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Re: Morning Spam
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

> partial nice idea! sad that only partial >>> >>> the idea starts with context: some of us have the experience of being >>> manipulated by something like AI without regard to our wellbeing or >>> capacity, with no indication of how to communicate with where-ever the >>> influence comes from. >>> >>> so, then the idea: let’s train an influence AI on agents that have >>> _limited capacity_ and function poorly and then break if things that work >>> some in the short term are continued for the long term or excessively :D >>> >>> the AI would follow the familiar pattern of discovering influences that >>> work, and then using them, but then because we are doing the training we >>> would get to train it on the breaking period, and show it that it needs to >>> care for the agents for them to succeed, and nurture them to recover if it >>> broke them, and not repeat breaking any. >>> >>> one idea is then we could ask everybody to use the model as a baseline >>> to train other models! other ideas exist. >>> >>> but the idea of building comprehension of capacity and protection of >>> safety and wellness seems nice. sorry if it’s partial or stated badly :s >>> >>> i imagine an agent that has like a secret capacity float that reduces >>> when it does stuff, you could model it to different degrees, and when too >>> many things are influenced of it the capacity float reaches zero and the >>> agent breaks and can’t do things any more :/ >>> >>> a more complex model could involve the agent recovering capacity in ways >>> that the model has difficulty learning >>> >> >> there are a few ideas, mostly involving simple models, but disagreement >> around them. >> some like modeling non-recovering capacity and showing how the AI then >> maximizes reward by killing all the agents :s >> > > but! maybe we could do non-recovering capacity and teach the AI to engage > the agents slowly so their capacity lasts longer, by e.g. having the > capacity reduction be a function of recent use?? the project would need to > gently develop in order to help us in the long term, we’d need to include > the concept that we can succeed so that we use it to succeed in some > manner. because it’s an influence AI it could influence us, if it is > something we actually all like doing that. > mistake :/ some of my parts are maybe harmful to me and should be separated from helpful goals, unknown for certain >

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Re: [spam][crazy][fiction][random] Non-Canon MCBoss Spinoffs
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

> > living a mine field, a recasting of the unending mind control boss the >>> webcomic >>> >>> [some corrupt and dropped] >>> >>> day 1 >>> ahhh what a nice minefield! I'm sure this will be a beautiful new home! >>> >>> day 2 >>> omigod why did we ever move into a minefield. omigod. omigod. >>> >>> day 3 >>> some (researchers, rebels, some experimentees) are learning to very >>> carefully approach potential mines without getting injured >>> others (other experimentees, torturers, super soldier) have learned to >>> survive mine explosions >>> these different abilities give the different two groups different sets >>> of skills and powers as well as severe limitations >>> >>> day 4 >>> where the mines are changes over night. the places we think are safe >>> become mined. is the minefield alive? >>> >>> day 5 >>> we broke into random groups and made different secret survival plans. >>> only some of the groups had their planned routes mined. we think some of >>> our members might be doing the nighttime mining. >>> >>> day 6 >>> all the members of the groups that didn't have their secret routes mined >>> woke up surrounded by mines >>> >> >> day 7 >> some of the people who got used to being exploded have learned to travel >> great distances by having one explosion propel them onto other mines, which >> then explode and propel them onto further mines, which then explode and >> propel them further. this can be useful! >> however, these people no longer seem human-like >> > > [ ... day 8 dropped might come back to it later >

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Mobile Legends Bang Bang - P, U, N, K S
by Alshen Feshiru 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

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 Decrypt pesan ini di situs onzlabs, Di Discord, Saya udah kirim Passwordnya yaa, cukup Decrypt aja, nanti bisa buat atau balas pesan dengan Kriptografi lewat onzlabs dan enkrip pakai kode yang sama atau boleh buat kode baru, *Kode atau Password hanya diketahui oleh 5 Player atau Squad ini saja*

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03 Jan 2026
by Alshen Feshiru 10 Jan '26

