Sjoerd Groen 🐧

On May 4, 1626, Dutch merchant Peter Minuit arrived on Manhattan and bought the island from the Lenape for 60 guilders in trade goods, roughly $1,000 today The Dutch named it New Amsterdam, built a fort, opened trade routes, and laid the street grid, legal framework, and commercial culture the city still runs on In 1664, the British seized it, renamed it New York, and kept everything the Dutch had built Manhattan was purchased for 60 guilders The British got it for free

A response to recent reporting in Germany, in service of clarity and accountability: First, it’s important to be precise when it comes to critical infrastructure like Signal. Signal was not “hacked” — in that our encryption, infrastructure, and the integrity of the app’s code was not compromised. However, sophisticated attackers have engaged in a harmful phishing campaign, posing as “Signal Support” by changing their profile display name and using social engineering to trick people into handing over their credentials — information that allowed these attackers to take over some targeted Signal accounts. This is something that plagues any mainstream messaging app once it reaches the scale of Signal, but we know how high the stakes are given the trust people place in us. In the coming weeks, you’ll see us rolling out a number of changes to help hinder these kinds of attacks. Because we don’t collect user data, what we know about these attacks comes from the victims of phishing. And from what victims have told us, the attacks followed a broad pattern: after tricking people into revealing their Signal credentials, attackers then used those credentials to take over their account and also frequently changed the associated phone number. Because such a change results in de-registering your Signal accounts, attackers prepared people for this by telling them that being de-registered was intended behavior, and that all they would need to do is “re-register,” or, create a new account. When they moved to create a new Signal account — one that was now decoupled from their hijacked account — the victims thought they were logging back in to their primary account. As a result, many didn't notice the takeover. The compromised accounts were then weaponized to target the victims' contact lists by posing as the owners of the account. We understand the trust that people put in Signal, and how devastating this kind of social engineering can be. While it’s true that all messaging platforms are susceptible to scammers and phishing that betrays people’s trust and convinces them to “unlock the front door” where no backdoor exists, we are looking to do everything we can to help people avoid and detect such scams. For the time being, please stay vigilant against phishing and account takeover attempts. Remember that no one from Signal Support will ever send you a message request or ask for your registration verification code or Signal PIN. For an added layer of protection, you can enable Registration Lock in your Signal Settings (Account -> Registration Lock).

Je gaat het zien als je het doorhebt! 🌎

Grote monden in Europa over moraal en mensenrechten zijn hypocriet tot op het bot #VN #stilte

Commerciële omroepen verbieden, reclame alleen toestaan op de @PubliekeOmroep. Toekijken hoe @DPGMediaBE en @Mediahuis_BE de complete mediamarkt oprollen. Nederlandse politici voeren al sinds 1967 een rampzalig mediabeleid. Nu volgt de doodskus: medianieuws.substack.com/p/de-npo-als-s…

Het is toch ook wel een uniek crimineel stelletje bij mekaar. Gewoon alles en iedereen kapot maken die ze niet bevalt. Alle vier rijp voor medicatie en opname.

Dat gaat een leuke looneis voor de rest van het personeel worden, 30% variabel erbij @FNV @cnv

Sneu van #npo om te snijden in de film🥴

Nep-bankmedewerker licht oude mensen op... Maak hem beroemd... Geen geblur deze keer!

….. dichterbij Satan dan de tabaksindustrie krijg je het niet, hier op aarde….. tijdens debat 2024 ⁦@2eKamertweets⁩ over eindspel Tabak zat dezelfde lobbyist te appen met de “goede” antwoorden. Betutteling. ⁦@LeonVerdonschot we want more! cleanairnederland.nl/nieuws/open-br…

@DalesGeert63675 @peterverhaar En wie veroorzaakt deze troep? Volgens mij gewoon mensen die het vuil niet in de (gesloten)vuilnisbak doen.

Links heeft de verkiezingen in Amsterdam (weer) gewonnen en meteen is het op de Brouwersgracht een nog grotere klerezooi dan het er altijd al was.

Vrouwendag en Iran #LionAndSunRevolution

Lol

Nederland kent geen tekort aan bestuurders die falen, maar wel een tekort aan bestuurders die uit beeld verdwijnen wanneer ze een puinzooi achterlaten. Wie zijn die mensen!? Rondje van de zaak in de Haagse baantjescarrousel! dieuwsnieuws.nl/p/the-press-co…

Nu maak ik met de iPhone en iPad automatisch een backup in de iCloud. Er is een alternatieve cloud, GoodCloud, Nederlands initiatief en servers op Nederlandse bodem. Wie heeft ervaring met de GoodCloud?

BREAKING: Music legend Bruce Springsteen drops a bomb on MAGA world by announcing a surprise nationwide tour to defend America against "our wannabe king" and his "rogue government." Best of all? The first stop is in Minneapolis. "Fans, friends, and good folk from coast to coast. We are living through dark, disturbing, and dangerous times, but do not despair. The cavalry is coming," The Boss said in an announcement video. "Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour," he continued. "We will be rocking your town in celebration and in defense of America, American democracy, American freedom, our American Constitution, and our sacred American dream, all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C." "Everyone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome," Springsteen added. "So come on out and join the united free republic of E Street Nation for an American spring of rock and rebellion. I'll see you there." By starting the tour in Minneapolis, Springsteen is intentionally drawing attention to the brutal violence and killings that Trump has inflicted on the city with his masked federal agents. The singer composed the hit song "Streets of Minneapolis" in response to the ICE crackdowns. It went on to chart #1 in 21 countries. The tour starts March 31st and will entail 20-date arena showings. The timing is an absolute disaster for Trump, because it means the bard of blue collar America will be hammering his administration at one sold-out show after another. Given his rock bottom approval rating and worsening Epstein scandal, Trump can scarcely afford more bad press ahead of the midterm elections. Springsteen has proven to be one of Trump's most formidable and outspoken foes. He recognizes that this president has betrayed the working class that populate so many of his hit songs and he despises the relentless attacks on our democracy. Please ❤️ and share to thank Bruce Springsteen!

@peterverhaar @NOS Was gisteravond op het NOS journaal

Niet te vinden bij @NOS telegraaf.nl/buitenland/fra…

Verder verwijs ik alle extreem-rechtse trollen en bots graag door naar de volgende cartoon.

Lynne, de 8 jaar oude dochter van Paulien van Deutekom, stuurde er brief met een vraag. Of er meer verhalen zijn over haar moeder. Dus bij deze een oproep. Als je een persoonlijk, mooi of grappig verhaal hebt over Paulien: stuur het ons. Zorgen wij ervoor dat het bij Lynne komt.