#outlook hacking

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[bird-bureau]

Week of being mega sick is really cutting into the PTO I saved up for playing dragon age and also taking the LSAT. And yet I stay silly

[coulsonlives]

You wish you could be this popular

[agave]

if you want to have a blank last name on your microsoft/outlook account, there's an invisible character in between these two brackets that it accepts as a last name: [   ​]

got this info from here and the name of the character that worked was U+200B: Zero Width Space

[teknolojihaber]

Google, Microsoft'u müşterileri siber saldırılardan koruyamamakla suçladı

Google'ın bilgi güvenliği uzmanları, Microsoft hizmetlerine yönelik yakın zamanda gerçekleşen birkaç siber saldırıyı analiz etti. Sonuç olarak yazılım devinin "sistemlerinin ve dolayısıyla müşterilerinin verilerinin güvenliğini sağlayamadığı " sonucuna vardılar . Google'ın raporunda Microsoft'un, Çinli bilgisayar korsanlarının geçen yıl Exchange e-posta sunucularına saldırmak için kullandıkları bir güvenlik açığı hakkında kamuoyuna düzgün bir şekilde iletişim kuramadığı belirtildi. Bu saldırının sonucunda bilgisayar korsanları, ulusal güvenlik alanında çalışanlar da dahil olmak üzere ABD hükümeti çalışanlarının posta kutularının içeriğine erişim sağladı. Google, İç Güvenlik Bakanlığı'nın (DHS) bir parçası olan ABD Siber Güvenlik İnceleme Kurulu'nun (CSRB) bulgularına atıfta bulunuyor. Daha önce departman uzmanları, Microsoft istemcilerinin posta sunucularına yapılan saldırı sırasında ortaya çıkan siber olay hakkında yeterli bilgiye sahip olmadığı sonucuna varmıştı. Bu nedenle yazılım devinin müşterileri, hacker saldırısının kendileri üzerindeki etkisinin boyutunu objektif olarak değerlendiremedi. Bu saldırı sırasında bilgisayar korsanlarının Microsoft tüketici hesaplarının imzalama anahtarını kullanarak Outlook (OWA) e-posta hizmetinin ve Outlook.com'un web sürümündeki hesaplara erişim sağlayan sahte tokenlar ürettiğini hatırlatalım. Microsoft'un bilgisayar korsanlarının hesap imzalama anahtarını nasıl çalmayı başardığını hiçbir zaman tespit edememesi dikkat çekici. Google, raporunda Microsoft'un saldırganların bu bilgilere nasıl erişim sağladığını tespit edememesinin, şirketin kendisini ve müşterilerini gelecekteki siber saldırılardan koruyamayacağının "açık kanıtı" olduğunu vurguladı. Google, yaptığı açıklamada, "Microsoft'ta tekrarlanan güvenlik sorunları, hem kuruluşlar hem de devlet müşterileri için daha iyi bir alternatif gerektiriyor ." dedi. Şirket, Google Workspace platformunun daha güvenli bir alternatif olduğundan emin. Buna ek olarak Google, Microsoft hizmetlerinden geçiş yaparken kurumsal ve kamu müşterilerine indirimler sunmaktadır. İşletmeler, üç yıllık bir sözleşme imzaladıklarında 18 aylık Workspace'i ücretsiz olarak edinebiliyorlar. Read the full article

[aktionfsa-blog-blog]

Vernichtender CISA Untersuchungsbericht über Microsoft

Microsoft wurde "mächtiger Schlüssel" entwendet

Im letzten Sommer mussten wir über den GAU bei Microsoft  berichten, über den bereits im Juni 23 entwendeten Masterkey. Nun hat das Cyber Safety Review Board der US-amerikanischen Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) seinen Untersuchungsbericht über den Verlust des Master Key für Microsoft Azure vorgelegt. Das Urteil lautet, zitiert nach Heise.de:

"Die US-Regierungsbehörde für Cybersecurity wirft Microsoft vielfaches Versagen bei der Cybersicherheit vor und empfiehlt, die Entwicklung neuer Features für die Cloud zurückzustellen, bis substanzielle Sicherheitsverbesserungen gemacht sind."

Wegen der Auswirkungen des Vorfalls muss das Cyber Safety Review Board der CISA den Bericht zu dem Vorfall an den US-Präsidenten vorlegen. Der Abschlussbericht enthält ein vernichtendes Urteil. Erst eine "Kaskade vermeidbarer Fehler" durch Microsoft habe den Angriff überhaupt erst möglich gemacht.

Microsofts Rolle für die US Wirtschaft und Sicherheit verlange, dass das Unternehmen höchste Standards bei Sicherheit, Verantwortlichkeit und Transparenz erfülle. Jedoch habe ein weiterer gravierender Sicherheitsvorfall bei Microsoft, der in diesem Januar bekannt wurde, das Vertrauen des Cyber Safety Review Board in Microsoft weiter untergraben.

Gut, dass wir bereits seit Jahrzehnten diesem Internetgiganten kein Vertrauen entgegen bringen ... und weiterhin auf freie Open Software Programme setzen.

Mehr dazu bei https://www.heise.de/news/Klatsche-fuer-Microsoft-US-Behoerde-wirft-MS-Sicherheitsversagen-vor-9674431.html

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[judithbutlersdealer]

my favorite kind of guy rn is the guy selling personal business development courses online screaming about how everyone is leaving money on the table bc we're not using chatgpt to generate SEO friendly content and flood platforms then profit through as of yet unknown mechanisms. i love you buddy you should be studied in a lab

[wmatthewt]

Hacked, Cloned, Spoofed and Phished...

