JULIAN ASSANGE RECEIVES $500K IN BTC TO PAY OFF DEBTS
Julien Assange received an anonymous donation of just over 8 Bitcoins, valued at ~500k USD, to help cover his debts.
2024.06.28
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30,788 matchesWHY WE NEED TO BRING ICOS BACK
This author argues for the return of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) to democratize crypto fundraising, contending that regulatory restrictions have given predatory venture capitalists (VCs) dominance over the market.
2024.06.28
ZERION DEPLOYS L2 TESTNET
Zerion has launched the testnet for its Layer 2 rollup, ZERO Network, developed using ZKSync's ZK Stack, with the mainnet launch scheduled for later this year.
2024.06.28
MEGAETH CHAIN BACKED BY VITALIK BUTERIN
MegaLabs has raised $20 million in seed funding from Dragonfly, Vitalik Buterin, Joseph Lubin, and others, bringing the fully diluted token valuation of its new blockchain, MegaETH, to at least $100 million.
2024.06.28
FIGMA'S NEW SLIDES APP FOCUSES ON DESIGN, FUN, AND (OH, YEAH!) AI
Figma has launched Figma Slides in beta. Figma Slides integrates with Figma's existing suite. Emphasizing intuitive design features and collaboration, it includes AI functionalities to enhance presentations. Despite the competition from established players like PowerPoint and Google Slides, Figma Slides aims to stand out by focusing on creativity and user participation to combat the dullness often associated with traditional presentation tools.
2024.06.28
TIKTOK, YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS WITH THE LOGO FOR YOUR NEW INSTAGRAM ALTERNATIVE
TikTok has quietly launched a new social media app called Whee, an Instagram alternative with a logo resembling Instagram Threads. Early adopters noticed the logo's familiar looping curved line and gradient colors, raising questions about originality in a crowded market. With numerous social media options, it's uncertain how Whee will distinguish itself or succeed.
2024.06.28
MATTEL WILL MAKE 80% OF ITS GAMES COLOR-BLIND ACCESSIBLE BY THE END OF THE YEAR
Mattel aims to make 80% of its games color-blind accessible by the end of 2024 and 90% by 2025, starting with Uno, which will include symbols for color identification. Partnering with ColorADD, Mattel will update other games like Blokus, Dos, Phase 10, Skip-Bo, and Ker Plunk, adding instruction sections for color-blind players and a badge on accessible game packaging to benefit an estimated 300 million color-blind people worldwide.
2024.06.28
HOW TO GET ANSWERS QUICKLY AND AVOID FEATURES THAT FLOP
One-question surveys are helpful for testing assumptions and gathering feedback. To increase response rates, they should be simple, visible, and contextual. Using user-friendly language, clear response labels, personalization, an easy-to-answer format, a clear call to action, and thanking users with a genuine reason for the survey can enhance engagement and response rates.
2024.06.28
INSIDE THE REDESIGNED FIGMA, WHERE YOUR WORK TAKES CENTER STAGE
Figma's UI3 redesign maximizes canvas space, emphasizing creative work over interface distractions. It balances intuitiveness for new users and familiarity for seasoned designers, integrating features like resizable panels and a slim toolbar. The redesign supports evolving design needs, including AI-assisted tools, and aims to create a cohesive experience across the Figma ecosystem, setting the stage for future innovations.
2024.06.28
SAYING MORE WITH LESS: HOW DESIGNING MAPS HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND USE CASES
Creating effective map designs requires understanding user needs and use cases. Designers usually work with APIs like OpenStreetMap to populate maps and focus on crafting specific UI elements that aid users in finding and analyzing information. Success lies in aligning design choices with users' information-seeking behaviors, ensuring that maps help them navigate and interpret data seamlessly.
2024.06.28
SVGHUB
A library of over 70 custom-color elements ready to paste into your project.
2024.06.28
AI WIREFRAME GENERATOR
SiteForge harnesses AI to generate custom sitemaps, wireframes, and branded content.
