#multi auth

[anonymusbosch]

oughhhhh medical system.

[knowvergreen]

Passwordless and Passkeys

Ugh! Passwordless ​ Photo by Anna Shvets ​ Passwordless can seem to give some indigestion! 😂 Why? Because the name may suggest that it’s insecure, somehow. It has to be. Right? Nah! Well, not really. It depends on how I, the administrator, set it up and on the end users’ re-education on security. It also would mean an organization re-education as well. Multi-Factor authentication, YubiKey,…

[mothman-etd]

hello 👋🏼

first loving the twiyor 😌

second I have a tech question I was hoping you might be able and willing to answer: are the 'we send you a link to your email to log in instead of using your password' actually more secure or are businesses just being mean to me personally?

hope your day is kind 😊

Ok so Authentication (going to call it auth going forward) is a very large topic and there is some baseline info I want to convey before answering you question.

First, auth breaks down into 3 methods. Confirming what someone knows, confirming what someone has, confirming what someone is.

What you know: this is the traditional password method, do you remember your password you made for us? Do you remember your username? great you can get in if you know those. Stealing these creds is very straight forward, you either guess until you are right or you steal them from where someone has them stored/written down. This is why you should NEVER store your password in a browser and use a password manager instead. I would rather see people write passwords on post-it notes then store them in Google Chrome or Edge. Seriously, it is incredibly easy to steal passwords from Chrome.

What you have: have ever been asked to put an MFA pin into a phone app? that's this method, they are putting predictable generated numbers on your phone that you can then turn around and use to prove you are in physical possession of your phone. This is much more difficult to steal and usually requires physically accessing a phone or infecting it in some fashion to steal the generation algorithm. PS: If a site uses a text message instead of an app to send a pin that is less secure because SIM duplicating is easier then both the above methods for theft (i dont know the details on how to sim dup but I know no good security team takes sms pins seriously)

What you are: This is stuff like Apple's face id, windows hello, finger scan. Anything that is unique to your physical body that can be scanned to confirm who you are. This is either incredibly difficult or super easy to break depending on how the program is written. for example Face ID had an issue where it could not differentiate between particular ethnicities, also someone (the police) can just hold your phone up to force the unlock. This is usually a good method to use in conjunction with one of the others to make Auth more difficult.

So which one is better? Well each one has its pros and cons which means the most secure method is using more then one. This is called Multi Factor Authentication or MFA for short.

So lets go back to your question, is getting a login link more secure then say remembering a password. Well how secure is access to your email? if your email just requires a username and password to get into, then it is the same security level.

If you have your email setup with MFA where you need to password and pin into it then it is probably more secure then some random sites username password pair.

Also we need to ask questions about the links themselves, do you get the same link each time or is a new one created each request? How are they generated? how long until a link expires? is the link email sent via TLS? Which version of TLS? How are they stored or Are they stored? Is link generation predictable, if I had enough info could i just make my own links for any user?

Honestly I think the biggest benefit of this auth method happens on the website side and less the end user side. This requires less development to create, also they do not need to figure out how to store and keep your passwords, and if they get hacked there are no passwords to be stolen since they literally don't use them. Having passwords stolen is when law enforcement needs to get involved (Law enforcement needs to be contacted in the event any Personally Identifiable Information or PII is stolen). So if they do not use passwords that is one less PII they have in their possession.

Overall passwords are shit and anyone trying to make an effort to not use passwords or to not allow just passwords is at least making an effort to have a better security posture. But if it is actually more secure really depends, passwordless is new territory for a lot of people so its going to have growing pains.

hopefully this answers your question! if you want more clarification let me know.

Oh and Spy Family is life

[titlemewickedwonderland]

Love Your Enemy (Dewdrop Ghoul x Male!Ghoul!Reader)

Summary: No one hated Papa's little fire ghoul more then Y/n - a newly summoned ghoul that struggled to find his place in Papa's pack. No one understands why the two ghouls hate each other so much until it comes to light their past - perhaps an intervention is needed.

Fandom: The Ghost Band (Swedish Band)

Pairing: Dewdrop Ghoul x Male!Ghoul!Reader

Triggers: Cursing, slight violence, sexual tension/dirty talk, and well Dew...Dew's his own warning label.

Auth. Note: The portrayal of Ghouls and Papa is from a fandom base and imagination alone; the personas of the band do not have anything to do with the real people behind the masks. I am a fan of their music and respect their privacy so their stage persona is separate from the real-life individuals in my works.

Workshop!

The perks of being Papa's ghoul were the accommodations and respect one got. The ability to be part of something bigger, do things you love, and at the same time find a place within a pack to form an unbreakable bond with each other. It certainly bet Hell by a long shot. Still, every coin is double-sided, and even with the good, there was always that bad side - such as how Y/n was struggling to fit into his new pack. Being a newly summoned Ghoul for Papa Emeritus the 3rd he still had things to learn. Struggling with being topside was always the worst - it had been forever since he'd been summoned by someone besides selfish little teenagers. He didn't have the best rep when it came to being summoned so when he'd crawled from the summoning circle he feared he'd see another eager but terrified face girl at a slumber party or some shit. Instead, he had been greeted by a man wearing skull paint and funny-looking pope robes alongside a few figures clad in black attire and wearing silver masks.

Y/n was a ghoul - he could sense those of his own kind right off the bat and he didn't like it. Fuck it actually had terrified him more than the teenagers. He'd even asked if he'd been thrown into another circle of hell or some shit. But no, Y/n had been topside, and after his contract had been confirmed with 'Papa' he had been carefully whisked away by the other ghouls. He would have liked his stay better if he hadn't realized a little too late who all the ghouls were. Not that it was bad. Quintessence ghoul named Aether was the most welcoming and Y/n felt at ease immediately with him as soon as they were locked behind the walls of the ghoul's quarters. Then there was the multi-ghoul Swiss who's personality was a bit flirty but he gave off a best friend vibe that Y/n digged - he imagined they'd be hanging out a lot together. There was an Earth Ghoul named Mountain who barely spoke but had a calm and kind aura. A Water ghoul named Rain was soft-spoken and a bit shy. Despite being older than Y/n he gave off the vibe that Y/n would probably do almost anything for him. The Ghoulettes were away and he couldn't meet them just then but it was the Fire ghoul of the pack that made Y/n's hair raise on his arms and make his tail twitch uncontrollably. He knew that fucking stance and those eyes even behind the silver mask. He knew his scent before he'd ever fully registered who was standing in front of him. And Y/n knew he was fucked.

