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Tails OS merges with Tor Project for better privacy, security

The Tor Project and Tails OS are merging operations to better collaborate for a free internet by protecting users from surveillance and censorship. The idea of the merger came late last year from Tails, due to the organization outgrowing the existing structure and to protect its workers from the added stress of expanding the framework. […]

25 Sep

Winamp releases source code, asks for help modernizing the player

The iconic Winamp media player has fulfilled a promise made in May and released its complete source code on GitHub, inviting developers to collaborate on the project. Winamp is a media player launched in 1997 by Nullsoft, which gained massive popularity in the following years, coinciding with the rise of MP3s music files. The player featured a […]

19 Sep

Microsoft Edge will flag extensions causing performance issues

Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Edge browser called the “extension performance detector,” which warns you when browser extensions cause performance issues on web pages you visit. When browser extensions are installed, they commonly process pages visited to perform additional functionality. However, this can also use a lot of memory, which can cause […]

18 Sep

Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption for audio, video calls

Discord has introduced the DAVE protocol, a custom end-to-end encryption (E2EE) protocol designed to protect audio and video calls on the platform from unauthorized interceptions. DAVE was created with the help of cybersecurity experts at Trail of Bits, that also audited the E2EE system’s code and implementation. The new system will cover one-on-one audio and […]

18 Sep

X hacking spree fuels “$HACKED” crypto token pump-and-dump

An X account hacking spree has fueled a successful pump-and-dump scheme for the $HACKED Solana token, with people rushing to buy the coin. The hacked accounts include MoneyControl (1.4 million followers), People Magazine (7.8 million), and even EUinmyRegion (an account operated by the European Commission), with close to 100K followers. The hacking spree started at approximately 2:00 […]

30 Aug

Microsoft is trying to reduce Windows 11’s desktop spotlight clutter

Windows 11’s Spotlight feature is a pretty nice way to jazz up your desktop background with different wallpapers and fun facts when you hover over the image icon. The problem with the current approach is that it takes up a good amount of space on the desktop when you try to learn more about the […]

27 Aug

Notion exits Russia and will terminate accounts in September

Notion has announced it will exit the Russian market and is terminating all workspaces and accounts identified linked to users in the country. In an announcement on its website, Notion says the decision was taken due to U.S.-government imposed restrictions on software service providers, making it practically impossible to continue operating in Russia. “The U.S. […]

27 Aug

Malware infiltrates Pidgin messenger’s official plugin repository

The Pidgin messaging app removed the ScreenShareOTR plugin from its official third-party plugin list after it was discovered that it was used to install keyloggers, information stealers, and malware commonly used to gain initial access to corporate networks. The plugin was promoted as a screen-sharing tool for secure Off-The-Record (OTR) protocol and was available for […]

18 Aug

Windows 11 preview update adds new Power mode options

Windows 11 Build 27686 has a few noteworthy improvements, such as 2TB support for FAT32 storage. It also improves Windows Sandbox and offers greater control over HDR settings, but there’s an undocumented change – the ability to set power mode for different power states. As shown in the screenshot below, Windows 11 will finally let you set different […]