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Sean Brian Townsend is an independent researcher in the field of information and computer security, a member and the spokesman of the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance. He explains how Kaspersky Lab and the FSB hacked and leaked the secret NSA tools under the guise of The Shadow Brokers hacker group. These leaks became the origin of WannaCry, NotPetya, and BadRabbit ransomware attacks. The editors of InformNapalm may not share the opinions of the authors in the [opinion] section, and does not alter the original style of the articles. Antivirus software – myths and reality The activities of antivirus (AV) companies are...

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According to Dr. Joel Mathews, the phrase "In God We Trust" was first printed on our coins in 1864 and on paper bills in 1957. It had been proposed that "Our Country, Our God, Our Trust" be used, but that was shortened to be able to stamp the motto onto coins. Kansas State University Polytechnic's March Civic Luncheon began with Kansas Weslyan University's Dr. Philip Meckley asking: o How can we look at comparative religious traditions? o How can we live with differences for the sake of our human community? Matthews, a K-State Polytechnic instructor, began the lecture by saying...

Ayn Rand was no fan of C.S. Lewis. She called the famous apologist an “abysmal bastard,” a “monstrosity,” a “cheap, awful, miserable, touchy, social-meta­physical mediocrity,” a “pickpocket of concepts,” and a “God-damn, beaten mystic.” (I suspect Lewis would have particularly relished the last of these.) These insults and more can be found in her marginal notes on a copy of Lewis’ Abolition of Man, as printed in Ayn Rand’s Marginalia: Her critical comments on the writings of over 20 authors, edited by Robert Mayhew. Excerpts appear below, with Lewis’ writing (complete with Rand’s highlighting and underlining) on the left and...

While doing some research on ecoterrorism, I came across TAO Communications. If you ever wanted a resource to find out where the anti-war anarchists are and what they are up to, this is the resource to use! I would advocate simply using this as your portal to adventure for FReeping and otherwise doing what it is you wish to do. If you use TAO Communications for your window on these folks, and leave it alone so that it won't try to keep you away, then you'll have a wonderful resource to use. The files for their signs are there, so ...

I've been reading and studying the Tao Te Ching for more than 30 years. I've always found little nuggets of truth buried inside. Something made me dig this out the other day, and I found Chapter 75. To make certain I wasn't losing something in the translation, I looked at several translations, which I have listed below. Lao Tzu, which translates as "Old Master," was right on the money here, when this was written about 400 BC. When rulers take grain so that they may feast, Their people become hungry; When rulers take action to serve their own interests, Their...

In many ways, the classic Taoist has an excellent mindset for success in the market. He produces only that which his fellow citizens desire; he creates harmony in the market by balancing supply and demand. He spends only what he needs; he creates value by saving money for his consumers. By thus abiding by the Tao, he obtains many rewards besides the influx of funds in his bank accounts. He gains peace of mind knowing that he has contributed to the wholeness of the world. He leaves the world in better shape than when he first entered it. The Taoist...

    For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.     Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!     ANCIENT WARFARE Part IX: War in Ancient India   Aerial WarfareNo question can be more interesting in the present circumstances of the world than India’s contribution to the science of aeronautics. There are numerous illustration in our vast Puranic and epic literature to show how well and wonderfully the ancient Indians conquered the air. To glibly characterize everything found in this literature as imaginary...