Massive & Unprecedented Security Breach Takes Usenet Providers Offline
While the majority of people seeking movies, TV shows, music and other content obtain access via BitTorrent or streaming sources, huge numbers still use the newsgroups, otherwise known as Usenet. In basic terms, the Usenet system is comprised of thousands of servers around the world where users can post discussions or content, otherwise known as binaries. These banks of servers share this information with other banks, allowing the...
Telegram Piracy Channels Face Blocking After Italian Prosecutor Issues Emergency Order
Instant messenging platform Telegram has an estimated 400 million users who use the service to communicate on an limitless number of topics. It is also used for piracy purposes, which has resulted in criticism from copyright holders. In Italy, significant pressure has been building following complaints from the Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEG). According to the association, a sample of 10 Telegram channels, that are...
Covid-19 Measures Boosted Visits to Film Piracy Sites by Over 50%, New Data Show
The coronavirus pandemic has led to unprecedented changes in how people live their lives. These changes are visible in all parts of society as well as all corners of the Internet. This includes pirate sites. One of the earliest effects we reported was the increased interest in the movie Contagion, a decade-old classic which depicts a worldwide virus outbreak. Mid-March, the first signs revealed an increased interest in pirate sites...
Learn Bash with this book of puzzles
Computers are both my hobby and my profession. I have about 10 of them scattered around my apartment, all running Linux (including my Macs). Since I enjoy upgrading my computers and my computer skills, when I came across Bash it out by Sylvain Leroux, I jumped on the chance to buy it. I use the command line a lot on Debian Linux, and it seemed like a great opportunity to expand my Bash knowledge. read...
6 tips for building mental resilience while working from home
Mental resilience is the quality of being able to snap back after a setback, catastrophe, or anything bad that life throws at you. We all need resilience right now. For some of us, it’s second nature, while others may be discovering or desiring to find that resilience because of the current COVID-19 crisis and the widespread stay-at-home orders. Here are some tips for building your mental resilience and some great open...
