Jacob
@snoozyrests.bsky.social
(He/Him) | Cyber Security PhD Researcher @ University of Bristol | Industrial Security Nerd | Malware Enthusiast | Generic Communist | Annoying Vegan
My posts are not reflective of my employer.
My posts are not reflective of my employer.
I keep getting emails that acknowledge it was AI generated at the bottom with a bit that says 'if you have any questions not answered by this AI slop, please message' and I need folks to know that its neither cute nor funny.
August 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I keep getting emails that acknowledge it was AI generated at the bottom with a bit that says 'if you have any questions not answered by this AI slop, please message' and I need folks to know that its neither cute nor funny.
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as someone who likes to see the best in people the number of fuckers falling for the computer saying "while i'm just a chatbot... i think you're really special! ;)" is testing me
August 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
as someone who likes to see the best in people the number of fuckers falling for the computer saying "while i'm just a chatbot... i think you're really special! ;)" is testing me
Advertisements for the military are so interesting because there's shit blowing up, people in the same uniforms as the POV dying, and a big sign saying 'this could be you!'
How effective is the 'look how much this fucking sucks' strategy of advertising?
How effective is the 'look how much this fucking sucks' strategy of advertising?
August 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Advertisements for the military are so interesting because there's shit blowing up, people in the same uniforms as the POV dying, and a big sign saying 'this could be you!'
How effective is the 'look how much this fucking sucks' strategy of advertising?
How effective is the 'look how much this fucking sucks' strategy of advertising?
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the thing about "phd experts in your pocket" is you can basically just email real ones
August 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
the thing about "phd experts in your pocket" is you can basically just email real ones
I've not used google in years but I do catch myself wondering how much the search engines enshittification will affect industrial control research since it can already be hard to find good sources online.
January 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I've not used google in years but I do catch myself wondering how much the search engines enshittification will affect industrial control research since it can already be hard to find good sources online.
cyber security meet cute where its an address from a university range probing my honeypots
January 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
cyber security meet cute where its an address from a university range probing my honeypots
The problem with using base youtube as a music client is that it has the "TV in a bar" effect where if I see even a hint of a music video while switching windows I am immediately immersed
January 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The problem with using base youtube as a music client is that it has the "TV in a bar" effect where if I see even a hint of a music video while switching windows I am immediately immersed
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I hope i did well lol
January 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I hope i did well lol
Goals for 2025: finish PhD on time
All else: wingin it
All else: wingin it
January 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Goals for 2025: finish PhD on time
All else: wingin it
All else: wingin it
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The difference between misinformation and disinformation:
• MISinformation = MIStake
• DISinformation = DIShonest
Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information.
Disinformation is intentionally dishonest and meant to spread falsehoods to mislead, confuse, and hurt others.
• MISinformation = MIStake
• DISinformation = DIShonest
Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information.
Disinformation is intentionally dishonest and meant to spread falsehoods to mislead, confuse, and hurt others.
December 28, 2024 at 1:40 PM
The difference between misinformation and disinformation:
• MISinformation = MIStake
• DISinformation = DIShonest
Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information.
Disinformation is intentionally dishonest and meant to spread falsehoods to mislead, confuse, and hurt others.
• MISinformation = MIStake
• DISinformation = DIShonest
Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information.
Disinformation is intentionally dishonest and meant to spread falsehoods to mislead, confuse, and hurt others.
Very funny that the new US admin ain't even in yet and the leopards are already eating Musks face.
December 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Very funny that the new US admin ain't even in yet and the leopards are already eating Musks face.
how it feels still working on a paper on christmas eve
December 24, 2024 at 11:11 AM
how it feels still working on a paper on christmas eve
I'm glad that more people are learning how much of a crazy scam Honey is, but I feel how scummy they are has been the worst kept secret for years.
December 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM
I'm glad that more people are learning how much of a crazy scam Honey is, but I feel how scummy they are has been the worst kept secret for years.
Having trouble forming a jury because so many people are sympathetic to Luigi Mangione is quite funny but also really sad.