2024.06.28
A DESIGNER'S GUIDE TO SAN FRANCISCO
This curated guide is perfect for designers exploring San Francisco. It features must-visit places like cafes, museums, and galleries.
2024.06.28
PENGUIN BOOKS REVEALS THE WINNERS OF ITS 2024 COVER DESIGN AWARD
Penguin Books has announced the winners of its 2024 Cover Design Award: Charlotte Jennings for children's (City of Stolen Magic), Cadi Rhind for adult fiction (Daisy Jones and the Six), and George Griffiths for adult nonfiction (Atomic Habits). Winners, selected from over 1,800 submissions, receive mentorship, Wacom tablets, and Penguin Random House design books. Second and third places are also awarded in each category.
2024.06.28
WANT TO DESIGN A GREAT PRODUCT? GO ON A FIELD TRIP
Observing real-world consumer behavior can spark innovation and new ideas. Designers can break free from theoretical loops by going on "analog research" field trips. These trips help designers create human-centered digital products and solutions.
2024.06.28
THE EASE TYPE SYSTEM CAN BE AS ROUNDED AS YOU PLEASE
Studio Feixen's Ease type system offers designers endless possibilities by allowing inner and outer corners to be rounded in any conceivable way. This versatile, detailed variable typeface took one and a half years to develop. It provides a perfect example of how variable typefaces can expand creative boundaries.
2024.06.28
COLIN'S VISUAL IDENTITY: A STUDY IN BRANDING EXCELLENCE
Colin's branding strategy emphasizes sophistication and confidence, appealing to men in business attire through its premium service and high-quality fabric.
2024.06.28
TAKU INOMATA REIMAGINES EVERYDAY OBJECTS WITH CLEVER PAPER CRAFTS
Taku Inomata, a Tokyo-based packaging designer, creates humorous and imaginative artworks, heavily inspired by the playful touch of Masayoshi Nakajo and his natural surroundings in Bunkyo Ward, using simple techniques and everyday materials.
2024.06.28
REPLICATING A BRAND'S SUCCESS INTERNATIONALLY
Replicating a brand's success internationally hinges on adapting to local cultures while maintaining consistent brand positioning, which can be efficiently managed through a central-local collaboration model.
2024.06.28
AI AS AN UNLOCK FOR B2B PRICING
Pricing B2B software products is challenging and often requires iteration to get right. The emergence of AI agents has the potential to fundamentally change how B2B software is priced, moving from per-seat pricing to value-based pricing tied directly to the business outcomes and revenue growth the AI enables. This shift will likely start with smaller, more agile companies adopting AI-native technology stacks before moving upmarket over time.
2024.06.28
CLAY'S PATH TO PRODUCT-MARKET FIT — A 7-YEAR 'OVERNIGHT SUCCESS'
A founder's personality and psychology play a major role in a startup's success, as their traits and decision-making are amplified throughout the organization. Self-awareness is crucial for founders to recognize how their own motivations and thought patterns impact the company's direction. Committing to a specific ideal customer profile and aligning the product and messaging accordingly, even if it feels constraining at first, is often necessary to achieve true product-market fit and rapid growth.
2024.06.28
WEBTOON RISES MODESTLY IN IPO DEBUT
Webtoon Entertainment's shares surged nearly 10% on their first trading day after a successful IPO, raising $315 million and valuing the company at approximately $2.67 billion. The platform, known for its vertical scroll format, boasts 170 million monthly active users globally. It has paid over $2.8 billion to creators since 2017. Despite impressive revenue figures, the company reported a net loss of $145 million in 2023.
2024.06.28
HOW IMMI'S FOUNDERS BUILT A STRONG BRAND
A startup called immi used creative marketing strategies to generate leads and build a loyal community before launching its product. It experimented with various organic and paid efforts, such as engaging with potential customers on Reddit, creating authentic email flows, and running a private Facebook group. By focusing on one marketing channel at a time and constantly iterating, it was able to drive significant revenue and organic traffic.
