Caution :
Hacker's Honey Bear
(circa 2011-2013)
the Intentional entrapment for the curious...
A long story made short-.er... :)
Most Governmental agencies, corporations, businesses, industry, blah, blah, blah..., who get
"Hacked"
frequently, all use some sort of
"Honeypot"
technique to potentially defer, defend, or catch intruders in their system(s).++
Yet, some Governmental agencies use software as digital temptation or "bait" that act like a "Honeypot", similar to a sweet donut covered with a sticky honey that will inevitably catch more bees, flies, insects, or any curious computer users who crosses into those blurred digital realms or accidently ineptly gets caught, and is then mentally or physically torn apart by the mother of all Big Bears (Governmental agencies)-who simply gorge on their preys digital innards... :/
A Cautionary Tail:
Between 2011 and 2013, a government "Agency"—which we'll refer to as IBF—implemented a 'Honey Bear' style strategy and directed the No Such Agency to develop an Anon OS—an Operating System built on Linux. This OS also integrated a covert root "RAT"* program designed to ensnare a wide range of computer users.
Their Anon 'Honey Bear' served basically as "bait" to entice and entrapment as many curious neophytes, hackers, or anyone else deemed "Nefarious". This also allowed the IBF and others to have the luxury of monitoring them-indefinitely.
This 'Honey Bear' Anon OS enabled them to swiftly identify and collect intelligence on individuals and their online activities, ultimately allowing them to show up at the doorstep of any 'USERs' and take them away... to jail or something even worse...
In light of that, from 2012 to 2013, I witnessed many computer users simply disappear, never to share or post anything online again… :( In reality, most of those who "vanished" were ultimately brought down by their own arrogance, incompetence, or just their sheer curiosity—or perhaps just sheer dumb luck.
Unfortunately, for those curious or proverbial cats, they didn’t just miss out on catching a mouse or a bird, nor did they merely get stung by a honey bee; instead, they faced the wrath of Papa Bear, who demolished their lives for sport… :/
Regrettably, the FBI was
"legally correct"
.... but slightly, kind of. :/
Because, the law still didn't give the IBF or any other agency legal precedence for "intentional entrapment" by distributing load "digital guns" to inept or curious neophytes or normal computers users, who default to their normal human curiosities and behaviors.
Providing a child with access to a loaded gun poses significant risks, as it increases the likelihood of accidental harm to themselves or others. Similarly, distributing a digital toy designed to harm can be classified as "intentional negligence and entrapment" in a court of law.
Despite these serious implications, organizations like the IBF often prioritize the final outcomes over the processes used to achieve them. This approach can have detrimental effects, potentially disrupting numerous lives and negatively impacting the development of so many beautiful young minds... :/
Rendering Safe Nefarious Technology
...for Teaching! :)
After a critical assessment of IBF's OS software, which was found to be overly simplistic, I decided to close the program and move on. Several years later, a friend expressed a desire to advance his career beyond his current job. As I had been developing an encrypted Operating System (eOS), I considered hiring him for a marketing position, and he was enthusiastic about the opportunity.
However, upon reviewing the current state of my proof of concept eOS, I realized it would not be ready for release in the near future. Unlike open source software, which benefits from community contributions, I was handling the development independently. This meant that, without support from other programmers, it could take between two to seven years before an Alpha version would be ready for launch. Consequently, it was impractical to hire anyone at that moment, even a friend.
Interestingly, as I ended the collaboration with my friend, I recalled the earlier version of IBF's 'Honey Bear' Anon OS that I still retained, which sparked a renewed sense of excitement. :)
My idea was simple
I realized that I could use that same 'Honey-Bear' Anon OS, remove the RAT and Malware, and turn it into a great "Learning Tool". I could make it "safe" for users and neophytes to play with, and would added documentation to help them learn and "self educate" themselves. :)
After discussing the concept with a friend, I received positive feedback that encouraged further development. Over the course of 10 hours, I dedicated time to refining the program using various versions of Linux. The result is a semi-open/rooted application designed to engage high school students, beginners, and those with a budding interest in computers. This program aims to spark curiosity about programming languages and coding, while providing an accessible entry point for exploring the digital world.
Thanks IBF and No Such Agency.
You rock!
;)
The children who might have fallen victim to the original "honey-bear" trap are now presented with opportunities that stimulate their desire to learn. This newfound engagement is likely to enhance their educational experiences, foster exploration, and contribute to a generation of computer-savvy high school and college graduates. These individuals are poised to enter successful futures equipped with essential skills and knowledge. :)
Conclusion:
"Dammit Jim, I'm a Doctor,
not a Technology Philanthropist!"
So after running my new Alpha version (formerly IBF "Honey-Bear" Anon OS version), I started getting feedback and user logs... :)
But unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that the Alpha users were becoming "overly empowered" and "arrogant". :/
The program easily allowed and embolden the users to make 'illicit decision', through their ineptness and perceived arrogance, which easily and inevitably allowed them to break international law's, which could easily cause users their freedom... :/
So, after a quick evaluation,
I had to intentionally force an update to users,
which corrupted the software program.
as I blamed it to a server glitch...
So as with many of my experiments pr pivots,
I sadly had to bury my POC,
next to the
' Arc of the Covenant '.....
:(
Eskimo...
*1. RAT : So what the NSA did, was to add a RAT - Remote administration software, to this decoy OS. So after examining my copy of the OS, I was able to remove the RAT, clean it up the Malware, and make it safe to use...kinda :/