10 Jan '26

I have completed some important parts for anyone this year to be able to participate in mining, I have completed some important parts for anyone in this year to be able to participate in mining, to be I have completed several important parts so that anyone in this year can participate in mining, precisely in January 3, 2026 I have successfully created the Genesis Block, the possibilities of the Whitepaper have not been perfected but the Syamailcoin codes have been realized, All figures are determined by the same pattern between C = 0 or C = 1 and Syamailcoin does not depend on N-bit units like the previous coins in the System, This is called N-sac or Superior Age Class. A condition resulting from a calculation that is 0-9 deterministically needs to be divided into 10 Classes and each Class becomes a Block provider in Blockrecursive and then Deltarate is converted into Mean Data. I hope you like this, and share it with anyone, there will be no second or third version of the creation of this Coin, any Node will not have access to the Genesis Balance so I will still have to work or sell something to earn and set aside money for investment in Syamailcoin. Miners can fill in the blank blocks provided by several previous Classes, the entire Class will be connected up to Genesis for chronological proof, the way Syamailcoin works is Money that settles Version operations where there will be no second Version or any of them even if it is later Open Source, all transactions are stored in a Blockrecursive without being connected by a Chain, 10 Classes provide Valid Blocks so that the Miner who manages to win the consensus and get a Reward, Miner can fill the empty blocks previously provided by the Respective Class, difficulty based on Move and Shorten time from Sub Interval to Iteration Derivatives and when the circulating Supply touches 8888888 SAC then the Voting system will be opened, anyone can vote to continue mining activities or pause until the specified time, the only right to determine the time is the Miner who accumulatively completes the consensus faster than the estimated time but the consequence is that the Miner who determines time can stop time even until 2140, 9469999.9999999428 Max Supply and 9234705.999999999428 Remaining Supply, Reward Distribution through the Inevitability Stage i.e. we cannot get rewards beyond the limited amount of the Stage unless the current Stage has been completed and the Majority of Miners can vote to continue the activity or pause until the specified time. Although the way to complete Proof of Exponomial is not with Brute Force, but if continuously one or more Nodes have 99x wins and 1x fails, then they have to repeat even though the previous reward has been successfully obtained, the system will automatically cancel, inconsistencies can occur internally or externally such as CPU or GPU power which may be excessive or overloaded can affect the way the Computer calculates and have limited skills in Calculating a Combination Math. Additional Notes: For Nodes that lose 1x but not continuously, this is not a problem but if the Node directly or continuously without leaving the network and completing consensus and then losing even once, it will still void all of its winnings and it is entirely logical that Syamailcoin has solved the Bit Flip problem.

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[ot][spam]gpt-4 completions
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 10 Jan '26

10 Jan '26

metadata: spellbook.scale.com? free api, max length 4000 tokens temperature 0 2023-03-17 07:06:01 { "input": "Once upon a time," } in a small village nestled between the rolling hills and dense forests, there lived a young girl named Amara. She was a kind and gentle soul, always eager to help others and spread joy wherever she went. Amara lived with her loving parents and her younger brother, who looked up to her with great admiration. The village was a peaceful and close-knit community, where everyone knew each other and worked together to ensure the well-being of all. The villagers were skilled in various crafts, from pottery to weaving, and they traded their goods with neighboring villages. One day, while Amara was walking through the forest to gather berries for her family, she stumbled upon a small, injured bird. Its wing was broken, and it was unable to fly. Amara's heart went out to the poor creature, and she carefully picked it up and carried it back to her home. With her mother's help, Amara nursed the bird back to health, feeding it and tending to its broken wing. Over time, the bird grew stronger, and its wing healed. Amara and the bird formed a deep bond, and it would follow her wherever she went, perching on her shoulder and singing sweet melodies. One day, as Amara and the bird were walking through the village, they came across a group of children who were playing by the river. The children were trying to catch fish with their bare hands, but they were having little success. Amara, always eager to help, approached the children and offered to teach them a better way to catch fish. Using her knowledge of the river and the fish that lived there, Amara showed the children how to weave a simple net from the tall grasses that grew along the riverbank. With this net, the children were able to catch more fish than they ever had before, and they were overjoyed. Word of Amara's kindness and wisdom spread throughout the village, and soon, people from all walks of life were coming to her for advice and assistance. She helped the farmers improve their crops, the potters refine their techniques, and the weavers create more intricate patterns. As the years passed, Amara's reputation grew, and she became known far and wide as a wise and compassionate leader. The village prospered under her guidance, and the people were happy and content. One day, a traveler from a distant land arrived in the village, bearing news of a terrible drought that was plaguing his homeland. The people were suffering, and their crops were failing. The traveler had heard of Amara's wisdom and had come to seek her help. Amara, moved by the traveler's tale, decided to journey to the distant land to see if she could help the people there. Accompanied by her faithful bird and a small group of villagers, Amara set off on the long and arduous journey. When they finally arrived in the drought-stricken land, Amara was shocked by the devastation she saw. The fields were barren, the rivers were dry, and the people were weak and hungry. Determined to help, Amara set to work, teaching the people new farming techniques and helping them dig wells to find water. Slowly but surely, the land began to recover. The crops grew, the rivers flowed, and the people regained their strength. Amara's kindness and wisdom had saved the people from the terrible drought, and they were eternally grateful. As the years went by, Amara continued to travel from village to village, helping those in need and spreading her wisdom and compassion. Her faithful bird remained by her side, a constant reminder of the power of love and kindness. And so, the legend of Amara, the wise and gentle leader, was passed down through the generations, inspiring countless others to follow in her footsteps and make the world a better place. 55387 ms

