#traceable

[digitalcreationsllc]

API Vulnerabilities: 74% of Organizations Report Multiple Breaches

API security company Traceable has unveiled its 2023 State of API Security Report. In collaboration with the Ponemon Institute, the study provides a comprehensive global perspective on the state of API security, exposing critical vulnerabilities and their far-reaching consequences. The report, based on insights from 1629 cybersecurity experts across the United States, the United Kingdom and the…

[superkilometerfilter]

Are Mileage Blockers Traceable? – Everything You Need To Know

Mileage correction tools are very common in today’s world and people use various methods to somehow alter an odometer and change the digits on it, but the main question is – are mileage blockers traceable? The short answer is No, but in order to answer this question that everyone has thought about and to answer it, we need to take several factors into consideration.

First of all, there are a variety of devices that interfere with the correct functioning of the system. They artificially adjust the mileage and show misleading numbers on the dashboard. To do so they use rolling back, deleting, freezing or extracting the data. A person can remove any amount of distance in a few minutes. Although these methods seem appealing to others, they all have the same issues. Firstly, new cars store the information in separate storage units and even though the numbers are removed from the instrument cluster the data is easily traceable. Furthermore, any action that makes the odometer show a misleading distance is illegal and a responsible party will face a legal dispute.

It is true that those gadgets have several flaws and that is why a German team has created an advanced tool – Mileage Blocker. These unique blockers from Super Kilometer Filter (SKF) do not delete or roll back already existing data (which is automatically illegal). How does it work? The Mileage blocker simply stops counting up miles or kilometers when a car is in motion. Hence, it halts the whole distance recording process. Moreover, it prevents the mechanism to save the information regarding the mileage in any storage units, therefore the data is totally untraceable. Remember that the mileage blocker is for only testing and tuning purposes and using it on free roads is against the law.

To sum up, there are many instruments that interfere with the normal functioning of an odometer. Are mileage blockers traceable? All of these devices have the same flaw – they are easily trackable, but there is a Mileage Blocker that only alters the recording process in a vehicle and is also untraceable. In addition, everyone should have in mind that it is for only testing or tuning purposes and using it on everyday bases is illegal.

WHAT IS A CAR DIAGNOSTIC TOOL?

As the cases of mileage fraud increase, people try to find solutions. In the beginning, of course, everyone tries to identify the problem on his/her own. However, it became obvious that such illegal actions are extremely hard to detect. This is the moment when we reach out to a professional for help. Technicians have many useful gadgets for different cases and one of them is a diagnostic scanner.

New vehicles have plenty of sensors, panels and advanced elements that instantly detect any issues. Once they find a problem, a specific icon will appear on your dashboard. It is correct that in the modern era these technologies became a very handful, but there are still cases when it is not enough and a diagnostic gadget comes in. But are mileage blockers traceable with a diagnostic tool? In order to answer this question, we need to take a look at how this device works. 

Diagnostic scanners help us identify the problem, damage or anything that interferes with the normal function of the system. It uses all the data that storage units accumulate and analyzes them. It will identify all the issues from the smallest to the biggest ones. You just need to connect it to an ODB (on-board diagnostic) port and switch it on. Based on a manufacturer the ODB port might be located in a different part of your automobile, so double-check this little detail beforehand. Once you set up the scanner, it will display all the necessary information. It is very effective against mileage correction appliances; however, it cannot identify any trace of a mileage blocker.  

DO I HAVE TO BUY CAR SCANNER TOOLS?

If you are wondering whether buy a diagnostic tool or not, you need to know the pros and cons of it. The first and most important question is “why do you need it”? In case your dashboard frequently displays error signs it would be a great choice. It will be beneficial also if you decide to check for odometer calibration. But are mileage blockers traceable? No, mileage blockers do not use the CAN bus system to store the information inside the car. Hence, diagnostic tools cannot detect it.

