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It Was Never Patched
Android Security Programming Debugging
10 days ago 65.4K views 0 shares
It Was Never Patched
Four years of computer science education vs. one Android kernel vulnerability that says "You are now a developer." The duality of modern tech! Somewhere, a CS professor is crying into their algorithms textbook while script kiddies are getting root access with zero knowledge of Big O notation. That security hole has been letting people "become developers" since 2014, and Google's probably still marking it as "will fix in next release" on their Jira board.

Sudo Open Your Eyes
Linux Security Bash Programming
15 days ago 82.7K views 0 shares
Sudo Open Your Eyes
The brain tries to command the body to wake up, but gets hit with that classic "Permission Denied" error we all know too well. Then it pulls the nuclear option— sudo —only to discover that not even root privileges can override sleep mode. The "brain is not in the sudoers file" is that perfect Unix punch line that reminds us that sometimes, no amount of administrative power can defeat biology. Your body's operating system has better security than most Fortune 500 companies.

DevOps Hate When You Use This One Trick
Devops Networking Security Bash Programming
17 days ago 97.1K views 0 shares
DevOps Hate When You Use This One Trick
Everyone's having a normal day until that one developer casually SSH's into production as root. Nothing says "I choose chaos" quite like bypassing all security protocols and jumping straight into prod with admin privileges. Meanwhile, the kid who's probably responsible for this disaster is just sitting there with a smug grin, holding his juice box while the entire office has a collective heart attack. Security best practices? Never heard of 'em.

Sudo: The Universal Permission Slip
Linux Security Devops Bash Programming
18 days ago 86.1K views 0 shares
Sudo: The Universal Permission Slip
The ultimate power move in Linux - flashing your "sudo" card when the system tries to stop you. It's like having a universal backstage pass to your own computer. For the uninitiated, "sudo" (superuser do) is basically telling your Linux system "I'm the boss here" before running a command. No more permission denied nonsense - just wave that magical prefix and watch as filesystem restrictions bow before you. Ten years into my career and I still get that tiny power rush every time I type those four letters. Who needs therapy when you have root access?

The Doctor Will See You Now... After Sudo
Programming Bash Linux Debugging
20 days ago 69.5K views 0 shares
The Doctor Will See You Now... After Sudo
When someone screams for a doctor in public, CS PhDs suddenly remember they're not that kind of doctor. But hey, who needs medical training when you've got object-oriented solutions? Our hero tries OldMan.setHealth("100%") but forgets the cardinal rule of programming: without admin privileges, you're just another user with delusions of grandeur. Classic rookie mistake. The sudo command finally saves the day because nothing says "trust me, I'm a professional" like forcing your way into a system you don't fully understand. Medical school? Nah, just need root access to the human body.

The Sudo Permit: Ultimate Linux Power Move
Linux Security Bash Programming
28 days ago 111.7K views 0 shares
The Sudo Permit: Ultimate Linux Power Move
The ultimate Linux power move! While normal users get stopped by permission errors, Linux enthusiasts just flash their magical "sudo" command like a get-out-of-jail-free card. Nothing says "I'm the captain now" like typing those four letters and becoming the system overlord. That feeling when the OS says "no" but you pull out your sudo permit and suddenly the computer is like "understandable, have a nice day." File permissions? More like file suggestions.

Sudo: The Ultimate Permission Slip
Linux Security Bash Programming
1 month ago 106.9K views 0 shares
Sudo: The Ultimate Permission Slip
The ultimate Linux flex: getting stopped by the permission police only to whip out your sudo permit. System files cower in fear when they see that magical four-letter command coming. Windows users are still filling out paperwork with their admin, while Linux users just casually drop a sudo and suddenly have the digital equivalent of diplomatic immunity. The power trip is real - nothing says "I'm the captain now" like overriding file permissions with a single word.

The Kernel Has Been Breached
Linux Security Devops Programming
1 month ago 84.3K views 0 shares
The Kernel Has Been Breached
The punchline here is a brilliant double entendre on the word "kernel." In the Linux world, the kernel is the core component of the operating system that manages system resources. But in nature, squirrels are notorious for breaching nuts and their kernels! The expressions are perfect - Linux core developers looking absolutely horrified at their precious kernel being compromised, while squirrels have that smug "yeah, I did it" face. It's basically the software equivalent of finding out your meticulously crafted sandcastle got demolished by a hyperactive toddler. Fun fact: The Linux kernel has over 27.8 million lines of code, which would be one extremely large nut for even the most determined squirrel.

The Bootloader Blues
Android Security Programming Linux
1 month ago 98.8K views 0 shares
The Bootloader Blues
The eternal struggle of Android power users! This poor soul is living in manufacturer-locked purgatory, where his perfectly functional phone remains imprisoned by locked bootloaders and corporate tyranny. He's desperately trying to gain root access—the holy grail of Android customization—either through Magisk (the sophisticated root solution that works through a clever boot image modification) or by patching the boot file directly. But alas, his device manufacturer has bolted the digital doors shut. The repair tech's "nothing is wrong" hits like a knife twist. Technically correct—the hardware functions as designed... by corporate overlords who decided freedom is not a feature you paid for.

This Incident Will Be Reported
Linux Security Bash Programming
1 month ago 134.9K views 0 shares
This Incident Will Be Reported
Oh honey, you thought you were special enough for sudo privileges? TRAGIC! 💅 That ominous "This incident will be reported" message is the ULTIMATE walk of shame in Linux land! Your terminal just tattled on you to Santa Claus (aka the sysadmin) who's now adding your name to the naughty list with a screenshot of your pathetic attempt at power! The nerdy emoji's face says it all - that moment of pure TERROR when you realize your digital crime spree just got logged for all eternity. Hope that unauthorized command was worth the impending awkward conversation with IT tomorrow!

Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
Security Networking Programming Linux
2 months ago 108.1K views 0 shares
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
The ultimate cybersecurity troll! HackTheBox, a platform where security professionals hone their penetration testing skills, just delivered the digital equivalent of a pie to the face. First they dangle the coveted "#r00t" access (essentially god-mode privileges on a Unix system) in front of you, then—PSYCH!—not only did you not hack anything, but your IP just got banned for trying something "funny." Classic honeypot maneuver! It's like reaching for the cookie jar and the jar slams your fingers, takes a picture, and emails it to your boss. Nothing humbles a wannabe hacker faster than thinking they're Neo from The Matrix only to discover they're actually just the guy who gets caught in the first scene.

Sudo: With Great Power Comes Zero Oversight
Linux Security Bash Windows Programming
2 months ago 154.1K views 0 shares
Sudo: With Great Power Comes Zero Oversight
The perfect illustration of the Linux vs Windows dynamic. Windows users can't even uninstall Edge without the OS having an existential crisis, but Linux will happily let you delete critical system components if you use sudo . It's like Windows is your overprotective mom who won't let you touch the stove, while Linux is that cool uncle who hands you fireworks and says "figure it out, kiddo." The bootloader is basically what tells your computer how to start up. Deleting it is like removing the ignition from your car and expecting it to still run. But with great sudo power comes great responsibility—and apparently zero oversight.