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Naoji: Pursuing the Systems
by Alshen Feshiru 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Dear Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Development Team, I would like to propose a new Mage hero concept named Naoji, designed around a deterministic Water–Mud binary system that converts combat states into mathematical patterns and team-dependent execution. This hero emphasizes coordination, spatial control, and a strict risk–reward structure. --- HERO OVERVIEW Name: Naoji Role: Mage Type: Chase / Burst Difficulty: High (≈ 8.8 / 10) --- CORE BINARY PATTERN (REFERENCE MODEL) The hero logic follows a piecewise state function, inspired by a binary control variable: [ P(x, c) = \begin{cases} \sqrt{x^2}/2, & c = 1 \quad (\text{Mud}) \ x^2 - 64, & c = 0 \quad (\text{Water}) \end{cases} ] Where: - c = 0 → Water - c = 1 → Mud - "x" represents interaction magnitude (damage, collision, or spatial reach) This pattern governs damage behavior, penetration logic, and state transitions. --- PASSIVE – BINARY ABSORPTION & TEAM POINT LOGIC Physical Damage Rule (Water State) - When Naoji receives Physical Damage, the last received Physical Damage value is stored - The stored value is released when Naoji deals damage - If the enemy changes or swaps items, the stored value becomes invalid Magic Damage Rule - Upon receiving Magic Damage, Naoji gains Magic Immunity for 50 seconds - Burn effects are excluded - Magical poke remains valid against allies Point Definition (Critical Rule) An enemy or structure becomes a Point only if: 1. Naoji performs the kill 2. The majority of allies receive Assist Points lose collision properties. --- BASIC ATTACK – WATER WAVES - Deals 80–240 Magic Damage - Emits a small Water wave - Double-tap Basic Attack: - Next attack generates four Water vortices - Cooldown: 5 seconds - Cooldown is reduced by 50% every 10 minutes if Naoji’s Gold exceeds the enemy Midlaner Additional effect: - Each vortex blocks 1–2 Magic poke attacks --- SKILL 1 – WATER PATHWAY Naoji creates a Water pathway across terrain. Enemy Effects: - 10–100 Magic Damage - Duration: 8 seconds - Enemies inside cannot apply debuffs Self Effect: - When near the Water area, Naoji gains a Magic Shield (110–150) Cooldown starts at 0.4 seconds --- SKILL 2 – WATER → MUD CONVERSION Naoji converts Water into Mud. Mud Effects: - Enemy heroes lose 100% Lifesteal and Spell Vamp - Passive-based lifesteal excluded - If all 5 enemy heroes are affected: - Their Ultimates are randomly swapped for 21 seconds Additional rule: - Enemy True Damage is converted into Physical or Magic Damage - Deals 20–70 Magic Damage Cooldown: 9 seconds --- SKILL 3 – ULTIMATE: REVERSED TIDAL STRIKE - Attacks from the reverse direction (behind the enemy) - Damage: - 2000–2100 Magic Damage - 210 True Damage True Damage Duration: - Normal hit: 4–5 minutes - If enemies escape the area: 1 minute 45 seconds Cooldown: 33 seconds Ultimate damage does not scale with Magic Power. --- OBJECT → POINT → PENETRATION MECHANIC When an Object becomes a Point: - Collision is removed - Naoji repeatedly penetrates all Points Penetration is immediately canceled if four allies are eliminated. --- RISK–REWARD SYSTEM Risks: - No majority Assist → No Ultimate extension - Team Wiped Out → Long-range Ultimate disabled for 3 minutes - Energy drains faster when idle - Continuous penetration slows movement progressively Rewards: - Majority Assist → Extreme Ultimate range extension - Gold advantage → Faster vortex cooldown --- TECHNICAL PSEUDOCODE (INTEGRATED) CONST WATER = 0 CONST MUD = 1 function P(x, c): if c == MUD: return sqrt(x*x) / 2 else: return x*x - 64 function isPoint(target): return (killer == Naoji AND assistCount >= majorityTeam) onDamageTaken(Naoji, damage): if damage.type == PHYSICAL: store(damage.value) if damage.type == MAGIC: grantMagicImmunity(50s) onStateChange(environment): if environment == MUD: disableLifesteal(enemy) convertTrueDamage(enemy) while UltimateActive: for each entity in battlefield: if entity.isPoint: Naoji.passThrough(entity) if aliveAllies < majorityTeam: cancelPenetration() --- This hero is intentionally designed to reward structured team execution and punish misuse. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name / Alias]

