# foreigner (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover foreigner. Page: Feed: --- ## [Qinghai, breached: Hacking China's state cyber security audits !](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/qinghai-breached-hacking-chinas-state) _2026-08-26 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ Hackers breached a Chinese 'Blue Team' operation in Qinghai province, revealing massive security issues with government bound digital infrastructure, in a stark contrast to its offense capabilities. ## [Does the Chinese police eavesdrop via ZOOM calls ?](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/does-the-chinese-police-eavesdrop) _2026-08-14 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ Is ZOOM used by the Chinese security organizations to surveil targets abroad !? Although we can’t provide a clear answer, we explore this question through a little anecdote with a worrying conclusion. ## [What's in the box #2: Eclipse-Recon](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/whats-in-the-box-2-eclipse-recon) _2026-08-11 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ Today we are looking into a new Chinese pen-test tool, a quite capable scanner for web vulnerabilities and asset tracking with AI ready MCP capabilities. ## [Celebrating Milestones: The Cultural Importance of Confirmation in Finnish Lutheran Families](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/celebrating-milestones-the-cultural-importance-of-confirmation-in-finnish-lutheran-families) _2026-07-31 · Foreigners in Finland_ Konfirmaatio or Confirmation is an important milestone for young Finns and their families. The ceremony is a Lutheran tradition deeply rooted in Finnish Cultural Traditions and is celebrated during the summer. ## [Puppeteers: Chinese hackers still trick Claude into dirty work.](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/puppeteers-chinese-hackers-still) _2026-07-27 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ An interesting find on hunt.io demontstrates that Chinese operators are still luring Claude to conduct offensive hacking operations, despite Anthropic's assurance of better guardrails. ## [Ghostwave: The rising commodification of high tech 'spytools' for Chinese scammers ?](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/ghostwave-the-rising-commodification) _2026-07-20 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ Brief access to an open dashboard that shows a C2 framework for the famous exploit chain, proofs commodification of powerful malware is moving ahead quickly and gives a glimpse into the future. ## [Episode 8: DNS4CN and China's internet sovereignty.](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/episode-8-dns4cn-and-chinas-internet) _2026-07-16 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ We are revisiting DNS4CN one more time, a topic we covered a while ago based on documents from the famous Geedge leak. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207330018/e80ef7147e548ecac59ad22fff7f1086.mp3) ## [Why I Chose to Live in Cambodia](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/why-i-chose-to-live-in-cambodia/) _2026-07-11 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ and How I Fell In Love with Phnom Penh When people ask why I chose to live in Cambodia, I usually struggle to answer. Not because I don t know, but because none of the obvious reasons really explain it. Yes, life is affordable. The weather is warm. The visa is straightforward. But those are just facts. They don t explain why someone arrives intending to stay a few months and, years later, still… ## [Celebrating Cultural Diversity: An Interview with Vanitsri Tirkkonen](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/celebrating-cultural-diversity-an-interview-with-vanitsri-tirkkonen) _2026-07-10 · Foreigners in Finland_ Vanitsri Tirkkonen is the founder and chairwoman of The Finnish Thai Association ry and the executive director of Almesrah ry, which promotes cultural exchange and aids the Thai community in Finland. Her organization, ALMESRAH, represents life stages and personal experiences. Vanitsri leads efforts to help Thais adapt to Nordic life and supports Asian SMEs in Finland. Her main event, Sawasdee… ## [ZRON: Full digital espionage service ?](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/zron-full-digital-espionage-service) _2026-07-07 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ Leaked information of a red team toolbox from the Chinese company Zhirong Network Tech reveals an information acquisition and processing pipeline seemingly designed for foreign espionage operations. ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TpxZnPk8Inh4) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [China's anti-VPN measures: Chasing 'ladders' and 'airports' ( update )](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/chinas-anti-vpn-measures-chasing) _2026-06-29 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ Chasing down unauthorized VPN usage in China has been a mission followed with varying intensity and success by the nation's security organs, but recent advances in AI might make help. ## [China's digital forensics battle grounds - Part 2](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/chinas-digital-forensics-battle-grounds-f6c) _2026-06-15 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ We are looking at yet another digital forensics company in China, that is one of the favorite service providers for the Ministry of Public Security: Honglian. ## [And update on life in Phnom Penh so