The internet is truly the wild west of modern day society. Social media, electronic communications and instant access have made daily life easier and more painful! Hacked= use a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system. Cloned=cloning  the process of copying the contents of one computer hard drive to another disk or to an ���image” file.  Spoofed= Spoofing is a type of scam in…

[kiame-sama]

Humans Are Extinct (Yandere!TWST x fem!Reader) Monster AU pt 13

(Malleus has a full dragon form that is much larger than his Humanoid form, though he rarely uses it. The few times Malleus uses his draconic form is in combat and to hold his Hoard. As a Dragon, he receives comfort from having his Hoard with him and being able to shield his entire Hoard with his own body. In combat Malleus has less control over himself as he only really fights when there is no other choice or he is enraged enough to turn his fangs and flames on the offending party. The only time Malleus would ever deign to be in his Draconic form outside of combat or comfort would be if the members of his Hoard request it of him.)

Warnings: yandere, yandere behavior, protective behavior, aggressive behavior, cursing, poachers, case made for both sides, threats, shinigami vs dragon conflict, platonic yanderes vs platonic yandere vs romantic yanderes, Cervitaur, Crow, Shinigami, Dragon, Raiju, Vampire Bat, mention of Water Nymph, more history of my AU,

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You woke up in an increasingly familiar way with your face snuggled up in the fur between Silver's shoulder blades. The warmth was tempting to give into as the rest had been deep and peaceful, but you wondered where the others had gone. Slowly lifting your head you hummed and snuggled the warm Cervitaur. Grim was laying in the space of your neck with his tail curled over his nose.

"Ah, you're awake."

"Mhh, Silver? Where did everyone go?"

"... Lord Hades has arrived and wished to speak with you, but Lord Malleus insisted he have the chance to speak his case first. Father and Sebek have gone with him. The Headmage insists we do not interrupt the conversation and tells me they will reach out when they have finished speaking."

You sighed and lay back where you had been sprawled across the Reindeer's back, cuddling your cat friend close. Concern colored your outlook on things and you wondered if you were going to be taken away from the home you had made at the school. If push came to shove, you preferred the hell you knew over the hell you didn't.

There was a part of you that wanted to say 'screw it' and invite yourself into the conversation being had over your future, as you should have greater say than anyone else on the matter. Another part of you wondered if it was best to let Malleus deal with the situation as the Dragon was likely better versed in political talks. You weren't entirely sure what Hades was like other than what you had been told, but you hoped he would be as understanding as you needed him to be.

It was during this thinking that you realized it had been a few days since you were last able to bathe in the comfort of your home. Where you had been cleaned up after the attack and magically cleaned to go to classes, it still didn't sit well with you that you hadn't been able to take care of your own cleanliness and grooming. If anything, a nice shower to scrub off the day seemed quite tempting and may help you clear your mind to have some time alone.

Still, you couldn't get there by yourself due to your still aching leg and tender arm. To think, you had been hacked with a Headsman's Axe and stabbed with a serrated blade within days of each other. Even so, the idea of having time to yourself to just relax in some hot water was a tempting one.

"Silver, I want a shower. Can we go back to Ramshackle?"

"Of course."

Silver carefully got up, keeping you and Grim in place on his back. Luckily the blanket you had been using was small enough that Silver could just take it with you. You didn't even have to adjust as he got down from the large nest, both you and Grim still cozy beneath the blanket. Part of you was tempted to just slip off into sleep again as the rhythmic click of his hooves on the ground served as a fine melody.

Students who lived in Diasomnia only spared a quick glance in your direction before getting out of Silver's way. All of them acutely aware of how seriously their dorm leader took your safety and how seriously Silver would take your safety as a result. Some were curious, but none dared to approach or bother the Cervitaur for their curiosity.

All you wanted was that bit of time alone and felt almost happy to know Silver was a natural deterrent for the curious students. Grim had yet to wake, even with being jostled and continued to nap in your arms as you lay across the Reindeer's back.

~•§•~

"So as you see, Lord Hades, though it is not an ideal arrangement, it would be improper to remove her from where she is comfortable and a crime to threaten the removal of a Hoard member of a Dragon."

The large Shinigami contemplated these words in silence, his tired eyes far too alert and sharp for comfort. Though this was an ancient being, even the weathering of time could not take away the razor sharp intelligence and strong morals from the Shinigami. Time could rob him of everything else, but it would never rob him of his wits and strength.

Despite being in his smaller form, the Shinigami towered over the others and was just as intimidating as he would be in his original large form. When the Shinigami moves others get out of his way.

"And this talk of poachers?"

"She would be threatened by poachers everywhere regardless of who it is protecting her. Better she be somewhere she is comfortable than take her somewhere new and still have to face the dangers of poaching."

"She would not be under such threat on the Isle of Woe."

There was truth in the Shinigami's words as the ancient being was solely in control of who entered his lands or not. The Isle was the only place that poachers would not be able to infiltrate regardless of effort or time dedicated. It was the ideal safe-space for a species that had already gone extinct such as Humans.

"Yes, she would be."

Malleus' interruption was odd as the Dragon was usually well spoken towards those of equal or greater standing than himself. Naturally, Hades was of the mind that everything the Dragon says should be taken with his own personal attachment to the Human in mind.

"How do you figure, child?"

"You cherished Humans and protected them before they died out, many of your kin did not. Who's to say that your own kin won't turn on her themselves? Young Ortho's disabilities are the direct result of Shinigami turning against family. Who's to say others won't do the same?"

"You make a vaild point, but the truth still stands; this is not a safe enough place to keep the last member of a contested species. All attempts at maintaining any semblance of safety have been thwarted by poachers looking to line their pockets."

"Then make it one."

