Darren’s Website.
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Cybersecurity and Compliance: Assessing the Digital Integrity of France’s Online Gaming Sector
PARIS, FRANCE — As the digital landscape becomes increasingly sophisticated, the intersection of cybersecurity and regulated online services has become a critical focal point for IT professionals. In France, the online gambling industry serves as a primary case study in how stringent regulatory frameworks—specifically those enforced by the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) — function not…
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Coflix Pulls a Houdini: New URL yhawards.com, Same Free-Movie Vibes
Yo, tech heads and serial streamers!Remember the old Coflix? That cozy little rat-hole where you could binge the newest Spider-Thing without signing away your first-born to five different streaming giants? Yeah, same. One day you’re chillin’ with popcorn, next day the site’s gone 404 and your evening plans look like a Windows-blue-screen of death. Classic.…
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Streaming Movies for Free in France in 2025: Is It Safe? And Which Site Actually Works?
Streaming Movies for Free in France in 2025: Is It Safe? And Which Site Actually Works? Let’s be real: you’re not trying to become a copyright lawyer. You just want to watch a movie without paying €12 for a 48-hour rental or signing up for a streaming service that’ll disappear next month like your New…
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Streaming on Xalaflix in France: Legal Risks, Penalties & What Actually Happens
Xalaflix on ifi.tv — we’re all there nowSo for those who aren’t aware yet, the entire Xalaflix community has moved to ifi.tv. That’s where everyone now goes to stream movies and series. The address has changed, but the spirit is the same: a massive catalog, top quality, and zero hassle. Join us on ifi.tv and…
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Are Free Movie Streaming Sites Legal in France?
In France, the legality of free movie streaming websites is a complex issue. While some platforms operate legally by offering films in the public domain or with proper licensing, many others host copyrighted content without permission. The French government actively blocks illegal streaming sites, but users still access them through VPNs and mirror sites. Popular…
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The allegedly weekly roundup of notes – Feb 11th, 2022
So far I seem to actually be able to keep this somewhat up. Neat. Remember how I said “allegedly” though? Yeah, I skipped a week. This originally was meant to go out on Feb 4th, but I ended up being busy as. So I just changed the title to the 11th and rolled with it.…
Hi, I’m Darren, and I hack things.
I came into security via a bit of an odd path, being a chemistry student for whom hacking was merely a hobby. A few life altering mishaps in my youth involving the legal system later, and I find myself working as a “security professional”. Not exactly how I thought this would work out.
I’ve helped out a lot of other folks with their computer security issues, while working for a variety of cybersecurity consultancies and as a freelancer. Maybe I can help you?
Aside from that, I also do a bunch of other nonsense, such as “going outside”, tinkering with electronics and chemistry stuff, taking care of an incredibly fluffy cat, and a whole bunch of public speaking.