It took months for him to get comfortable with the new routine. His own traumas made it hard to connect with people but at least he had music and his pack mates that were patient with him. Except when it came to Dewdrop. The pair were at it every chance they got - their presence announcing each other through hisses and low rumbling growls. No one understood why they were on edge with each other. During practice on stage, Dew would make a show of crowding Y/n as if showing a sign of dominance but Y/n would only return the favor with a headbutt that to anyone else would have looked almost brotherly or affectionate but in fact, made Dew's head vibrate with the force through his mask like two goats locking horns. It got so bad that Rain often had to take Y/n away from the fire ghoul to calm down him while Swiss and Aether distracted the firecracker.

Today was of no difference as Y/n effortlessly ducked as a cup went soaring over his head to smash into glass shards on the kitchen floor. "Fuck you swing like a girl." Y/n snorted with a feral grin behind his mask as he placed the kitchen island between him and the pissed fire ghoul.

"Oh look I think I actually see flames coming out of your mouth there, Dewdrop! And here I was thinking you were just a imp." this caused Dew to snarl and launch himself across the island but before Y/n could meet him across to deck him an arm wrapped around his middle yanking him back just as another grabbed Dew's tail to jerk him backward.

"For fucks sake, it's only 7 in the morning! What's this about now?!" Aether's tired voice growled as he got a struggling Dew into a headlock.

"Fucker ate my last yogurt." Dew spat gripping with claws at his packmate's forearm.

"Yogurt?" Swiss snorted from behind Y/n as he idly rested his chin on top of the smaller ghoul's head. "You're fighting over a fucking tub of yogurt Dew? Really?"

Y/n smirked leaning back into his bandmate and stuck his tongue out at the other who only struggled against Aether's hold like a wet cat ready to claw someone's eyes out.

"Okay, that's enough! What the fuck is this all about?!" Aether boomed shoving Dew down to pin him like a thrashing bull. "You've been at this since the moment Y/n was summoned! It's been months!" he huffed just as Rain and Mountain came in seemingly woken up from the shouting and commotion from the kitchen.

"What's going on?" Rain asked blinking sleepily

"Y/n and Dew are at it again." Swiss huffed taking a playful chunk of Y/n's pointed ear like a nip of disapproval but the action was caught by Dew and the fire ghoul snarled.

"Fucking hell Aether get off!"

"Not until you tell us what the hell is going on! this is ridiculous, you're packmates now!"

"I don't claim that....thing." Dew sneered at Y/n and the latter flashed a cheeky smile in return

"Alright, that's it." Mountain rumbled in frustration as he walked over and grabbed Dew by his scruff as if he weight nothing and then hauled Y/n over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes before stalking out of the room with the others trailing behind curiously.

The large ghoul went down to the basement of the Ghoul's chambers were usually their equipment was kept when not in their rooms - a place where they usually just hung out watching movies and playing games together. It was isolated and a large circular room with one door that led in and out. The Earth ghoul dropped the pair onto the carpeted floor before pointing a finger at them in warning.

"You will not leave this room until you sort out your problems!"

"You're locking us in a room together? That's not the smartest choice big guy." Y/n crossed his arms looking away from Dew

Mountain stalked forward until he was looming over the smaller male causing the other to look up but shrink at the look on his face. Mountain hardly ever got mad but that look in his eyes right then made him want to get on his knees and beg for forgiveness. He swallowed thickly as he forced down a whine as the other reached up a hand to tip his chin up to look at his eyes.

"You will stay in this room until I see fit that you won't kill each other outside of these walls. Fuck it out, fight it out, I don't give a rats ass but you two are not leaving this room until you are not at each other's throats anymore. Fix whatever shit this is, okay honey?"

Y/n nodded dumbly and watched as the others silently filed out - the sound of the door locking from the outside was loud in the quiet space but neither he nor Dew moved for the longest time until Dew got agitated and shifted further into the room.

"Out of all the fucking ghouls to summon Papa had to summon you didn't he?"

Y/n's head snapped over towards him and his lip curled. "What the fuck is that supposed to mean? It's not like I wanted to be summoned, asshole!"

"You took the contract. He would have easily sent you back if you didn't want to join us, dipshit." Dew fired back and Y/n's mouth clamped shut with a click.

It was true, he could have said no to the contract and Papa would have sent him back. But the truth was, Hell was far worse than what his life top side was right now; it wasn't a place he wanted to remember or go back to anytime soon. Sighing Y/n made his way to the couch and sunk down into the cushion staring up at the ceiling with dull eyes.

"Was it really that bad?" Dew finally spoke up and Y/n could feel the burn of his stare on his face.

The ghoul snorted and lowered his gaze to meet the familiar color of Dew's irises he actually once fell for. He shrugged and licked his lips thoughtfully. "Fucking sucked ass, dude....especially after you left."

A heavy silence fell in the room and Dew shifted on the couch he sat on until he was near Y/n. "I didn't want to leave you there alone, Y/n..."

"But you did. You chose your freedom over your mate...and I supposed I shouldn't have blamed you as much as I did all those years. If I had been given the choice...I probably would have taken my freedom too."

Dewdrop's face twisted slightly and Y/n was reminded as he scanned the familiar features why he'd fallen for the spitfire in the first place. He had been so beautiful when they first met - feral and wild like the flames of hell themselves. He was still so beautiful now but there was more ease about him after being on top side for so long. The fire was there still sure...but it wasn't as if either of them were a mindless demon anymore. Still, fuck had it hurt when Dewdrop left Hell to stay in the real world.

"So, you uh...found yourself a family up here then that kept you tethered huh? I mean....I get it. They're great. I probably wouldn't have the heart to leave them either. Or Papa. That eccentric doofus." Y/n's lip curled slightly in an attempt at a friendly smile but Dew's intense stare made it drop.

"I didn't take another mate...Y/n..."

"And what if I did?" Y/n's challenge caused that perfect jawline he remembered nipping at clench as Dew launched himself at the other.