"Speak again, child, I don't believe I understood you properly the first time."

"You say it isn't safe enough for her to stay here? Then make it safe for her. She is happy enough here and finds comfort in the presence of those she has befriended. If you can't do that much and insist on taking her from here, my Hoard and I will follow where she goes."

Hades actually cracked a smile at this, pleased with the Dragon's determination to keep and protect the Human in question. He had previously figured the young Dragon was only acting on instinct to keep that which was selfishly Hoarded away by a beast whose wings were too small for his ego. Now he could see that the Dragon was willing to uproot his own comfort to follow where his beloved Human goes regardless of how the choice panned out.

"You are determined to keep her, this is clear. How can I trust your Hoard won't turn on her either?"

"We have slept in the same nest since my child of man arrived at Night Raven. Lilia, my own teacher and first Hoard member, has guarded myself long enough for me to know his feelings on the matter. Silver and Sebek are my retainers and have acted as such for (Y/n) since her arrival. Sebek is newer to the Hoard, I conceed that, but he is no less protective of her."

Hades hummed at this, turning to look at two of the mentioned Hoard members. The Vampire Bat was a familiar face and Hades himself had heard of the Bat before. The Raiju was not a familiar face, but it was clear by the way he stood that he was currently standing on guard for the Dragon he protected. As humorous as it was to think a Dragon needed protection from anything, the Raiju clearly took the task seriously and even tried to stare down the elder Shinigami.

"Tell me, child, do you know why Humans need to be protected?"

"They are fragile and magicless."

"Yes, but do you know the way other species interact with Humans and why it can be so dangerous?"

"I don't believe I follow."

Hades stood now, his hands clasped behind his back as he walked to one of the windows nearby and looked out at the campus. He knew much of Humans, having been the primary benefactor and protector of the species he loved so deeply. There were many truths lost to time about the soft species, but Hades still remembered it as clear as the day he first encountered the odd simian-species.

"Humans are addictive. I don't mean in a poetic way either, Humans are truly addictive to many species. To the species that befriended them, Humans became an emotional addiction due to their own ability to cover their emotions and even model their emotions around those among them. To the species that ate their flesh, they were physically addictive and drove many- such as the early Gnolls- into a hunger driven state of madness that could only be curbed by partaking in consumption. For those that loved them and embraced them as mates, the very feel of their bodies and the emotional support they provided became addictive. Why do you think so many Fae were in such a state of mourning after the extinction of Humans? Why do you think so many Unicorns are desperate to have a Human in their life? Why do you think I took so much of my own time and resources to shelter them in my home?"

He now turned back to the group that watched him curiously, his old eyes noticing the way the Bat Fae averted his gaze. The Bat knew the addictive qualities of Humans and still sought to be around this new Human because it harkened back to his memories of Humans long since departed. Lilia had first-hand experience of how addictive it was to stay in the presence of a Human and be shown the coveted affection of those Humans. Despite the threat of addiction to this new Human, Lilia casually sauntered into forming a friendship and potentially more with the Human and knowingly allowed himself to be pulled in.

"Your teacher knows of what I speak. I know this addiction well and I know others are susceptible to it. Even you, in all your magic and power, are subject to the Human caused addiction. I would see Humans brought back to this world and treated properly by all in Twisted Wonderland, but many would see the destruction of this last Human to be the end of an age of obsession. Even now, we cherish and cling to the remnants of a species that was too weak to survive among us on their own, yet too treasured to be forgotten."

He moved back around the long conference table and towards the Dragon who tried so hard to convince him to keep the Human. There were many variables and this Human was certainly a treasure among treasures, but would the Dragon be able to stop himself from becoming addicted as well, or would he saunter into it the same way his teacher and advisor had?

"Can you say with confidence that you can protect her from the many addicts looking for their next fix? Can you assert that you can keep her safe from those that crave her very presence and flesh because of their driven need for her? Can you swear to me that your own addiction will not cloud your judgement to make decisions in her best interest and not your own? If you can, I will aid you in her protection. If you can't, I will remove her from the situation she has unknowingly entered and you will not see her again. Even if I must declare war on Briar Valley to do so, I am still able to say with certainty what would be best for her as a Human in a world of addicts. So, what say you, little Dragon prince? Can you swear to me that all you say is true?"

"..."

~•§•~

Your shower was much needed and felt like it washed off more than just the weight of the day. Silver insisted on getting you a stool to sit on so you wouldn't strain your leg by standing on it and insisted on keeping guard outside the door. The time alone was a relief as at least the Cervitaur respected your request for privacy.

Ortho had been thrilled to see you again and wanted to show you all he and Idia had done to improve your home, only backing off when you promised to take a look once you were done bathing. Luckily for you, the Shinigami was quick to agree and even tried apologizing to you for involving his ancestor the way he did. Grim assured you he would take a look at all the new things added to your home while you bathed and tell you if it was satisfactory or not.

Idia was thrilled to have the little cat-beast volunteer as it was clear the Shinigami was fond of felines. You felt comfortable enough to let the Shinigami brothers keep an eye on Grim while you bathed.

Now, as you dried off, rewrapped your wounds, and pulled on the clothes Silver left out for you, you felt more at peace with the situation you found yourself in. The clothes you were given were actually unfamiliar, as you didn't remember having the loose fit pants or the flowy shirt in your wardrobe, but you didn't have much in your wardrobe anyway. You vaguely wondered if you could convince Malleus and another Housewarden to accompany you to find clothing more your style. Of course, this also meant that you had to aquire enough funds to purchace the clothing you wanted.

"(Y/n)," Silver knocked on the bathroom door, "you've gone quiet. Are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm okay. Just thinking."