2024.06.28
TWO WAYS TO VISUALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CHURN & EXPANSION
Churn and retention are crucial metrics for business growth, but they are often overlooked in favor of acquiring new customers. Paying attention to churn can make a significant difference in a company's revenue, especially for mature businesses where existing users contribute a large portion of the overall revenue. By focusing on reducing churn and expanding revenue from existing customers, companies can achieve long-term, compounding growth.
2024.06.28
WINNING SOFTWARE BUDGETS IN 2024
In 2024, software budgets are tighter as CFOs scrutinize spending more closely, focusing on efficiency and optimization. Sales teams need to understand how budgets are being created and work closely with their internal champions to provide a thoughtful analysis of the value and necessity of the software tools they are proposing to gain the trust of the CFO and get purchases approved.
2024.06.28
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2024.06.28
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2024.06.28
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FEMALE FOUNDERS CONFERENCE 2024 (EVENT)
Y Combinator is bringing the Female Founders Conference back in-person. Join the waitlist for the half-day event on August 2 at 1 pm.
2024.06.28
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MIDDAY
An all-in-one tool for freelancers, contractors, consultants, and micro businesses to monitor financial health, time-track projects, store files, and send invoices.
2024.06.28
INVESTING IN THE AGE OF GENERATIVE AI
The current AI investment landscape is frothy and competitive, with some early cracks emerging despite massive funding. Venture capital firms face challenges in generating returns due to limited opportunities, high valuations, and varying market sizes across AI segments. Funds may need to adopt new strategies, such as focusing on vertical SaaS, taking on more technical risk, or backing companies in smaller markets that can quickly reach profitability.
2024.06.28
HOW PLUGBEAR QUADRUPLED THEIR MRR, THANKS TO TECHSTARS
A startup called PlugBear, which helps customers integrate custom AI into their daily tools, quadrupled its MRR and increased its customer base from 15 to 66 companies after participating in the 12-week Techstars program. The founders learned valuable lessons about customer-centric approaches, learning from mentors, focusing on KPIs, and communicating with investors, and they aim to become the standard for integrating AI into workflows.
2024.06.28
POSITIONING & MESSAGING TEARDOWN, WITH ANTHONY PIERRI
Turning a well-crafted positioning statement into an effective homepage copy can be challenging for startups. The process involves refining positioning to create targeted messaging for specific audience segments, funnel stages, and channels. Focusing the core positioning and homepage hero section on the primary audience, while routing secondary audiences to dedicated content, is crucial for delivering a clear and compelling message.
2024.06.28
VENTURE-BACKED FOUNDERS: YOU REALLY ARE SIGNING UP FOR A DECADE
Founding a successful software startup is a long-term commitment that often spans a decade or more.
2024.06.28
SAY IT AGAIN
Effective communication often involves repetition, as people may need to hear a message multiple times before it truly resonates with them.
2024.06.28
BUILD FOR YOURSELF
Creating a successful consumer product largely hinges on luck, but optimizing for this luck can be achieved by building products you want to use.
2024.06.28
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MISCONFIGURATIONS IN GITHUB AND GITLAB
'Shift Left Security' doesn't end with code. Misconfigurations in source code management [4] (SCM) platforms like GitHub can be a serious problem. For example:
2024.06.28
FRESH MOVEIT BUG UNDER ATTACK MERE HOURS AFTER DISCLOSURE
A new vulnerability affecting the SFTP module of MOVEit's software has been disclosed. With a CVSS score of 7.4, the vulnerability allows attackers to perform a forced authentication attack or upload an SSH public key to impersonate users without authentication. The vulnerability is under active exploitation.
