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Scott Helme

Scott Helme

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Writer, Security Researcher, Freelance

United Kingdom

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gaming mediaconsumer technology

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Anything considered. I love research.

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Content

Total articles 245

  • Let's Encrypt to offer 6-day certificates!

    By Scott Helme| scotthelme.co.uk@ Continuing their trend of radical change for the better, Let's Encrypt have announced that, this year, you will be able to request certificates with a validity period of only 6 days!Let's EncryptI remember sitting in the room for this DEF CON 23 panel discussion in Las Vegas, almost 10 years ago in 2015(!), discussing the launch of Let's Encrypt.

    By Scott Helme · scotthelme.co.uk

    Mar. 04, 2025

  • Stronger Than Ever: How We Turned a DDoS Attack Into a Lesson in Resilience

    By Scott Helme| ghost.io@ Operating an online service like Report URI, it comes with the territory. The ever present threat of attack is something we are fully aware of, and prepare for as best we can. Being the regular subject of attacks, mostly handled by our robust systems and automated defences, these attacks mostly go unnoticed, but not the most recent one!Transparency is at our coreI've been open about how things work at Report URI since the beginning, almost a decade ago.

    By Scott Helme · ghost.io

    Feb. 03, 2025

  • Let's Encrypt to offer 6-day certificates!

    By Scott Helme| scotthelme.co.uk@ Continuing their trend of radical change for the better, Let's Encrypt have announced that, this year, you will be able to request certificates with a validity period of only 6 days!Let's EncryptI remember sitting in the room for this DEF CON 23 panel discussion in Las Vegas, almost 10 years ago in 2015(!), discussing the launch of Let's Encrypt.

    By Scott Helme · scotthelme.co.uk

    Mar. 04, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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