"Do you need assistance wrapping your bandages?"

"Nope. I'm fine."

"Let me know if that changes."

You sighed softly, knowing it would be rare to have time to yourself but also knowing there was reason behind the almost intrusive protective behavior of those around you. If those Wolves had managed to learn about your collar enough to remove them during the attack, then others would no doubt have the same advantage. In some ways you cursed the Water Nymph for his stupid act of telling the world about you, but in some ways you recognized that if he hadn't done it someone else likely would have. He just had the misfortune of doing it first.

When you emerged from the washroom, you were not too surprised to see Silver laying outside the door. He had taken to laying down in order to help you climb onto his back as you still technically weren't supposed to walk around without aid just yet. Even as you climbed onto the back of the Reindeer, he was careful when he stood as he didn't want to jostle you too much.

"Hooman!"

Grim called out, jumping from the banister railing across from you and up into your arms. The little beast didn't seem overly upset or bothered, so you figured he just missed you. If anything, your view of Grim had become rather motherly as it was clear the young cat-beast had taken a shining to you and sought you out for comfort.

"Flames has something he wants to talk with us about. I think you should hear him out because he's actually kinda smart and the things he says don't really make sense but are good enough to believe!"

The softest of chuckles escaped you as Silver began carefully making his way down the staircase to the main common area of the dorm. You assumed that was where Ortho and Idia were waiting for you, as that was the main hub where they set up most of various device feeds to display. New curtains added over the large windows of the room had been drawn to block out a good portion of natural light. Screens were shoved wherever they would fit and all seemed to be displaying something different.

Both brothers were sitting on your couch and holding controllers, playing what seemed to be a cooperative two person game. When Silver walked in, Idia was quick to pause the game much to Ortho's dismay before he noticed you as well.

"Nee-san!"

Ortho cheered and hopped up, only the slightest stiffness in his mechanical limbs giving away his more limited range of motion. Idia stood, holding one arm and biting the sleeve of the other as you approached. It was clear the Shinigami was still nervous around you, but he seemed less stressed than he had been when you first met him.

"Hey, (Y/n), you- uh... You alright?"

"Been better."

"I figured after everything that happened... I do want to say sorry for not protecting you enough. We got assigned as your guards and you were injured that very first day. Absolute fumble on our part."

Idia sighed, letting go of his sleeve and somewhat swaying as he tried to avoid locking eyes with you. He was clearly anxious, but still trying to talk to you directly despite that feeling of stress inside of him.

"Well, I don't wanna drop this bomb on you too quickly, but we need to talk about those poachers."

"What's there to talk about? They're dead."

"But the one who hired them isn't."

"What?"

Idia gestured awkwardly to the couch as if he wanted you to sit first. Silver was quick to help you off of his back and onto the soft cushions, standing guard nearby despite not needing to in the comfort of your own dorm.

"I have reason to believe someone high up is trying to game the system an put a hit out on you. Real scumbag no-GG full of themselves type person."

"Wait, why do you think someone hired the Wolves?"

Idia turned to the large screen- a new addition among many others likely made by the brothers- and tapped what seemed to be a blue hologram keyboard in front of him. You were somewhat entranced by the movement of his flame hair and magic now that you could see both on clear display in front of you. The gemstones on his cheeks caught the light of his hair and almost made the Shinigami glitter in the low light of the room. He was surprisingly beautiful.

"I was reviewing the information about your attack and noticed some things. I hope it doesn't freak you out, but I have cameras all over Night Raven College and even a few in the forests. I don't- I can't really- I have issues with others and interacting with them. That's why I don't go to my classes, I just record them and show up for tests..."

He glanced at you then back at the screens again, his grey toned skin almost seeming to have a bit more color to it while he spoke to you.

"Those poachers went after Grim first. The one you value most and the one out of the two of you who can use magic. Then they went after your collar which tells me they knew the purpose it serves. Only those told about the collars should have known what purpose they served."

"So did one of the Housewardens hire them?"

"I thought so at first, but then I realized Headmage Crowley had to tell the various scientists and representatives what steps he was taking to ensure your safety. Looking at the lists of those who have come to Sage Island, I found more than a few whose theories on Humans would be called into question by your existence. To them, it would be better if you were gone. There were even a few who may have political motivations and that's why they hired the more beastly appearing Wolves to hunt you down instead of any other species. On top of all of this, they knew to drive Leona away from the school and deeper into the woods. You would have died of your injuries before you reached the villages and towns in the valley below the school."

"Okay, so why didn't they know about Malleus then?"

"It's kind of an unspoken rule among the Fae variants that one should not tell anyone another Fae's business. Headmage Crowley is a Crow Harpy Fae, he wouldn't dare say anything about another Fae. The Housewardens know Malleus has taken you as a Hoard member. The representatives and scientists? They would have no clue. The Wolves didn't know about Malleus and they were killed for it, but they knew about your collars."

You were surprised and shocked by the logical conclusions of the Shinigami and it did make sense. It had bothered you that the poachers knew about your collar, but you had avoided thinking about them and only now realized how odd it was they knew about them.

"None of the students here have a reason to hire the poachers. I did suspect that Water Nymph Cater for it at first, but that guy is a wreck right now and hasn't posted on Magicam since the day he took those pictures of you. He's way too deep in his feels to have hired the Wolves and he had a mental breakdown when he heard you were attacked. Talk about trying to tank when you main dps."

"Crowley said the representatives are going to come to Night Raven soon and talk about my safety at the school..."

"So they probably planned the attack to make Crowley look incompetent and get rid of you in one swoop. I've already told Papa Hades about it and he agrees that someone is controling the poachers behind the scenes. That's why he's here now. If we can find the one who hired the poachers, we can prove this whole thing is a sham to get to you or Crowley."