Strong thighs bracketed Y/n's frame as Dew gripped the back of the sofa to lean closer; his nose almost touching Y/n's as their eyes stared at each other. A snarl flashed his white fangs and a long-fingered hand slid up the column of ashen flesh to grip his jaw.

"Then I will have Papa summon that motherfucker, I will force you down until you're gagging on my dick and after I blow my load down your throat I'm going to fuck you in front of them." he snarled lowly feeling the way Y/n's throat constricted in a hard swallow and getting lost in the colors of his irises.

"A-and if that's not what I want?" Y/n panted out against Dew's lips that hovered above his.

"Oh baby boy...you won't have a fucking choice. You're mine. I had you first. my mark...." The guitarist's fingers tugged down the shirt collar to stare at the patch of skin between shoulder and neck before a curse escaped him.

"Fuck~ You still have my mark..."

Y/n whined and arched up into the ghoul straddling him; gripping his slender waist to pull him closer. "Of course I still have it. I'm a demon with morals, you asshole... You honestly think I found dick better than yours?" he let out a shaky laugh but Dew merely pressed his lips to the fading scarred mark on his skin making another whimper escape Y/n lips.

"Dew....Please..."

"Fucking hell, firebug." Dew's fingers sank into the soft hair and yanked Y/n's head back until his mouth parted in a gasp which he took full control of.

Dewdrop's tongue slipped into his mouth to tangle with his mate's and he groaned at the familiar taste of him; pressing down until Y/n felt nothing but the fire ghoul above him. When lungs screamed they parted for air - a string of saliva connecting their panting breaths.

"Fuck all that shit...turn around I'm about to fuck you until you can't remember anything but my name and after that I'm renewing that bloody mark - your mine Y/n!"

~

Rain tapped his foot on the step as he chewed on his fingernail glancing at the others in the stairway. He cleared his throat before speaking his voice at a little higher pitch than usual.

"Did anybody know about...." he trailed off. " I mean should we..."

Swiss bit his lip as he looked towards the locked door when another cry of pleasure sounded from behind it between the snarls. The scent of sex and arousal seeping from beneath the door caused his pants to tighten a bit.

"Know that our Dewdrop had a mate all this time in hell that he abandoned? Fuck no."

"A-ah." Rain nodded and looked helplessly at Mountain who merely shrugged and bent down to pick Rain up bridal style.

"Come on Raindrop." he walked up the stairs leaving Aether and Swiss staring at each other.

"Fuck it!" Aether threw Swiss over his shoulder and bolted up the stairs to his room with a giggling Swiss behind him.

Now it's safe to say the fights didn't end up with any more glass shattering during the mornings or shouting matches over the stupidest stuff. But the Sister who took care of their laundry sure did have to stop by a lot more often than usual.

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[umbralexemplar]

Plotting call

Hiii now that Shade is here I'm looking for some threads to pick up!! Dm here, or on discord @ kuromallow! Shade is an unaffiliated faculty member.

Mission Board (requires beagle):

Distress Signal: I'd love for Shade to have a peppy, gung-ho partner who's much more worried than she is. At least, at first. Convince her its a good idea to meet in this shady location at midnight.

Non-Mission Board:

Outrealm Gate: I'd love a chance to show just how unbothered Shade is when faced with no environments. Well, at first.

King of the Hill: Instructor Shade will supervise your trials and tribulations!! I'm open to multi muse this one too (EX: shade + two students).

Mittelfrank Opera (Auth+1): Let's join the production together! While Shade would love to be the lead actress, or perhaps some other beautifully dressed character, it might hurt to admit she's better in an overseeing role.

[nashdoesstuff]

! welcome to my blog !

BEFORE YOU READ:

I STAND WITH PALESTINE. ZIONISTS, GET OFF MY BLOG.

DNI LIST: queerphobic folk, terfs, supporters of @/calcium-cat, people who use religion as a reason for bigotry, zionists/supporters of israel, racists, nazis/neonazis, aspec exclusionists, islamophobic folk, white supremacists, ableists, pedos/zoos, nsfw blogs [i’m a minor and don’t want to see these, nothing against y’all], bigots, extremist antishippers [e.g y’all that participate in callouts, go to askboxes/comments to yap about why proshipping is wrong], irl folk that i didn’t give auth to see/int w/ my blogs and overall just assholes in general. don’t talk to me please and thank you

i absolutely love shattered dream and i understand that some people don’t like his character but if one of those reasons/the reason why is “he canonically cannot exist!!!!1!” please don’t talk to me lmao. if you know who they are you’ve been digging in the utmv fandom and you should know we’re BUILT on fanon content so. stfu you guys actually make me upset

i’m also cringe asf and i’m quite proud of it, so if you’re here to tell me i’m cringe you’re 100% correct and it’s a compliment <3

greetings! i go by both nash and ashara, and i run this blog! i'm a multi-media creator, who ranges from writing, drawing, and crafting. a lot of people know me for hosting the dream tournament alongside others in the future.

i have an unset post schedule and mostly just reblog, but you'll see me posting original content every now and then!

click on keep reading to know more about me :]

~ ABOUT ME ~

i'm a creator of which specializes in the UTAU community and various other miscellaneous things. you can find a brief description of me under my tag on my blog page, but here i am in detail!

