allowing you to borrow what you need and repay when you can? That’s exactly what a personal loan with flexible repayment offers.

In this blog, we’ll explore how a Flexi loan India works, who it benefits, and how to apply for Flexi loan easily and efficiently.

What Is a Flexi Personal Loan?

A Flexi personal loan is a type of unsecured loan that allows you to withdraw funds as and when needed, from a pre-approved credit limit. Unlike traditional loans where you receive a lump sum, here you can access funds in parts—just like a credit card—but with the benefit of lower interest rates and structured repayment options.

You only pay interest on the amount you use, not the total approved limit. Plus, a personal loan with flexible repayment lets you repay early without heavy penalties, which is ideal for borrowers with inconsistent cash flows or seasonal incomes.

Key Features of Flexi Loan India

Flexi loans are becoming increasingly popular in India for several reasons:

1. Withdraw When You Need

Once approved, you can draw money as per your requirement—no need to borrow the full amount upfront.

2. Pay Interest Only on Utilized Amount

Unlike traditional loans, you’re not charged interest on the entire loan amount, only on what you actually use.

3. Flexible EMIs

You can choose to pay interest-only EMIs for the initial months, reducing your immediate financial burden.

4. Prepayment Option

You can repay any portion of the borrowed money early without penalty, making it a true personal loan with flexible repayment.

5. Reusability

As you repay, the credit becomes available again—just like a revolving credit line.

These benefits make Flexi loan India a top choice for freelancers, business owners, and salaried professionals facing unpredictable expenses.

Who Should Apply for Flexi Loan?

A Flexi personal loan is ideal for people who need money in intervals rather than a one-time payout. This includes:

Freelancers or gig workers who have irregular incomes

Self-employed individuals with fluctuating cash flow

Start-up owners or small business operators who require working capital

Parents managing education fees paid in tranches

Home renovators needing staged payments for construction work

By choosing a personal loan with flexible repayment, such individuals can stay financially agile without overcommitting to fixed EMIs.

How to Apply for Flexi Loan Online in India

Thanks to digitization, you can now apply for Flexi loan from the comfort of your home. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Most lenders require the following:

Indian citizenship

Age between 21 and 60

Stable income (₹30,000 or more per month)

Good credit score (usually above 700)

Valid PAN, Aadhaar, and bank account

Step 2: Choose a Lender

Compare different options based on:

Interest rates

Credit limit offered

Tenure (usually 1 to 5 years)

Terms for early repayment

App or web interface

Step 3: Submit a Digital Application

Visit the lender’s website or app to apply for Flexi loan. Fill in your:

Personal details

Employment info

Loan amount needed

Preferred tenure

Step 4: Upload Documents

Typically, you need:

ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN)

Address proof

Salary slips or bank statements (last 3–6 months)

Business proof (for self-employed)

Step 5: Receive Approval and Use the Credit

Once approved, your Flexi personal loan limit is activated. You can now withdraw funds as per your needs.

Interest Rates and Charges

Interest rates for Flexi loan India typically range between 10% and 18% depending on your credit profile, lender, and repayment capacity.

Other common charges include:

Processing Fee: 1%–2% of the total loan limit

Prepayment Charges: Usually nil or minimal

Late Payment Penalty: As applicable

Annual Maintenance Fee: For some lenders

Always read the fine print before you apply for Flexi loan, especially if you plan on multiple withdrawals and early repayments.

Advantages of a Personal Loan with Flexible Repayment

Here’s why a personal loan with flexible repayment is gaining popularity:

Better Cash Flow Management

You’re not burdened with large EMIs right from the start. You pay interest-only EMIs initially, and repay the principal when comfortable.

Customizable Borrowing

Need ₹50,000 this month and ₹1.5 lakh next month? No problem. You borrow what you need, when you need.

Lower Interest Outgo

Since interest is charged only on the utilized amount, it reduces your overall interest burden compared to a traditional lump sum loan.

Easy Tracking and Control

Mobile apps and dashboards let you manage, repay, and monitor your loan activity in real time.

Use Cases for Flexi Loans in India

Here are some real-life scenarios where a Flexi loan India shines:

A consultant uses a credit line to manage monthly business expenses.

A salaried employee withdraws funds in phases to renovate his home.

A parent pays school fees in three instalments using flexible withdrawals.

A small shop owner uses a credit line for seasonal inventory purchases.

Such usage highlights why it’s smart to apply for Flexi loan rather than take on a rigid personal loan you may not fully need upfront.

Final Thoughts

The financial world is evolving, and so should the way you borrow. A Flexi personal loan offers you control, speed, and peace of mind in managing your finances. Whether you’re juggling unpredictable bills, running a business, or planning major expenses, this kind of personal loan with flexible repayment gives you the breathing room you need.

So if you're looking for a smarter way to access credit on your terms, now is the time to apply for Flexi loan and enjoy the freedom of flexible finance.

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