You have options: go to a professional technician or buy one. A visit to a professional will cost you from $40-$400. The prices vary depending on the service you need. The prices could be different based on your location (city, state or country), so please double-check the details in advance. It should be noted that sometimes they claim diagnosing is free, but in that case, they may charge you extra for other additional services. Overall, whether it is free or not you will end up paying approximately the same amount in the end.

Let’s discuss what you need to consider before buying it. First of all – the price. There are different versions and the cheapest ones will cost you around $100. If you want to buy something that has way more functions and capabilities you need to spend way more than just $100. However, vehicles need frequent check-up to find out that it works flawlessly. So, if you buy the device it will be a one-time payment for you (as you will have a gadget and can test your car whenever you want), while each visit cost you a certain amount of money. 

Therefore, buying a diagnostic device depends on your budget and purpose. Of course, a visit is cheaper than buying the gadget, but in a longer perspective, it can be different. If you need the check-up only once, a visit might be a better option. And if you intend to do tests multiple times a good investment may be the best for you.

HOW TO AVOID CLOCKING

Clocking is an ever-growing challenge in the 21st century. Countries try to somehow prevent it, but so far, the measures were not good enough to stop them. According to NHTSA, more than half a million cars have misleading speedometer only in the United States. The damage goes up to billions in the US. Such actions are common in the European Unions as well. Due to the fact that they don’t have one common law, it is becoming harder to control the process. EU report states that removing digits happens at cross border territories and has damage of €1-€9 billion.

Despite being illegal, people still roll back or remove displayed miles on the instrument cluster. In this reality more and more people ask “are mileage blockers traceable”? As we know, no device can trace odometer blockers and it is important to know how to protect yourself from potential fraud. Here are the useful tips you need to know while buying a used vehicle.

Check external appearance. Take a look at tires and make sure that they are in proper/good conditions;

Artificially changing kilometers require removing the instrument cluster. More likely there will be scratches on it if someone reset the odometer;

Examine all the pedals and be certain that they are not worn out. A new auto will not have significantly used pedals;

Take a look at the pedals as well. Look closely to make sure they are in good condition and there is nothing suspicious;

Ensure that you have all the official documents, reports and log books. They give you essential information in detail. So, double-check that this information matches the numbers on the dashboard;

You can also request VIN to validate the details online. 

Changing mileage is becoming extremely common. These steps will help you identify the problems from the beginning and prevent any additional complications. Do not forget to always check as much as possible and validate all given information. 

MILEAGE BLOCKER – A LEGAL DEVICE TO HALT MILEAGE

For years a lot of companies tried to create something that would effectively and legally change the distance on the instrument cluster. They started rolling back, deleting, removing and clocking digits, but all of these actions are illegal. Plus, they have another bigger issue – they are traceable. That is why a team from Germany has developed a Mileage Blocker – a device that simply stops mileage recording. So, it just prevents counting up new miles or kilometers while a vehicle is in motion. It is proven to be effective but the question is “are mileage blockers traceable”? No, nobody can detect it. The blocker does not delete data from the system, it just does not store the information that makes it uncrackable. The company has created it only for car testing and tuning purposes. The mileage blocker has several advantages:

It provides Do-It-Yourself (DIY) easy installation instructions. By following simple steps you will be able to set up it by yourself;

The blocker does not transfer the information to storage units and it has an untraceable effect;

Plug and go function;

The tool has several modules and you can choose your favourite one for your drive; 

Mileage blockers consist of premium quality cables that are heat-resistant and work without an issue under any condition;

Official blockers from Super Kilometer Filter (SKF) include a mobile app. It gives you an opportunity to control it from your phone.

Anyone can purchase the mileage blocker from SKF. Always remember that company has created it for testing/tuning purposes and using it on free highways is unethical. This is why different manufacturers and dealership companies frequently use them.

Takeaway

To conclude, are mileage blockers traceable? – No, because they do not store the data about the miles in the system. They just stop counting up km while you are in motion and hence, nobody knows about your trip. Plus, it has a mobile application that gives you remote control via your mobile phone. Please remember that the device is for testing and using it on free roads is unethical and illegal. If you have any questions, feel free to check the support page or contact the customer center.

