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Researcher says Microsoft secretly built a backdoor into BitLocker https://lobste.rs/s/ynxkj6 #programming #security #windows
https://www.techspot.com/news/112410-security-researcher-microsoft-secretly-built-backdoor-bitlocker-releases.html

Anthropic Claude Code Leak Reveals Critical Command Injection Vulnerabilities https://lobste.rs/s/nxfvyw #ai #security
https://beyondmachines.net/event_details/anthropic-claude-code-leak-reveals-critical-command-injection-vulnerabilities-e-6-c-1-k/gD2P6Ple2L

Copy Fail 2: Electric Boogaloo https://lobste.rs/s/n4fmkx #security
https://github.com/0xdeadbeefnetwork/Copy_Fail2-Electric_Boogaloo

Some secret management belongs in your HTTP proxy https://lobste.rs/s/nbt8uq #security #vibecoding
https://blog.exe.dev/http-proxy-secrets

Signal is developing a standalone desktop app without requiring a smartphone for setup or use, based on recent open-source code changes. 🖥️
The update adds more desktop controls while keeping end-to-end encryption, improving device independence with a privacy-first design. 🔐

@signalapp

🔗 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-desktop-without-a-mobile-phone-standalone-version-in-development/

#TechNews #Signal #Messaging #Privacy #E2EE #Encryption #EndToEndEncryption #OpenSource #FOSS #Cybersecurity #Security #Data #Internet #Freedom #Software #Tech #Communication

I Could've Rickrolled the Entire FIFA World Cup. All I Needed Was My ID via @fs111 https://lobste.rs/s/z5wfi9 #security
https://bobdahacker.com/blog/fifa-hack

A list of digital service providers outside the jurisdiction of the United States of America. 😉

https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction

My list was getting bigger than a Fedi post could hold, so it is now hosted on Codeberg, an alternative to GitHub or GitLab, but based out of Germany. 👍

#CodeBerg #GitHub #GitLab #WebHosting #Vpn #Dns #Cdn #PasswordManager #Email #Privacy #Security #Project2025 #Fascism #UnitedStates #RuleOfLaw #Justice

Angenommen es gäbe nur diese beiden Messenger, welchen würdet ihr bevorzugen?

#messenger #signal #threema #sicherheit #security

#introduction (updated for 2026)

I'm a writer. I write science fiction and fantasy stories. I also have a blog where I write about all the things that interest me: #money, #fitness and #exercise, the #environment, #freedom, #security, #Esperanto, #HEMA, #walking my #dog, etc.

For eleven years I was a Senior Writer at wisebread.com, writing about personal finance and frugality. Before that I worked as a software engineer for 25 years, first secure Unix then Bluetooth.

A startup is putting military-style drones in high school ceilings. Ceiling-mounted. Charging. Waiting. And when something happens, a pilot in Austin, Texas, decides whether to deploy pepper gel on your kid's school. I'm not saying the problem isn't real. It absolutely is. But read that back.... in schools. We've taken a Ukrainian battlefield tactic against Russian soldiers and ported it to Deltona High School in Florida. The co-founder literally said the idea came from watching drone videos of the war in Ukraine. The chief pilot described it as "cheating in a video game after you die." These are children.

Here's what's not in the headline:

🔒 The drones use an encrypted connection — but the article notes they're potentially vulnerable to cyberattack. A compromised drone in a crowded hallway isn't a security tool; it's a weapon pointed in the wrong direction.

⚖️ Mithril reserves the right to act independently during an attack, without waiting for law enforcement. A private company operating remotely is making use-of-force decisions at a school.

💰 Florida and Georgia approved $500K+ each for this. A group of Texas parents raised $200K more. That's real money going to ceiling drones instead of mental health services, counselors, or de-escalation programs.

The ACLU said it plainly: when force becomes a zero-risk remote action, it gets overused. Axon tried a Taser drone for schools in 2022, and its own ethics board killed it. Mithril is picking up where that got dropped.

I teach cybersecurity. I've spent years in boardrooms helping organizations think through risk. And the risk calculus here isn't just about whether the drone works. It's about what we're normalizing when we turn schools into drone-monitored combat zones and call it progress.

"This is the future," said the sheriff's captain.

I hope not.

https://www.wsj.com/business/a-startup-is-supplying-drones-to-high-schools-to-stop-mass-shootings-a7800ade

#SchoolSafety #Cybersecurity #Leadership #security #privacy #cloud #infosec

KeePassχ - a KeePassXC fork https://lobste.rs/s/ak5mgm #security
https://codeberg.org/keepasschi

Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.

#Zelenskyy said a deal with #Russia is pointless w/o #security #guarantees.

Here’s why: #Kyiv made this mistake before.

#Moscow broke ceasefire after #Minsk agreements. International lawyer Oleksandr watched it all unfold.

Let's Encrypt Stopping Issuance for Potential Incident via @sanqui https://lobste.rs/s/bnfm0h #networking #security
https://letsencrypt.status.io/

I accidentally made law enforcement shut down their stresser honeypot https://lobste.rs/s/rks8da #security
https://lina.sh/blog/ddos-honeypot

What is #Personal and 👪 #Family Security 👔 🛡️

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The Only reason why we used a DUMBPHONE was to access #2FA and #MFA security authenticator 6 digit codes for a third layer of protection and secured #login access to our many networks and accounts.