~ my name is nash/ashara. ~ i'm enby and go by they/them pronouns! [i may like pink and dresses and heels and makeup, but that doesn’t do anything to make my gender identity any less important. please don’t invalidate my identity because i depict myself in feminine fashions please and thank you] ~ i'm a proud puertorican and speak both spanish and english. ~ i’m neurodivergent and have an anxiety disorder so if i act strangely i promise it’s nothing against you, just let me know as i just may be panicky </3 ~ my time zone is EST [Eastern Standard Time]. ~ my birthday is on the 27th of october! ~ want to help me reach some personal goals? consider checking out my notes goal post! ~ a proud shattered dream supremacist, i selfship w him and i am self-declared his ultimate fan <3 ~ when i say i love shattered i love them. they’re my entire personality btw. literally the character i wish i could talk to irl btw. [you see them a lot here just warning you now /silly] ~ i have various otps, my main few being shink/dark drink [shattered x ink], bleam/dreamberry [dream x blue/swap], the ineffable husbands, dreamling [morpheus x hob], and kross [killer x cross] ~ i love all alternative genres and rock! although, i’ve been listening to a lot of chappell roan recently :] ~ i have a bit of an addiction to hot chocolate and sweet tea. ~ i’m a debate and theatre kid! ~ i'm an infp! my dominant function is introverted feeling. [Fi] ~ once you get me hooked onto something, you will not know how to get me to shut up. ~ i do not identify as a proshipper, nor do i support ships deemed as ‘proships’, but i will not stand for heavy ship discourse or harass those who do. i will stand up for proshippers getting harassed for shipping what they want to ship. i believe fiction is fiction, and those who wish to express it with proper warnings shouldn’t be harassed by people who don’t like their art/content. fight me. ~ i try to keep my asks open, but if they get out of hand anons will be turned off and/or i'll just close them.

what are my tags?

i typically do not check my tags, but anything i post and/or affiliate myself with you'll find under the tag of my username [#nashdoesstuff] or #nash's shenanigans [this tag is used for my original posts.] i also have my fandom tags! ↳ #nash's ineffable obsession is my good omens tag! [check #good omens, as well] ↳ #nash's spiderverse addiction is my spiderverse tag! ↳ #nash's tremendous tunes is my music tag for anything music related, including artists [like gorillaz, lovejoy, tally hall, etc], musical theatre and more! ↳ my utau tag is #utmv stuffs! ↳ my doctor who tag is #nash’s time in the tardis! for any friend or mutual interactions, look for #friend!! or #mutual!!

if there is any content you want me to see, tag me! [@nashdoesstuff]

do you have any more blogs?

i have my swap!cult au ask blog, @swap-cult-au! for any info on that au or asks for its characters and/or story, head there. i also have an account explicitly for tournaments. this account is @nashdoestournaments. feel free to send asks about any of the tournaments i host there! i have a roleplay blog for some of my characters, which is @nashs-au-rpblog. if you want to learn more about my ocs and characters, head here! my oc vou has a separate ask blog [@ask-vou]! do ask them questions there <3 also related to ocs, crest and his group has their own askblog, @ask-crests-gang! feel free to visit the castle if you’d like :)

do you have any characters?

yes i do! i have vou, my main shattered!dream variant and rêve, a positive guardian incarnate who’s apart of a universe me and my pal @/denieatsart share. i also have crescent, or crest, who is my main nightmare variant. i do have more characters of which i plan on publicizing in the future. [p.s., you should totally ask me about them /gen/silly/nf/np] the aforementioned ocs have tags! to look for them on my blog, search “#renevou!shattered”, “#rêve”, and “#crest” or “#crescent”!

oh also i have a main sona. here they are if ya wanna doodle em

aside from characters, i have the primary fic series i’m working on called the doctor and his demonic companion, following a heartbroken crowley becoming the doctor’s companion. the opening fic is yet to be finished, but you can find it on my ao3!

what about the dream tournament?

right now, the dream tournament is on hiatus until i get the motivation to host it again. the dream tournament is an annual event i host. it is a recreational bracket made to determine the best utau dream au of that year. the original one was hosted on this account, but now it had transferred to my tournament account. i answer asks about the original tournament on this account, but otherwise everything goes to the other account.

if you are looking for brackets and results on the first polls, refer to the announcement post. if you are looking for content on the original DT, refer to the Dream Tournament Masterpost, which contains all fan-made content for the event. you can also search the tag #dream tournament to find all content made for the tournament over time!

do you have a discord server?

though i don't have a personal server, i do moderate [with the help of @/consumeroflemoans and other community mods] a small utmv roleplaying server that's open for all to join! the join invite is right here if interested <3

here are my fandoms!

~ undertale mv [utmv] ~ good omens [fuck gaiman!!!] ~ doctor who ~ chappell roan ~ david tennant in general ~ mlp g4, i guess! ~ our flag means death ~ the sandman [fuck gaiman!!!] ~ my ocs? other fandoms i like [inactive but enjoy] ~ ddlc ~ will wood [tapeworm era and post tapeworm era only] ~ maaybbeee fo:e? backburner for now ~ tally hall and its associated projects ~ gorillaz ~ the spiderverse ~ avatar: the last airbender [atla] ~ harry potter [fuck jkr‼️] ~ musicals like hamilton, wicked, heathers, six, bettlejuice, dear evan hansen, mean girls, etc.

i usually don't associate myself with anything aside from what's listed here. please don't request content from me that are from unlisted fandoms.

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last updated 1/24/25

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[fallhound]

Immigration services that have been blueballing you horribly with literal make-or-break life plans decisions by stringing it out to months long process hitting you with an email that only informs you that you have a new message waiting for you AND THAT ITS URGENT TO CHECK IT NOW NOW NOW and then you go to the site and the entire multi step auth and log in process and you're shaking like a wet dog by the time you find the new msg, click on it, and it just says "we are deciding your verdict."

[wildbeautifuldamned]

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[tomatophp]

Filament Accounts Builder

Manage your multi accounts inside your app using 1 table with multi auth and a lot of integrations

[decadentgardenerbouquet]

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[mobappdevelopmentcompany]

How can you develop a Banking App that balances security with UX? 

While all other industries are leveraging the capability of mobile apps to streamline operations and enhance end-user experiences, the banking sector is no exception. Today, banking applications have become part and parcel of personal finance management, offering convenience and accessibility to users. Banking app development requires a blend of robust security measures and seamless UX to meet industry standards and end-user expectations. The entire process involves several key aspects including secure user authentication, data encryption, and user-friendly design.

Developing a banking app that balances security with user experience is challenging but achievable. This post provides you with step-by-step guidance on how to create a simple banking app (MVP) with basic functionalities like user authentication, secure data communication, and balance checking.  

Banking App Development: An example 

Prerequisites  

Tech Stack: React Native for mobile app development, Firebase for backend services, and AES for data encryption. 

Tools: Firebase Authentication, React Navigation, Axios for API calls. 

Key Development Steps 

Step 1: Set Up Firebase Authentication 

Firebase Authentication will handle user sign-up, sign-in, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). 

