Article was originally published on Very Good Security. Essentially, a middle man. When dealing with computers the concept is largely the same. A web proxy is simply a bit of software that will relay a HTTP request for you. What is a Proxy Google defines a proxy as the authority to represent someone else HTTP Proxies […]
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Trump’s North Korea Meeting Tops This Week’s Internet News
In other headlines: Michael Cohen went to Washington and some people said things they (probably) shouldn’t on Twitter. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c79808792cce301f3dfad68/master/pass/Culture_InternetWeek_TrumpKorea-1128007353.jpg
The 5 Best Movies to Buy or Stream This Week: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ ‘Paddleton’
It’s a big week for family movies on disc, with a new Disney hit and an all-time classic getting the 4K and Blu-ray treatment. We’ve also got an unsung ‘90s gem joining the Criterion Collection, as well as a new buddy comedy/drama and a once-again-relevant first-person documentary on Netflix. ON NETFLIX Paddleton: Few things on […]
’90s internet simulator ‘Hypnospace Outlaw’ launches on March 12
The wild west era of the internet is coming back, and you’re tasked with moderating all of the madness. That’s the premise of alternate-reality 1990s internet simulator Hypnospace Outlaw, the latest title from Dropsy creator Jay Tholen. The anticipated game finally has a launch date, set for March 12th. The game will be available through […]
Nancy Pelosi’s Clap at the State of the Union Tops This Week’s Internet News
The speech was very boring. The state of the world as a whole, though, is far from tedious. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c5dd6da4d633a24e4d6b0e6/master/pass/Culture_InternetWeek_PelosiClap-1094200504.jpg
Diese Mutter zweifelt an ihrem Gemälde, das Internet dreht durch und macht es zum besten Meme
1. Das Internet ist manchmal einfach so ein wundervoller Ort, wie diese Geschichte zeigt. Es geht um die 55-jährige Cindi Decker aus Florida, USA. Die Lehrerin hat dieses Bild gemalt und sagte dazu, dass es sicher niemand mögen wird. 2. Ihr Sohn schoß ein Foto und sie dachte, dass er es einfach nur an seine […]
The US Government Shutdown Tops This Week’s Internet News
As the US government shutdown limped to a temporary end, social media couldn’t stop watching the fallout. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c4b556ea730093fb4f2d988/master/pass/Culture_InternetWeek_Trump-1124572306.jpg
Internet watchdog Citizen Lab targeted in comically inept undercover sting
Enlarge (credit: AntanO / Wikimedia) It was almost like an episode of Spy vs. Spy—a security researcher conceals a camera on his person to record an undercover operative who, under false pretenses and with his own hidden camera, quizzes the researcher about work he did exposing an Israeli exploit seller with highly questionable ethics. In […]
Trump’s Fast Food Photo Op Tops This Week’s Internet News
Last week was busy, but everyone had an opinion on those photos of the president with some burgers. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c4238dd1961cb33a5a8977c/master/pass/Culture_InternetWeek_Trump_Burgers_1082818598.jpg
Russia’s own internet? Legislators plan to protect the country's web from foreign interference
Russian lawmakers have introduced legislation designed to reduce the country’s internet resources’ dependence on foreign infrastructure. The bill also envisions emergency measures in case the nation gets cut off the worldwide web. The legislation, submitted to the State Duma on Tuesday, has been drafted in the wake of the “aggressive nature of US cyber security […]