The 2018 iPhone Telugu Character Crash

The 2018 iPhone Telugu Character Crash

A historical account of the 2018 text-rendering crash that affected Apple devices, and why a crash should not be confused with permanent hardware damage.
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My Bitcoin Adventure

My Bitcoin Adventure

A personal look back at exploring Bitcoin and altcoins with a small community of enthusiasts in January 2018.
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NiceHash’s Planned Return on December 20, 2017

NiceHash’s Planned Return on December 20, 2017

A December 2017 update on NiceHash's planned return after the breach, the uncertainty over unpaid balances, and the limits of public transaction speculation.
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Following the Bitcoin Trail After the 2017 NiceHash Hack

Following the Bitcoin Trail After the 2017 NiceHash Hack

A historical look at transaction diagrams discussed after the NiceHash hack, with corrections to the original explanation of Bitcoin tracing and ownership.
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The NiceHash Hack: My December 2017 Account

The NiceHash Hack: My December 2017 Account

A personal account of the December 2017 NiceHash security breach, the service interruption, and an unpaid mining balance at the time.
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Digital Fingerprints Against Intimate Image Abuse: A Look Back at 2017

Digital Fingerprints Against Intimate Image Abuse: A Look Back at 2017

A look back at Facebook's 2017 discussion of image matching, with an explanation of digital fingerprints and the limits of current prevention services.
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The 2017 WhatsApp Voucher Scam: Spam, Not a Confirmed Virus

The 2017 WhatsApp Voucher Scam: Spam, Not a Confirmed Virus

An updated account of a 2017 WhatsApp voucher scam explains how fake retailer offers encouraged forwarding and why the initial virus warning was revised.
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Ransomware at the Dutch House of Representatives: A 2017 Report

Ransomware at the Dutch House of Representatives: A 2017 Report

A March 2017 report described ransomware affecting the Dutch House of Representatives, with early assessments suggesting a broader email campaign.
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How Dutch Speakers Swore Online: A 2017 Snapshot

How Dutch Speakers Swore Online: A 2017 Snapshot

A historical look at Dutch online profanity, the limits of word counts, and the discussion about more respectful behavior on social media.
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Dutch Election Software Security Concerns in 2017

Dutch Election Software Security Concerns in 2017

A January 2017 report raised concerns about software used to aggregate Dutch election results, highlighting the difference between paper ballots and digital totals.
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