Install Firebase 

npm install firebase 

Then, create a Firebase configuration file (firebaseConfig.js):  

import firebase from "firebase/app"; 

import "firebase/auth"; 

const firebaseConfig = { 

  apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY", 

  authDomain: "YOUR_AUTH_DOMAIN", 

  projectId: "YOUR_PROJECT_ID", 

  storageBucket: "YOUR_STORAGE_BUCKET", 

  messagingSenderId: "YOUR_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID", 

  appId: "YOUR_APP_ID", 

}; 

if (!firebase.apps.length) { 

  firebase.initializeApp(firebaseConfig); 

} else { 

  firebase.app(); 

} 

export default firebase; 

Create the sign-up and login functions in the banking application 

import firebase from './firebaseConfig'; 

export const signUp = async (email, password) => { 

  try { 

    await firebase.auth().createUserWithEmailAndPassword(email, password); 

  } catch (error) { 

    console.error(error.message); 

  } 

}; 

export const login = async (email, password) => { 

  try { 

    await firebase.auth().signInWithEmailAndPassword(email, password); 

  } catch (error) { 

    console.error(error.message); 

  } 

}; 

Step 2: Implement Data Encryption with AES 

Data encryption is essential for securing user data. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) will be used to encrypt and decrypt sensitive information. 

Install the crypto library for AES encryption: 

npm install crypto-js 

How to encrypt and decrypt sensitive data? 

import CryptoJS from 'crypto-js'; 

// Encryption function 

export const encryptData = (data, secretKey) => { 

  return CryptoJS.AES.encrypt(data, secretKey).toString(); 

}; 

// Decryption function 

export const decryptData = (encryptedData, secretKey) => { 

  const bytes = CryptoJS.AES.decrypt(encryptedData, secretKey); 

  return bytes.toString(CryptoJS.enc.Utf8); 

}; 

Step 3: Fetch User Balance Using Axios 

Let’s assume you have a backend API that returns the user's balance. Here, Axios can be used to fetch the data securely. 

Install Axios 

npm install axios 

Then, fetch the User balance from an API 

import axios from 'axios'; 

export const getBalance = async (userId) => { 

  try { 

    const response = await axios.get(`https://api.example.com/balance/${userId}`, { 

      headers: { 

        'Authorization': `Bearer ${userToken}`, // Use token from Firebase 

      }, 

    }); 

    return response.data.balance; 

  } catch (error) { 

    console.error(error.message); 

  } 

}; 

Step 4: User Interface to Display Balance 

Create a simple interface for displaying the user's balance. 

import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react'; 

import { Text, View, Button } from 'react-native'; 

import { getBalance } from './api'; 

const BalanceScreen = () => { 

  const [balance, setBalance] = useState(null); 

  const userId = "USER_ID";  // Replace with the actual user ID 

  useEffect(() => { 

    const fetchBalance = async () => { 

      const userBalance = await getBalance(userId); 

      setBalance(userBalance); 

    }; 

    fetchBalance(); 

  }, []); 

  return ( 

    <View> 

      <Text>Your Current Balance: {balance}</Text> 

      <Button title="Refresh Balance" onPress={() => fetchBalance()} /> 

    </View> 

  ); 

}; 

export default BalanceScreen; 

Step 5: Secure the API Requests 

Make sure that your API endpoints use HTTPS (SSL/TLS) to establish secure communication. If you're developing the backend yourself, you can use libraries like Express and Helmet to enforce HTTPS and security headers. 

How to set up secure headers in Express? 

npm install express helmet 

const express = require('express'); 

const helmet = require('helmet'); 

const app = express(); 

// Use Helmet to secure HTTP headers 

app.use(helmet()); 

app.get('/balance/:userId', (req, res) => { 

  // Endpoint logic to return user balance 

  res.json({ balance: '1000.00' }); 

}); 

app.listen(3000, () => { 

  console.log('Server running on port 3000'); 

}); 

Summing it Up 

By adopting these best practices—secure authentication, data encryption, and secure API communication—you can craft a banking app that protects user data while delivering an intuitive, engaging experience. This example provides the basic steps to get started with developing a secure and user-friendly banking app. You can build upon this foundation by adding advanced features such as transaction history, real-time notifications, and more advanced security measures such as two-factor authentication depending upon your specific needs.  

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Nashville, TN – Dec 16, 2024—Ty and Charlene Bollinger, founders of The Truth About Cancer and The Truth About Vaccines and bestselling authors, have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the U.S. government, Big Tech companies, and NGOs in the United States District Court in Nashville, Tennessee. The lawsuit reveals an alleged “Censorship Industrial Complex” that systematically suppressed dissenting voices, including the Bollingers, under the guise of combating “misinformation.”

(Article republished from TheTruthAboutCancer.org)

The Bollingers, whose globally acclaimed docu-series have garnered tens of millions of views and whose book, The Truth About Cancer, is a New York Times bestseller, were labeled as part of the infamous “Disinformation Dozen” in 2021. This designation, created by the United Kingdom-rooted Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) at the U.S. government’s behest, was allegedly amplified/used by platforms like Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, and X (formerly Twitter) to suppress the Bollingers’ content, which such censorship resulted in severe financial and reputational harm.

The lawsuit exposes what the Bollingers (and others such as RFK Jr) describe as a deeply entrenched “Censorship Industrial Complex,” a system where federal agencies like the Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI allegedly collaborate (or even conspire) with Big Tech platforms like Meta, Twitter, and Google and with NGOs like CCDH, Media Matters for America, and the Center for Internet Security to effectuate the wrongdoing alleged in the Bollingers’ complaint. The U.S. government is accused of pressuring Social Media platforms into censorship predicated, in whole or in part, on alleged “disinformation” data that the NGOs are accused of manufacturing (often at the government’s request, according to the lawsuit), targeting individuals and organizations that challenged official narratives on COVID-19, vaccines, and other public health issues.

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Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine for Your Special Occasions

The following blog provides information about the leading Italian Restaurant in DC that offers ultimate catering services for special occasions.

