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Firefox for iOS and macOS. I have strict tracking protection [1] enabled on the former, and NoScript + uBlock Origin set up on the latter. I also use Little Snitch on the Mac. [1] …

I like the concept but share some of the blockchain concerns here. In particular, I'm interested in how the Gaia "driver model" [1] is actually architected, and how this compares t…

HN's policy on paywalls is outlined in the FAQ [1]. Private Browsing mode is generally a good workaround: > It's ok to post stories from sites with paywalls that have workarounds. …

HackerOne is a platform on which Valve runs a public program [1] that awards monetary bounties. I'm confused as to why Valve is allowed to forbid disclosure of "out-of-scope" repor…

Also of interest is the follow-on discussion [1] taking place on the electron/asar repo. [1] https://github.com/electron/asar/issues/123

Qihoo has also employed dark patterns to push deceptive security practices around its own browser [1]: > When you attempt to install other browsers, the 360 Safe Guards will allow …

TL;DR: Microsoft bumps Azure max bug bounty to $40k, introduces Azure segregated hosts for researchers to test against, and formalizes their Safe Harbor terms [1]. [1] https://www.…

Interesting concept. From the FAQ [1]: > Login into Hero Trainer when you go for a run (gym check-ins will come in the future) How would you calculate points earned for each run or…

TIL. I should check out Rectangle: > Spectacle used it's own keyboard shortcut recorder, while Rectangle uses MASShortcut [1], a well maintained open source library for shortcut re…

Interesting. From the source article [1]: > [...] they would essentially be "dev devices." Think of them as iPhones that allow the user to do a lot more than they could on a tradit…

At least in part, the author seems to conflate 'collecting images of pax' with 'their usage of the IFE': > Cathay confirmed it is collecting images of passengers while they're on b…

For sure. It definitely echoes the thrill of bug-hunting when you know you’ve found something interesting but need to dig a bit deeper.