[uncanny-tranny]

It is my sincerest and unironic belief that we must invest in preserving "old technology." The more we move to a hegemonic, easily-surveilled way of living, the worse we will find this world to be.

Letters, public phones and transport, cash, and so much more are key to ensuring both freedom of movement and information, but also to combat the surveillance state. We need to preserve the ability to both access the world but also to be untraceable. I truly hope more people start to recognize this. It isn't about nostalgia for the past. It is about ensuring that we are actually afforded freedom, from the richest person to the person who lives on the sidewalk.

[eyra]

few things are more intriguing to ao3 authors than when that daily kudos email comes through and some random fic has suddenly got a whole bunch of kudos in a single day and you have no idea where everyone came from

[dreammeiser]

Just a PSA: I Do Not Have A FurAffinity Account!

I've been told that someone harmful has taken my username and has been impersonating me on FurAffinity; This is not me! I do not use that website. They've made their account private/unviewable to people who do not have an account, so I could not do more investigating.

I am only on Tumblr, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Ko-fi, and Youtube as Dreammeiser. I also have inactive Threads/Bluesky accounts under the same name just to take the username.

It's been advised that you do not try to interact with this person (they're a known predator with their harmful behavior well documented) and that they be blocked and reported.

Thank you, and please be safe out there!

[sevenines]

im always curious in an industry im in no way going in to because steven universe is a key player but exactly how gets extremely muddied. it came at the perfect time and perfect place to be well received and to have people willing enough to change rules for its sake. simultaneously it only happened because it fought hard enough to put itself on the line. critics love to say that every new animated show "has to be like steven universe". is there merit in that? in what ways do executives think steven universe is like? after future, the final episodes su was allowed to get, ian said that executives seemed to want another steven universe without realizing they just got rid of it. su proved linear storytelling can work; that queer elements don't mean the end of a show. why is it not up to rebecca sugar to renew it despite wanting to? in its creation many people saw something "special" in steven universe. though this is a testimony of a testimony, corporate only realized what was going on when they saw the audience turnout to estelle's live stronger than you performance in 2017 (and saw in the crowd the amount of pride flags). su is influential. but how?

[front-facing-pokemon]

[doveywovy]

07. "only for emergencies"

unconventional weapon/magic with a cost/"its us or them"

actually going to use all three prompt options for this one!

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plot outline: while their families are still at war, Izuna & Tobirama end up in an extremely dire situation- the point they've been forced to a truce. (Something like....they've been captured and kept for several months by an enemy clan, izuna for his bloodline and tobirama for his jutsu. so they're at the tailend of a lot of torture and starvation before they get slotted together in the same cell.)

It's an extremely temporary truce and they fully intend to try and kill each other as soon as they're out of it, but ultimately the only solution they come up with is a jutsu of tobirama's invention and the use of izuna's chakra. specifically tobirama turns one of his own body parts into his infinite-exploding-seal trick,and another body part for the hiarishin to get them out of the way of the explosion he's set off.

Shinobi don't really believe in owing somebody, but the Uchiha are a noble clan and Izuna's pretty prideful...the idea that Tobirama is going to die essentially for his sake (Regardless of how much the stubborn asshole claims he won't) is unforgivable. So he drags Tobirama back with him.

he's not nice enough to take him back to hashirama of course, he's not letting the senju get their hands back on a guy who can create a nuclear explosion. but the uchiha will keep him alive and in better care than he has been for the past five months so he's not allowed to complain

[saccharinosis]

HI I ASCENDED AT THE INFINITE HOODIES MC DRAWING AAAA CAN I PLEASE FIGHT LOVEL FOR MC'S HAND IN MARRIAGE? -🗝️

This started out as a single image sketch and then grew more and more out of hand BUT AAAAAAA THANK YOU (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))♡ unfortunately your MC is in another castle

[dt75artblog]

hey can you watch this for me for a second i have to go buy some bread

[wallwriterstuff]

Part 2: The Yes Basket ||John Price x Teen!Simon Riley||

Warnings: Mentions of drugs. Implied child neglect, explicit mentions of physical injury and abuse (1 sentence mentioning bruises and being underweight). All the angst. Talk of foster care and sibling separation. Mentions of military discharge and injury. Minors should not interact with this.