2024.06.28
OLLAMA PATCHES REMOTE EXECUTION VULNERABILITY
Ollama recently fixed a vulnerability discovered by Wiz that could result in path traversal. The vulnerability exploits the lack of input validation in the /api/pull endpoint of the Ollama servers by using a specially crafted request to overwrite arbitrary files on the host system. Wiz's researchers note that there are still publicly exposed Ollama servers that are vulnerable to this flaw.
2024.06.28
SOUTH KOREAN TELECOM COMPANY ATTACKS CUSTOMERS WITH MALWARE
A South Korean telecom company infected over 600,000 users with malware for using torrent services. The malware caused missing files, created strange folders, and disabled PCs. Police identified and charged individuals connected to the attack. Investigations are still ongoing.
2024.06.28
TALES FROM THE CLOUD TRENCHES: RAIDING FOR AWS VAULTS, BUCKETS, AND SECRETS
This blog post examines behavior from an attacker that Datadog saw in several customer environments. The attacker probed for S3 buckets and AWS Secrets Manager secrets, which is common but also, less commonly, probed for Glacier vaults. In all cases, the attacker did not take follow on actions. The attacker also signed their AWS API requests manually as opposed to using a library such as boto3, which handles signing.
2024.06.28
WHY ARE HMAC KEYS CONSIDERED UNAUDITABLE AND UNMANAGEABLE IN GOOGLE CLOUD?
This blog post describes how Google Cloud HMAC keys have vulnerabilities related to logging, management, and auditing. Users can create unlimited HMAC keys without proper oversight or control. These issues could lead to security risks and challenges for administrators in Google Cloud.
2024.06.28
AUTOMATED LLM BUGFINDERS
This blog post was written as a response to Google Project Zero's naptime LLM tool and proposes an alternative approach to building automated bug finders. Different approaches, such as the Catalyst-AI Reasoning Module, aim to enhance LLMs' effectiveness in detecting bugs by utilizing specific prompts and tools.
2024.06.28
FUZZ MAP
Fuzz Map is a fuzzer for GUIs that automatically identifies states using code coverage and builds a visual map. The page includes an interactive demo.
2024.06.28
CLOUD COMMOTION
Cloud Commotion is a tool that deploys deliberately vulnerable infrastructure using Terraform for alerting capabilities testing.
2024.06.28
WHISPERS
Whispers is an information security analysis tool designed for identifying hardcoded secrets in structured text and static code.
2024.06.28
CISA, JCDC, GOVERNMENT, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS CONDUCT AI TABLETOP EXERCISE
The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative organized a 4 hour tabletop exercise with government and AI industry experts. The goal of the exercise was to spearhead the development of an AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook by JCDC. The exercise simulated an incident involving an AI-enabled system. Participants worked through operational collaboration and information sharing protocols for incident response.
2024.06.28
CHAMELGANG & FRIENDS | CYBERESPIONAGE GROUPS ATTACKING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WITH RANSOMWARE
Cyberespionage groups are using ransomware for financial gain and to disrupt critical infrastructure. ChamelGang, a suspected Chinese APT group, targeted institutions in India and Brazil with ransomware. BestCrypt and BitLocker were also used in ransomware attacks affecting organizations in North America, South America, and Europe.
2024.06.28
LOCKBIT GROUP WRONGLY CLAIMED THE HACK OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE
The LockBit ransomware group falsely claimed to have hacked the US Federal Reserve. The real victim was Evolve Bank & Trust. Evolve Bank & Trust confirmed a security breach that involved leaked personal information and is conducting an investigation. The incident has been contained, and affected customers will be directly contacted.
2024.06.28
CRITICAL GITLAB BUG LETS ATTACKERS RUN PIPELINES AS ANY USER
A critical vulnerability in GitLab allows attackers to run pipelines as any user.
2024.06.28
POLYFILL CLAIMS IT HAS BEEN 'DEFAMED', RETURNS AFTER DOMAIN SHUT DOWN
The Polyfill service, which was found to be serving malware, claims it has been defamed and has relaunched on a new domain.
2024.06.28