Hacker News: marcusfrex

New comment by marcusfrex in "The Rise of SQL:the second programming language everyone needs to know"

marcusfrex — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:22:42 +0000

SQL is not a programming language.

Principles of Proactive Cybersecurity

marcusfrex — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:23:42 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqWB9e6AHIk

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45424570

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

New comment by marcusfrex in "Enshittification of Cybersecurity"

marcusfrex — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:54:27 +0000

Switchborn, the raw cyberpunk odyssey from Marcus Frex, skewers the "enshittification" of cybersecurity, a hollow race to cheap illusions where automated scanners and AI hype peddle pretty PDFs over genuine protection, as exposed by blunders like the 2017 Equifax breach. Marcus champions unbuyable artistry, human curiosity, and integrity amid corporate checklists, urging listeners to demand real fortresses over flattering facades in a digital world where true security whispers from the shadows of consequence. A rallying cry for discerning defenders, ethical innovators, and rebels against the commodified void.

Enshittification of Cybersecurity

marcusfrex — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:54:27 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4xosN_FVq8

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45341605

Points: 7

# Comments: 1

New comment by marcusfrex in "Switchborn – 007 – The Endgame You Forgot [video]"

marcusfrex — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:07:27 +0000

Switchborn, the enigmatic podcast from Marcus Frex, unravels the double-edged sword of cyberwarfare through the lens of Stuxnet, a once-secret U.S.-Israeli digital strike that crippled Iran's nuclear ambitions but ignited a global arms race when it escaped containment.

Marcus dissects how tactical triumphs unravel into strategic blunders without endgame foresight, blending historical intrigue, ethical contradictions, and whispers from the digital shadows where Switchborn lurks as a harbinger of unforeseen consequences. A must for cyber strategists, policy skeptics, and explorers of tech's chaotic undercurrents.

Switchborn – 007 – The Endgame You Forgot [video]

marcusfrex — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:07:27 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1OldPGF2mI

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45256482

Points: 3

# Comments: 1

New comment by marcusfrex in "I hacked 4 banks at the same time [video]"

marcusfrex — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:04:37 +0000

This episode explores a 2014 Istanbul hack where Marcus exploited a careless developer’s sloppy code to breach bank systems, revealing the chaos beneath corporate illusions of "bought" security. Blending sharp critiques of complacent coders with poetic musings on Switchborn as a prophetic force, it’s a call to tech rebels and dreamers to embrace the artistry and anarchy of true hacking.

https://www.switchborn.com

I hacked 4 banks at the same time [video]

marcusfrex — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:04:37 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=910NGbk4_YQ

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45098738

Points: 1

# Comments: 1

New comment by marcusfrex in "Malicious versions of Nx and some supporting plugins were published"

marcusfrex — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:08:12 +0000

NodeJS was/is/and always will be satanism anyway.

New comment by marcusfrex in "OpenSSH Post-Quantum Cryptography"

marcusfrex — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:19:09 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0uZDwPSB7o

Switchborn: Cryptocoins 101 [video]

marcusfrex — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:37:34 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzWSJ25h0s4

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44950859

Points: 1

# Comments: 0

New comment by marcusfrex in "Switchborn"

marcusfrex — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:19:23 +0000

Switchborn is a captivating weekly podcast hosted by Harun Esur (aka Marcus Frex), a cybersecurity expert and underground persona who emerged from decades of anonymity to share his unfiltered memories.

Blending cyberpunk introspection, rebellious wisdom, and raw storytelling, Switchborn invites listeners to explore the hacker ethos: walk to the edge of the post-quantum desert, follow the star, and let the challenges forge you or not.

Perfect for thinkers, and rebels seeking depth beyond the screen. Tune in for Marcus's evolving tales of control, chaos, and digital freedom.

Switchborn

marcusfrex — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:19:23 +0000

Article URL: https://www.switchborn.com

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44940283

Points: 1

# Comments: 1

New comment by marcusfrex in "Show HN: Forced to Give Your Password?"

marcusfrex — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:56:58 +0000

It got old and you are missing the whole point.

If someone will think exactly like your mindset, he will likely damage potential evidence, opportunities, and the case right from the start and loosing the whole position if it is the Veilith. This is highly sensitive technology—there's no room for jokes.

New comment by marcusfrex in "Show HN: Forced to Give Your Password?"

marcusfrex — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:54:22 +0000

All details are in the web page but if you want to get into technical details here I leave the link to the whitepaper;

https://veilith.com/Veilith-WhitePaper-v0.1.pdf

New comment by marcusfrex in "Show HN: Forced to Give Your Password?"

marcusfrex — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:53:19 +0000

Imagine a briefcase where different keys open different compartments. One key might show your grocery list, another shows your real important documents. If someone forces you to open it, you can give them a "fake" key that shows harmless stuff.

This is called "deniable encryption" - you can honestly say "there's nothing important here" when using the decoy password.

And it is impossible to understand whether any one of the compartment is a random content or an encrypted one.

Show HN: Forced to Give Your Password?

marcusfrex — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:51:47 +0000

Lets imagine a scenario where you're coerced whether through threats, torture, or even legal pressure to reveal the password to your secure vault.

In countries like the US, UK, and Australia, refusing to provide passwords to law enforcement can result months in prison in certain cases.

I invented a solution called Veilith ( veilith.com ) addresses this critical vulnerability with perfect deniable encryption. It supports multiple passwords, each unlocking distinct blocks of encrypted data that are indistinguishable from random noise even to experts. And have a lot of different features to protect your intellectual properties.

In high-stakes situations, simply provide a decoy password and plausibly deny the existence of anything more.

Dive deeper by reading the whitepaper, exploring the open-source code, or asking me any questions you may have.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44766150

Points: 3

# Comments: 6

New comment by marcusfrex in "Forced to Unlock? Veilith Shields Your Secrets"

marcusfrex — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:18:30 +0000

Imagine a scenario where you're coerced—whether through threats, torture, or even legal pressure—to reveal the password to your secure vault. In countries like the US, UK, and Australia, refusing to provide passwords to law enforcement can result months in prison in certain cases.

Veilith addresses this critical vulnerability with perfect deniable encryption. It supports multiple passwords, each unlocking distinct blocks of encrypted data that are indistinguishable from random noise—even to experts.

In high-stakes situations, simply provide a decoy password and plausibly deny the existence of anything more. Dive deeper by reading the whitepaper, exploring the open-source code, or asking me any questions you may have. Let's secure your data like never before!

Forced to Unlock? Veilith Shields Your Secrets

marcusfrex — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:18:30 +0000

Article URL: https://www.veilith.com

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44745354

Points: 2

# Comments: 1

New comment by marcusfrex in "Need some advice as a highly skilled but a broke tech guy"

marcusfrex — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:28:25 +0000

Additionally I work with heads of different companies and banks directly and as I understood that I should be focusing on Value Propositions for them rather than bothering with reinventing the wheel. Many thanks again you probably made drastical difference with my understanding on business.