Words: 2236

Summary: John Price has had plenty of foster children before him and knows how to support most of the behaviour he sees. A simple trip to the supermarket unveils a deeper need for understanding than he originally thought, and John is left scrambling for answers Laswell won't give him.

Chapter 1: To Soothe A Soul Next Part (3): Dirty Laundry ->

Simon Riley is a ghost in his home.

He’s barely seen the boy since Laswell dropped him off last week. The lack of weight on him clearly works to his advantage for sneaking about the place because Price has been startled by his sudden appearance at least twice, and his instincts are usually pretty good at detecting anyone in his general vicinity. Either that, or Simon must have gotten good at creeping around. Perhaps it was safer that way in his former home, less noise less attention. All Price knows is that he only sees the boy when he’s eating his food or using his shower. He uses the shower a lot. He can’t tell if it’s a novelty thing that he never really had before or if it’s perhaps a psychological thing that needs a little more investigating, but the boy spends at least an hour a day scrubbing his skin raw in the tub, only to appear in the kitchen afterwards with a pink face and hands and stinking clothes that undo most of the work he’s just done.

He still won’t let Price wash anything in the bin bag.

Simon’s living out of it, he thinks. Not that he has any access to that room now. Simon barely cracks the door when he knocks on it to inform him dinner is ready or to ask if he wants to join him in watching a movie or something with Riley. He’s been gentle about his approach on it to, not outright disregarding his belongings as a filthy nuisance in his home but rather asking him how he can help him look after them. He’s been stealing food to. Light-fingered little bugger got away with it for almost 48 hours before Price realised his fruit bowl was suspiciously low on fruit. He’s had children in his care hoard food before, knows how to deal with it, so today, he’s dragging Simon out into the big wide world whether he likes it or not to solve the problem. The echo of his knock on the wood is met by complete silence behind the door, and Price still feels that prickle of dread when Simon cracks the door open just enough to stare him down as if he’s the intruder, somehow.

The whites of his eyes are only just whiter than the pallor of his skin.

“We’re going to head to the shops together, get some groceries in. Since I’ll be cooking for both of us I want you to give me an idea of what sort of things you like to eat. You’ve got 10 minutes to get yourself ready, alright?” Price doesn’t phrase it like a question, knowing the answer would absolutely be no if he asked. Simon barely blinks, a minor twitch of his brows showing his displeasure through a frown. Price waits him out, watch’s carefully for any sign of resistance. Seeing no way out, Simon finally acquiesces with a short nod, slamming the door shut between them both. Price let’s out a quiet breath and turns to head back downstairs, sure he’s going to have to come and get him when the 10 minutes he’s given him to get ready is up. It’ll serve two purposes, he thinks. If Simon takes a walk with him today then the boy will get a better lay of the land, have a bit more freedom to walk himself to the park maybe or walk himself to school, when the time comes for that, but it also means getting in food Simon can have control over. Speak of the devil.

Riley perks at his feet and trots happily to the boy as he stamps his feet into beat up trainers at the bottom of the stairs. The laces are threadbare at best and there’s holes in the outer skin that let Price know they’re no longer waterproof. Maybe when they have to tackle the issue of school uniform he can broach the topic of new shoes. Forcing himself up, Price moves to the coat rack and takes down Riley’s leash and harness, the German Shepherd waiting patiently to be belted up. Simon says nothing, hands stuffed deep in his pockets and eyes cast downward towards his feet. He doesn’t force the boy to break the silence, wondering if Simon is just a bit stunted in his social development or if there’s something greater at play. He never can tell, still doesn’t know him quite well enough.

