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We Got Lucky

Security Webdev Javascript Programming

21 days ago 166.5K views 0 shares

We Got Lucky

The greatest heist in tech history nets you... $49.99. That's the reality of supply chain attacks. You hack into an NPM package with billions of downloads, gain access to millions of dev machines, and what do you get? Enough for a mediocre dinner and maybe parking. The real kicker? Those NPM maintainers aren't even making that much themselves. The entire JavaScript ecosystem runs on unpaid labor, prayers, and the occasional GitHub sponsor who feels generous after their third coffee. Thank god most hackers are as underpaid as the rest of us, or we'd all be doomed.

Subscription Rebellion: Developer Edition

Programming Security Devops Cloud

2 months ago 121.6K views 0 shares

Subscription Rebellion: Developer Edition

That moment when your credit card statement hits $300/month for software subscriptions and you suddenly transform into a digital Robin Hood. Developers spending 8 hours figuring out how to bypass paywalls instead of paying $9.99 for a service is peak optimization. The irony? We're probably using pirated tools to build software that we hope nobody pirates. It's not about saving money—it's about sending a message to the 37 SaaS companies who all decided "monthly recurring revenue" was more important than selling actual products. Bonus points if you've ever written a script to auto-cancel free trials before they charge you!