"So he doesn't want to take me away?"

"He does think you'll be safer on the Isle of Woe, but Papa Hades isn't an idiot or cruel. He wouldn't go against your wishes even for his own peace of mind unless he thought it would save your life. Try to cut the old man some slack, he did love Humans, you know? He has been asking about you since the moment Ortho told him you were here."

"Papa Hades?"

"It's- he prefers to be called that as our ancestor and his Humans used to call him that. Honestly, it would mean the world to him if you called him 'Papa Hades' as well. Just so you know."

You stood in silence for a moment before there was a heavy knock at the door. Silver was quick to trot over and answer it himself instead of letting you walk to the door to answer it. He seemed to have a quick word with whoever it was before someone very similar to Idia entered with Crowley, Malleus, Lilia, and Sebek.

"Hello, little one."

[artbyblastweave]

How do you feel about ppl not liking a character take a more villainous turn in big 2 AU stories (Wonder Woman in Kingdom Come, Iron Man in Life Story, etc)? Like do you think it's more about execution, ppl getting too attached to their faves, etc?

(To be That Guy, Wonder Woman did not, to the best of my recollection, take a turn for the evil in Kingdom Come, she took a turn for the "trying her best but reasonably jaded due to the Amazons turning on her from their ivory tower when she failed to find a way to accomplish the impossible RE: changing human nature." Injustice and Flashpoint are the ones where she took a marked turn for the evil. I'll get to that in a minute.)

So I think Wonder Woman and Iron Man are subject to two different dynamics with this.

The thing about Iron Man is that the character originated as no-frills unreconstructed jingoistic anticommunist propaganda. It does nobody any good to deny this and you can't deny this without lying. The comic in which he debuts is comically racist and it's a booster for American intervention in Vietnam. Every subsequent adaptation has run screaming from this origin point as fast as it can; for all we gripe about the pop culture tumor that Iron Man spawned, for all that its politics were still nakedly aligned with a U.S-military-centric moral outlook, the film is infinitely more aware than the comic that becoming a billionaire off arms sales is something you'd need to spend every second of the rest of your life atoning for. Thus, when Iron Man is cast in a more villainous role in AUs like Life Story, what's basically happening is that he's sliding into the role that's actually intuitive for his character. He's villain-shaped! If he were introduced at almost any point beyond when he was introduced he almost certainly would have been cast as a supervillain!

Wonder Woman, when villainized in Elseworlds, usually has something distinct going on. In Flashpoint, the Amazons are depicted as militant genocidal conquerors basically out of pocket, and I will be real with you, as often as I like to make the argument that DC is overly charitable to what the politics of an enclave of isolationist hellenistic bronze-age superhumans would look like, you can't really draw a plausible line between Wonder Woman's default characterization and a genocidal invasion of Europe- that implausibility is both why they did it (shock value!) and why everyone got so mad about it. Likewise, the problem with Injustice is that the comics, as a prequel, were in the unenviable position of having to draw a line between The Justice League As We Know Them, and a retread of the Injustice Lords plot where Wonder Woman is elevated to the Lady Macbeth position for Superman; the only way they could square that circle was to rewrite the specifics of Wonder Woman's backstory to reveal that she was in fact always significantly more jaded, misanthropic and nihilistic than any version of Wonder Woman seen previously. Which, you know, solves the problem, but also means you aren't actually saying anything meaningful about the character anymore. Kraven killing a bunch of people while dressed as Spider-Man doesn't say dick about the character of Peter Parker.

This generalizes. Sometimes people get mad about an AU villainizing their fave because it's cleverly engaging with and extrapolating from the original concept and context of the character, raising an ugly mirror to the unspoken politics of the whole thing that make the readers feel bad for liking what they like. Other times they get mad because the AU is a bad faith hack job by someone who is, at best, ignorant of the characterization of the character they're working with and is, at worst, out for blood because they're actively bigoted against the character (See Wonder Woman's portrayal in Frank Miller's All-Star Batman and Robin, or Azzarello's stuff with the Sons of Themyscira.)

[glowettee]

how i grew my hair past waist-length + how you can too 𓂃۶ৎ

by mindy @glowettee

hey lovelies! it's mindy,

welcome to another post. today i want to share my journey on how i grew my hair past waist length + some secrets on how you can do it too. growing out your hair can be literally a test of patience, commitment, and self-love – but honestly? it’s so worth it. in this post, i’m going to break down my experiences, tips, and tricks that helped me along the way. it took me 4 years to grow my hair past waist-length, my hair is currently 27 inches long (from the last time measuring it at the salon) it took a lot of maintenance, and my hair is honestly a part of my identify and it's extremely special to me. hopefully this post can help you. remember to do research on YOUR hair type, advice on straight hair won't work for curly, and some advice for curly hair won't work for coily hair, so just make sure to research for your specific hair type. all love from mindy <3

✧ my hair journey: the beginnings ✧

i still remember when my hair was just reaching shoulder length. i was excited to think about growing it out, but i soon learned that longer hair requires a whole new level of care. i realized early on that to gain length, i needed to focus on both cutting out damage and nurturing healthy hair growth. starting with a proper care routine was a game changer for me.

