RE: https://infosec.exchange/@rebane2001/116244090396563503

I've been running printf '' > /var/mail/$USER when I could be using an evil bird!

@adamhotep huh, I've been using > /path/to/file without the : in bash, I know : is effectively a no-op
@xabean > test in zsh assumes user input and needs me to press Ctrl+d to complete
@adamhotep ah there it is, bash v.s. zsh, now I understand