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arstechnica.com Found in the wild: The world’s first unkillable UEFI bootkit for Linux

“Bootkitty” is likely a proof-of-concept, but may portend working UEFI malware for Linux.

Found in the wild: The world’s first unkillable UEFI bootkit for Linux
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TOR browser User Agent in Linux increases fingerprinting

I usually use Tor Browser to scan files online for viruses, which I then send to Windows users (I use Linux) if they are clean.

Lately, I've noticed that the User Agent in TOR is showing up as Linux, when it used to show up as Windows.

Is this a problem with my system or a change made by the TOR team? The fact that Linux has far fewer users increases fingerprinting.

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What can I do in other Linux distros that I can't do in Linux Mint Xfce?
  • I'm a complete noob in the games department. Btw, I see that you don't use Arch.

  • What can I do in other Linux distros that I can't do in Linux Mint Xfce?

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    Tor anonymity infiltrated: Law enforcement monitors servers successfully

    www.ghacks.net Tor anonymity infiltrated: Law enforcement monitors servers successfully - gHacks Tech News

    Law enforcement allegedly managed to identify servers and users who used the anonymization service Tor.

    Tor anonymity infiltrated: Law enforcement monitors servers successfully - gHacks Tech News
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    spectrum.ieee.org In 1926, TV Was Mechanical

    John Logie Baird’s television was based around a spinning metal disk

    In 1926, TV Was Mechanical
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    www.bbc.com Telegram repeatedly refused to join child protection schemes

    BBC learns platform does not comply with industry norms as its boss remains under arrest in Paris.

    Telegram repeatedly refused to join child protection schemes
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    Getting Your iPhone Repaired Could Ban You From Snapchat

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    Nova Launcher, savior of cruft-filled Android phones, is on life support
  • Already posted here in Lemmy. State of Nova Launcher (August 9, 2024)

    I'm Kevin Barry, the original creator and primary developer of Nova Launcher. (...) This week Branch parted ways with some employees, including people involved with Nova. (...) However, I've always been the lead and primary contributor to Nova Launcher and that hasn't changed. I will continue to control the direction and development of Nova Launcher.

  • www.techradar.com 5G network flaws could be abused to let hackers spy on your phone

    Flaw could allow an attacker to take over your phone via 5G

    5G network flaws could be abused to let hackers spy on your phone
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    theintercept.com Firefox Browser Blocks Anti-Censorship Add-Ons at Russia’s Request

    At Russia’s request, Firefox web browser maker Mozilla blocked add-ons that are designed to circumvent internet censorship.

    Firefox Browser Blocks Anti-Censorship Add-Ons at Russia’s Request
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    www.theverge.com Apple’s next nebulous idea: smart home robots

    Will robots be ready for our homes anytime soon?

    Apple’s next nebulous idea: smart home robots
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    arstechnica.com Journalists “deeply troubled” by OpenAI’s content deals with Vox, The Atlantic

    "Alarmed" writers unions question transparency of AI training deals with ChatGPT maker.

    Journalists “deeply troubled” by OpenAI’s content deals with Vox, The Atlantic
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    gizmodo.com Why the NSA Is Right About Periodically Restarting Your Smartphone

    It's long been a common practice among people who don't like slow phones.

    Why the NSA Is Right About Periodically Restarting Your Smartphone
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    gizmodo.com Billionaire Real Estate Mogul Hopes to Turn TikTok Into His Utopian Internet Dream

    Frank McCourt says he wants to buy TikTok to make a "new and better version of the internet."

    Billionaire Real Estate Mogul Hopes to Turn TikTok Into His Utopian Internet Dream
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    The retro Nokia phone everyone owned 25 years ago will get a reboot soon – and yes, it has Snake

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    Researchers Develop Horrifying Face-Mimicking Robot
  • Because it Will punch you if it takes a dislike to you.

  • gizmodo.com Researchers Develop Horrifying Face-Mimicking Robot

    The researchers said their new robot can synch its facial expression with yours. You know, to make it friendlier.

    Researchers Develop Horrifying Face-Mimicking Robot
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    www.pcworld.com Eww, Copilot AI might auto-launch with Windows 11 soon

    Windows 11 Insider builds are now auto-launching Copilot when you boot the OS, and it's gross and I hate it and stop it right now.

    Eww, Copilot AI might auto-launch with Windows 11 soon
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    Microsoft is working on an Xbox AI chatbot
  • Maybe Clippy was more useful…

  • www.theverge.com Microsoft is working on an Xbox AI chatbot

    Microsoft has bigger plans for AI-powered Xbox features.

    Microsoft is working on an Xbox AI chatbot
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    Thunderbird goes from DEB to snap in Ubuntu 24.04
  • Mint 22 is set to include the Thunderbird DEB package...

  • Linux Mint 22 Adopts PipeWire, New Linux Kernel Cadence - OMG! Ubuntu
  • Yes, they did. I'm using Mint 21.2 Xfce with Pipewire "factory" installed.

  • Firefox Sidebar Addon like Brave or Vivaldi?
  • In my experience, Firefox and forks are never super fast. Installed Floorp Lightning and the speed is the same as Firefox.

  • It's not just you — no one is posting on social media anymore
  • "No one is posting on social media anymore"

    Posted by L4sBot...

  • One of Gaming’s Biggest YouTubers Wants to Replace Himself With AI
  • I've learned in this post that Lemmy people doesn't upvote anything...