✧ the fundamentals: care + commitment ✧

here are the number one basics that helped me grow my hair way past my waist:

regular trims: while it may seem counterintuitive, getting a trim every 8–12 weeks is key. this may feel like you’re cutting off growth, but removing split ends prevents breakage and keeps the hair looking fresh. honestly? it saved my hair more than once.

deep conditioning: i incorporated a weekly deep conditioning treatment into my routine. choose a product that suits your hair type (yes, even curly/coily or fine hair can benefit amazingly) and leave it on for a solid 20–30 minutes. this extra care helps your hair stay moisturized and resilient.

minimal heat styling: i slowly phased out daily heat use and embraced natural styles. using heat less often has helped reduce damage and keeps the hair stringy and strong.

healthy diet: my outlook changed when i started paying attention to what i was eating. incorporating plenty of protein, vitamins (especially vitamins a, c, and e), and omega fatty acids was literally like feeding my hair the nutrients it needed to thrive. it may also be helpful to take a biotin supplement, but always check with your doctor first.

gentle products: i switched to sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners that gently clean without stripping away natural oils. these gentle formulas help maintain the protective layer on your hair, which is essential for length retention.

✧ managing expectations + routine adjustments ✧

growing your hair isn’t an overnight makeover – it’s a journey. here are some ways that i kept my mindset positive when the process felt slow:

set realistic goals: i mapped out monthly mini-goals (like how many inches i hoped to grow) and celebrated small wins. every bit of progress was a reason to smile!

patience is key: there were days i felt frustrated when my hair didn’t seem to match up with the pics on social media. i reminded myself that everyone’s hair grows at its unique pace, and mistakes are all part of the learning process.

experiment with protective styles: braids, and buns, became my best friends. these styles protect your hair from environmental stressors while keeping it styled in cute and manageable ways.

listen to your hair: some days your hair might feel extra dry or brittle. learn to adapt by spacing out washes, using a silk scarf or pillowcase to reduce friction, or applying a leave-in conditioner for an extra boost.

✧ extra tips and personal hacks ✧

i want to share some of the little adjustments that made a big difference:

nighttime care: before bed, i always tie my hair in a loose braid or bun and use a satin pillowcase. these small changes can prevent breakage and reduce tangles.

hydration matters: just like our bodies, our hair needs water too! i kept a spray bottle with water + a few drops of essential oil nearby for a quick hydrating mist throughout the day.

massage your scalp: this might sound a bit extra, but gently massaging your scalp for a few minutes daily increases blood circulation to your hair follicles, promoting growth. think of it as a self-care ritual that gives both your scalp and mind some love.

avoid over-washing: i found that washing my hair too frequently stripped away its natural oils. switching to washing every other day or even less frequently (depending on your hair type) helped maintain a balanced moisture level.

✧ some extra tips ✧

scalp yoga: try more than just a massage, incorporate gentle scalp exercises. after your massage, lightly tap or do slow circular motions with your fingertips to boost blood circulation. it's like a mini workout for your scalp that can encourage growth.

herbal rinses: switch up your rinse by brewing an herbal tea. steep rosemary or a blend of nettle + horsetail leaves, let it cool, and use it as your final rinse. these herbs are known to strengthen and add shine, giving your hair an extra boost.

overnight oil rituals: instead of heavy leave-ins, try a mix of a touch of castor oil with a few drops of argan oil. give your scalp a gentle massage before bed and let this lightweight oil work overnight (a silk scarf can help keep it in place).

cold water finish: end your wash routine with a blast of cold water. this trick helps close your hair cuticles, sealing in moisture for a smoother, fuller look.

nutrient water infusion: add a splash of coconut water to your wash. it may sound unusual, but coconut water carries vitamins and minerals that can nourish your hair from within, helping it feel extra strong over time.

✧ the mental journey ✧

growing my hair was not just about physical care; it was also about treating myself with kindness throughout the process. there were times when i felt insecure about how my hair looked during the awkward growing phase. but by embracing that phase as part of my unique journey, i learned to love every stage of my hair’s evolution. remember, bestie, progress is progress – no matter how small.

✧ a little homework for you ✧

if you’re ready to start your hair growth journey, here are some actionable steps to try today:

write down your hair goals. how long do you want your hair to be? what aspects of your hair care routine do you hope to improve? jotting down your goals sets a clear path forward.

evaluate your current routine – are there any habits you can change? maybe add one new habit, like the nighttime routine or a weekly deep conditioning session.

track your progress: take a picture of your hair each month and note any changes. this not only motivates you but also helps you see how far you’ve come.

join a community: even if it’s on tumblr, instagram, or a hair care forum, connecting with others on the same journey can provide tons of tips, support, and gentle encouragement.

growing your hair past waist length isn’t about perfection – it’s about enjoying the journey, caring for yourself, and celebrating each inch gained. i hope my experiences and tips provide some helpful insights on your own path to long, healthy hair.

sending you all love and all the good vibes as you work on your hair goals.

xoxo, mindy 🤍

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[jujuberry136]

Murderbot 1x09, All Systems Red

Murderbot's quipping and conversational skills are put to the test, the GreyCris team makes a re-appearance, plans within plans are attempted, and we're in the penultimate episode that has a longer run time. I cackled, I cried, a good time was had by jujuberry. More behind the cut!

Things I loved:

Minor point, but I love the difference between PresAux and Corporation Rim in terms of outlook. Mensah asks about the probability of success and MB runs its Risk Assessment Module (aka chances of failure)

MB quoting Guarathin's line about eye contact back to him, brilliantly petty

MB casually listening in to Guarathin talking with Mensah in the ship, you can just feel it rolling its eyes (I already told you guys I can hear everything, why do you keep acting surprised?)

Everyone has a crush on Mensah, i'm glad this is canon

"As usually, humans were being hot messes" - that line delivery killed me. Anachronistic and kind of out of place? Yes. Funny? ABSOLUTELY.