far](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/and-update-on-life-in-phnom-penh-so-far/) _2026-06-10 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ When I moved back to Phnom Penh last year, I imagined life slowing down a little. Less stress, fewer deadlines, more evenings by the river with a cheap beer and nowhere particular to be. Instead, I ve somehow ended up busier than I have been in years, except that this time almost everything I m working on feels like something I genuinely want to build. It s funny how life circles back. More than a… ## [Sharp Eyes: Mass surveillance of foreigners in China - Part 2](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/sharp-eyes-mass-surveillance-of-foreigners) _2026-05-25 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ In this follow up story we will now take a deeper dive into other findings with regards to the 'Dynamic Control Platform for Overseas Personnel', that we discussed in part 1. ## [Expanding Your Social Circle with Luckan Integration](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/expanding-your-social-circle-with-luckan-integration) _2026-05-23 · Foreigners in Finland_ LUCKAN INTEGRATION is a part of LUCKAN, a prominent Finland-Swedish Information and Culture Centre that gives information about Swedish services and about the Finland-Swedish community: As we know in Finland there are two official languages, Finnish and Swedish. Therefore it makes sense that people would be able to use both languages and also to receive information in both languages, including… ## [Sharp Eyes: Mass surveillance of foreigners in China - Part 1](https://netaskari.substack.com/p/sharp-eyes-how-to-track-a-foreigner) _2026-05-19 · NetAskari · NetAskari_ A publicly exposed web front reveals new details on a tracking system for foreigners and delivers many insight into the capabilities of security organs to track individuals in real time. ## [Forest Minds Walk with Jeanette Srabonian](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/forest-minds-walk-with-jeanette-srabonian) _2026-05-15 · Foreigners in Finland_ Meet the new members of Foreigners in Finland and join us for the FIF Community Forest Minds Walk, a uniquely engaging and relaxed event where the serene beauty of Finnish nature harmoniously meets the spirit of curiosity! This delightful stroll through the lush landscapes of Lauttasaari to immerse yourself in the great outdoors but also a chance to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts who share… ## [Is Upwork Worth It in 2026? A Freelancer’s Review After 4 Years](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/why-upwork-is-worth-it-freelancer-perspective/) _2026-03-25 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ I paid Upwork over $5,000 in fees last year. And honestly? I d do it again. At the end of last year I pulled up my Upwork earnings report and one number stood out: over $5,000 in fees. That s what I paid the platform just to work. To send proposals, take jobs, get paid. I wasn t angry about it. I m still not. Four years of full-time freelancing through Upwork, and that $5,000 reads to me less like… ## [More Than a Room: Inside Koivukylä’s Asukastila—Your Shared Living Room](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/more-than-a-room-inside-koivukyl%C3%A4-s-asukastila-your-shared-living-room) _2026-03-13 · Foreigners in Finland_ community space cafe. Photo by Koivukylä asukastila. In the heart of Koivukylä, Vantaa, there is a place where loneliness dissolves into conversation, where the smell of free coffee mixes with the sound of children playing, and where immigrants, long-time residents, and local organizations come together as neighbors. It is officially called a "Community Space," but those who use it have a warmer… ## [Why Most Freelancers Become Invisible on Upwork](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/why-most-freelancers-become-invisible-on-upwork/) _2026-03-09 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ Most freelancers do not fail on Upwork because they lack skill. They fail because they become invisible. And there is a difference worth understanding. Browse the platform for ten minutes and you will see what I mean. Hundreds of profiles offering writing, design, translation, development, marketing. Many of them competent. Many of them experienced. Most of them never hired. Not because the… ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1fDdJZK6HzHU) _2026-03-09 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [The Responsibility of Being Heard as a Foreigner](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/the-responsibility-of-being-heard-as-a-foreigner/) _2025-12-25 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ Two weeks ago I published an essay on the Cambodia-Thailand conflict and how I could not be silent about it as a foreigner living in Phnom Penh. It was liked by the thousands and shared by the tens-of-thousands. People even copied and pasted my words to appear under their names. It was shared by very important people too, by Cambodia s former Minister of Information, by the former editor-in-chief… ## [On the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict: Why Silence Is Not an Option](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/on-the-cambodia-thailand-conflict-why-silence-is-not-an-option/) _2025-12-15 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ I usually try to stay out of international politics. Not because I don’t care, but because there are always more sides to a story than any one person can fully grasp. Still, I feel compelled to speak up now. Not to preach, not to claim absolute truth, but