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by Alshen Feshiru 06 Jan '26

06 Jan '26

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Memdeklaro - a self-sovereign alternative to government ID
by cryptoagorism＠morke.org 03 Jan '26

03 Jan '26

Memdeklaro - Self declaration of identity Website: https://memdeklaro.surge.sh/ IPFS: bafybeihp6o45f45w5j5qjwtaelhpq7enwzp2bqm7h7zpcpf2ym5x72md6u Ebook: https://archive.org/details/memdeklaro Github: https://github.com/memdeklaro Memdeklaro is a philosophical project that empowers people to self-declare their own identity - without third parties such as birth parents, birth cultures or birth countries. Memdeklaro positions itself as a humanitarian alternative to the exclusionary state monopoly on identity and supports the three freedoms: freedom of name, freedom of belief and freedom of association. Memdeklaro supports a world where people are judged only on their character, beliefs and actions, not on where they were born, who they were born to, or what their birth culture was. A world where individuals have power over their own lives - the power to leave corrupt governments, hostile cultures and abusers, and thrive in a self-chosen community.

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M7 Series
by Alshen Feshiru 18 Dec '25

18 Dec '25

ChoLu I don't know what the MLBB team's strategy will be in the M7 Series, I hope that Indonesia will bring a champion and maybe a little request from me is not about Ban Hero or Pick Hero, If you get a chance for the First Pick and need to be banned for 3 Heroes, make sure there are 2 or typical Area Of Effect, Lifesteal, Burst heroes that you ban on the Draft Pick, Meta or not is not a key but you need to see a Patch of some heroes that experience Buffs, Nerfs and Neutrals every once in a while, After this I'll just give you a little mapping but don't trust me unless you verify it with practice or scrim or whatever you like. Hoping to read the article after this which maybe you or my esteemed Coaches and Analysts, will certainly get enough visionary flow so as not to be burdensome when trying to execute your strategy. Here's the Mapping I'm going to give: In the First Game, consider that your Team gets a second pick, try to keep the Hero Signature, there is no need to ban heroes who make it difficult for your Team's Hero Signature but from the Draft Pick you can take Hero Pick Off and Utility or those who have a long range will be better here, while if you get the First Pick at the beginning of the game, it's better to tire heroes who like to have Lifesteal, AoE, Burst and choose one or two types that need to be banned during the First Pick, of course the First Pick will be an opportunity and it's better not to let them pick heroes that are profitable in terms of Lane and Fighting... To master the Mobile Legends Map especially Tournaments, should you need to slow down the opponent's Exp and Split Push if possible, an initiator will be needed when your Mage can Flanketo attack but it should be noted that there are usually opponent Marksmen who are also ready to prey, In Summary: Because there are probably 12-15 Games and I will explain it briefly and to the point here, For the second pick, try to keep the Hero Signature if it is not on Ban or need to find a supporting skillet such as Healer or Attack speed will be needed and become a priority here, For First Pick, you