Posts by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
(DIR) Post #ARSZrCN0x8pTPqJM5g by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-09T07:42:45Z
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Lots of misconceptions out there about blocking and fediblock and so forth. Not that I am an ActivityPub expert, I am not, but I have been in the game on other levels for quite a while...and I remind folks that yes you can block an account and you can block a domain even if they never sent you a mean reply/DM...hit a few volatile hashtags and you will see who the bad actors are. Click around and you will find the option to block them, up front, before they even know that your account exists. @futurebird Also, if you know anybody who needs a very straightforward explanation of how to block domains en masse, you can find it here: https://wolfgangsdogassistedhuman.substack.com/p/youre-not-at-the-mercy-of-mods-and
(DIR) Post #ARe15mYGvgzC5aMRTU by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-14T19:58:36Z
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[sarcasm alert] So thoughtful of Microsoft Outlook to send Emergency Alerts regarding the current lethal flood conditions into the Spam folder on my email account.Just think, Bill Gates is now the leading lay influencer in global vaccine policy. All the wonderful things he did withfor/to Windows he can now do for the world of public health. [/sarcasm alert]#California #floods #emergency #outlook #windows #BillGates #vaccine #news #policy #editorial #opinion #humor #sarcasm who needs it right?
(DIR) Post #ARkCmhj1124g11oay8 by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2022-12-18T17:55:17Z
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When you block, the blockee can still see your profile and with a little bit of effort, your public posts. Hence, more sensitive information should be reserved for followers.Highly sensitive remarks should be "mentions-only". And always vett your followers list, please.Image: #Trolls made from #crotchet.#screenreader alert #Hashtags #followAmatatuer #protip novice #infosec #howtomastodon #trollproofing
(DIR) Post #ARkCmjkrT8juJKh67k by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2022-12-31T22:10:24Z
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@ceoln @Johnhurley #DadJokesStalin delivers a speech to a large audience in the Kremlin. Suddenly someone sneezes.Stalin: Who sneezed?Everyone is shaking, and no one dares to confess.Stalin: First row, rise and leave. You’ll be shot.(Applause)Stalin: So, who sneezed?Silence.Stalin: Second row, rise and leave. You’ll be shot.(Ovation, shouts: ‘Hail great Stalin!’)Stalin: So who sneezed?A man rises in the back row, shaking: It was me, sorry…Stalin: No big deal. Bless you, comrade!
(DIR) Post #ARnEng4ZQY1WYyMvuy by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-19T06:35:29Z
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Kevin McCarthy is defending this poor excuse for a human being remaining a sitting member of Congress. Among his my despicable lies and crimes, he swindled contributors to a Go Fund Me for a sick dog. Oh, and yes #Santos is also getting committee assignments. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/navy-vet-who-claims-santos-stole-dog-surgery-money-describes-shock-at-revelation/ar-AA16vgo9
(DIR) Post #ARqkxozAvKdB6qbcmm by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-20T23:40:39Z
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@stux Fortunately the beaches are ruined now by the storm so I won't be resuming my surfing lessons. "Skiing seems sooo much safer...no sharks just cougars...
(DIR) Post #AS0v72buZvXZ5vMIwi by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2022-12-23T19:50:22Z
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My tutorial How to Block [Multiple] Server Domains in Mastodon - something you as an individual can do. Without waiting for them to harass you first. Q: Why not just rely on admins A: They don't have time - and - be proactive! #privacy #cybersecurity and #safety:~~PLEASE BOOST!~~ By doing so you are protecting the community from the trolls at the gate.\https://medium.com/@theghostoftomjoad/how-to-block-server-domains-in-mastodon-899b24f8fb6e?source=user_profile---------1----------------------------https://medium.com/@theghostoftomjoad/
(DIR) Post #AS0v73OTfMO9WY55e4 by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2022-12-23T20:20:33Z
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Note the article does not go into detail about how to obtain the data to create the properly formatted blocked_domains.csv files which you can upload. Some of us are working towards providing collated versions of these files but the basic method is to start out copying the listed 'evil domains' from instances which do publish "Moderated Servers". There is a bit of work involved in converting these into pure blocked_domains.csv format but here is one example...scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Moderated Servers".NOTE: Some instances with use aster***iks to obscure the full URL of the listed domains, or at least on certain of the listed domains. Sometimes you can extrapolate. It is possible that the block would work on all domains that fit that URL description with the asteriks acting as 'wild cards'. That would be cool but we will have to ask someone who runs a Mastodon domain how that works. I am a bit hesitant to personally publish block lists because it would not reflect the personal philosophy of the recipients and would probably attract a lot of animosity from the owners of specific domains who don't think their domains should be blocked. You can also find out ideas of domains fit for blocking by going onto the hashtags for #admin and #fediblock and #abuseTO FOLLOW: Some examples of actual .csv files you might even utilize.
(DIR) Post #AS0v74Lg7FkAU9mMvA by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2022-12-23T21:02:03Z
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@didgeridoo That would be accessed via the "About" link on aus.socialAt the bottom of the page where it says "Moderated servers"I have that also backed up on my github because I believe some instances are unpublishing these lists. At least one, anyway.