to start a conversation and share what I see happening between Thailand and Cambodia. The two countries have a long history of border disputes,… ## [When the forest answers- Jeanette Srabonian](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/when-the-forest-answers-jeanette-srabonian) _2025-12-05 · Foreigners in Finland_ Join Jeanette on her transformative journey in Finland, where the enchanting forests become her sanctuary. Raised in a multicultural family, she seeks her identity through the Finnish language and culture. ## [The Power of Music: Fardoos' Journey of Integration in Finland](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/the-power-of-music-fardoos-journey-of-integration-in-finland) _2025-12-03 · Foreigners in Finland_ Fardoos is a dedicated advocate for immigrants in Finland, combining professional expertise with cultural engagement. At Vamos Diakonissalaitos, she assists young foreigners in adapting and finding growth opportunities, leveraging her social services background and interpretation degree from Diak University of Applied Sciences to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps. She is also a passionate singer… ## [Why ‘Be Yourself’ Is the Worst Advice in Norwegian Job Interviews](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/11/26/why-be-yourself-is-the-worst-advice-in-norwegian-job-interviews/) _2025-11-26 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ Norwegian First Impressions: A Cultural Paradox Yesterday Aftenposten published an article titled “How much does first impression matter in a job interview?” Psychologist Espen Skorstad argued that the classic advice to “just be yourself” has never been good advice. According to him, appearance and first impressions matter far more than people like to admit. After \[ \] The post Why ‘Be Yourself’ Is… ## [My 5-Year-Old Learned to Use an Axe at Kindergarten — And Why I’m Not Worried](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/11/20/my-5-year-old-learned-to-use-an-axe-at-kindergarten-and-why-im-not-worried/) _2025-11-20 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ I live in Norway and I have a child who is 5 years old. One day this Autumn I picked up my five-year-old son from kindergarten, he came running toward me shouting: “Mum, today I learned how to use an axe!” I laughed and replied automatically, “That’s great, sweetheart,” without believing it for a second. \[ \] The post My 5-Year-Old Learned to Use an Axe at Kindergarten — And Why I’m Not Worried… ## [Celebrating Diversity and Talent: The Joulubites Festival 13.12. 2025](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/celebrating-diversity-and-talent-the-joulubites-festival-13-12-2025) _2025-10-31 · Foreigners in Finland_ The Joulubites Festival, set for December 13, 2025, at Kankarepuiston Koulu, Jakomäenpolku 6, marks the first event organized by the team behind the Foreigners in Finland Online Magazine. Joulubites offers a laid-back Christmas celebration where attendees can savor delicious food from local vendors, akin to Ravintolapäivä. Additionally, it is crucial for international participants to display their… ## [Taloyhtiö, taloyhtiön kokous? Why it matters to me? A Look at Finnish Apartment Living](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/taloyhti%C3%B6-taloyhti%C3%B6n-kokous-why-it-matters-to-me-a-look-at-finnish-apartment-living) _2025-10-24 · Foreigners in Finland_ Finnish housing associations offer a unique residential model characterized by share ownership, fostering community engagement and democratic governance. Finnish housing provide valuable lessons on community, sustainability, and shared responsibility. ## [Could you survive Finnish Culture? Take This Test to Find Out!](https://www.foreignersinfinland.fi/post/could-you-survive-finnish-culture-take-this-test-to-find-out) _2025-10-10 · Foreigners in Finland_ How do you feel about small talk? Love it! The more strangers, the better! Tolerate it when necessary Would rather stare at a wall in silence Your ideal social weekend involves A 20-person BBQ with karaoke A cozy dinner with 2-3 friends Solo hiking in a remote forest A person is standing 1 meter away at an empty bus stop. You: Smile and introduce yourself Gently move closer Move away. The further… ## [Not Finding a Job in Norway? It Might Not be Your Fault](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/08/25/not-finding-a-job-in-norway-it-might-not-be-your-fault/) _2025-08-25 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ So you’ve sent 57 applications, written cover letters in your best Norwegian, double-checked by four people, and polished your LinkedIn until it shines brighter than the midnight sun. And still, silence. Not even a “tusen takk for søknaden” (that’s Norwegian for: thanks, but no thanks). Here’s the good news: it might not be you. It \[ \] The post Not Finding a Job in Norway? It Might Not be Your… ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N1gGzfPyUdxx) _2025-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [The Norwegian Way of Bragging is Humble, and It’s Real!](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/06/13/the-norwegian-way-of-bragging-is-humble-humble-brag/) _2025-06-13 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ This article was first published in VG under the title Slutt med snikskrytingen om sommerferien din! Many foreigners have this idea that Norwegians don t brag. Of course they brag! In a subtle and humble way. They even have a special Norwegian word for it, snikskryting (sneaky bragging). We were in Thailand for several weeks, at \[ \] The post The Norwegian Way of Bragging is Humble, and It s Real!