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0You wouldn't download an AI
2024-12-27 •
The text discusses the integration of AI models in apps, focusing on Microsoft's Seeing AI app and its currency detection feature. The author explains how to extract the TensorFlow Lite model from the app using Frida and Objection...
0Timing side-channel on SQL WHERE clauses
2024-10-13 •
The text discusses the vulnerability of comparing strings directly with each other, and the potential for timing side-channel attacks on SQL WHERE clauses. The author explains the weaknesses of comparing strings and offers a recom...
The text discusses the prevalence of bank transfer fraud in Germany, detailing the methods used by scammers to exploit unsuspecting individuals. It also highlights the role of anonymous bank accounts and the challenges of Know-You...
0How EMV beat card skimming
2024-09-29 •
The text discusses how EMV technology has helped in beating card skimming. The author shares his experience of buying card terminals and reverse engineering them to understand the security measures. The post explains the concept o...
0Geometry-Aware Hashing of GeoJSON objects
2024-05-26 •
The text discusses the problem of comparing GeoJSON Feature Collections and the use of hashing to associate objects to a hash, put them in a hash map, and lookup values in O(1) time. It explains the challenges of hashing GeoJSON o...
0Inside a malicious Chrome Extension
2020-02-05 •
The text discusses a malicious Chrome extension that claims to block Facebook ads but actually steals user data. The author analyzes the extension's code and reports it to Chrome Web Store and Facebook. The extension steals user c...