Italian cuisine has a special place in everyone's heart regarding food. Because of the rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and comfortable taste associated with Italy, food is sure to bring a little more sparkle into every occasion. Washington is full of Italian restaurants that not only cook but also create a unique ambiance by providing event catering services that provide the real Italian experience for any function. Whether you want to plan a birthday celebration, a wedding, a corporate party, or just a lazy get-together with great friends, these options for catering will make sure you have one of those memories to treasure for years.

Just Right for Every Occasion

The most striking of all features of Italian catering is that it is recognized by everyone. Italian dishes suit different individual tastes and occasions. From meat entrées to hoggish salads and those gluten-free, Italian cuisine has each one of them.

When one talks about an official festive such as a wedding or an anniversary, Italian Catering Washington DC adds a very solemn touch to that occasion. Creamy risottos, tender veal, or well-cooked pasta showcase the sophistication of the occasion. For casual family events, such as family reunions or just backyard parties, pizza, classic calzones, and antipasto platters can bring a fun and relaxed mood to the event. No matter what the mood is, Italian catering can evoke everything and impress your guests. 

A Taste of Italy at Your Doorstep 

Imagine the air being filled with fresh basil, garlic, and slow-cooked tomatoes. These mouth-watering scents and flavors come from catering services such as Italian. No need to think about cooking, cleaning, or serving, as the professional catering teams do everything, allowing enjoyment at the event with friends.

Many restaurants offer such customized menus according to your needs. Just look at several appetizing starters aside from main courses, side dishes, or desserts. Most traditional options can be would-be bruschetta, Caprese salad, lasagna, and tiramisu, but in some cases, unique flavors, as some restaurants sell regional-specific cuisines like Sicilian arancini or Venetian seafood pasta. Everything your guests will devour.

Catering Packages for Every Pocket

Every event has a set budget, and the Italian Restaurant Washington, DC also understands that once they have packages for catering, then you're sorted. Ranging from the simplest homely meals they can go to the very elaborate multi-course spreads.

A great option for casual gatherings would be family-style catering, with big platters of pasta, roasted vegetables, and fresh bread to share and inspire conversation among guests. For high-scale events, the full-service catering would cover plated meals, professional servers, and decorative presentations. The setup gives your guests a very polished, seamless experience.

Buffet-style catering, which falls somewhere in between the two, allows self-service and a choice of dishes, thus creating an elegant carefree atmosphere. So, there are all these options, and thus you can find the right solution for your catering vision and budget.

Authenticity is Important

Of course, authenticity comes into play when you talk about the most important aspects of keeping a catering service. Fresh ingredients and the use of original cooking techniques are traditional Italian ways. Catering restaurants prefer going for quality and authenticity, importing even their oil to import their cheese and tomatoes.

Not only you will find great chefs, but they are also very many years trained in their particular dish. The love they have for Italian food can be seen in each dish they serve: from their handmade pasta to the correct balancing of flavors, they all help to give the event and guests a very authentic culinary experience.

Easy and Stress-Free Preparation

An event has a lot to plan: guest list, flowers, entertainment, and so much more. To top all that off, you must also think of the food. What Italian catering restaurants do for you is relieve you of that part of the event-planning headache food.

You do not have to arrange meals and serving logistics when you hire a professional caterer. Most offer delivery, setup, and cleanup services, so you can just enjoy the day without the fuss. Some even provide all the tableware, linens, and decorations to suit your theme, leaving you with nothing to worry about when it comes to spending time with guests.

Italian Dessert Highlights

If there is no dessert, then that meal is not complete. Italian catering can provide you with a hefty serving in that avenue. The range of sweets is diverse as well as delicious. Signature Italian Desserts Washington DC on a catering menu are tiramisu, cannoli, and panna cotta treats that add the finishing touch to a good meal.

For something more extravagant, put a dessert station for your guests-sweet and indulgent such as pastries, gelato, and biscotti. It is a lively interactive set-up and a great way to add some fun to your event. That merriness will live on in your guests' minds for a long time after they leave.

Catering for Dietary Wishes

Events today have become so pervasive in one's diet and preferences that any guest might have special dietary requirements. This is one aspect where Italian cuisine has broad mindsets. The majority of the dishes can be consumed by vegetarians, while for gluten-free menus, they are easy to coax into dishes to such.

Almost all restaurants offering catering would most likely have no problems at all in customizing their offered dishes to suit specific dietary uses.

Well, one of them is gluten-free pasta, and then there are crusts made from gluten-free sources on your menu. Veganized versions of classic dishes, such as dairy-free risotto or plant-based lasagna, are also possible. Such thoughtful ideas ensure that every guest feels part and parcel of the party with never an empty plate.

Making Your Event Memorable

Food is more than sustenance; it is an experience. Italian catering does not simply prepare food; it creates moments. The glory of eye candy, the lingering fragrance of fresh herbs, and the flavor of authenticity, all work magic toward an unforgettable event.

Usually, they also offer something extra special for your event. They understand the wine pairing that works perfectly with the entire menu. Some of them have people in real-time preparing dishes right at one's premises. Such little touches turn an ordinary gathering into something special.

Concluding Thoughts 

An event requires many considerations, but the right choice of catering is everything. An Italian restaurant in Washington with a special catering service can bring you the perfect combination of good taste, convenience, and elegance. Bring your Italian flavors to the table, and your guests will leave with satisfied tummies. 

From the opening to creating a fully personalized menu to taking care of the special dietary needs, all of them come to solve every little thing before, during, and after the event. Let the wine and charm of Italian culture add richness to your event. It gives you a reason to enjoy what you ought to be doing, while an expert in catering does it very well. 

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Ghoul Game Night Intro

Summary: Everyone played the same as at least once in their life no matter their species - Ghoul or Human alike. It's a popular game played by the Siblings of Sin. But what happens when Papa's newly summoned Ghulah gets stuck playing it as a way to get to know her new pack? Well, they find they enjoy the doe eyes and flush.

Fandom: Ghost Band (Sweden Band)

Pairing: Poly-Version with multiple versions.

Triggers: Spiciness, sexual tension, maybe some fonding, dirty talk, shit-talking, shy ghoulish, and more.

Auth. Note: Let me know if you want to be tagged for a specific ghoul's turn or join the tag list for the entire series!

