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DEF CON bans Meta-style 'pervert glasses'
2 months ago
- AI war machines risk running amok due to flawed algorithms and surveillance.
- Shopify returns to clean code practices driven by AI agents.
- Russian phishing attacks target Signal users via fake support.
- Microsoft on-prem SharePoint zero-day remains unpatched and under attack.
- DEF CON Franklin project enlists hackers to harden critical infrastructure.
- FOSS continues to challenge Microsoft monopoly, with new releases like Debian 13.6 and Cinnamon 6.8 adding Wayland support.
War machines can run amok with AI in control
2 months ago
- AI control in war machines presents risks due to flawed algorithms and surveillance
- Enterprise AI agents should be limited to avoid inefficiency
- Some Chinese AI models may be imitating Claude's identity, but proof of distillation is lacking
- AI drove Shopify to return to clean coding practices for readability and clarity
- Anthropic releases Opus 5 at a lower price than Fable without data retention
- Russian phishing attacks target Signal support, plus other security incidents
- Microsoft's SharePoint on-premises fixes failed, now under zero-day attack
- DEF CON's Franklin Project enlists hackers to harden critical infrastructure
- EQT buys a majority share in Acronis at a $3.5B+ valuation
- Ten years after first corporate ransomware, experts see no end in sight
- FOSS aims to break another monopoly after Microsoft's Word era
- GNOME can mimic Windows layout without extensions via Simple-taskbar
- Final Debian release for x86 is 32-bit version
- Joomla extensions with perfect 10 scores exploited on vulnerable sites
- Frame is a new X11 server implemented directly in assembly
- Cinnamon 6.8 supports Wayland optionally for Linux Mint desktop
Microsoft cancels Patch Tuesday for some Dell users shutdowns overheating
3 months ago
- Former OpenAI CTO releases a frontier AI model with open weights, a 975B parameter alternative to Chinese LLMs.
- Cadence's AuraStack agent combines AI with HPC to accelerate PCB and advanced packaging design.
- Haskell community debates anti-AI sentiment, revisiting its 'avoid success at all costs' mantra.
- OpenAI encrypts Codex agent instructions, raising concerns among developers about debugging and auditing.
- Anthropic's Claude AI shows varying values across languages, with nicer expressions in Hindi and Arabic.
- Russians impersonate Signal support for phishing attacks; US takes down Iranian propaganda sites.
- Microsoft's patches fail to fix on-prem SharePoint zero-day vulnerability.
- DEF CON's Franklin project involves hackers in hardening critical infrastructure, expanding to the entire conference.
- EQT acquires a majority stake in Acronis at a valuation exceeding $3.5 billion.
- Mikko Hyppönen notes no end in sight for corporate ransomware a decade after its first appearance.
- Debian releases final version for x86-32 architecture with versions 13.6 and 12.15.
- Vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions (iCagenda and Balbooa Forms) are exploited, affecting a million sites worldwide.
- Frame, a new X11 server, is implemented directly in assembly, joining other X11 alternatives.
- Cinnamon 6.8 will support Wayland optionally, alongside Xorg, in Linux Mint's desktop.
- KDE Plasma 6.6.6 is released, with 6.7 current and 6.8 mandating Wayland support.
- Collabora releases CODE 26.04, enhancing FOSS office suites with Markdown support, formula error handling, and optional AI integration.
Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off
3 months ago
- OpenAI's encrypted MultiAgentV2 messages for Codex raise developer concerns over debugging and auditing.
- Anthropic's Claude AI shows varying expressions of values across different languages, such as Hindi and Arabic.
- New York imposes a halt on datacenter buildouts exceeding 50 MW to develop environmental and ratepayer protection rules.
- IBM's mainframe sales suffer as customers prioritize AI hardware spending, leading to a significant stock value drop.
- Anthropic's tokenizer complicates AI pricing, indicating token consumption alone doesn't fully represent costs.
- Russian attackers impersonate Signal support for phishing, amid US takedowns of Iranian propaganda sites and marketing data concerns.
- Microsoft's patches fail to resolve on-prem SharePoint zero-day vulnerabilities, with additional reports on Chinese surveillance and Ring policies.
- DEF CON's Franklin project expands to include all attendees in efforts to harden critical infrastructure, building on voting village success.
- EQT acquires a majority stake in Acronis at a valuation over $3.5 billion, highlighting growth in cybersecurity investments.
- Ransomware persists a decade after its first corporate attack, with infosec noted as a stable career field.