Mensah's little recoil when SecUnit was telling GreyCris that its clients didn't realize it was rogue because the PresAux team was too self-absorbed was a great character beat

MB's reveal that it's plan involved killing all of GreyCris with the beacon to keep the PresAux team safe - and that was the only plan it could think of, but a "better" SecUnit might have come up with a better idea ("you get what you pay for")

MB's obsession with Sanctuary Moon yet again gets it in trouble... it really needs to realize that as "premium content" its possible that others will also recognize the names/story beats

I LOVED MB congratulating itself for its great conversational skills as we can clearly see its failing terribly

"Clasp hands?"

"There's a pebble in my boot"

"Yeah, why?" Do you think MB realized it spoke out loud?

Mensah's continued angst about MB needing to defend Sanctuary Moon

We get to see MB offering to help its fellow SecUnits hack their governor modules, hooray!

When MB shared the media with the other SecUnit as a distraction, a nice visual when the file sharing options "Accept Yes/Yes". Nice continuation of how Corproation Rim treats SecUnits (since we also got a scene in the cargo bay)

"My clients are the best clients" gross sobbing, just perfect with that musical theme and the catastrophic failure warning visual

Pacing wise, I do think this one had some issues in context of the larger show's runtime. I feel like the show wanted to have some tension about betrayal in the last episode, but just resolved everything pretty quickly in favor of getting through a LOT of plot. I really enjoyed 1x07, but part of me wonders if we might have been able to re-distribute the beacon plot a bit better across these three episodes.

One more episode to go!

[akkivee]

i don’t think i have ever been so broken up about a ghost bro ghost saburo was just a baby!!!!!! he was a baby who wanted to protect his world and those who came into it bc he thought that made them family!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

where saburo has a cocky ass attitude, his ghost counterpart did not 😭😭😭 he tended to be a little hunched over and dragged his feet as he walked (not unlike how doppo walks lol)

but despite his nervous demeanour, he was still just a bright child with nothing but praise for saburo 😭😭😭

the problem with mira comes down to the world being unstable. the ghosts were created to defend mira and what mira needs is spiritual energy

but ghost saburo doesn’t want things to continue the way it has, with ghosts disappearing, farming off those in the real world, so he’d been working on a program to stabilise mira, a brilliant counter plan to how saburo and co had been looking at developing program to mass forcibly log everyone out

if only things could have worked out tho 😭😭😭 ghost saburo hit a wall tho in his program and couldn’t figure it out no matter how hard he tried, so feeling backed into a corner, he ‘pretended’ to express his desire to meet saburo halfway in order to lure him into mira, possess saburo’s body so he could destroy the mc’s ghost capturing app

the two of them had thoroughly bonded over their shared goal of ending this strife in mira and their hacking skills so saburo’s so disappointed that ghost saburo’s showing how weak he is with that half baked scheme

ghost saburo hated being called weak, which triggers the rap battle between him and saburo but ofc he can’t beat his original 😢

ghost saburo came to the conclusion that even tho he has been working so hard on this program, there is just a part of his coding that’s terrified his world will change and that’s why he failed. he’s been working so hard on this program tho, only to fail time and time again

saburo tells him that when that happens, he needs to talk to others around him, gain new outlooks and grow from those experiences and inch by inch, you’ll eventually reach your goal

ichiro tells ghost saburo they’ll find the right solution, and jiro, tho not the smartest, promises to think as hard as he can to help

ghost saburo: *crying* hehe…. if i were my original….. th-this would be the part where i go ‘how can i expect the idiot to find the solution that couldn’t???’

jiro: *heartbroken as a tear rolls down his face*

GHOST SABURO TELLS THE BROS HE WISHES HE HAD BROTHERS LIKE THE THREE OF THEM AND THEN FADES AWAY PLS I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE HES SO PRECIOUS AND NOW HES GONE😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[x0401x]

Hi, guys. It’s been a while.

I’m very sorry for being gone for some time without prior warning. It wasn’t an intentional absence. I wasn’t really on hiatus, just had to take some time off because a string of really bad occurrences have been happening to me these past months.

I don’t wanna upset anyone, so from this point on, read at your own discretion.

First thing that happened is… I’ve lost a very dear childhood friend to a car accident. Been mourning for a while now but still haven’t completely moved on.

Second thing is my computer died on me. I’ve managed to find out the problem and fix it. Also did a full back-up of my stuff.

Immediately after that, I found out that my main email address and password had been leaked in a data breach. My email got hacked.

This one was a scare. Probably the most stressful one I’ve ever had, since I use this email for everything, including Tumblr.

I did manage to get my account back, but found out that the hacker had set a rule in my email to automatically forward every mail I receive to a suspicious address. Outlook was stopping these attempts, so thankfully none of the information was delivered to the hacker.

Apparently, that’s a common thing that they do. The more you know, I guess. I found the rule and disabled/deleted it.

This seems to have been the only thing that the hacker did. I guess I was incredibly lucky that they didn’t just lock me out of my account, but I’m not gonna lie, I’m still scared.

I’m seriously considering doing a back-up of my blog, just in case anything bad happens again and I end up losing my email address. I’m aware that the back-up through Tumblr takes literal days to complete, but it’s the only way to do a full back-up.

So I was just wondering… do I have to leave my computer on in order to do this back-up? I don’t think it’s necessary, but I’m asking just in case.

Welp, that’s about it. I’m really sorry for being suddenly gone. I’m still mourning and freaking out at the same time, but gradually getting better. Would appreciate if anyone could answer the question above!

I’m going to come back little by little. Love you all very much!

[anxresi]

A Short Zoe Rant Cos I Is Bored

The ONLY way Zoe would’ve been remotely acceptable in the show is if she’d been introduced MUCH earlier.

Like, the very first season.

