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Release of nginx 1.17.0 and njs 0.3.2

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The first release of the new main branch nginx 1.17 has been introduced, which will continue the development of new features (the concurrently supported stable branch 1.16 will only receive changes related to fixing critical bugs and vulnerabilities). Key changes include: support for variables in the 'limit_rate' and 'limit_rate_after' directives, as well as in the 'proxy_upload_rate' and 'proxy_download_rate' directives of the stream module; increased requirements for minimum […]

What it costs us to launch a DDoS attack: the intensity of attacks has sharply increased

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A study conducted by Kaspersky Lab reveals that the intensity of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks sharply increased in the first quarter of this year. Specifically, the number of DDoS attacks in January to March rose by 84% compared to the last quarter of 2018. Furthermore, such attacks have become significantly longer: the average duration increased by 4.21 times. Experts also note that […]

SMPP is a peer-to-peer short message protocol.

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Hello! Although messaging apps and social networks are gradually replacing traditional forms of communication, they do not diminish the popularity of SMS. Verification on popular websites or transaction notifications are alive and will continue to exist. Have you ever thought about how this all works? Often, the SMPP protocol is used for mass message distribution, which will be discussed after the cut. On Habr […]

Linux Install Fest — side view

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A few days ago, a classic event from the era of 'limited internet' took place in Nizhny Novgorod — Linux Install Fest 05.19. This format has been supported for many years (~2005) by NNLUG (the regional Linux user group). Nowadays, it's no longer common to copy files 'from drive to drive' and distribute physical media with the latest distributions. The internet is accessible to all and shines literally from every kettle. In […]

In China, facial recognition technology is being used to identify pandas

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China has found a new application for facial recognition technology. It will now be used for identifying pandas. Giant pandas can be easily recognized visually, but their uniform black-and-white coloring makes them indistinguishable to the human eye. However, not to artificial intelligence. Chinese researchers have developed an AI-based facial recognition application that enables the identification of individual pandas. Visitors to the research […]

Firefox 67 has been released for all platforms: performance improvements and mining protection

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Mozilla has officially released an update of the Firefox 67 browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android. This version was released a week later than expected and includes numerous performance improvements, as well as new features. It is reported that Mozilla implemented several internal changes, including the 'freezing' of unused tabs, reduced priority for the setTimeout function during web page loading, and so […]

World War Z trailer: 2 million copies sold and rave reviews

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Focus Home Interactive and developers from Saber Interactive announced that their cooperative shooter World War Z, inspired by the eponymous film from Paramount Pictures ('World War Z' featuring Brad Pitt), sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide within a month. On this occasion, a trailer showcasing gameplay snippets has been released.

3CX integration with Office 365 via Azure API

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3CX v16 Pro and Enterprise editions offer full integration with Office 365 applications. This includes: Synchronization of Office 365 users and 3CX extensions (users). Synchronization of Office personal contacts and 3CX personal address book. Synchronization of Office 365 user calendar statuses and 3CX extension statuses. To make outgoing calls from the web interface, […]

Release of Firefox 67

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The release of the web browser Firefox 67 has been announced, along with the mobile version for the Android platform. Additionally, an update for the long-term support branch 60.7.0 has been formed. Soon, the Firefox 68 branch will enter beta testing, with a release slated for July 9. Key innovations include: Automatic unloading of tabs to free up resources, which activates when memory is low […]

The official Microsoft Edge build for macOS is now available for download.

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Last month, Microsoft announced the first preview builds of the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge for Windows 10. Now, the version for macOS has also become available for download. It is reported that Microsoft Edge for macOS will offer the same new browsing features as the Windows version. The user interface will be optimized for the Mac design. […]

Overcoming the fear of the first job.

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A frame from the movie 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.' The problem with this world is that the educated are full of doubts, while the idiotic are full of confidence. Charles Bukowski. Recently, I conducted another individual programming session. Unlike the usual lessons, the topic was not about the language structure or problem-solving. The student shared his concerns about the future […]

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