Notices by TechnoTenshi :verified_trans: :Fire_Lesbian: (technotenshi@infosec.exchange)

Coinbase says hackers bribed overseas support staff to steal customer data, demanding a \$20M ransom. Info included SSNs, IDs, and balances. Company won’t pay, offers \$20M reward for leads.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/15/coinbase-says-hackers-bribed-staff-to-steal-customer-data-and-are-demanding-20-million-ransom.html

#DataBreach #Infosec #CryptoSecurity #SocialEngineering

Google quietly cut a key file access permission for Nextcloud’s Android app, breaking uploads for anything but media. The result: fewer features for a direct Drive competitor. Appeals were denied, while Google apps remain unaffected. Classic gatekeeping.

https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-android-file-upload-issue-google/

#Android #BigTech #Privacy #Antitrust

Leaked internal data shows Meta complied with 94% of Israeli takedown requests since Oct 7, removing 90k+ posts and actioning millions more, largely targeting pro-Palestinian content globally. Israel leads global content censorship via Meta.

https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/leaked-data-israeli-censorship-meta

#Censorship #SocialMedia #Surveillance #FreeSpeech

Big News!
Today, I received the notification that my request to change the gender marker on my ID has been approved!

This is such a meaningful milestone for me—soon, I’ll hold my very first government-issued document reflecting my true gender.

It honestly feels like an early Christmas present. That same joy I felt as a child on Christmas morning, waiting eagerly to unwrap my gifts, has returned.

#MilestoneMoment #AuthenticSelf #TransJoy #ChristmasCameEarly

A critical look at Bluesky: Despite claims of decentralization, the core infrastructure remains tightly controlled by Bluesky Social, PBC, a VC-funded, for-profit company. With a proprietary protocol (ATProto) developed solely in-house, the incentives lean toward control rather than true federation. For now, it's still better than ExTwitter, but don't mistake it for Mastodon's openness.

https://canolcer.com/post/thoughts-on-bluesky/

#Bluesky #Decentralization #SocialMedia

“Best practices” often become dogma, misapplied without context by those citing them as universal truths. Advice like DRY or SOLID can be helpful, but rigid adherence often leads to worse code. Instead, focus on context and practical reasoning over arguments from authority.

https://www.arp242.net/best-practices.html

#Programming #BestPractices #SoftwareDevelopment

A Ray of Light in a Tough Week

Starting a new job is always nerve-wracking, but as a trans woman, it comes with even more complexities. During my recruitment process, I avoided any direct discussion about my gender—not out of fear, but because I wanted my skills and experience to speak first. From day one, I’ve been presenting as myself, fully female, but without any direct conversations about my pronouns or identity.

Yesterday, during a meeting, my manager started referring to me with they/them pronouns. It was a small but incredibly affirming moment. Afterward, he asked to speak with me privately and kindly inquired about my preferred pronouns. I let him know that I prefer she/her but that they/them also works. I thanked him for making the effort not to misgender me.

In today’s meeting, he used she/her pronouns without missing a beat. It’s hard to put into words how meaningful that was—being seen and respected in this way.

This week hasn’t been easy. Between the challenges of starting a new job, losing power at home after a storm, spoiled food, and crowded grocery stores, I’ve been feeling pretty drained. But this recognition of my gender has been a ray of light in an otherwise dark week.

Here’s to progress, kindness, and the little moments that remind us we’re moving in the right direction. 💖

#TransVisibility #AuthenticityAtWork #SmallActsBigImpact #TransJoy

The famous story of the "first computer bug" found in 1947—a moth in the Harvard Mark II—may not be the true origin of the term "bug." The term had been in use since at least the late 19th century, long before computers existed, to describe mechanical faults. This example shows how folklore often overrides factual history.

https://daily.jstor.org/the-bug-in-the-computer-bug-story/

#ComputerHistory #Etymology #TechTrivia #Infosec