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Researchers from Exodus Intelligence demonstrated a weakness in the vulnerability patching process in the Chrome/Chromium codebase. The issue stems from the fact that Google discloses that the patches are related to security issues only after their release but includes code to fix the vulnerability in the V8 engine in the repository prior to the release. For some time, the patches undergo testing […]
Researchers from Stanford University, the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Texas at Austin have developed the RLBox toolkit, which can be used as an additional layer of isolation to block vulnerabilities in function libraries. RLBox aims to address the security issue of untrusted third-party libraries that are not controlled by developers, but vulnerabilities in which can compromise the main project. Mozilla plans […]
The latest version of the ad blocker uBlock Origin 1.25 is now available, providing ad blocking, malware element removal, tracking code blocking, JavaScript miners, and other disruptions to normal operation. The uBlock Origin extension is known for its high performance and efficient memory usage, allowing users not only to eliminate intrusive elements but also to reduce resource consumption and speed up page loading. The new version […]
The release of the anonymous network I2P 0.9.45 and the C++ client i2pd 2.30.0 has taken place. It is worth noting that I2P is a multilayer anonymous distributed network operating on top of the standard internet, actively utilizing end-to-end encryption to ensure anonymity and isolation. In the I2P network, users can anonymously create websites and blogs, send instant messages and emails, share files, and organize P2P networks. The basic I2P client is written […]
A statistical report from AdDuplex has been released, analyzing the market state and share of the Windows 10 operating system for February 2020. According to the report, the Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) occupies 22.6%, which is 7.4% more than the previous month. The source indicates that the users who upgraded to Windows 10 October 2018 Update are transitioning to the new OS most actively […]
According to network sources, Microsoft plans to update the Start menu in Windows 10 by removing the tile interface that has been actively used in the corporation's operating systems for several years. It is expected that instead of the tile interface, the Start menu will display the applications that the user interacts with most frequently. Currently, Windows 10 uses the default Start menu, which contains […]
In the nightly builds of Firefox, which will form the basis of the release of Firefox 75 scheduled for April 7, the design of the address bar has been updated. The most noticeable change is the cessation of displaying the https:// protocol and the 'www' subdomain in the dropdown link block that appears while typing in the address bar (for example, the contents of https://opennet.ru and https://www.opennet.ru will become indistinguishable). The http:// protocol will continue to be displayed in […]
The Loon project, aimed at providing broadband Internet access using balloons, has found substantial support in the tech sector. It is worth noting that the implementation is being handled by Loon LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., and HAPSMobile, part of SoftBank Group Corp. By the end of this week, a group of telecommunications, technology, aviation, and aerospace companies, including Airbus Defence and Space and […]
The release of Manjaro Linux 19.0 has been announced, built on Arch Linux and aimed at beginner users. This distribution is notable for its simplified and user-friendly installation process, automatic hardware detection, and installation of the necessary drivers. Manjaro is available as live builds with graphical environments KDE (2.8 GB), GNOME (2.5 GB), and Xfce (2.6 GB). At […]
Testing of the beta version of openSUSE Leap 15.2 has begun, formed from the base package set of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP2, on top of which newer versions of desktop and user applications are supplied from the openSUSE Tumbleweed repository. A universal DVD image, sized at 3.9 GB (x86_64), is available for download. The release of openSUSE Leap 15.2 is expected on May 7. Features of openSUSE Leap 15.2 include […]
Firefox developers have announced the inclusion of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) by default for users in the United States. Encrypting DNS traffic is viewed as a fundamentally important factor in protecting users. Starting today, DoH is activated by default for all new installations performed by users in the U.S. Existing users in the U.S. are expected to be switched to DoH over the next […]
Developers have released a new version of the Opera browser, version 67. With the tab grouping feature called 'spaces', it will help users stay more organized. Up to five spaces can be created, each assigned a unique name and image. This approach allows users to keep tabs for work, relaxation, home, hobbies, and more within different windows. The Opera company conducted research showing that […]
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