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View All →Pacemakers and defibrillators have been recalled for cybersecurity flaws before. Here is what was actually found, what got fixed, and what it means for the people carrying them.
Published: 16 Aug 2026
RUN AT: The SIM Card's Hidden Command LineA SIM card is supposed to identify you to the network. Some SIMs can also give orders to your modem. A new study found out which phones obey.
Published: 13 Aug 2026
Reclaiming Sovereignty: Becoming the Master of Your Own LifePersonal sovereignty has not been taken from us by force, but surrendered gradually through convenience, distraction and dependence. This is how to reclaim it.
Published: 13 Jul 2026
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