The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is responsible for safeguarding many things involving air and space. As a government agency, NASA is frequently a target of computer hackers attempting to breach its security systems. When a hacker identified only as “7h3h4ckv157” on X (formerly Twitter) managed to infiltrate their systems, they sent a notice to NASA, and the response was unexpected. I Hacked @NASA (again) and reported some vulnerabilities to them. Just today, I received this appreciation letter from them after they patched the loopholes! pic.twitter.com/t4w92culxK— 7h3h4ckv157 (@7h3h4ckv157) September 26, 2024 This is the second time this hacker has breached NASA’s systems. What is unknown to many is that NASA encourages hackers and independent security researchers to find holes in its security. They even outline the procedure for reporting potential threats in their Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). Knowing the policy, this hacker did everything he should have done. Rather than sending out the lawman with handcuffs, NASA sent the hacker a thank-you letter. Using the VDP and filing reports through NASA, the hacker helps the agency improve its security measures. Image from Wikimedia Commons. The letter was from NASA’s Chief Information Officer, Mark Witt. He acknowledged the importance of the information from the hacker independent security researcher. The letter states, in part, “On behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and NASA’s Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP), we want to recognize your efforts as an independent security researcher in identifying the vulnerability you reported and for responsibly following our VDP guidelines.” By utilizing hackers’ abilities, NASA receives quality assurance checks for computer security. Each independent security researcher will “attack” the system differently, meaning a better chance of finding areas subject to breaches. It is much better to encourage friendly hackers than to wait until our enemy’s hackers access the system. Share if you smiled, nodded, and think NASA should continue thanking hackers for reporting breaches. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post Hacker Breaches NASA’s Systems… But What They Do In Response Will Bring A Smile To Your Face! appeared first on InspireMore.

Isn’t it great when the perfect idea pops into your head out of nowhere? Unfortunately, the execution of these ideas often doesn’t quite live up to the perfect vision that lives in our minds. This, however, is not one of those times. At least I’m willing to bet that’s the case. Because no matter what Sarah Wallace was picturing when she asked her husband, Micah, to perform a duet with her, she could not have pictured something as hilarious as this. The idea had this adorable couple performing in a pool. This was the perfect setting, of course, for a song from the hit Disney movie The Little Mermaid. More specifically, they took on the iconic Under the Sea. While it took a few takes to get it right, the results were 100% worth the effort. See for yourself below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Micah and Sarah Wallace (@micahandsarahhh) Where do I even begin with this spectacular rendition? We could start with Sarah and Micah’s commitment to repeatedly emerging from the water. But there’s also Micah’s perfect addition of his hand puppets. And we can’t not talk about the finale — that lift was just what this adorably hilarious performance needed! Husband & Wife’s Hilarious Performance of “Under the Sea” Couldn’t be More Adorable Oh, and I should probably point out something else. For many folks in the comments, this video is how they found out that Sarah is pregnant. Talk about an amazing pregnancy reveal (even for those who did know)! “Your kid is gonna have so much fun with you guys!! Can’t wait to see baby match energies with mom and dad!” someone points out in the comment section of the video, with another adding, “THIS is exactly what it’s like to marry your best friend.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “Asked My Husband To Perform ‘Under The Sea’ With Me And This Is What He Did” appeared first on InspireMore.

Jimi Hendrix, born James Marshall Hendrix in 1942, remains one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of music. Known for his virtuosic guitar skills, innovative studio techniques, and groundbreaking musical compositions, Hendrix redefined rock music in a career that, though tragically brief, left an indelible mark. From his early years playing the chitlin’ circuit with rhythm and blues greats such as Little Richard and the Isley Brothers, to his rise to international stardom with his band the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Hendrix constantly pushed the boundaries of what the electric guitar could achieve. After moving to England The post 10 Most Underrated Jimi Hendrix Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

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A rock that’s over 2 billion years old may change how scientists understand the evolution of life on Earth. Researchers, in a study published in Microbial Ecology, found living microbes trapped inside the ancient stone. It’s “the oldest example of living microbes being found within ancient rock so far discovered,” according to a press release. “We didn’t know if 2-billion-year-old rocks were habitable,” said Yohey Suzuki, lead author and associate professor at the University of Tokyo. “Until now, the oldest geological layer in which living microorganisms had been found was a 100-million-year-old deposit beneath the ocean floor, so this is a very exciting discovery.” In some ways, this rock acts like a time capsule. The earliest forms of life on Earth appeared roughly 3.5 billion years ago, while humans have only existed for a few hundred thousand years. The microbes inside the stone evolved extremely slowly over the millennia. This suggests that studying their genetic material could provide groundbreaking insights. “By studying the DNA and genomes of microbes like these,” said Suzuki, “we may be able to understand the evolution of very early life on Earth.” The stone was found deep underground in South Africa’s Bushvelt Igneous Complex. The international research team believes that studying these ancient microbes could also aid in the search for life on other planets. NASA’s Perseverance mission, for example, aims to bring back samples from Mars that could be as old as this Earthly rock. Suzuki shared his excitement, saying that the discovery of these ancient microbes might be a preview of what could be found on Mars. The post Scientists Cracked a 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock and Found Living Microbes appeared first on Anomalien.com.

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