Events in C#: An Easy-to-Understand Guide

In C#, an event is a mechanism that allows a class or object to notify other classes or objects when something happens. It is essentially a way of implementing the observer design pattern. Here’s a Basic Breakdown of How Events Work in C#: Declaration of the Event: An event is declared using the event keyword … Read more

Battling Identity Theft in Subscription Based Services: A Personal War Story

Monthly subscriptions have become the new norm for accessing online services for individuals and corporations. With the popularity of subscription-based services, online fraudsters have developed different ways of exploiting compromised credentials for financial gain. This article details my personal experiences dealing with Identity Theft and proposes a strategy for dealing with them at large. The … Read more

Here’s Why Your “Dream Job” is Bullsh*t

Picture this: You’re stuck in another soul-crushing Zoom meeting, fantasizing about your escape. “If only I found my true calling, then work would be amazing!” Sound familiar? Spoiler alert: that elusive dream job doesn’t exist. The whole concept is designed to keep you spinning your wheels, never taking real action. Let’s break down this comforting lie. … Read more

SeedHunter Marketing Module Is live – Web3 Influencer Campaigns With Payment In Stable Coins

DUBAI, UAE, April 18th, 2024/Chainwire/–SeedHunter, is a dedicated platform that facilitates and fosters collaborations between influencers and crypto projects to gain traction in the web3 community. The company has a new and fresh perspective on how to match high-potential influencers and KOLs with respective crypto projects and investors in a lucrative, scalable, and secure way.   … Read more

Adversarial Malware Creation with Model-Based Reinforcement Learning: Appendix

:::info Authors: (1) Maria Rigaki, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and maria.rigaki@fel.cvut.cz; (2) Sebastian Garcia, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and sebastian.garcia@agents.fel.cvut.cz. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Threat Model Background and Related Work Methodology Experiments Setup Results Discussion Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and … Read more

From Routine to Rewarding: Integrating ChatGPT Into Product Testing Workflow

If a product is complex and releases are substantial, there are multiple ways to ensure quality. One key tool I use in our development process is team testing: stepping into the customer’s shoes, traversing various user journeys, and ensuring all key interactions work as intended. This approach offers numerous benefits, from engaging the entire team … Read more

Action Breeds Clarity

Taking action has been a life-changing decision for me. It has brought a lot of clarity to my life and day-to-day activities. I get a lot of tasks done and improve myself consistently as well. It has put me on the path to slaying complacency, eliminating procrastination, and fulfilling my immense potential. These are four … Read more

Tech-Driven Tree Planting: How PineOx Moves Beyond Traditional Methods

By Alex Korotkov, CEO @ PineOx.com Hello, everyone. My name is Alex Korotkov. I’m a serial startup founder. I’ve developed several social apps previously with millions of Daily Active Users, including apps for Fox Sports, Liverpool FC, PSG, RMC Sport, and more. n Also, I was an internationally acknowledged political prisoner in Belarus, and that’s … Read more

Enhancing Cybersecurity with MEME: Reinforcement Learning for Adversarial Malware Evasion

:::info Authors: (1) Maria Rigaki, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and maria.rigaki@fel.cvut.cz; (2) Sebastian Garcia, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and sebastian.garcia@agents.fel.cvut.cz. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Threat Model Background and Related Work Methodology Experiments Setup Results Discussion Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and … Read more

DePIN Tackles the World’s Most Entrenched Industries

It’s no secret that our world has transformed rapidly over the past few decades. What hasn’t changed is the domination of industries by a select few entities. In fact, you could argue it’s getting worse by the year, with power clusters ultimately leading to stifled innovation and dampened competition in their respective markets. Decentralized physical … Read more

16 Guides to Get You Started with Apache Iceberg

Apache Iceberg is an innovative data lakehouse table format designed to revolutionize how you manage large-scale data across various storage layers, such as Hadoop and AWS S3. By treating these diverse storage solutions as a cohesive, universal database, Apache Iceberg facilitates seamless integration with numerous tools, platforms, and interfaces, enhancing both flexibility and accessibility. One … Read more

MEME vs. PPO: Analyzing Evasion Rates and Binary Modifications in Malware Detection

:::info Authors: (1) Maria Rigaki, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and maria.rigaki@fel.cvut.cz; (2) Sebastian Garcia, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and sebastian.garcia@agents.fel.cvut.cz. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Threat Model Background and Related Work Methodology Experiments Setup Results Discussion Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and … Read more

