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Consent & Debian's illegitimate constitution

28 March 2024 @ 4:42 am

Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock

The Time Our Server Host Died in a Car Accident

28 March 2024 @ 4:32 am

If Debian has internal problems, then they need to be illuminated and then tackled, at the very least in order to ensure we do not end up with "Deadian"

China's New 'IT' Rules Are a Massive Headache for Microsoft

28 March 2024 @ 3:49 am

On the issue of China we're neutral except when it comes to human rights issues

Over at Tux Machines...

28 March 2024 @ 3:16 am

GNU/Linux news for the past day

IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

28 March 2024 @ 3:10 am

IRC logs for Wednesday, March 27, 2024

WeMakeFedora.org: harassment decision, victory for volunteers and Fedora Foundations

28 March 2024 @ 3:02 am

Reprinted with permission from Daniel Pocock

Links 27/03/2024: Ericsson and Tencent Layoffs

27 March 2024 @ 6:22 pm

Links for the day

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Security & cybercrime blog

Recent ‘MFA Bombing’ Attacks Targeting Apple Users

26 March 2024 @ 3:37 pm

Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple's password reset feature. In this scenario, a target's Apple devices are forced to display dozens of system-level prompts that prevent the devices from being used until the recipient responds "Allow" or "Don't Allow" to each prompt. Assuming the user manages not to fat-finger the wrong button on the umpteenth password reset request, the scammers will then call the victim while spoofing Apple support in the caller ID, saying the user's account is under attack and that Apple support needs to "verify" a one-time code.

Mozilla Drops Onerep After CEO Admits to Running People-Search Networks

22 March 2024 @ 7:02 pm

The nonprofit organization that supports the Firefox web browser said today it is winding down its new partnership with Onerep, an identity protection service recently bundled with Firefox that offers to remove users from hundreds of people-search sites. The move comes just days after a report by KrebsOnSecurity forced Onerep's CEO to admit that he has founded dozens of people-search networks over the years.

The Not-so-True People-Search Network from China

21 March 2024 @ 3:18 am

It's not unusual for the data brokers behind people-search websites to use pseudonyms in their day-to-day lives (you would, too). Some of these personal data purveyors even try to reinvent their online identities in a bid to hide their conflicts of interest. But it's not every day you run across a US-focused people-search network based in China whose principal owners all appear to be completely fabricated identities.

CEO of Data Privacy Company Onerep.com Founded Dozens of People-Search Firms

14 March 2024 @ 9:13 pm

The data privacy company Onerep.com bills itself as a Virginia-based service for helping people remove their personal information from almost 200 people-search websites. However, an investigation into the history of onerep.com finds this company is operating out of Belarus and Cyprus, and that its founder has launched dozens of people-search services over the years.

Patch Tuesday, March 2024 Edition

12 March 2024 @ 8:36 pm

Apple and Microsoft recently released software updates to fix dozens of security holes in their operating systems. Microsoft today patched at least 60 vulnerabilities in its Windows OS. Meanwhile, Apple's new macOS Sonoma addresses at least 68 security weaknesses, and its latest updates for iOS fixes two zero-day flaws.

Incognito Darknet Market Mass-Extorts Buyers, Sellers

11 March 2024 @ 4:19 pm

Borrowing from the playbook of ransomware purveyors, the darknet narcotics bazaar Incognito Market has begun extorting all of its vendors and buyers, threatening to publish cryptocurrency transaction and chat records of users who refuse to pay a fee ranging from $100 to $20,000. The bold mass extortion attempt comes just days after Incognito Market administrators reportedly pulled an "exit scam" that left users unable to withdraw millions of dollars worth of funds from the platform.

A Close Up Look at the Consumer Data Broker Radaris

8 March 2024 @ 1:02 pm

If you live in the United States, the data broker Radaris likely knows a great deal about you, and they are happy to sell what they know to anyone. But how much do we know about Radaris? Publicly available data indicates that in addition to running a dizzying array of people-search websites, the co-founders of Radaris operate multiple Russian-language dating services and affiliate programs. It also appears many of their businesses have ties to a California marketing firm that works with a Russian state-run media conglomerate currently sanctioned by the U.S. government.

BlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare

6 March 2024 @ 12:22 am

There are indications that U.S. healthcare giant Change Healthcare has made a $22 million extortion payment to the infamous BlackCat ransomware group (a.k.a. "ALPHV") as the company struggles to bring services back online amid a cyberattack that has disrupted prescription drug services nationwide for weeks. However, the cybercriminal who claims to have given BlackCat access to Change's network says the crime gang cheated them out of their share of the ransom, and that they still have the sensitive data that Change reportedly paid the group to destroy. Meanwhile, the affiliate's disclosure appears to have prompted BlackCat to cease operations entirely. 