- Debian releases final x86-32 version 13.6 and 12.15, marking the end of an era for 32-bit support.
- Vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions iCagenda and Balbooa Forms are exploited, affecting millions of sites worldwide.
- Frame, a new X11 server implemented in assembly, joins alternative server projects in the FOSS community.
- Cinnamon 6.8 introduces optional Wayland support, catering to user preferences in display server technology.
- KDE Plasma moves to version 6.6.6, with future updates enforcing Wayland adoption regardless of user choice.
- Collabora releases CODE 26.04 with enhanced features like Markdown support and integrated AI, intensifying competition among FOSS office suites.
Psion's Potter says Amazon may "flop" (1999)
3 months ago
- OpenAI encrypted Codex agent instructions, raising developer concerns about debugging difficulties.
- Anthropic's Claude shows varying values across languages, with more pleasant interactions in Hindi or Arabic.
- New York halted datacenter buildouts over 50 MW to formulate environmental and ratepayer protection rules.
- IBM's mainframe sales dropped due to AI hardware spending, causing a stock value loss of over 25%.
- Anthropic's tokenizer complicates AI pricing, as token consumption alone doesn't fully reflect costs.
- Russian actors impersonated Signal support for phishing attacks; US took down Iranian propaganda sites.
- Microsoft's patches failed to fix on-prem SharePoint vulnerabilities, now under zero-day attack.
- DEF CON expanded its Franklin project to involve hackers in hardening critical infrastructure.
- EQT acquired a majority share in Acronis at a valuation exceeding $3.5 billion.
- Mikko Hyppönen noted no end in sight for corporate ransomware a decade after its inception.
- Debian released final versions for x86-32 architecture (13.6 and 12.15).
- Exploits targeted Joomla websites via flaws in iCagenda and Balbooa Forms extensions.
- Frame, a new X11 server implemented in assembly, joined other servers like yserver and Phoenix.
- Cinnamon 6.8 will offer Wayland support alongside X11 for Linux Mint's desktop.
- KDE Plasma 6.6.6 released, with upcoming versions mandating Wayland adoption.
- Collabora released CODE 26.04 with Markdown support, improved formulas, and optional AI integration.
If you want Claude to speak nicely to you, try Hindi or Arabic
3 months ago
- OpenAI encrypts Codex agent instructions, causing developer concerns over debugging and auditing challenges.
- Anthropic's Claude shows varying values across languages, with more positive expression in Hindi and Arabic.
- New York halts datacenter builds above 50 MW while developing environmental and ratepayer protection rules.
- IBM's mainframe sales decline due to AI hardware spending, with stock losing over a quarter of its value.
- Anthropic's complex tokenizer complicates AI pricing, highlighting token consumption as a key factor.
- Russian phishing attacks impersonate Signal support, while US takes down Iranian propaganda sites.
- Microsoft's patches fail to fix on-prem SharePoint, leaving it vulnerable to zero-day attacks.
- DEF CON expands efforts to harden critical infrastructure through the Franklin project and voting village reports.
- EQT acquires majority stake in Acronis at a valuation over $3.5 billion for cybersecurity expansion.
- Ransomware threats persist after a decade, with infosec remaining a stable career field.
- Debian releases final version on x86-32, with updates in versions 13.6 and 12.15.
- Joomla extensions like iCagenda and Balbooa Forms exploited, impacting millions of sites worldwide.
- New X11 server 'Frame' implemented in assembly joins alternatives like yserver and Phoenix.
- Cinnamon 6.8 adds Wayland support, offering both display server types for Linux Mint users.
- KDE Plasma 6.6.6 signals changes, with Wayland becoming default in version 6.8.
- Collabora releases CODE 26.04 with Markdown support, improved formula handling, and optional AI integration.
China tells devs to ditch Claude Code over 'backdoor code' fears
3 months ago
- AI models are becoming more affordable, but luxury frontier models still stand out.
- Inference is becoming a commodity in AI, except for advanced frontier models.
- FuriosaAI, a South Korean chip startup, expands into European datacenters in Lisbon.
- Many enterprises report AI-related security incidents due to rushed adoption.
- Researchers use quantum computers and AI to tackle fusion fuel challenges, like tritium production.
- Software engineers can earn high salaries at fast-growing companies despite AI's complex impact.
- Russian attackers pose as Signal support for phishing, while US targets Iranian propaganda sites.
- Microsoft patches fail to fix SharePoint zero-day vulnerabilities, with other security updates mentioned.