He offers Simon the lead anyhow, and the boy takes it wordlessly, walking out alongside him and not waiting for him to lock the door behind them. Price has to catch up, and just about catches a glimpse of Simon slipping a black surgical mask over his face. Price’s brow furrows, a shudder rolling down his spine when he gets closer and sees the shoddily painted skeleton jaw painted on the front of the mask. It doesn’t feel like a fashion choice.

God kid, what the hell happened to you?

It’s like walking with the angel of death, even the breeze in the trees seem to fall silent in Simon’s presence. Price isn’t one to easily be unnerved, hell his job demanded he have nerves of steel, but something about Simon’s silent and foreboding presence makes him feel the need to fill the quiet space with noise.

“I’ve got a basic list, bread, milk, all that stuff, but once we’re in the shop you can give me an idea of what sort of dinner you like.” He said. Simon says nothing, of course. He gets a handful of looks from neighbourhood gossips but ignores them steadfastly. He’s like an omen of death, dressed in all black, hidden under baggy clothes, and…not reaching for a single bit of food. Price realises quickly that this is going to be harder than he originally thought. He feels like a phony Santa with the fake jolly attitude as he tries to suggest different things and is met by a shrug each time. He’s lost track of the amount of products he’s picked up in an attempt to sway him when Simon finally speaks ups.

“I don’t care.” The blunt and abrupt sentence is punctuated with a voice crack that makes the boy visibly cringe, as if the visible evidence of his youth is somehow a weakness he’s unwittingly shown. Price watches him for a long moment, head tilted and eyes squinting slightly.

“I do.” It’s a simply sentence, not one he packs a lot of emotion into, but it garners him the biggest reaction he’s had so far. Simon narrows his eyes. That eerie presence he exudes magnifies ten fold and almost tries to envelop Price, like a shadow has oozed from the boy and tried to poke and prod it’s way into Price’s very soul to examine the contents. He holds his gaze with the most neutral expression he can and pulls out his wallet to hold out a crisp ten pound note to the boy.

“This here is for you to go and get snacks with. We're going to make a yes basket. Anything you put in the basket, you can eat at any time. No permission needed, it's your food to eat as you please. The only rules for the basket are that whatever you buy fits within your budget, you need to buy a mix of junk food and healthy stuff, and it's only refilled when we go shopping on Saturday. If you eat it all by Wednesday there's no adding extra's too it until Saturday. If you do find it's empty and your still hungry, you can still eat the snacks in the kitchen cupboards, but we share those, so you need to ask permission before taking them. Understand?” his explanation is met with a further narrowing of the boys eyes, but Simon isn’t fool enough to look a gift horse in the mouth. Whatever life he’s been raised in, Price gets the impression that reading and playing people, having street smarts, is something the boy prides himself on, and that’s what makes him snatch the money from his hand and stalk for the fruit aisle first.

Price doesn’t see that basket once it’s taken into his room, but his fruit bowl remains full. Whether or not he paces himself is beyond Price’s knowledge to, but he’s set the boundary and he’ll see soon enough if Simon’s pushed it. If the way he eats his dinner is any indication then he reckons the basket was empty on day one. He scarfs down anything in front of him like he’s a black hole gorging on any and all matter, regardless of whether he finds it pleasant or not.

The subtleties in Simon’s expression is what helps him tailor his shopping lists going forward. His nose wrinkles ever so slightly when he eats anything he doesn’t like, and the missing nutrition in his previous diet is quick to make itself known when just a fortnight of eating a more varied and rich diet makes the boy sick to his stomach. He tries to hide it of course, but Riley’s compassion doesn’t let the boy suffer alone for long. The scuffling at his door is what wakes Price, and he forces his prosthetic back into place with a grunt, thumping with groggy eyes towards the bedroom door. He hears Simon heaving the minute he opens up,  giving Riley a scratch behind the ears before he heads for the bathroom. He pauses just briefly before knocking on the door and waiting to see if Simon will invite him in. He doesn’t, of course, so Price pushes the door open, and tries not to heave himself.

