And now for something weird...

nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
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https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/north-korea-troops-russia-internet/
DoD can’t confirm whether North Korean troops in Russia are ...
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Alas, a brave Pentagon spokesperson had little to say about the matter.

“As entertaining as that sounds, I can’t confirm any North Korean internet habits or virtual ‘extracurriculars’ in Russia,” Army Lt. Col. Charlie Dietz told Task & Purpose. “We’re focused on the more serious aspects of North Korea’s involvement, if any, in Russia’s military operations. As for internet access, that’s a question best directed to Moscow. Right now, our attention remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the more significant regional security concerns.”
 
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nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
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https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/05/schneider_electric_cybersecurity_incident/
Schneider Electric ransomware crew demands $125k paid in baguettes
Schneider Electric confirmed that it is investigating a breach as a ransomware group Hellcat claims to have stolen more than 40 GB of compressed data — and demanded the French multinational energy management company pay $125,000 in baguettes or else see its sensitive customer and operational information leaked.

And yes, you read that right: payment in baguettes. As in bread.
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Like, lay some bread on me man.
 

nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
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https://theonion.com/heres-why-i-decided-to-buy-infowars/
All told, the decision to acquire InfoWars was an easy one for the Global Tetrahedron executive board.

Founded in 1999 on the heels of the Satanic “panic” and growing steadily ever since, InfoWars has distinguished itself as an invaluable tool for brainwashing and controlling the masses. With a shrewd mix of delusional paranoia and dubious anti-aging nutrition hacks, they strive to make life both scarier and longer for everyone, a commendable goal. They are a true unicorn, capable of simultaneously inspiring public support for billionaires and stoking outrage at an inept federal state that can assassinate JFK but can’t even put a man on the Moon.

Through it all, InfoWars has shown an unswerving commitment to manufacturing anger and radicalizing the most vulnerable members of society—values that resonate deeply with all of us at Global Tetrahedron.

No price would be too high for such a cornucopia of malleable assets and minds. And yet, in a stroke of good fortune, a formidable special interest group has outwitted the hapless owner of InfoWars (a forgettable man with an already-forgotten name) and forced him to sell it at a steep bargain: less than one trillion dollars.
 

WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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Wasting scammers time:
When I was a grad student and, later, when I was working but laser focused on getting out of debt, my main source of entertainment (since it was free) was to see how long I could string a telemarketer along before they terminated the call. I think my personal best was a bit over 45 minutes, but there were lots of them that I didn't note the starting time. It can actually be quite a bit of fun -- provided you are in a situation where your time is largely without value, at least at that moment.
 
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