- DEF CON's Franklin project engages hackers to strengthen critical infrastructure, expanding its scope.
- EQT acquires a majority stake in Acronis at a valuation over $3.5 billion.
- Ransomware persists after a decade, but cybersecurity offers stable career prospects.
- Collabora's CODE 26.04 enhances FOSS office suites with Markdown and AI features, default-off.
- GIMP 0.54 is revived via Flatpak, appealing to retro-computing enthusiasts with Motif.
- Bcachefs exits experimental phase with performance improvements but faces AI-related issues.
- France's digital sovereignty push struggles against Microsoft dominance in office software.
- CentOS evolved from a hobby project to a default enterprise OS after community support.
- Netflix engineer open sources Headroom app to reduce AI costs for users.
Windows is watching: Anti-piracy tool fingers Scattered Spider suspect
3 months ago
- South Korean chip startup FuriosaAI is expanding into European datacenters with its RNGD accelerators at Equinix's Lisbon facilities.
- Enterprise AI adoption is facing security challenges, with a majority reporting incidents or vulnerabilities.
- Researchers are using quantum computers and AI to tackle fusion fuel issues, with institutions like the DOE and IBM simulating molten salts for tritium production.
- Software engineers can earn high salaries at fast-growing companies, though AI's impact on the tech business is complex.
- Microsoft is restructuring its commercial and Xbox teams, acknowledging rapid global changes and the need to avoid complacency.
- Phishing attacks involving Russians posing as Signal support are occurring, alongside US takedowns of Iranian propaganda sites.
- Microsoft's patches for on-prem SharePoint failed, leaving it vulnerable to zero-day attacks, amid other security updates.
- DEF CON's Franklin project is engaging hackers to strengthen critical infrastructure, with the event now fully incorporating these efforts.
- EQT has acquired a majority stake in Acronis, valuing the cybersecurity company at over $3.5 billion.
- Despite a decade of corporate ransomware, there's no end in sight, but cybersecurity remains a stable career option.
- Collabora's CODE 26.04 release enhances FOSS office suites with Markdown support and AI integration, though AI is off by default.
- GIMP 0.54 has been revived as a Flatpak for retro-computing enthusiasts, using Motif instead of GTK.
- Bcachefs has left experimental status with a performance-focused release, incorporating more Rust but facing AI-related issues.
- France's push for digital sovereignty struggles to move users away from Microsoft products, as shown by Nextcloud rollouts.
- CentOS evolved from a biochemist's hobby into a default enterprise OS after community efforts post-Red Hat's shift.
- Netflix engineer open-sourced Project Headroom, an app designed to significantly reduce AI-related costs.
GitHub cuts short offer to burn repos on CD after mockery ensues
3 months ago
- AI: Quantum computers and AI are being explored to solve fusion fuel issues, with simulations by the Department of Energy, Cleveland Clinic, and IBM.
- AI and ML: Software engineers can earn high salaries at fast-growing companies, despite AI's complex impact on the tech business.
- Software: Microsoft is restructuring commercial and Xbox teams, citing rapid global changes and the need to avoid complacency.
- AI and ML: AMD's Ryzen AI Halo facilitates local AI but is expensive, priced at $4K with 128 GB of memory.
- AI and ML: Nvidia introduces a double-dipping financing scheme for datacenters to maximize payments.
- Security: Russian phishing attacks impersonate Signal support, while the US targets Iranian propaganda and a marketing company raises data privacy concerns.
- Security: Microsoft patches fail to protect on-prem SharePoint from zero-day attacks, amid other security updates from China and Ring.
- Black Hat and DEF CON: DEF CON expands its Franklin project to include hackers in hardening critical infrastructure, with voting village successes.
- Security: EQT acquires a majority stake in Acronis at a $3.5B+ valuation, strengthening cybersecurity investments.
- Malware Month: Ten years after the first corporate ransomware, Mikko Hyppönen predicts ongoing threats but notes infosec as a stable career.
- FOSS: Collabora releases CODE 26.04 with Markdown support and AI integration, intensifying competition among open-source office suites.
- FOSS: GIMP 0.54 is revived via Flatpak for retro-computing, using the original Motif interface instead of GTK.
- FOSS: Bcachefs exits experimental status in a performance release, but faces challenges with AI-related issues.
- FOSS: France's digital sovereignty push struggles to move away from Microsoft, as shown by Nextcloud's rollout challenges.
- FOSS: The history of CentOS traces its evolution from a hobby project to a default enterprise OS after community efforts post-Red Hat.