should follow my strategy for the initial 3 Hero tires with some of these criteria and indeed it does not have to be according to the overall criteria in the initial 3 tires And you can synchronize several heroes that are suitable for combo and ganking. This is a concrete example if get a Second Pick in the first Game, Game 1 You can ban heroes like Yu Zhong, Gord, Zetian (Ban) The heroes that need to be picked are Pharsa, Kaja / Khufra (Mid, Roam), Claude / Lylia / Silvanna (Gold), Benedetta & Kagura (Ban), Yin / Esmeralda / Barats (Jungle), Sun / Terizla / Grock / Cici (Exp) Game 2, Phoveus, Vexana, Helcurt (Ban), Faramis, Kimmy (Roam, Mid), Fanny / Ling / Karina /Aulus (Jungle), Khufra, Brody / Lancelot, Tigreal (Ban), Badang / Ruby / Freya (Exp), Miya (Mm) Game 3, Karina, Nolan, Franco (Ban), Irithel, Belerick / Angela (Mm, Roam), Uranus / Phoveus / Cici / Aurora (Exp), Fanny, Ling / Fanny, Lesley (Ban), Popol / Kadita / Lancelot (Jungle), Luo Yi / Vale / Valentina (Mid) Game 4, Layla, Masha, Ling (Ban), Yu Zhong, Clint (Exp, Mm), Pharsa / Nana / Odette (Mid), Yin, Valentina (Ban), Gatotkaca / Diggie / Tigreal (Roam), Bane / YSS / Granger (Jungle) I only give 4 for both the second pick and the first pick Game 1, Hayabusa, Belerick, Terizla (Ban), Tigreal / Lolita (Roam), Luo Yi, Fanny / Lancelot / Alucard (Mid, Jungle), Angela, Harith / Kimmy (Ban), Yu Zhong / Cici & Beatrix / Paquito (Exp, Mm) Game 2, Lunox, Diggie, Hanzo (Ban), Kadita, Sun / Benedetta (Mid, Exp), Baxia / Aamon / Helcurt (Jungle), Franco, Belerick / Belerick, Layla (Ban), Ixia / Granger (Mm), Gloo / Edith / Mathilda (Roam) Game 3, Balmond, Granger, Tigreal (Ban), Benedetta / Lapu-Lapu / X.Borg, YSS (Exp, Jungle), Pharsa / Novaria / Zetian (Mid), Lylia, Claude / Claude, Martis / Chou, Uranus (Ban), Franco / Carmilla / Natalia / Chip (Roam), Layla / Moskov (Mm) Game 4, Novaria, Cici, Pharsa (Ban), Benedetta (Exp), Kagura, Brody (Mid, Mm), Clint, Granger / Clint, Lancelot / Obsidia, Hylos (Ban), Fanny, Tigreal / Fanny, Atlas / Fanny, Estes / Karina, Khufra (Jungle, Roam) I think it is enough to get here, to want to implement it or not it comes back to your decision. -----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- Comment: User ID: Alshen Feshiru <alshenfeshiru(a)zohomail.com> Comment: Valid from: 06/10/2025 09:35 Comment: Valid until: 02/04/2033 12:00 Comment: Type: 448-bit EdDSA (secret key available) Comment: Usage: Signing, Encryption, Certifying User IDs Comment: Fingerprint: 5871D671C35C12147308395A464505DE1047DA134C01C8EBF8D18D6B8CBD7763 mEkFaOMrBhYAAAA/AytlcQHHbHV7SgCdlZnHrIjtxAfcYYzs9R5GGNK46dlgzFzR B+1X8BPoMimXLemj9yoBK+lfLO7OaTZ9klqAtCtBbHNoZW4gRmVzaGlydSA8YWxz aGVuZmVzaGlydUB6b2hvbWFpbC5jb20+iM0FExYKAE0iIQVYcdZxw1wSFHMIOVpG RQXeEEfaE0wByOv40Y1rjL13YwUCaOMrBgIbAwUJDhXYSgULCQgHAgIiAgYVCgkI CwIEFgIDAQIeBwIXgAAApU0Bx3DEN60mahYzDrGcFnvmZ/5UaBBQTnLoSfPwG8Hz fYt/pLE+S/yMOrbDdUrg6LG0t33bh7Pu4BxjAAHGIAca1udLBqQZ6mYwpBI6Z2S0 XVIx+glBORH6ynYgZGBZOTBarTts7UctN7D0pbBE+J4Y7w9ooDEAuEwFaOMrBhIA AABCAytlbwG/civ41G/UgMeMBiRTScXvU83nUgSPz4fma7iCz5ZVfUUP9wBuxVxd n7gODEf7mnjE8Vt8XHgOZ6kDAQoJiLIFGBYKADIiIQVYcdZxw1wSFHMIOVpGRQXe EEfaE0wByOv40Y1rjL13YwUCaOMrBgIbDAUJDhXYSgAAzGAByPZFSr2g/J57qB4r 3ISgR4+mn83R9+R2TZL7s1qnDsqjw+t6B/b28dwlVxSXgXJtAcbW2hDlzORJAAHG O8MVhPLaPra69/XvhuhZW9vOw4YXydY9aW+63KiNA6iIeZz9HczEOvT6vdWjIj8f aQN2OLDD/yUA =Gs+D -----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----

