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Update of X.Org Server 21.1.13 addressing a potential vulnerability in the vulnerability fix.

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A corrective release of X.Org Server 21.1.13 has been published, which fixes an error introduced while addressing the CVE-2024-31083 vulnerability in the previous version. The fix led to a double invocation of the free() function under certain circumstances. Despite this error, which is typically seen as a double-free vulnerability, it is not explicitly marked as a vulnerability by X.Org developers — they only mention that it leads to […]

0-day vulnerability in the n_gsm driver allowing code execution at the Linux kernel level

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Two exploits have been found in the public domain that leverage a previously unknown vulnerability in the n_gsm driver, part of the Linux kernel. This vulnerability allows an unprivileged local user to execute code at the kernel level and escalate their privileges within the system. No CVE identifier has been assigned. The issue remains unpatched. The n_gsm driver implements the GSM 07.10 protocol used in GSM modems for multiplexing […]

More metal is needed: the growth of AI and data centers will increase the consumption of expensive metals by 1 million tons by 2030.

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The expansion of AI technology usage and the increasing demand for data center computing power will drive copper demand to grow by 1 million tons per year by 2030, Reuters reports, citing a study by Trafigura. Trafigura claims that the transition to renewable energy sources, the implementation of AI technologies, and programs to reduce carbon emissions will […]

The first beta version of Android 15

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Google has begun beta testing of the open mobile platform Android 15. The release of Android 15 is expected in the third quarter of 2024. A preliminary testing program has been proposed to evaluate the platform's new capabilities. Firmware builds are prepared for Pixel 6/6a/6 Pro, Pixel 7/7a/7 Pro, Pixel 8/8a/8 Pro, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet devices. Changes in Android 15 Beta1 compared to the second […]

Beta release of Ubuntu 24.04

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The beta release of the Ubuntu 24.04 "Noble Numbat" distribution has been announced. After the formation of this version, the package base has been fully frozen, and developers have moved on to final testing and debugging. The release is scheduled for April 25th. The 24.04 branch is categorized as a long-term support (LTS) release, with updates provided for 12 years (5 years of general support, plus an additional 7 […]

A malicious Keyzetsu Clipper threatening users' crypto assets has been discovered on GitHub.

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A new malware for Windows called Keyzetsu Clipper has been reported on the GitHub platform, targeting user cryptocurrency wallets. To deceive users, attackers create fake repositories with names of popular projects, designed to look legitimate, tricking victims into downloading malware that threatens the security of their crypto assets. Image source: Vilkasss / Pixabay Source: 3dnews.ru

Taskwarrior 3.0.0

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On March 25, 2024, the long-awaited Taskwarrior 3.0.0 was released. Taskwarrior is an advanced task and time management tool for the command line (GUI front-ends, libraries, and plugins are also available). Key changes include a complete rewrite of the synchronization code, with taskserver/taskd no longer supported. It is recommended to use cloud synchronization, with taskchampion-sync-server also available. The update is breaking, requiring the database to be exported from 2.x and re-imported […]

Oracle has released DTrace for Linux 2.0.0-1.14

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An experimental release of the dynamic tracing toolkit DTrace for Linux 2.0.0-1.14 has been introduced, implemented as a user-space process using the eBPF subsystem and built-in tracing mechanisms provided by the Linux kernel. Functionally, the eBPF-based implementation of DTrace is similar to the first implementation of DTrace for Linux, which was made as a kernel module. The project code is distributed under the GPLv2 license. The toolkit can […]

The share of Linux on desktops continues to remain above 4%, according to StatCounter.

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The 4% threshold was first surpassed in February. In March, this level was successfully maintained. According to StatCounter data, the share of Linux on desktops has increased by more than 1.2% over the past year. Here is the monthly Linux desktop share statistics: January 2023 - 2.91% February 2023 - 2.94% March 2023 - 2.85% April 2023 - 2.83% May 2023 - 2.7% June 2023 - 3.07% […]

OpenZiti 1.0 is now available, a toolkit for embedding overlay networks within applications.

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The OpenZiti 1.0 toolkit has been released, allowing the integration of distributed networking features and service access in an isolated network environment into applications. OpenZiti enables the deployment of an application-specific overlay network that operates over the regular internet and uses mesh routing, where each network point connects through neighboring points. The project code is written in Go and […]

Project to create a zlib implementation in Rust language.

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The organization ISRG (Internet Security Research Group), which is the founder of the Let’s Encrypt project and promotes the development of technologies to enhance internet security, has introduced the zlib-rs project to create a secure alternative to the zlib data compression library. The zlib-rs code is written in Rust and is distributed under the Zlib license. Development is conducted with reference to the zlib-ng project, which is advancing a high-performance variant of zlib. The project has developed […]

Release of the I2P anonymizing network version 2.5.0.

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The release of the I2P 2.5.0 anonymous network and the i2pd 2.51.0 C++ client has taken place. I2P is a multilayer anonymous distributed network that operates over the regular internet, actively utilizing end-to-end encryption to ensure anonymity and isolation. The network is built in a P2P mode and formed through the resources (bandwidth) provided by the network users, which allows it to function without centralized servers (communications within the network […

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