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She didn't trust that smile. It was too straight. Too white. Too perfect...and all Swiss. Had she known that she'd be stuck with Papa's ghouls she may have thought to reconsider her contract. It was not as if Papa was in desperate need to add to his collection - he had only summoned her at Sister Imperator's prompting. Not that it should have made her feel any less unwelcome than she had...it was them that she was concerned about. It had been so long since she'd had the company of other Ghouls and Ghulahs that she felt so out of place within the pack dynamic. She was essentially the baby of the group; newly summoned not more than a few weeks during the most critical and hectic time of the Ghost Projet too that she didn't have the unholy graces to be able to bond with her new pack members until just now.

And what would you have thought if you were cornered during your decompressing stages at the end of the crazy day by you're so-called 'family'. If she were anything like the Ghoulettes of Papa's pack like Cumulus, Cirrus, and Sunshine Y/n would have had the backbone to stand up against the charming menace. But she wasn't. She was simply Y/n. And she was shy as fuck with no backbone to speak of.

Swiss' body was lithe with muscles beneath the black dress shirt and his skin a ashen grey that did little to hide the strength of veins and muscle of his arms from being on display as he casually raised them to grab the top edge of her door frame as his unmasked face peered down at her.

"I-I'm sorry?" she finally squeaked out while gripping the edge of her tail staring up at him like a mouse under the gaze of a hungry feline.

"I said~" Swiss drawled flashing a cocky fanged grin as if he knew what he did to his new pretty little packmate "It's been such a hectic couple of weeks, yeah? You haven't had the chance to properly get to know us right? So, why don't you join us for game night? It'd be so purrfect." his voice vibrated in a pure on that last word causing Y/n to swallow and cast her gaze down to her feet and flush.

"I-I don't think I'm up for it tonight. I'm sorry, It's just been a long day. I'm going to tuck myself into bed...m-maybe another night?" she stuttered softly

"Aye, you've been saying that for the last few times that we've asked. No more excuses; let's go pipsqueak." Dewdrop's head popped into the visible space from behind Swiss' towering frame with a disdainful expression on his face as he scratched idly at his horn.

"I'm not making an excuse!" the Ghulah replied wide-eyed as she snapped her read up to stare at the Fire Ghoul. "I am really tired! Papa had me practicing the recent songs and-"

"Nah, none of that. No excuses kit. Come on. It'll be fun! Don't psych yourself out too much." Aether's calmer voice spoke from somewhere behind the multi-ghoul and spitfire.

Y/n's fang pierced her bottom lip nervously as she shifted on her feet and the grey skin beneath her mask flushed when Swiss groaned from in front of her. "Shit, sweetcheeks. If you don't come out here and play with us...I'll give you something to play with lookin' like that."

"I'll play!" the younger demon yelped and ducked between the two at her bedroom door and found Aether standing with his back against the wall across from her room and his broad arms crossed over his chest.

Y/n felt far less threatened in the presence of the quintessence ghoul; perhaps it was because he could feel her emotions. Perhaps it was the fact that he could calm her if she panicked. Or maybe it was because outside of the rest of the pack upon summoning it was he who had been there every step of the way to be able to help her acclimate to her new home and body.

"Damn. I was seriously hoping she'd refuse." Swiss grumbled only to yelp when Aether whacked him on the ass as he passed by with Y/n by his side nearly gluing herself to his side.

"Come on, kit. Mountain and Rain are getting the common room ready for us." Aether told her with an arm slung around her shoulders protectively making her sag a bit in relief to be under his metaphorical wing.

They entered the common room to find bean bags, pillows, cushions, and blankets laid out on the floor. The couch had been shoved to the side askew and the coffee table had been shoved to the outer edge of the makeshift gaming floor. Amongst the piles of comfort were bottles, cans, bags, and boxes filled with different assortments of junk food, candy, and drinks for their pleasure throughout the night.

Shyly, Y/n took a slow descent into a pile of blankets realizing slowly by the mixture of different scents that they came from each of the ghouls that were making themselves comfortable on the floor around her. But unfortunately, the Ghoulettes were not here for the game night; something about Aether mumbling a girls' date night or something.

A throat cleared softly off to her side and she whipped it around to find herself looking into the curious but kind eyes of Rain - the Water Ghoul was looking at her. He raised a hand to his face silently and Y/n blinked at him confused until his soft voice spoke up.

"Are you going to take that off?"

Y/n blinked again before she looked around realizing a few things. One, all the ghouls surrounding her wore their sleep clothes and were comfy. And two, they didn't wear their masks. She was the only one wearing hers and she swallowed feeling her hands tremble; grabbing a fistful of the soft blanket in her lap when she'd realized with a start that she hadn't...well she hadn't taken her mask off in front of them before. She usually hid away after duties were done and it was only through the door did they ever really speak. This would be the first time she'd be revealing herself if she had the courage to do it.

"I mean...if you aren't comfortable yet that's okay I know-" Rain began but Y/n shook her head quickly and gave a small smile.

"I...I honestly didn't really um...think about it before." she swallowed thickly thinking of what they might think of her if she did take off her mask.

"If you can't...may I? If it's easier." Rain offered to raise his hands to hover on either side of her head in silent permission or invitation she wasn't quite sure.

But she nodded her permission anyway before she could back out and Rain was gentle as he grabbed the edge of her mask and began to pull it from her head. Her hair came down first like a soft sheen of shiny color and her eyes shone like liquid gold up at him causing a tinge of blush to cross his features as he stared flabbergasted at her. She felt herself panic thinking perhaps she looked funny but as she reached for the mask again she was brought back to reality as Swiss whistled.

"Beautiful...."

She flushed and ducked her head only for her to look back up when a larger figure came to sit on her free side. A large warm hand plopped down onto her head between her horns and rubbed affectionately. She stared up at the towering Mountain - realizing just how small she was compared to him but everyone was small compared to Mountain, still - she appreciated the affectionate touch as he shot her a small smile. He did not say a word to her but she gave him a nod as if she understood his unspoken language and instead tucked her knees to her chest; resting her cheek against the soft blanket that smelled like a bonfire, and crisp autumn leaves with a hint of cinnamon. Dewdrop. This must have been his blanket - the scent was warm and it relaxed her nerves a bit as she rubbed her cheek against it before looking around the others.

"So...what are we playing then?"