Finally we are able to entirely get rid of our #Dumbphones bc they are tracking devices via .Gov #GPS dinosaur 🦖 tech >> a #breach to our Business Security, entities Data and personal #sovereignty
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Now we are totally 🛰️ 📡 unplugged from ALL TRACKING DEVICES

Basically circumventing all satellites 🛰️ 📡 AT THE SAME TIME;)

Ahh.. The sweet smell of 🕊️ Freedom;) 💪

Next is aTRUSTED Internet Operating System (OS) called #Linux.

Windows is not compatible for internet use. never was. its just a glorified resturant menu #DESKTOP_APPLICATION NOTHING MORE.

fitting round pegs into square holes and got away with it for the last 2 decades???

The Internet has been running on linux for the last 3 decades, not windows, which is infact not compatiable to the WWW internet.

They Tried but #failed with .net

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NEXT?? Best #Linux #Gaming_Laptops?

So now that you understand the above, get rid of your window machines they are also all tracking devices by #Microsoft.

LINUX Hardware Requirements that can keep up with the 🧠 ⚡ ⚡ #speed of a senior reverse software developer = #Linux #Gaming_Laptop

#Processor: A powerful multi-core processor is essential for gaming. Intel Core i9, i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 series processors are popular choices as they can handle the complex calculations required by modern games.

#Graphics_Card: A dedicated graphics card is a must - have. NVIDIA GeForce RTX series and AMD Radeon RX series are well-known for their gaming performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 can handle most AAA titles at 1080p resolution with high settings.

#RAM: At least 16GB of RAM is recommended to ensure smooth multitasking and game performance. More RAM can handle larger game files and background processes without lag.

#Storage: A fast SSD (Solid-State Drive) is crucial for quick game loading times. A 512GB or larger #SSD is a good starting point.

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Vercel April 2026 security incident https://lobste.rs/s/aaqbdy #security #web
https://vercel.com/kb/bulletin/vercel-april-2026-security-incident

New from Francesca D'Annunzio: Under Governor Greg Abbott's multi-billion dollar border security bonanza, Operation Lone Star, the Rio Grande no longer holds back law enforcement efforts. Today's digital border reaches across Texas and beyond. https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-surveillance-arsenal-artificial-intelligence-lege/

This story is presented in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.

#surveillance #tech #SocialMedia #GregAbbott #police #border #privacy #security #USpol #politics #news

Review: Sylve on FreeBSD https://lobste.rs/s/dvsuag #freebsd #security
https://distrowatch.com/weekly-mobile.php?issue=20260518#sylve

🚨 Time is Running Out to Save Encryption 🔐

Ofcom is consulting on implementing message scanning powers in the UK Online Safety Act.

This would break end-to-end encryption on the messaging apps we all use!

⏰ CLOSES Monday 10 March, 5pm.

Use our tool to tell Ofcom #PracticeSafeText 💬

ACT NOW ⬇️

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tell-ofcom-practice-safe-text

#e2ee #encryption #OnlineSafetyAct #ukpolitics #ukpol #privacy #ofcom #security #cybersecurity #whatsapp #signal

Running #OpenBSD 7.8 ​​

DNS: #nsd (3 Master Zones), #DNSSEC & #DANE (RFC6698) + #unbound
Firewall: #pf with auto-fed tables (IPS-style), spambot-tarpitting & service rate limits.
Mail: #smtpd (Multi-domain, RFC8461/MTA-STS) + #rspamd (DKIM) + #dovecot (IMAPS-only).
Spam-Defense: #spamd with auto-SPF-walk (no more greylisting issues).
Web: #relayd (TLS-Terminator, HSTS, CSP) + #httpd (NIP-05, Autoconfig, security.txt).
Performance: Lightweight "Fail2Ban" via 1-liner shell script (No Python crap!).

#Nostr Relay in Rust building...

#SelfHosted #SysAdmin #Security #Privacy

Compromised? In this interview, https://www.muellershewrote.com/p/a-fork-in-the-road-is-federal-employee I speak to a systems security specialist who found privacy problems surrounding the HR@opm.gov email servers #IT #security #natsec #nationalsecurity #cybercrime #cybersecurity #hacking #surveillance #malware #email #DOGE #Musk #treasury #OPM #FAA #FEMA #education #privacy #PII

Package Manager CWEs https://lobste.rs/s/psurdf #security
https://nesbitt.io/2026/05/04/package-manager-cwes.html

Mythos finds a curl vulnerability via @andrewnez https://lobste.rs/s/am7evd #ai #security
https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/2026/05/11/mythos-finds-a-curl-vulnerability/

BIG news this week as we welcome Simon Forster (@f0r573r) to the Quad9 family as General Manager!

https://quad9.net/news/press/quad9-appoints-simon-forster-as-new-general-manager

#DNS #privacy #security

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