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Alleged Data Breach of Abans Group (Sri Lanka)

· 2 min read
Hirusha Adikari
I do stuff sometimes...

A threat actor on a popular dark web forum has leaked the personal data of approximately 110,000 users of the Abans Group in Sri Lanka. Abans PLC, also known as Abans Group, is a Sri Lankan public limited company and a diversified conglomerate engaged in ICT, retail, manufacturing, logistics, commercial real estate, and financial services.

Autostart Services with Systemd in Linux

· 3 min read
Hirusha Adikari
I do stuff sometimes...

Automating the startup of services in Linux is crucial for ensuring system reliability and reducing manual intervention. In this guide, you'll learn how to use systemd to create and manage a service that starts automatically on boot. We'll cover setting up a dedicated user for security, creating a service file, enabling the service, and troubleshooting common issues.

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Getting Started with i3wm - A Beginner's Guide

· 26 min read
Hirusha Adikari
I do stuff sometimes...

If you're looking for a lightweight, highly customizable, and keyboard-driven window manager, i3wm is one of the best choices out there. Whether you're a beginner exploring tiling window managers or an advanced user wanting to fine-tune your workflow, this ultimate guide to i3wm will walk you through everything—from installation and configuration to productivity tips and essential scripts. Get ready to take full control of your Linux desktop like never before!

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Exploring a Github Security Vulnerability scam.

· 6 min read
Hirusha Adikari
I do stuff sometimes...

Today, I received an email claiming that a security vulnerability had been detected in one of my GitHub repositories. Typically, I receive security notifications from Dependabot, which direct me back to GitHub for further action.

However, this email was unusual. It prompted me to visit an external site, github-scanner.com, rather than linking to GitHub. The email was tied to an issue opened in my repository, urging me to visit this unknown link for more information on how to resolve the issue.

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