Aether cleared his throat and picked up two cardboard boxes. "Truth or Dare...Ghoul's version." his lips curled into a teasing grin.

"What's the difference?" Y/n spoke up looking around with a squinted stare as snickers escaped from a few members.

"It's sort of like...spin the bottle and truth or dare combined." Aether began holding up the two boxes.

"You spin this bottle here..." Dew piped up grabbing an empty beer bottle.

"And whoever it lands on gets to choose truth or dare to ask you...the twist to it is you don't get to decide on the truth or dare....you pick it out of the box at random."

Y/n frowned over at Swiss before pointing at the boxes. "And what happens if I don't want to do whichever one my partner picks?" she questioned suspiciously.

"You take a shot." Dewdrop grinned waving a full unopened bottle of fireball. Typical.

"You game sister?" Swiss added leaning over with a wicked gleam in his eye.

It took a moment for Y/n to reply. Weighing her options. But at last, she gave a firm nod. "Well, if I'm to be part of your pack...I-I suppose seeing the worst up front is a good way to start."

"Excellent, let the chaos begin!" Dewdrop grinned throwing back a premade shot for himself.

Dewdrop Ver. Swiss Ver. Aether Ver. Rain Ver. Mountain Ver.

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You Aren't Google

Not all too long ago, I was on another one of my foolish stints into deep corporate technology, working for one of the Fortune 100.

I was a PEII doing backend authentication engineering, part of a small competant team. Our front-end counterparts, for some reason, had fallen in love with the idea of Google-Scaling everything, so for their part of the product, they decided to go for extensive microservices running on an in-house heavily customized multi-region cloud K8s deployment. Dozens of microservices, tied to multiple backend databases (as well as our auth backend, which could already provide much of what they needed) as well as multiple datalakes for statistics and analysis and all the other bells and whistles. It was years in development, and as of the time I left the company to return to consulting, still half functional at best.

Dozens of developers, internal and contracted, here in the states and overseas, along with another dozen or two operations staff to try to deploy and manage it, doing Agile (megacorp style) and all this other nonsense, and they just never really nailed it. Last I heard, the product series it was for was abandoned as being too low profit and high cost to continue, especially considering it was so tangential to the company's core competencies.

What was this front end, you ask? A fucking login page. JUST a login page.

They were using multiple JS frameworks, along with all these ridiculous addons for analytics and other such madness. The pageload was around 23 MEGABYTES per hit. They considered it a major success when they finally got it to load in less than a minute.

Did I mention this was a mobile login page? Yeah, over-complicating things is bad.

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Ansible Automation for Dynamic Inventory on Cloud Platforms

In today’s rapidly evolving cloud ecosystem, managing infrastructure efficiently is critical for businesses. Ansible, a powerful IT automation tool, provides the capability to manage dynamic inventories, which is particularly useful when dealing with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. This blog explores how to leverage Ansible for dynamic inventory management across different cloud platforms, ensuring streamlined and scalable automation.

Why Dynamic Inventory in Ansible?

Traditional static inventories require manual updates whenever resources change. However, in cloud environments where instances are frequently created or terminated, static inventories become inefficient. Dynamic inventory allows Ansible to fetch up-to-date resource information directly from the cloud provider, eliminating manual intervention.

Setting Up Dynamic Inventory in Ansible

Ansible supports dynamic inventory through plugins and scripts. Each cloud provider has its own dynamic inventory plugin. Let’s explore how to configure dynamic inventory for popular cloud platforms.

1. AWS Dynamic Inventory

For AWS, Ansible provides a built-in aws_ec2 inventory plugin. It fetches instance details using AWS APIs.

Steps to Configure AWS Dynamic Inventory:

Install Prerequisites: Ensure boto3 and botocore libraries are installed.

bashCopy codepip install boto3 botocore

Create an Inventory File: Create a file named aws_ec2.yml.

yamlCopy codeplugin:aws_ec2regions:  -us-east-1filters:  tag:Environment:productionkeyed_groups:  -key:tags.Name    prefix:instance

Run Ansible Commands: Use the inventory file with Ansible commands.

bashCopy codeansible-inventory -i aws_ec2.yml --graph

2. Azure Dynamic Inventory

Azure uses the azure_rm plugin for dynamic inventory. This plugin queries the Azure Resource Manager to fetch instance details.

Steps to Configure Azure Dynamic Inventory:

Install Prerequisites:

bashCopy codepip install azure-cli azure-mgmt-compute

Create an Inventory File:

yamlCopy codeplugin:azure_rmauth_source:autoinclude_vm_resource_groups:  -my-resource-groupkeyed_groups:  -key:tags.environment    prefix:env

Run Ansible Commands:

bashCopy codeansible-inventory -i azure_rm.yml --list

3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Dynamic Inventory

GCP uses the gcp_compute plugin to interact with the Compute Engine API.

Steps to Configure GCP Dynamic Inventory:

Install Prerequisites:

bashCopy codepip install google-auth google-api-python-client

Create a Service Account: Generate a service account key and download the JSON credentials file.

Create an Inventory File:

yamlCopy codeplugin:gcp_computeprojects:  -my-gcp-projectfilters:  -status=RUNNINGauth_kind:serviceaccountservice_account_file:/path/to/credentials.json

Run Ansible Commands:

bashCopy codeansible-inventory -i gcp_compute.yml --list

Best Practices for Dynamic Inventory Automation

Use Tags: Tag your resources consistently to allow efficient filtering.

Combine Inventories: Use multiple dynamic inventory files for a multi-cloud setup.

Secure Credentials: Store API keys and credentials securely using tools like Ansible Vault.

Test Before Running Playbooks: Always verify the dynamic inventory using ansible-inventory commands before executing playbooks.

Conclusion

Dynamic inventory is a game-changer for managing cloud environments with Ansible. By leveraging built-in plugins for AWS, Azure, and GCP, you can automate resource discovery and simplify infrastructure management. With proper configuration and best practices, Ansible can become your go-to solution for seamless cloud automation.

Pro Tip: Always stay updated with the latest Ansible documentation as plugins evolve to support new features and cloud services.

By incorporating dynamic inventory, you can take your automation capabilities to the next level and ensure your infrastructure is always ready for the demands of modern cloud environments.

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