(DIR) Post #AS0v778JlNq57aYF0q by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2022-12-29T19:52:19Z
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Important update to my "How-To" on domain-blocking by individual Mastodon users, a useful tweak to keep the vibes right (because your admin won't necessarily block out as much as you well might prefer).TL;DR: When preparing a blocked_domains.csv file for upload to your Mastodon account, make sure to insert the the " @ " sign, in front of the server domains you wish to block.I also modified the article's lede, to wit:Problem: Organized troll brigades are harassing outspoken people on Mastodon. If you ever express support for marginalized communities, you are likely to attract annoying DMs and replies — at best, a nuisance you don’t need.Don’t be fooled by the false sense of security there: there is a lot more harassment than meets the eye. Many newer and established instances in Mastodon social network do not have extensive block lists. Also, there are new instances cropping up all the time. Admins are very, very busy as it is - they cannot be expected to necessarily stay on top of the moderation requirements of every user.Solution: Mastodon software permits individual users to block domains. https://medium.com/@theghostoftomjoad/how-to-block-server-domains-in-mastodon-899b24f8fb6e#howto #basicinfosec#infosecuritystreams #fasci #antifascism#newtomastodon
(DIR) Post #AS7d8ZiOXlmszIh01Q by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-29T03:02:13Z
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Here is a nice clean interface to read the first five installments of my serial pandemic climate techno-thriller.An Iceland village wiped out by a plague in 1348 thaws out, and with it, a unique virus. It falls into the hands of sinister forces: a criminal syndicate; a religious cult; the Russian police; fascist militias in Ukraine. Joanna Smythe, PhD, is a microbiologist and an FBI agent...#hackers, evil #scientists...mature themes. #actionthriller #serialnovel #authors #sciencefiction #historicalfiction #medievalism #climatechange #myth and #women
(DIR) Post #AS9RCYpgxJaiHA9xSK by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-29T23:58:33Z
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@stux OMFG now I know why some people get excited about eye contact warning whoa...
(DIR) Post #ASA3kNgahajpoCSMme by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-30T00:02:26Z
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@jerry Just keep our beloved 11000 char option and you're golden.
(DIR) Post #ASA3kQMqjRjI7qF8vg by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2023-01-30T04:40:51Z
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@knova @jerry I spent the day writing a 1500 word fiction chapter today, with all the formatting and proofreading I am in real pain just from being chained to the screen all day...hardly going to jam the local TL LOL. And I don't see anyone abusing it. That said, I occasionally need >500 just to make my posts clear and easy to read. Why force people to click a link, which always entails a non-zero infosec risk, when you can say what you need here. My one wish would be if I could figure out a way to do markdown and get italics, and bold, etc.
(DIR) Post #AoDwxBAW48h5V33GiW by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2024-11-20T05:03:28Z
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#Inauguration and #Plan2025 What the Trump takeover means for #Ukraine and #DemocracyWith #NikiiHaley and #MikePompeo on the outs, Ukrainophobe #JDVance will take a prominent role and its not good. The Pompeo plan would have allowed #NATO defense of Ukraine's residual territory but unless US #Congress shows some spine Trump/Vance would ensure Ukraine remains helpless against the Kremlin for years to come. Per #Kyiv Posthttps://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/42136
(DIR) Post #AtCMvCfNkf6mBd7c6S by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2025-04-17T23:38:37Z
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#Bluesky compared to #mastodon some interesting perspectves: https://phillipjreese.com/the-social-network-that-cant-sell-out-understanding-mastodon-vs-bluesky/
(DIR) Post #AtZaRdhnDt5PhDgGSO by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2025-04-29T03:41:12Z
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Did you catch the error in this protester's arrest technique?#nationallawyersguild and #aclu trainings emphasize that during the #arrest at this #protest the arrestee should have shouted out his name so that #legalsupport could determine his status and help obtain his release. https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Activists-Watermelon-Book-2025/dp/B0F5NKC8Y5More on these topics in my series of three pocket guides "Cybersecurity for Activists" an encyclopedic dictionary for protesters and resistance folks. #teslatakedown #handsoff #50501protests #50501movement #50501protest blurring faces would be nice in some cases though it is probably not needed in this particular case .
(DIR) Post #AuCtXwRXddD8MgfloG by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2025-05-15T05:13:00Z
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#cybersecurity experts please comment is this just an urban legend or is it true. Web search is a spaghetti monster of differing opinion, mostly non-expert spec. The claim is roughly to the effect that Internet meme that claims that Apple’s new AI features in iOS 18—and possibly earlier versions updated to 18.1—can scan or access Signal messages and read your content unless you disable the AI. Kind of reminds me of all the virus alerts that used to flood the net as a sort of self-replicating spam. Even the National Lawyers Guild folks have weighed in with inconclusive and conflicting information. I am deep in the space of activists concerned with the matter but none of us have the #infosec expertise to really know what to believe here #encryption #AI #Apple #Signal #informationsecurity
(DIR) Post #AuCtY2AkKzLE8KrRSq by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2025-05-16T07:29:07Z
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Online talk is swirling about Apple AI reading private messages. Here's what you need to know.key article on #apple #cybersecurity and #signal https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/tech/article/apple-ai-privacy-messages-19986208.php
(DIR) Post #AuCtY2SpFlnr2PJse0 by theghostoftomjoad@infosec.exchange
2025-05-18T04:11:48Z
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ok i am debunking that #iphone #cybersecurity scare here is a key source https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/tech/article/apple-ai-privacy-messages-19986208.php