4 chapters across the catalog
Metaverse Mod Squad Funding and Sacramento Headquarters
Further investigation into Metaverse Mod Squad reveals its headquarters at 1300 S Street in Sacramento, California. The company provides weaponized digital engagement teams for high-profile corporate clients, though its specific funding sources remain opaque.
ICANN Privacy Changes and Google Chrome Audio Capture
ICANN is reportedly moving to end private "Whois" data, which would expose the identities of domain owners. Additionally, Google has been criticized for automatically updating Chrome with a listening piece of code for "OK Google" that enables audio capture by default, raising surveillance concerns.
Basic Income Mailing List Scam, EU Initiative Verification
Investigation into the "Basic Income 2013" website suggests it may be a sophisticated mailing list harvest rather than a purely political movement. The domain is registered to a Dutch individual, and the sign-up process requires sensitive private data. The hosts express skepticism about the feasibility of the plan, noting that while the concept of being paid to exist is appealing, the Western mindset is generally not amenable to such a system.
ICANN New TLD Rollout and the Thick Whois System
ICANN's rollout of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) is identified as a potential "smoke screen" for the implementation of the "Thick Whois" system. This system requires registrars to verify the identity of domain owners, effectively creating a de facto national ID system for the internet. The discussion highlights that ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom, a former DHS official, is overseeing this transition, which will make it easier for law enforcement to take down websites based on verified registration data.
