Category Archives: Internet Curiosities
PowerSchool Data Breach: The Matthew Lane Interview
Matthew Lane speaks out about the PowerSchool data breach, the largest cyberattack in U.S. education history, sharing insights into his motivations and methods. Continue reading
Ludii AI Archaeology: Decoding the Ancient Roman Game Mystery
Using specialized Ludii AI Archaeology tools, researchers at Het Romeins Museum have successfully decoded the mystery of Object 04433 as a 2,000-year-old Roman board game. Continue reading
Hacker Archaeology: NaClCON and the Preservation of Cyber Folklore
The emergence of Hacker Archaeology marks a new movement in cybersecurity as NaClCON prepares to archive the history, BBS culture, and oral traditions of the early hacker underground. Continue reading
Wayback Machine Blockade: Major News Sites Restrict Digital History
The rise of the Wayback Machine blockade by major news organizations signals a new ‘dark age’ for internet archaeology as publishers attempt to shield data from AI-scraping. Continue reading
The Digital Landscape in 2026: Hacks, Buyouts, and Retro Tech
As of April 2026, the digital landscape is undergoing a massive transformation defined by high-stakes security threats, strategic supply-chain buyouts, and a resurgence of early 2000s hardware. Continue reading
WordPress Plugin Security Alert: The 30-Plugin Ghost Buyout Explained
A major breach involving the acquisition of 30 utility tools highlights critical vulnerabilities in WordPress plugin security after developers discovered malicious backdoors. Continue reading
AI Security Vulnerabilities: Uncovering Decades-Old Code Flaws
Project Glasswing leverages AI security vulnerabilities discovery to expose long-hidden flaws in OpenBSD and FFmpeg, marking a new era in digital excavation. Continue reading
ShinyHunters Hacker Group Issues GTA VI Ultimatum: Inside The Com
The ShinyHunters hacker group has issued a ransom ultimatum to Rockstar Games, shedding light on the evolving tactics of the digital subculture known as The Com. Continue reading
Crosswalk Hack Investigation: Zuckerberg and Musk Deepfakes Disrupt City Traffic
A deep-dive investigation reveals how a bizarre crosswalk hack replaced city signals with deep-faked audio of tech billionaires arguing over the internet. Continue reading