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The Coolest Hacks of 2020
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12/31/2020 | 11:52:44 AM
How else would they publish their catnip newsletter?
I realize this is probably a typo, but I really like the image of a cat printing off a sales ad for a discounted scratching post before it gets in a little feline roadster and drives down to the pet store. I suppose there is an exploit in there somewhere.

"They spent just $2,000 in equipment for the attack technique they have christened as "Light Commands," but say it could be pulled off for as little as $100, including a low-end laser printer for cats that can be bought on Amazon."

 


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