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Hackers Threaten, Gaming Loved, Linux Suicide Sparks Concern

Cybersecurity researcher Allison Nixon has been subjected to death threats and online harassment, including AI-generated nude images, since April 2024, according to multiple news reports. The threats, originating from anonymous individuals using handles like "WaifuJudische" on platforms such as Telegram and Discord, are linked to Nixon's work as a cybercrime investigator, where she has been instrumental in tracking and assisting in the arrest of cybercriminals. These criminals are often associated with the "Com" hacking subculture, some of whom have a history of real-world violence.

The threats against Nixon began in April 2024, as reported by the MIT Technology Review. The harassment included AI-generated nude images, indicating a sophisticated and targeted campaign. The perpetrators used platforms like Telegram and Discord to issue the threats, masking their identities behind anonymous handles.

Nixon's work has focused on investigating cybercrime, specifically targeting individuals involved in the "Com" hacking subculture. Her efforts have led to the apprehension of several cybercriminals. This work has made her a target, as the individuals she has helped bring to justice seek retribution.

In other news, a separate story emerged about the development of "Suicide Linux," a Debian package that, upon any incorrect command, creatively resolves it into rm -rf and wipes the user's hard drive, as detailed on Hacker News. This is a game of sorts, where the user must see how long they can use the operating system before losing all their data.

Also, a new fuzzy file finder for neovim, called FFF.nvim, was introduced. It is a fast and typo-resistant fuzzy file picker for neovim, according to Hacker News.

In the realm of academic research, Nature News published an editorial expression of concern regarding a 2000 paper on the deacetylation of p53. Concerns were raised about the similarity of western blot bands in the study. The authors no longer had the original data to verify the images.

Finally, in a separate piece, Vox explored the reasons people enjoy playing games. The article cited philosopher C. Thi Nguyen, who argues that games provide insight into human agency, demonstrating how individuals choose goals and submit to constraints.

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