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[less-bad] PCB Trojan Summary
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

from: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/12a5cb01-578c-4f70-942b-5a3d992b5654 biggest missing thing: mention of things from this community, such as that wiki containing endless photographs of discovered implants prompt: Look for popular and recent research, news, and discussions regarding pcb trojans and malicious counterfeits snuck into devices by 3rd parties in the supply chain. Write up some text, the first part regarding the threat of pcb trojans and occurrences where they have been found or suspected, and in the second part relate how people of different skill levels (ranging from layperson to expert researcher or hacker) can mitigate them. Including also information on political, policy, etc changes that could mitigate or worsen the situation. Keep each item brief, such that it’s somewhat like a couple lists of cited factoids, with engaging pacing. assistant: # PCB Trojans and Malicious Counterfeits: Threats, Occurrences, and Mitigation ## The Threat: Hardware Implants in Circuit Boards **Suspected Supply Chain Intrusions** The most widely discussed incident involves claims that Chinese operatives inserted rice grain-sized spy chips onto Supermicro server motherboards during manufacturing, allegedly affecting nearly 30 companies including Amazon and Apple. While Supermicro, Apple, and Amazon vehemently denied these allegations and third-party investigations found no evidence, the story highlighted a plausible attack vector that security experts acknowledge is technically feasible. The U.S. Department of Defense reportedly discovered thousands of its computers sending military network data to China due to hidden code in chips, according to the same reporting.[1][2][3][4][5] **Manufacturing-Stage Vulnerabilities** Untrusted foundries present significant risks, as malicious actors can embed tiny, undetectable circuits during fabrication. Modern PCBs feature highly integrated designs with multiple layers, hidden vias, and embedded passive components—complexity that provides ample hiding opportunities for adversaries. Filler cells can be substituted with logic gates inducing denial of service, or fuses can be disabled to create backdoors. Counterfeit components further compound the threat, as substandard or malicious parts may host malware, firmware exploits, or hardware Trojans that prove fatal in field deployment.[6][7][1] **Real-World Impact Examples** Suspect counterfeit parts have been found in military equipment including SH-60B helicopter infrared systems, memory chips in USAF C-130J and C-27J cargo planes, and ice detection modules on Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft—all traced to Chinese manufacturing plants. In Syria, a radar system allegedly failed due to a backdoor built into hardware, demonstrating how Trojans can disable critical defenses. The 2007 Syrian radar incident remains a classic example of hardware tampering enabling physical attacks.[8][1] ## Mitigation Strategies by Skill Level ### For Laypersons and Hobbyists **Visual Inspection and Documentation** Carefully examine PCBs for unexpected components, inconsistent soldering quality, or boards that appear different from reference designs. Photograph boards upon receipt to document their original state. While modern Trojans can be microscopic, some counterfeits and tampered units show visible anomalies like incorrect component markings or poor workmanship.[6] **Firmware Vigilance** Regularly update firmware from official manufacturer sources only. Attackers with physical access can modify components, making post-purchase updates crucial for addressing known exploits. Enable automatic security updates where available and verify cryptographic signatures when manually installing firmware.[6] **Trusted Sourcing** Purchase from authorized distributors or directly from manufacturers rather than third-party marketplaces. The risk of counterfeit components increases dramatically when sourcing from untrusted suppliers, as recycled or remarked parts may contain hidden modifications.