December 19, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Having trouble forming a jury because so many people are sympathetic to Luigi Mangione is quite funny but also really sad.
therapist: "maybe you need a reason to get out and walk about, anything come to mind?"
me: "i could start wardriving, but like, on foot?"
therapist: *pensive stare* "im going to need you to explain what that is"
me: "i could start wardriving, but like, on foot?"
therapist: *pensive stare* "im going to need you to explain what that is"
December 19, 2024 at 9:48 AM
therapist: "maybe you need a reason to get out and walk about, anything come to mind?"
me: "i could start wardriving, but like, on foot?"
therapist: *pensive stare* "im going to need you to explain what that is"
me: "i could start wardriving, but like, on foot?"
therapist: *pensive stare* "im going to need you to explain what that is"
I love how people on StackOverflow will get really mad at posters not understanding Regex's and then post literal hieroglyphics with little to no description
December 18, 2024 at 1:21 PM
I love how people on StackOverflow will get really mad at posters not understanding Regex's and then post literal hieroglyphics with little to no description
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The avg rent in Bristol is now a staggering £1748. Tenants are handing over a growing slice of their pay packet every month to keep a roof over their heads - often in poor quality & insecure homes. Renters Rights Bill must include rent controls to stop tenants being ripped off.
December 18, 2024 at 11:13 AM
The avg rent in Bristol is now a staggering £1748. Tenants are handing over a growing slice of their pay packet every month to keep a roof over their heads - often in poor quality & insecure homes. Renters Rights Bill must include rent controls to stop tenants being ripped off.
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Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators.
More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
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More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
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December 17, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators.
More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
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More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
1/10
"Celebratory orchestra tour for the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3"
Damn, there's multiple things in that sentence that make me feel old.
Damn, there's multiple things in that sentence that make me feel old.
December 17, 2024 at 5:41 PM
"Celebratory orchestra tour for the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3"
Damn, there's multiple things in that sentence that make me feel old.
Damn, there's multiple things in that sentence that make me feel old.
I think in our excitement rushing to a new platform, we forgot it was created by a guy whose previous platforms moderation still kinda sucked even before the Nazi guy bought it.
December 15, 2024 at 10:11 AM
I think in our excitement rushing to a new platform, we forgot it was created by a guy whose previous platforms moderation still kinda sucked even before the Nazi guy bought it.
War of the Rohirrim was actually pretty good, some really janky animation in places, but otherwise an enjoyable movie
December 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM
War of the Rohirrim was actually pretty good, some really janky animation in places, but otherwise an enjoyable movie
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Cafe Kino is in danger of closing.
Not just a cafe, it’s a non profit co-op rooted in the radical creative spirit of Stokes Croft, Bristol. It’s a place where artists, activists, and queer folk have found a community.
Please take part 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-cafe-...
#Bristol
Not just a cafe, it’s a non profit co-op rooted in the radical creative spirit of Stokes Croft, Bristol. It’s a place where artists, activists, and queer folk have found a community.
Please take part 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-cafe-...
#Bristol
December 12, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Cafe Kino is in danger of closing.
Not just a cafe, it’s a non profit co-op rooted in the radical creative spirit of Stokes Croft, Bristol. It’s a place where artists, activists, and queer folk have found a community.
Please take part 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-cafe-...
#Bristol
Not just a cafe, it’s a non profit co-op rooted in the radical creative spirit of Stokes Croft, Bristol. It’s a place where artists, activists, and queer folk have found a community.
Please take part 👇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-cafe-...
#Bristol
Kinda crazy how more liberal leaning folks will post complaints that the place they we're let go from 'isn't liberal enough' from their new position in the tories pocket.
December 11, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Kinda crazy how more liberal leaning folks will post complaints that the place they we're let go from 'isn't liberal enough' from their new position in the tories pocket.
As wild as the CEO shooter just seemingly being 'some dude' is, I think I would much rather the timeline where the dude literally disappeared into thin air and became a folk legend or something.
December 9, 2024 at 10:59 PM
As wild as the CEO shooter just seemingly being 'some dude' is, I think I would much rather the timeline where the dude literally disappeared into thin air and became a folk legend or something.
Everything I have learned about hawk tuah, her podcast, and now her rug pull shit coin, has been completely involuntary.
December 9, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Everything I have learned about hawk tuah, her podcast, and now her rug pull shit coin, has been completely involuntary.