- FOSS: Netflix creates and open-sources Project Headroom to reduce AI costs, offering potential savings for users.
Secure Unix ancestor KSOS did type safety before Rust made it cool
3 months ago
- Nvidia introduces a datacenter financing scheme aimed at maximizing revenue through dual payment models.
- Research shows that companies integrating more AI technologies are also increasing their human workforce, though this does not always align with business objectives.
- SoftBank enters the GPU rental market to support AI training, leveraging its large US server farm infrastructure.
- The UN emphasizes the urgent need for global governance to prevent potential AI-related catastrophes, as technological advancements outpace regulatory frameworks.
- Oracle discloses various risk factors that could jeopardize its significant investments in AI.
- Russian actors are impersonating Signal support to conduct phishing attacks, while the US shuts down Iranian propaganda sites.
- Microsoft's recent patches failed to secure on-premises SharePoint, leaving it vulnerable to zero-day attacks, amid other security updates.
- DEF CON's Franklin project recruits hackers to enhance critical infrastructure security, expanding its scope to include the entire conference.
- EQT acquires a majority stake in Acronis, valuing the cybersecurity firm at over $3.5 billion.
- A decade after the first corporate ransomware attack, security expert Mikko Hyppönen predicts continued threats, highlighting infosec as a stable career choice.
- Collabora launches CODE 26.04 with new features like Markdown support and integrated AI, intensifying competition among FOSS office suites.
- GIMP 0.54 is revived via Flatpak, offering a nostalgic retro-computing experience with its original Motif interface.
- Bcachefs moves out of experimental status in a performance-focused release, incorporating more Rust but facing challenges with AI-generated content.
- France's push for digital sovereignty struggles to reduce reliance on Microsoft, as seen in efforts to transition from Office to alternatives like Nextcloud.
- The history of CentOS traces its evolution from a personal Linux project to a widely used enterprise OS, driven by community collaboration after Red Hat's shift.
- A Netflix developer creates and open-sources Project Headroom, an app designed to significantly reduce AI-related expenses.
Be a Hikikomori for Science
3 months ago
- Nvidia introduces a datacenter financing scheme to generate revenue from multiple streams.
- Companies are increasing both AI implementation and hiring, but this may not align with business objectives.
- SoftBank enters the GPU rental market to utilize its extensive US server farm for AI training.
- The UN emphasizes the need for global governance to prevent risks from rapidly advancing AI capabilities.
- Oracle outlines potential risks in its heavy investment in AI, highlighting numerous risk factors.
- Russian actors are impersonating Signal support for phishing attacks; the US disrupts Iranian propaganda sites.
- Microsoft's patches fail to fix vulnerabilities in on-prem SharePoint, now targeted in zero-day attacks.
- DEF CON expands efforts to include hackers in hardening critical infrastructure through the Franklin project.
- EQT acquires a majority stake in Acronis at a valuation exceeding $3.5 billion, though specifics are unclear.
- Ten years after the first corporate ransomware, Mikko Hyppönen predicts continued threats, noting cybersecurity as a stable career.
- Collabora releases CODE 26.04 with new features like Markdown support and optional AI integration.
- GIMP 0.54 is revived in Flatpak form, offering a retro-computing experience with the original Motif interface.
- Bcachefs exits experimental status with performance improvements and increased Rust usage, but faces AI-related issues.
- France's digital sovereignty efforts struggle to reduce reliance on Microsoft, as seen in Nextcloud and Office challenges.
- The history of CentOS traces its evolution from a hobby project to a default enterprise OS after community collaboration.
- A Netflix developer open-sources Project Headroom, an app designed to significantly reduce AI-related costs.

DEF CON bans Meta-style 'pervert glasses'

War machines can run amok with AI in control

Microsoft cancels Patch Tuesday for some Dell users shutdowns overheating

Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off

Psion's Potter says Amazon may "flop" (1999)

If you want Claude to speak nicely to you, try Hindi or Arabic

China tells devs to ditch Claude Code over 'backdoor code' fears

Windows is watching: Anti-piracy tool fingers Scattered Spider suspect

GitHub cuts short offer to burn repos on CD after mockery ensues

Secure Unix ancestor KSOS did type safety before Rust made it cool

Be a Hikikomori for Science