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Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology has identified that analyzing smartphone applications was used to attack servers, contributing to information leaks. The finding, reported by Nikkei, sheds light on a technique in which vulnerabilities in mobile apps are exploited to compromise backend systems. It is drawing attention from security professionals concerned about app-based attack routes.
- 2Polish edition of Cory Doctorow's 'Enshittification' released●31/52/2026 Cory Doctorow ( @ pluralistic ) - Gównowacenie. Jak cyfrowi giganci zmieniają nasz świat na gorsze Wydawnictw
A Polish translation of Cory Doctorow's book on how big tech companies degrade their products and services, published by Wydawnictwo Szczelina, is being promoted online. The publisher presents it as essential reading for both general readers and tech enthusiasts, arguing that digital giants are making the world worse. Early readers are recommending it widely.
- 3Rare Eastern Nicator spotted in South Africa's Marloth Park●Marloth Park. Not a good shot but seldom see this guy. Asked and it is called and Eastern Nictator. # birds # natural #
Visitors to Marloth Park, a wildlife area on the edge of South Africa's Kruger region, are sharing sightings of a rarely seen bird identified as the Eastern Nicator. The post describes the sighting as uncommon, prompting interest among birdwatchers and nature photographers drawn to the park's varied birdlife.
- 4Good VGM series highlights Sonic Frontiers Ares Island theme●Good VGM 477 - Sonic Frontiers - Ares Island (3rd Mvt.) # SonicTheHedgehog # SonicFrontiers # Sega # VideoGameMusic # Vi
A new installment in the Good VGM video game music series features a track from Sonic Frontiers, specifically the third movement of the Ares Island theme. The series regularly spotlights notable compositions from video games, and this entry turns attention to Sega's open-zone Sonic title and its orchestral soundtrack.
- 5Polish reader revisits William Gibson's Sprawl trilogy●30/52/2026 William Gibson - Trylogia Ciągu: Neuromancer, Graf Zero, Mona Liza Turbo Wydawnictwo Mag Nie będę ukrywał, ni
A Polish reader is working through the omnibus edition of William Gibson's Sprawl trilogy — Neuromancer, Count Zero and Mona Lisa Overdrive — published in Poland by Wydawnictwo Mag. The reviewer notes that despite the volume's roughly 800 pages, the dense prose makes it a slow but rewarding read, describing the three interconnected novels, including the best-known cyberpunk classic Neuromancer.
- 6Sonic CD marks 30 years since its Windows release●Avui es compleixen 30 anys que arribava "Sonic CD" per "Windows" 🕹🎮. # SonicCd # SonicTheHedgehog # Windows # Plataforme
Gaming fans are marking 30 years since Sonic CD arrived on Windows. The classic platformer starring Sonic the Hedgehog is being remembered as a standout of retro gaming, with players sharing nostalgic memories of the title and its era. Tributes are circulating among retro gaming communities celebrating the anniversary.
- 7Daily photo project captures dusk over Porthmadog, Wales●Day 276 #365project I call this one "Grasping at Straws"... 😅 #Cymru #Wales #NorthWales #Porthmadog #MoelYGest #picnicta
A photographer in Porthmadog, North Wales, has shared the 276th entry of a year-long daily photo project, an image titled 'Grasping at Straws'. The picture shows a pastel sunset over Moel y Gest at blue hour, and is drawing warm reactions from viewers who enjoy the small-town Welsh scenery and the commitment of the 365-day challenge.