Show her as a ‘counterpoint’ to Bully Chloe as one who is actually bullied, and how being raised in a completely different country & continent can influence one’s behavior & outlook.

Maybe she can have a few cameo scenes until she’s a full-time regular, show her chatting on the phone to her dad, sending letters to her sister etc.

Then, when she eventually DOES turn up later, give her more personality than ‘feel sorry for me, oh and btw I’m a lesbian’. Not everyone has to fall hard for her the minute she appears, and if you ARE going to make her a superhero, don’t give her the miraculous in her second ever episode!

And Mr Astruc wonders where these accusations of favoritism come from, when all this coincides with Chloe’s sudden descent from being a semi-complex character to a raving lunatic sociopath? Anyway…

Have Zoe perform some actual function in the show: like, give her a pivotal role in her sister’s redemption. Let her have some negative traits, apart from I-don’t know-how-special-I-truly-am (a common trait of badly written Mary Sues). Don’t let the finality of her character arc be a single pink streak in her hair(!) (talk about lack of ambition).

A few other ideas: Give her a girlfriend crush who ISN’T Marinette, because not everything has to revolve around Baker Girl. Quit putting words in the mouths of other characters how ‘perfect’ she is to manipulate and influence the young audience, it’s distracting and annoying.

Basically, the only thing I’d keep about her in her current incarnation are her shoes, which are pretty groovy TBH. Everything else can be ditched, including her name (Too close to ‘Chloe’ idk… I think something like ‘Arabelle’ would suit her) and design, (again, too similar to Baker Girl)

But, as anyone with half a brain cell would’ve figured out by now, she was only created as a flawless counterpoint to you-know-who so Mr Astruc and his lovable team of hacks wouldn’t have to do any real development on Chloe… they gave us a ready-made, blandly nicey-nice ‘cute’ replacement to just simper away in the background without doing anything of value and contributing the grand total of nothing to the dynamic of S4 onwards.

And seeing as how S4 is generally seen by a lot of people as the beginning of a steep decline in quality of the show, I guess she’s in good company.

Welcome to the dumpster fire, Zoe. We have cake! 🔥 🧁

[brotherwtf]

Maybe buck taking care of sick bucky…? There’s a lot of fics the other way round but I think it’s sweet to see buck doing too

omg Buck would dote on Bucky so much it ain't even funny at this point lmao

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When John woke up with a hacking cough, Gale tried to ignore his protests of "I'm fine" and force him to stay at home in bed. They weren't as convincing when his voice was shot to all hell and he could barely get a sentence out before coughing again, though.

Despite Gale's best efforts, John still went to work that day and Gale waited anxiously by the phone in case someone called to come get him.

It was around noon when the phone finally rang throughout the house and Gale ran to pick it up. A woman with a nasally voice speaks when Gale answers.

"Is this Gale Cleven?" She asks, sounding bored and uninterested.

Gale huffs out something that sounds like an affirmation and she continues.

"It's Mr. Egan, he's not doing too great and told me to call his emergency contact--"

She's not able to finish her sentence before Gale hangs up the phone and practically bolts out the door and towards their truck. The whole drive to the bar Gale is cursing under his breath at just how stupid John must be for going to work when he's clearly sick.

When he arrives, he darts into the bar and finds John slumped over at a table, forehead resting on his pillowed arms. Gale shakes his head but can't help the smile that spreads across his face. He walks over and places a hand on his shoulder, smiling when John jolts and looks up at him. His face is flushed red and his forehead is clammy, and Gale shakes his head.

"Come on, Bucky. Let's get you home," Gale says, dragging John away from the table and into their truck.

He bids a quiet 'thank you' to the very tired looking woman standing at the bar and gently guides John to the car. He looks worse than this morning, but Gale doesn't have the heart to chew him out quite yet.

John lolls his head in the passenger seat as they drive home and mutters things to himself, some that Gale catches but most just incoherent mumbling.

"... much worse during the war... I'll be fine," John huffs when Gale wrestles him out of the car again.

Gale has half a mind to start chewing him out now, saying things like that, but the way John smiles stupidly up at him makes all of the words die on his tongue.

He's able to maneuver John into their bed with some shushing and drags the covers over him. He places a hand on John's forehead and tenses at how hot it is. John was in no place to be working at all.

"Will I live, doc?" John groans, leaning into Gale's touch and smirking gently.

Gale smiles down at him, running a hand through his sweaty curls.

"Outlook not so good, Bucky. I prescribe you to a whole week of bed rest before you even think about working again," Gale mutters and John shakes his head.

"Darn. Well I sure got the prettiest nurse to help me heal, when do you get off of work, doll?" John asks and Gale rolls his eyes before leaving his bedside and wandering to the kitchen.

He heats up some chicken broth he finds in the pantry and throws some plain crackers in his arms before venturing back to his and John's room.

John has moved around until he's on his stomach, somehow wrapping the entire blanket around his legs and shoving the pillow off of the bed. His eyes are open, but barely, and Gale walks over with a silent laugh.

"Come on Bucky, you gotta eat something before you go to sleep," Gale says, coaxing John back up until he's sitting against the bed frame.

Gale pushes his hair back again, sitting on the side of the bed and spoon feeding John chicken broth and crackers until John pushes him away.

"Don't wanna get you sick," John mutters, laying back down and burying his face into the pillow he had shoved onto the floor.

Gale shakes his head and sits more comfortably in the crook of Johns body, gently massaging John's scalp and toying with his hair. It makes his eyes droop and his breathing get steadier.

"I'm not going anywhere, John," Gale whispers, and smiles when John falls asleep beneath him.

omg this was so soft to write, thank you so much anon!!