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I have just discovered NumPy has an exception "numpy.exceptions.TooHardError" that it can throw and this is absolutely delightful to me. You asked a calculator to solve a math problem and it was like "THAT'S TOO HARD. :( ASK A DIFFERENT ONE"

https://numpy.org/doc/stable/reference/generated/numpy.exceptions.TooHardError.html

numpy.exceptions.TooHardError — NumPy v1.26 Manual

#github is back up, no more excuse for me!
Well, time to learn how much I can still work with Github down.

A Douglas squirrel eating a cone from a Douglas-fir.

#squirrel #squirrels #squirrelsofMastodon #cute #wildlifePhotography #nature #pnw

Northern cardinal takeoff sequence, a composite of 3 images taken 1/15s apart. I literally just learned how to do composite images so yes, some artifacts will be visible. #birds #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #naturephotography #nikonZ8
The new parking signs in #nashville are great. A QR code that does not scan (seems the alignment mark got filled in, other people seem to have issues with it), and they needed a sticker to fix a typo immediately.

More malicious extensions in #Chrome Web Store

At least 18 different malicious extensions (as of 30 MAY and this post) identified by @WPalant

Remember extensions have privileged access to the browser (and data in the browser). Choose your extensions wisely... they could be #spyware or #malware in disguise.

#cybersecurity #infosec #security #opsec #privacy

https://palant.info/2023/05/31/more-malicious-extensions-in-chrome-web-store/

More malicious extensions in Chrome Web Store

So far I discovered 18 malicious extensions with 55 million users in total. Most popular ones are: Autoskip for Youtube, Crystal Ad block and Brisk VPN. They have been active for two years, undetected by Google.

Almost Secure
Cicada husks always make me feel like I could have seen something cooler if I had better timing. #insects
New shower curtain passing inspection. #catsofmastodon