Steve Palm
@stevepalm.bsky.social
A podcaster, a video gamer, a photographer, digital artist. A security researcher into RF and physical. A lock picker. A breaker of things. Occasionally gruff and sarcastic, but in a nice way.
You may have heard recently about an Apple AirPlay exploit. The tech and mainstream media have made their posts about it. They all advise you to update your devices, all of them. The feeling when the update mechanism just lies to you, you’re up to date!
But you know there’s an update.
But you know there’s an update.
May 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
You may have heard recently about an Apple AirPlay exploit. The tech and mainstream media have made their posts about it. They all advise you to update your devices, all of them. The feeling when the update mechanism just lies to you, you’re up to date!
But you know there’s an update.
But you know there’s an update.
Reposted by Steve Palm
Hi, I'm the guy who used to oversee the federal government's agency IT telecommunications contracts. This is extremely bad. There is absolutely no need for this. Not only is it a huge security exposure, but the simplest explanation for this is that it is meant to be a security exposure.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Expands Across White House Complex
Trump administration officials said the company donated the internet service, saying the gift had been vetted by the lawyer overseeing ethics issues in the White House Counsel’s Office.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Hi, I'm the guy who used to oversee the federal government's agency IT telecommunications contracts. This is extremely bad. There is absolutely no need for this. Not only is it a huge security exposure, but the simplest explanation for this is that it is meant to be a security exposure.
I think I want all my browsers to ask me if I want to open links from other apps. Like if I open a link on a website I’m looking at in my browser, ok just open it, but if I accidentally click on a link in some other app, just ask first. Hey this app wants to open a link to example.com allow? Y/N
Example Domain
example.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I think I want all my browsers to ask me if I want to open links from other apps. Like if I open a link on a website I’m looking at in my browser, ok just open it, but if I accidentally click on a link in some other app, just ask first. Hey this app wants to open a link to example.com allow? Y/N
There’s simply no way this is a good thing. What possible good can you imagine? Someone point to any silver lining. Please.
Exclusive: David A. Lebryk, the highest-ranking career official at the Treasury Department, is departing after a clash with allies of billionaire Elon Musk over access to sensitive payment systems, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system
A top Treasury career staffer is expected to depart. Surrogates of Musk’s DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
There’s simply no way this is a good thing. What possible good can you imagine? Someone point to any silver lining. Please.
I’m wanting to connect with local creative people. Makers, artists, actors, musicians, you know—the medium doesn’t matter. I appreciate the mindset. But I don’t know how to reach them without sounding like a huckster with something to sell. Whatever the way is, the hucksters are listening for tips.
January 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I’m wanting to connect with local creative people. Makers, artists, actors, musicians, you know—the medium doesn’t matter. I appreciate the mindset. But I don’t know how to reach them without sounding like a huckster with something to sell. Whatever the way is, the hucksters are listening for tips.
The notion that any job or profession is so inherently vital, and rare that “always on call” should be assumed. No. Retain the services of additional providers to meet your coverage needs. Large organizations defray the burden with an array of providers in tiered services. Smaller ones cannot.
January 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The notion that any job or profession is so inherently vital, and rare that “always on call” should be assumed. No. Retain the services of additional providers to meet your coverage needs. Large organizations defray the burden with an array of providers in tiered services. Smaller ones cannot.
For my first post, I want to acknowledge the women and girls who endure the relentless scrutiny that comes with having a public presence online.
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January 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
For my first post, I want to acknowledge the women and girls who endure the relentless scrutiny that comes with having a public presence online.
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