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⬡ HEXYDEC 🇬🇧

@hexydec

Pro dev 25 years, still learning. Tech lead @swgfl_official, developing FOSS, + helping people.

Online Safety advocate, strives for usable + efficient software

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"There are only 40 million lines of open source rust code, whereas 100 million lines of C and C++ code has already been updated with CHERI" - principal research engineer Google #CYBERUK23

"There are only 40 million lines of open source rust code, whereas 100 million lines of C and C++ code has already been updated with CHERI" - principal research engineer <a href="/Google/">Google</a> #CYBERUK23
UK Safer Internet Centre (@uk_sic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There is currently a right in the UK that supports individuals to appeal decisions about harmful online content. Now, the #OnlineSafetyBill is looking to remove this, impacting the UK’s ambition of being the safest place to be online. #NowhereToAppeal saferinternet.org.uk/blog/dont-stea…

There is currently a right in the UK that supports individuals to appeal decisions about harmful online content. Now, the #OnlineSafetyBill is looking to remove this, impacting the UK’s ambition of being the safest place to be online. #NowhereToAppeal

saferinternet.org.uk/blog/dont-stea…
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Breaking News📢 Over 90 days ago, we alerted Amazon to a security risk we found during an in-depth audit of #RingDoorbell. The issue has gone unaddressed, and users could be at risk. Dig into what the team uncovered here and RT to help us get word out:mzl.la/3WU7aI1

SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online (@swgfl_official) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are so proud to receive this recognition, as we continue to ensure that everyone can experience technology free from harm. Last night was such an amazing night, with some of the most fantastic organisations in the charitable sector. Thank you so much to everyone!

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Just published version 0.1.0 of AgentZero, a #PHP user agent parser. Instead of matching UA's, it extracts features, meaning if there is a new UA or variation, it will still detect and categorise. Install it with composer here: packagist.org/packages/hexyd…

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New Article: A Better User-Agent Parser for PHP I know, for years the real nerds have been telling us not to rely on user agents, but the ubiquitous user agent string still has it's uses. dev.to/hexydec/a-bett…

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I recently was interviewed by the open tech stack newsletter about my experience as developer, read it here: openlamptech.substack.com/p/openlamptech…

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✅Over 2 MILLION Knowledge Map Assessments completed on the #ProjectEVOLVE Toolkit! This robust metric shows the deep engagement in our resources. Together, we're raising a generation of savvy, safe digital citizens.🔒 SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online

✅Over 2 MILLION Knowledge Map Assessments completed on the #ProjectEVOLVE Toolkit! This robust metric shows the deep engagement in our resources. Together, we're raising a generation of savvy, safe digital citizens.🔒
<a href="/SWGfL_Official/">SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online</a>
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Just one day until #SaferInternetDay! ✨ We are excited to celebrate together safe and positive online spaces for young people. Lets make this a moment to remember. Get ready here: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet…

Just one day until #SaferInternetDay! ✨ 

We are excited to celebrate together safe and positive online spaces for young people. 
Lets make this a moment to remember.

Get ready here: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet…
Cath Knibbs: Online Harms & Psychotherapy (PhD’er) (@nibzy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This might be controversial... The U.K government has launched a 'crackdown' on phones in schools. Recent campaigns from concerned parents have also gained popularity, calling for bans on phones at home for children. As a child therapist and online harms specialist, it might seem

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Are you a full stack developer looking to step up your career? We have a #job in our #exeter office. As a developer at SWGfL, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions that directly contribute to our mission. Apply at: swgfl.org.uk/careers/mid-le… #php #mysql

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This year, new intimate image laws came into force across England and Wales, making it easier to charge and convict someone of sharing or threatening to share intimate images without consent. revengepornhelpline.org.uk/news/new-intim…

This year, new intimate image laws came into force across England and Wales, making it easier to charge and convict someone of sharing or threatening to share intimate images without consent.

revengepornhelpline.org.uk/news/new-intim…
Ken Corish (@kcorish) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TBH W’ve been doing this for years with over half the schools in England. #ProjectEVOLVE Managing Online Information Strand. Run on a budget by ⁦SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online⁩, how about viring a little funding our way? apple.news/AAJntGEhLRLmiH…

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The Department for Education, in collaboration with SWGfL, launched the Cyber Secure: Cyber Security Check-up for Schools tool in 2023 to help schools enhance their cybersecurity practices. 🛡️ Read our latest article exploring impact & updates ⤵ 🌐 swgfl.org.uk/magazine/cyber…

The Department for Education, in collaboration with SWGfL, launched the Cyber Secure: Cyber Security Check-up for Schools tool in 2023 to help schools enhance their cybersecurity practices. 🛡️

Read our latest article exploring impact &amp; updates ⤵
🌐 swgfl.org.uk/magazine/cyber…
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Looking forward to speaking to you lovely people at the TechExeter conference about the work we are doing SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online to tackle Non-Consensual Intimate Image abuse. If you haven't got your ticket yet I guarantee you will enjoy and learn some amazing things!