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The Linux version of the Little Snitch application firewall has been released

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The first release of the Linux version of the Little Snitch application firewall, popular among macOS users, has been introduced. Little Snitch provides a graphical interface that allows users to interactively monitor the network activity of applications and block unwanted network traffic. The eBPF subsystem is used to inspect and block traffic on Linux. The eBPF programs, function library, and web interface are distributed under the […]

"I use the beast to defeat the beast": Americans employ neural networks to combat data center AI

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Public activists in rural areas of the USA are using artificial intelligence in their fight against tech giants and the mass construction of data centers in their backyards. They are aware of the irony of the situation but argue that despite concerns about the technology, AI helps speed up their volunteer activities. Activists are utilizing AI powered by data centers to […]

libunicode 0.9.0

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The release of version 0.9.0 of the C++ library (C++20 standard) libunicode has taken place. The project is developed by the team behind the Contour terminal emulator and the Endo shell (currently in active development), and is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. Library features include: support for Unicode 17.0 standards: UAX #11 East Asian Width, UAX #15 Unicode Normalization Forms, UAX #24 Unicode Script Property, UAX #29 Unicode Text Segmentation, […]

Endo 0.1.0

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The first public release of 0.1.0 of the cross-platform interactive command shell and interpreter of a functional language in the style of F# Endo has taken place. The project is created by the author and lead developer of the Contour terminal emulator in C++ (C++23 standard) and is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. In this release: A binding language that is immutable by default when using let, and mutable when using let mut; […]

Chrome 147 has been released with support for vertical tabs and a redesigned reading mode.

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Google has released version 147 of its Chrome web browser. At the same time, the stable release of the open-source project Chromium, which forms the basis for Chrome, is available. The Chrome browser differs from Chromium in its use of Google branding, a system for sending notifications in case of crashes, modules for playing protected video content (DRM), an automatic update installation system, constant Sandbox isolation, provision of keys for Google API, and transmission of RLZ parameters […]

Nginx 1.29.8 and FreeNginx 1.29.7

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The main branch of nginx 1.29.8 has been released, continuing the development of new features. Only changes related to fixing serious bugs and vulnerabilities are made in the concurrently supported stable branch 1.28.x. A stable branch 1.30 will be formed based on the main branch 1.29.x in the future. The project code is written in C and is distributed under the BSD license. In the new release: Added […]

Microsoft has blocked the VeraCrypt account without explanation — the release of updates for the popular encryption tool for Windows has been disrupted.

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Microsoft has blocked the account associated with VeraCrypt, a popular and long-standing encryption software, raising doubts about future updates for this software on Windows, said VeraCrypt developer Mounir Idrassi. He claims that he received no emails or prior warnings from Microsoft, and believes that the responses from the company’s support are generated by an AI.

Microsoft has blocked accounts related to the releases of VeraCrypt and WireGuard

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The author of the VeraCrypt disk encryption system warned users about the blocking of his account by Microsoft, which is used to sign VeraCrypt builds for Windows with a digital signature. This has created a situation where it is impossible to release a new version of VeraCrypt for Windows. Meanwhile, the key used to sign the last release of VeraCrypt 1.26.24 expires in June, after which the VeraCrypt driver will begin to be blocked by the mode.

Anthropic has announced the AI model Claude Mythos, capable of creating working exploits.

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Anthropic has introduced the Glasswing project, under which it will provide access to a preliminary version of the AI model Claude Mythos aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing the security of critical software. Participants in the project include the Linux Foundation, as well as companies like Amazon Web Services, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks. Invitations to join are being extended.

A researcher has leaked exploit code for Windows in response to Microsoft's inaction.

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A security researcher has released the code for a zero-day exploit for Windows, dubbed BlueHammer. This radical step was taken due to a conflict with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) regarding the handling of the information he provided. The researcher, using the pseudonym Chaotic Eclipse, posted the exploit code on GitHub on April 3. He expressed frustration with MSRC's management's response to his submission.

Anthropic has opened limited access to the Claude Mythos Preview model — it autonomously searches for software vulnerabilities and has already found thousands of them.

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Anthropic has opened limited access to its new AI model Mythos, designed to locate critical vulnerabilities and counter cyber threats. The tool will only be available to select corporations, as its hacking capabilities are deemed too dangerous for public release. According to The Wall Street Journal, around 50 companies and organizations supporting critical IT infrastructure will receive the preliminary version of the neural network.

Vulnerability in Flatpak allows code execution outside the isolated environment

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In the corrective release of the Flatpak self-sufficient package system 1.16.4 published a few hours ago, as well as in the experimental release 1.17.4, a vulnerability (CVE-2026-34078) has been fixed that allows a malicious or compromised application in flatpak format to bypass the established sandbox isolation mode, access files in the main system, and execute arbitrary code outside of the isolation mode. The issue has been assigned a critical severity level (9.3 out of 10). […]

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