1. Show HN: Local text, image, video, music and 3D from one CLI, no Python (github.com)

Run local image, text, speech, vision, music, and video workflows, plus model management and a loopback OpenAI-compatible API server. The repo ships the core libraries and the mere.run executable. ...

Mere.run is a new command-line interface that allows users to perform local inference on various media types without relying on cloud services. The creator emphasizes using existing hardware to maintain privacy and reduce power consumption, making it a practical solution for those concerned about data security.

4. One Ring to Rule Them All: Wiring Radios to Laptops the Hard Way (www.lysk.ai)

At Lysk, we process and analyse military voice communications. In other words: we plug radios into computers. Getting the cabling right to run our software is surprisingly hard. And yes, running around in an armoured truck with an oscilloscope is a lot of fun. But what do we even look for when using the oscilloscope? What exactly is carried over a typical audio cable? More importantly: what is 0.7746 Vrms and what do telephone operators have to do with all of this?

The article details the challenges of connecting military radios to laptops for communication analysis, shedding light on the intricacies of cabling and signal processing. It also explains technical concepts like audio cable transmissions and voltage measurements, making it a fascinating read for tech enthusiasts interested in audio engineering and military communications.

6. Tailscale with Mullvad leaks your DNS (github.com)

What is the issue? Just subscribed to the Mullvad optional upgrade, tested it and DNS leaks are an issue. Go on https://browserleaks.com/dns and test for yourself Steps to reproduce Subscribe to Mu...

Users are reporting DNS leaks when using Tailscale in combination with Mullvad’s optional upgrade. Testing with tools like browserleaks.com reveals potential vulnerabilities that could expose user privacy.

12. Pgtestdb's template cloning approach to testing is fast (brandur.org)

Postgres database templates make pgtestdb’s per-test database isolation remarkably quick, around 100 ms of setup time, and within spitting distance of River’s schema-based approach.

Pgtestdb utilizes Postgres database templates to achieve rapid database isolation for testing, with setup times around 100 ms. This method offers a competitive alternative to traditional schema-based approaches.

15. Sell Your AI Skills? (capabase.ai)

Turn the judgment behind work you repeat into an AI skill people can buy, run, and use inside the job instead of another product to study.

Transform your repetitive tasks into AI skills that others can purchase and implement in their workflows, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity. Discover how to monetize your expertise in a practical way.

30. Cisco FMC static credential vulnerability exploited as a zero-day (sec.cloudapps.cisco.com)

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected device using a low-privileged account to access sensitive data within the impacted systems.
This vulnerability is due to the presence of static user credentials for a low-privileged account. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the account to log in to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected system and access sensitive data as the low-privileged user.
Note: If the FMC management interface does not have public internet access, the attack surface that is associated with this vulnerability is reduced.
Cisco has assigned this security advisory a Security Impact Rating (SIR) of High rather than Medium as the score indicates. The reason is that this vulnerability can be used with other Cisco Secure FMC Software vulnerabilities to elevate privileges.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmc-static-cred-BET3Cjh

A recently discovered vulnerability in Cisco’s Secure Firewall Management Center allows attackers to exploit static credentials for a low-privileged account, potentially granting them access to sensitive data. This zero-day threat highlights serious security concerns for users of the affected systems.

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