Double_Virgule ⛈️

@double_virgule@ioc.exchange
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Sysadmin at a major telecommunications company. Views and opinions are my own. Live in Cobb County, GA. Been in IT since I was a teenager and still have imposter syndrome.

(He/Him)

GitHubhttps://github.com/double-virgule
Websitehttps://blog.questionmarkabouttech.space

This week #defconmovienight is going to read you a story, even though you have a suspicion it might be a kissing book.

Join us at 8pm PDT this Saturday the 14th for the universally beloved 'Princess Bride'.

We'll be hiding out from the Dread Pirate Roberts in the movie-night-text channel of the DEF CON Discord server (discord.gg/defcon). We'll see you there.
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"No Research, No Internet." A bold statement that perfectly captures the critical truth about what keeps our online world secure and reliable. Our latest blog unpacks why groundbreaking research is absolutely indispensable for the Internet's future. https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2025/06/no-research-no-internet/
No Research, No Internet - Internet Society

The 2025 Network and Distributed Systems Security (NDSS) Symposium showcased cutting-edge research from across industry and academia.

Internet Society
Imagine an Internet without proactive defenses against new threats. Researchers tackle vulnerabilities before they become problems, ensuring your data stays private & your online experience remains stable. This isn't just about fixes; it's about foresight.
What the hell is up with my #pen?

If there's anything that illustrated the hollowness of the Democratic Party as an effective opposition for me, it's this.

Yesterday, I watched a video of a sitting US Senator being thrown to the ground and cuffed by fed goons for asking questions of the fed official he has direct oversight authority over.

Within minutes, I'd gotten DOZENS of texts from Dems and Dem orgs asking for $5-$50 to "fight fascism."

That's it. "Are you terrified that your country is slipping into fascism? Pay me."

yes machine please write for me
Don’t let the government regulate your reading www.bookbanpetition.us
Gary England, longtime News 9 Chief Meteorologist, dies at 85

Legendary News 9 Chief Meteorologist Gary England, a pioneer in severe weather broadcasting and trusted voice for generations of Oklahomans, has died at 85.

The US now has no vaccine advisory committee, no CDC director, and an anti-vaxxer as Health Secretary.

TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) filed by State of California against the administration over the National Guard Deployment.

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.450934/gov.uscourts.cand.450934.8.0.pdf

#fascism #ice