Simon’s always hidden beneath his clothes and now he knows why. Pale skin is mottled by severe but aging bruises. The poor boys black blue and yellow, a tapestry of violence inked into his skin that he’s still recovering from, may never recover from. There’s bones where he’d expected at least some muscles. He wonders if the skeleton painted on his face mask is supposed to represent the skeletal structure he’s somehow kept upright and ticking over in whatever horrific circumstances Simon has had to call his life up until this point. Price wipes any trace of his horror from his face as he grabs a wash cloth and dampens it, placing the cool cloth on the back of the boys neck as he awkwardly kneels beside him.

“Easy Simon, breathe.” He murmurs. Simon flinches form his hands, from his help, too used to doing things alone, but he’s just a child and he wants the one thing any child demands when they feel so awful nothing else helps.

“Mum.”

It’s a quiet croak, but it’s enough to shatter Price’s heart. He swallows thickly to get a grip on the lump in his throat before he pats the boys shoulder.

“Just me…have you had a sip of water?” he asks softly. Simon doesn’t turn his head, just leaves his head resting along his arm so Price doesn’t see the weakness seeping from his eyes. He shakes his head. Price gets him a glass of water, and they sit in silence until Simon’s ready to stumble back to bed again.

It’s the first time the silence doesn’t feel oppressive.

Price lets him sleep in the next day for as long as he needs, doesn’t ensure he eats breakfast as he’s now ensure just what to feed a stomach he guesses was previously empty most of the time, and instead calls up Laswell.

“John. How’s things?” her voice is tired and it sets his alarm bells ringing.

“Alright. Better, sort of. We’ve made a bit of progress, I think. How’s things on your end?” Price leans against the kitchen counter, watching Riley do his business in the back garden as he reads the pregnant pause before she spoke again. Not good then, he thinks.

“We’re alright,” She lied, “How can I help you today?” Price decides to let it go. Simon is his priority.

“Was wondering if we were any further forward with getting a doctor’s appointment for the lad, or even sibling visits. He mentioned his mum the other night, might do him some good to see his brother.” Price suggested.

Kate sighed, “Don’t push it John…Tom’s not good. Kid’s disclosed a lot since they were separated…Simon won’t be seeing him for a while yet. Doctor’s not called back yet, I’ll push it from my end. Is he well enough to wait?” Price’s head span for a second. Just what had the younger boy disclosed that had Kate so uptight? What had he seen? What had Simon seen? Or...is it something Simon had done? No, no that didn’t feel right. Simon was like a pitbull, preferring to puff up and look domineering but, under the right care at least, completely harmless. His burning curiosity might never be satiated. His job was to help the child, not investigate the case. No, no he had to leave that to Kate.

“I’d rather he was seen sooner over later. Could do with some help from a dietitian maybe. He was more undernourished than we originally thought and I don’t want to give him too much to soon.” Price relayed his concern neutrally, even as his mind raced ahead. “I’ll call today then and call you back when I have an answer.” Kate didn’t bother with a goodbye before she hung up. Price sighed, stared at his phone for a moment, and placed it on the side.

One thing at a time John, he thought, One thing at a time.

[sealsapocalypticmusic]

A figure that’s always still, and never certain.

[karmicpunishment]

i don't think theres a trio that shows the idea of "people change people" or "what you do for others comes back to you" like dazai, atsushi, and sigma does

[asurrogateblog]

as a media psychology researcher 85% of my job is figuring out the most horrifically academic way to say "you idiots wouldn't last a day on tumblr"

[ooklet]

i feel like one of the only areas of information searching that hasn't been ruined by the proliferation of ai articles is cat behavior. because that shit has always been inexplicable. every cat i have ever known is a diagnosable freak in at least four ways that cannot be described by man or god. it was just as useless to try to search "why does my cat do X" twenty years ago as it is today, because not even several vets have been able to explain to me pipsqueak's aching need to eat soap, so huge and horrible that it has driven him to property damage in his quest to obtain it (broken lidded soap dishes, clawed cupboard doors), or why he sometimes wakes himself out of a sound sleep screaming like he's being put through a woodchipper. he's just Like That. every single cat is just Like That.