MEME Algorithm’s Impact on Adversarial Malware Generation and Model Evasion

:::info Authors: (1) Maria Rigaki, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and maria.rigaki@fel.cvut.cz; (2) Sebastian Garcia, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic and sebastian.garcia@agents.fel.cvut.cz. ::: Table of Links Abstract & Introduction Threat Model Background and Related Work Methodology Experiments Setup Results Discussion Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and … Read more

On Dextaxation

In early May 2023 we met Anarchosatoshi and, shortly after, published his revelations. In them, Anarchosatoshi delved into the implications of Satoshi Nakamoto’s cryptic message embedded in Bitcoin’s genesis block. He reflected on the critique of fiat monetary systems and the transformative potential of Bitcoin. This exploration was set against the backdrop of human inertia … Read more

Introducing Our New JavaScript Standard Library

Welcome, I would like to introduce our new JavaScript Standard Library @opentf/std. Docs: https://js-std.pages.dev/ Why a Standard Library Matters Over the past few years, JavaScript has evolved at breakneck speed. The language has seen a proliferation of features, modules, and packages. The JavaScript projects with dependencies crisscrossing like a tangled web. The Quest for Simplicity … Read more

Transcendence Book 9: Far-skies

Act 1: Connection Have you ever wondered how a parent sees their child? How a mother holds her daughter like the most beautiful and tender miracle in the world? In such moments, you can’t but send a smile. A smile that holds the promise that everything will be ok. And when that smile is sent … Read more

How Do You Choose the Best Server, CPU, and GPU for Your AI?

With the development of generative artificial intelligence and its practical applications, creating servers for artificial intelligence has become critical for various industries – from automotive manufacturing to medicine, as well as for educational and governmental institutions. Let’s consider the most important components that affect the selection of a server for artificial intelligence: the central processing … Read more

Elon Musk vs. Mainstream Media

:::warning The Tech Company News Brief is Changing! Starting soon, you’ll receive a new (and revamped!) version of HackerNoon’s editorial driven, once-weekly newsletter. Keep your eyes peeled! ::: What happens when the world’s richest man gets caught in the crosshairs of one of the oldest and most reputable news organizations in the world? Fireworks 🎆 … Read more

The #crypto-api Writing Contest by CoinGecko and HackerNoon

Greetings, Hackers! As always, the HackerNoon team wants to help you get rewarded for your niche insights, subject matter expertise, and writing skills. In light of this, we’re pleased to announce the inaugural #crypto-api Writing Contest – brought to you by CoinGecko and HackerNoon! We invite builders, innovators, and all participants in the cryptocurrency industry to share … Read more

Solving LeetCode Problems Using Graph Theory

Fundamentals of Graph Theory A graph is a mathematical structure used to model pairwise relationships between objects. A graph consists of a set of vertices (or nodes) and a set of edges, each of which connects a pair of vertices. This allows the representation of various data as networks, including road networks, social connections, relationships … Read more

Navigation with Large Language Models: Semantic Guesswork as a Heuristic for Planning: Prompts

:::info This is paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 DEED license. Authors: (1) Dhruv Shah, UC Berkeley and he contributed equally; (2) Michael Equi, UC Berkeley and he contributed equally; (3) Blazej Osinski, University of Warsaw; (4) Fei Xia, Google DeepMind; (5) Brian Ichter, Google DeepMind; (6) Sergey Levine, UC Berkeley and Google … Read more

Navigation with Large Language Models: System Evaluation

:::info This is paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 DEED license. Authors: (1) Dhruv Shah, UC Berkeley and he contributed equally; (2) Michael Equi, UC Berkeley and he contributed equally; (3) Blazej Osinski, University of Warsaw; (4) Fei Xia, Google DeepMind; (5) Brian Ichter, Google DeepMind; (6) Sergey Levine, UC Berkeley and Google … Read more

Navigation with Large Language Models: LLM Heuristics for Goal-Directed Exploration

:::info This is paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 DEED license. Authors: (1) Dhruv Shah, UC Berkeley and he contributed equally; (2) Michael Equi, UC Berkeley and he contributed equally; (3) Blazej Osinski, University of Warsaw; (4) Fei Xia, Google DeepMind; (5) Brian Ichter, Google DeepMind; (6) Sergey Levine, UC Berkeley and Google … Read more