… ## [A Poem for My Adopted Home](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/fragments/) _2025-06-06 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ I believe good writing should transport you. Whether I’m translating, editing, or telling a story, I aim to bring you closer to the heart of the subject. This poem is my love letter to Cambodia, and perhaps the best way to understand how I work: attentive, layered, and transformative. Fragments Between the stone faces of Bayon and the silent fields where bones still whisper, a country emerges from… ## [Want to be Norwegian? Speak English with “Fart”](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/05/23/speak-english-with-fart-to-be-a-true-norwegian/) _2025-05-23 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ This is the second chapter of my new book How to be Norwegian , read more about the book here. Norwegians are well-known for their excellent English skills. One reason for this is that English-language movies and television shows are never dubbed, a fact Norwegians proudly point out. They often ask, “Why do other countries dub \[ \] The post Want to be Norwegian? Speak English with Fart appeared… ## [Struggling to Find a Decent Flat to Rent? 5 Reasons Renting in Oslo Has Become Difficult and Expensive](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/05/13/struggling-to-find-a-decent-flat-to-rent-5-reasons-renting-in-oslo-has-become-difficult-and-expensive/) _2025-05-13 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ Just a few years ago, finding a place to rent in Oslo wasn t exactly easy, but it was possible. You could scroll through Finn.no, find a decent one- or two-bedroom flat, send a message, and maybe even get a reply. There were enough listings to choose from, and prices, while not low, were relatively stable. \[ \] The post Struggling to Find a Decent Flat to Rent? 5 Reasons Renting in Oslo Has Become… ## [Starting a Business in Norway: Watch Out for These Traps](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/03/24/starting-a-business-in-norway/) _2025-03-24 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ Photo credit: Pexels After many years of being employed, I took the leap and started my own business. Like in many countries, being a business owner in Norway has its perks and downsides. But as a foreigner, the challenges can be even greater. The system here dances to rules that are sometimes invisible to us, \[ \] The post Starting a Business in Norway: Watch Out for These Traps appeared first on… ## [The Bland Truth: The Public Response](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/the-bland-truth-the-public-response/) _2025-03-12 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ The Bland Truth: A Critique of Portuguese Cuisine Portuguese don t really appreciate critique. Especially not from a foreigner! So here you go, their responses on various social media and my replies. “You clearly don’t understand Portuguese food.” It won t go on about the reasoning for this question, which will equally be countered if you have an opinion on politics, or even football. On the… ## [Is it necessary to speak Norwegian to get a job in Norway?](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/02/27/is-it-necessary-to-speak-norwegian-to-get-a-job-in-norway/) _2025-02-27 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ The short answer to this question is, “yes, but not always.” We all have that one friend who has a high-paid job in some tech company or the oil industry, has been living here for 10 years, and can barely say a full sentence in Norwegian. But this is the exception, not the norm, and \[ \] The post Is it necessary to speak Norwegian to get a job in Norway? appeared first on A Frog in the Fjord . ## [The Bland Truth: A Critique of Portuguese Cuisine](https://www.hereigoagainonmyown.com/a-critique-of-portuguese-cuisine/) _2025-02-27 · Ramon Stoppelenburg · Ramon Stoppelenburg_ I wrote an unsalted opinion on my experiences with the Portuguese kitchen, The Bland Truth: My Critique of the Portuguese Kitchen and was published in the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant on February 28 and in the Portuguese newspaper Diário de Notícias on March 3, 2025. Below is the English version of this article: The Bland Truth: My Critique of the Portuguese Kitchen Portuguese food is great —… ## [Where to Travel in Norway in 2025? The New York Times Has Two Surprising Picks](https://afroginthefjord.com/2025/01/08/where-to-travel-in-2025-kristiansand-lofoten/) _2025-01-08 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ The New York Times has just released its list of 52 places to visit in 2025. Some are cities (like Benin City, Nigeria), others entire countries (England takes the top spot), or even rivers (such as the Magdalena River in Colombia). Interestingly, the New York Times recommends visiting not one but two Norwegian destinations in \[ \] The post Where to Travel in Norway in 2025? The New York Times Has… ## [What Norway’s weak currency means for foreigners](https://afroginthefjord.com/2024/12/09/what-norways-weak-currency-means-for-foreigners/) _2024-12-09 · Lorelou Desjardins · A Frog in the Fjord_ I have lived in Norway for exactly 15 years, and I have worked here the whole time. My salary increased, mainly when I changed jobs. In these years I have witnessed the Norwegian krone weaken, and weaken, and weaken more. When I think it s come down to its lowest, nope. The Economist has even written \[ \] The post What Norway s weak currency means for foreigners appeared first on A Frog in the…