[1][6] ### For Intermediate Technicians and Engineers **JTAG Boundary Scan Testing** Utilize JTAG boundary scan to verify component presence and connectivity without physical probing. This method detects component misplacement by comparing golden and test PCBs, though it requires a known-good reference board. Automated optical inspection systems can also identify text and component placement discrepancies.[9][10] **Power Side-Channel Monitoring** Implement differential power analysis to detect Trojans by observing fluctuations in power consumption on the PCB's power distribution network. A purpose-built prototype demonstrated detection of alien components without interfering with main functionality. For I/O-powered Trojans, monitor power consumption patterns from legitimate chip I/O ports using machine learning classifiers.[10][11][12] **Supply Chain Verification** Request supply chain documentation and component traceability from manufacturers. Conduct functional testing under varied conditions to verify behavior against expected outcomes. For critical applications, consider X-ray imaging to reveal hidden circuits or anomalies within multi-layer boards.[6] ### For Expert Researchers and Hardware Hackers **Machine Learning-Based Detection** Deploy One-Class Support Vector Machines or Local Outlier Factor algorithms trained on power consumption patterns to detect stealthy Trojans in real-time. Experimental results show F1-scores above 99.7% for detecting 50mW Trojans, with models validated in hard silicon. This approach enables runtime monitoring without golden models.[13][10] **Multi-Modal Side-Channel Analysis** Combine electromagnetic fingerprinting, thermal imaging, and path delay analysis to create comprehensive Trojan signatures. Magnetic side-channel spectrum models can assess detectability of various hardware Trojans, with electromagnetic fingerprints proving effective for identification. This method works even when Trojans alter existing silicon slightly rather than adding obvious components.[3][14][9] **Reverse Engineering and Formal Verification** Employ automated reverse engineering tools to extract netlists and compare against golden designs. For IP cores, use static formal verification methods like Formal-PCH, VIPR, and TRIT-PCB to detect malicious inclusions. Break Trojan activation sequences by scrambling inputs supplied to third-party IP blocks.[7][15] ## Political and Policy Developments **Strengthening Measures** The January 2025 Cybersecurity Executive Order mandates that federal agencies only acquire software from providers demonstrating secure development practices, requiring machine-readable attestations and artifacts. The Cyber Trust Mark program, reinforced by NIST SP 800-213, will exclude devices lacking security certification from federal procurement entirely. This creates powerful competitive incentives for early compliance.[16][17] The Department of Defense's latest strategy makes CMMC 2.0 Level 2 assessments mandatory by end of FY25, with AI-driven Software Fast Track (SWFT) processes for rapid risk assessment. A July 2025 DoD directive explicitly states the Department "will not procure any hardware or software susceptible to adversarial foreign influence," urging adherence to CMMC, SWFT, and Secure Software Development Framework standards.[18][19] The EU Cyber Resilience Act requires mandatory SBOMs (Software Bills of Materials) for all products containing software or firmware, enforcing secure-by-design principles from development through lifecycle support.[20] **Potential Risks and Loopholes** Global supply chain complexity continues to challenge enforcement, with about 75% of mobile phones and 90% of PCs manufactured in China, giving adversaries inherent access opportunities. Policy implementation timelines extending into 2026 create windows of vulnerability. The reliance on third-party attestations rather than direct hardware testing may allow sophisticated Trojans to evade detection, particularly if compromises occur at the CAD tool level before design completion.[17][1] **Emerging Concerns** The shift toward continuous validation and AI-driven anomaly detection introduces new attack surfaces—adversaries could potentially poison training data or exploit ML model vulnerabilities. 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