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The Epochalypse Project
Raising awareness about the 2038 bug in all its manifestations and trying to fix things while there’s still time.
The Epochalypse Project builds on their combined experience in coordinating responses to widespread vulnerabilities—applying lessons learned from previous global technical challenges while addressing the unique aspects of the 32-bit timestamp vulnerability. Test your personal smart devices by changing their dates to 2038-01-19 03:14:08 UTC (the “zero hour” of the 32-bit timestamp vulnerability) Document any errors or unusual behaviors you observe Test devices like smart TVs, fitness trackers, and home security systems Enter dates beyond 2038 in websites you regularly use Ask technology companies about their 32-bit timestamp vulnerability readiness when making purchases Raise awareness among friends, family, and representatives Join our community discussions at our forums Subscribe to our mailing list for updates Cybersecurity Researchers Analyze firmware to identify vulnerability patterns Reverse engineer time-handling protocols Create specialized testing tools Develop safe proof-of-concept demonstrations Map time-related attack surfaces Audit code for time_t dependencies Share findings through responsible disclosure
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