Fulton County, Security Experts Call LockBit’s Bluff

29 February 2024 @ 10:18 pm

The ransomware group LockBit told officials with Fulton County, Ga. they could expect to see their internal documents published online this morning unless the county paid a ransom demand. Instead, LockBit removed Fulton County's listing from its victim shaming website this morning, claiming county officials had paid. But county officials said they did not pay, nor did anyone make payment on their behalf. Security experts say LockBit was likely bluffing and probably lost most of the data when the gang's servers were seized this month by U.S. and U.K. law enforcement.

Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

28 February 2024 @ 4:56 pm

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s account at Calendly, a popular free calendar application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call. But clicking the meeting link provided by the scammers prompts the user to run a script that quietly installs malware on macOS systems.

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Opensource software and project news.

New developments at Opensource.com

6 June 2023 @ 5:30 pm

New developments at Opensource.com admin Tue, 06/06/2023 - 13:30 You may have noticed that it's been quiet here on Opensource.com lately. That's because there's a new project in the works, and while there aren't many specific details to announce yet, there's plenty to talk about. What better way to start than with the entire internet? The internet, and top-level domains You may know that the internet is a network. A network, by definition, is a group of connections. The term "internet"

Tips for running virtual, in-person, and hybrid events

3 May 2023 @ 7:00 am

Tips for running virtual, in-person, and hybrid events rpaik Wed, 05/03/2023 - 03:00 Over the past few years, virtual events have thrived. In-person events are back now, but it's important to keep in mind that virtual events didn't just come out of nowhere. Many of us were actually doing a lot of different online events even before they became popular. Many communities held hackathons, bug and issue triaging, webinars, and so on, as virtual events. They brought community members together for collabora

Generate web pages from Markdown with Docsify-This

2 May 2023 @ 7:00 am

Generate web pages from Markdown with Docsify-This paulhibbitts Tue, 05/02/2023 - 03:00 Are you interested in leveraging Markdown for online content without any website setup or build process? How about seamlessly embedding constraint-free Markdown or HTML into multiple platforms (such as a content management system or learning management system)? The open source project Docsify-This, built with

3 reasons to host a docathon for your open source project

28 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

3 reasons to host a docathon for your open source project lmalivert Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00 Your open source project's documentation is essential to your customers. Your target audience must understand the purpose of your project and how to use it, and documentation is what bridges that gap. A project is rarely ever truly done, so it's equally important for resources to be maintained and updated with your project's continuous improvement. But what happens when you have lots of documentation

How I used guilt as a motivator for good

28 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

How I used guilt as a motivator for good its-surya Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00 Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn't contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that's when I learned the real reason I was asked to participate: The conference's

3 key open source challenges in developing countries

27 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

3 key open source challenges in developing countries Ahmed Sobeh Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00 When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I'm involved in daily, I'm usually met with bemusement at the idea of an Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). The concept of a company contributing to an open source project without obviou

Run a virtual conference using only open source tools

27 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

Run a virtual conference using only open source tools mairin Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00 The Fedora Design Team discovered that using open source tools to run a virtual conference can be quite effective by hosting the first Creative Freedom Summit in January 2023. In this article, I'll share some background on the conference, why using open source tools to run it was

5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better

26 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better kriker Wed, 04/26/2023 - 03:00 Ideally, designers have a good relationship with their product team and users. However, the relationship between designers and developers is more difficult to build and maintain. The lack of a close relationship makes it difficult to solve problems or improve. In my experience, the open source Ope

Test your Drupal website with Cypress

26 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

Test your Drupal website with Cypress cobadger Wed, 04/26/2023 - 03:00 If you don't include tests in your Drupal development, chances are it's because you think it adds complexity and expense without benefit. Cypress is an open source tool with many benefits: Reliably tests anything that runs in a web browser Works on any web platform (it's great for testing projects using front-end technologies like

What's new in GNOME 44?

25 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

What's new in GNOME 44? Jim Hall Tue, 04/25/2023 - 03:00 I use GNOME as my primary desktop environment on my Linux PC at home. GNOME gives me an easy-to-use graphical desktop that provides the flexibility I need yet doesn't get in my way when I focus on my work. GNOME recently released GNOME 44 with a bunch of new features. I reached out to the GNOME team to ask about the latest version and what was in it. Here's what team members Caroline Henriksen (brand manager), Matthias Clasen (GNOME de

atom.io

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An open source IDE for all operating systems via github, with plenty of support and plugins.

eclipse.org

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The world’s favourite open source IDE.