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security advisory vulnerability GNOME is officially shortening its standard vulnerability disclosure window from 90 days to 30 days, a change that impacts upstream maintainers, downstream Linux distributions, and system administrators in how they handle software vulnerabilities. The policy shift, announced by long-time security coordinator Michael Catanzaro , addresses modern software patching realities and a growing influx of automated submissions. . Because GNOME is the default desktop environment on several major Linux...
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security advisory moderate For organizations that run a self-hosted Git platform, it’s no longer just about hosting static code repositories. Today, Git servers are responsible for deployment pipelines, API tokens, SSH keys, package repositories, and the automation scripts that push code directly. Confirm that the upgrade addresses known vulnerabilities but also provides production environments. . That makes them trusted systems within the development environment and attractive targets for attackers looking to move...
Jul 20, 2026
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data privacy automation Every system admin has lived through the same Monday morning ritual. A queue of forty tickets, half of them password resets, permission errors, or disk space warnings that any experienced technician could resolve in under two minutes. The other half require actual judgment. For years, automation promised that software would eventually sort the two apart on its own. That promise is now being tested in production Linux environments. . Early results are reshaping how IT teams think about tier-1...
Jul 17, 2026
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data collection automation You're running a web scraping project to collect pricing data from e-commerce sites. You set up a pool of datacenter proxies, launch your scripts, and within minutes — banned . CAPTCHAs everywhere. Your data pipeline stops before it really begins. . It's a frustrating scenario that plays out daily in ad verification, market research, and multi-account management. The website doesn't know you're doing legitimate research or monitoring. It just sees traffic coming from IP ranges it recognizes as...
Jul 17, 2026
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security advisory social engineering Business Email Compromise used to be a numbers game — mass-blasted emails, broken English, an obvious "URGENT WIRE TRANSFER" subject line. That era is over. Generative AI has turned BEC into a tailored, low-noise operation that mimics writing style, voice, and even video presence. This piece looks at what's actually changed under the hood, what defenders are testing in response, and why so many organizations are still structurally unprepared for it. . The Infrastructure Problem Nobody Wants to...
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data protectionsecurity practicesonline safety12 Must-Have Tools To Safeguard Your Online Privacy Effectively
Learn about 12 simple tools to guard your online privacy easily. . Data is one of the most valuable assets available. For better or worse, data collection techniques aren’t going anywhere. To be practical, we need all sorts of data to analyze, study, and learn about things. Of course, it also brings in the risk of exploiting the data collected, such as malicious agencies getting hold of your browsing data (or internet activity). . In today's digital world, protecting privacy is crucial. Discover 12 simple tools to enhance your online privacy and safeguard your personal information. Privacy Tools, Online Safety Solutions, Data Protection Tools. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 28, 2022
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data protectiononline securitygovernment regulationLindsey Graham's Proposal Endangers Digital Privacy Regulations
If Sen. Lindsey Graham gets his way, the federal government will launch another attack on online privacy. The South Carolina Republican will ask lawmakers to give Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice unchecked access to all of your messaging, file-sharing, and video-sharing tools. That is bad news for just about everyone and a nightmare for those who value digital privacy. . At first glance, Graham’s bill seems innocent enough. After all, it’s called the Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, which seems, on the surface, like a perfectly agreeable proposition. It would assemble a commission to “develop recommended best practices for providers of interactive computer services regarding the prevention of online child exploitation conduct.” Doesn’t everyone want children to be protected? Well, not so fast. The commission’s “recommendations” would then go to the attorney general, who can approve or disapprove what are essentially new regulations. This means unelected officials would be granted vast power to regulate technology and invade our privacy. The link for this article located at Washington Examiner is no longer available. . Johnson's proposal introduces significant risks to digital security by bestowing broad authority to oversee tech operations.. Online Privacy, Government Regulation, Digital Rights, Data Protection, Interactive Technologies. . Brittany Day
Feb 20, 2020
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consumer rightslegislationdata privacyWashington State Law: New Data Privacy And Facial Recognition Regulations
Following in the footsteps of their West Coast neighbors, Washington state legislators have introduced legislation to regulate consumer data privacy and the government’s use of facial recognition software. The data privacy bill would give consumers the right to access and delete data collected about them, while the facial recognition legislation would regulate government use of the software. . The Washington Privacy Act mirrors regulations put in place by the European Union’sGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)andCalifornia’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which went into effect just this month. If the bill is signed into law, consumers would have the right to access, delete, correct and move data that companies have collected about them,according to GeekWire. Customers would also have the option to opt out of data collection. The link for this article located at Security Today is no longer available. . California officials unveil new guidelines for data protection and biometric identification, empowering citizens in the tech-driven era.. Data Privacy Regulation, Facial Recognition Legislation, Consumer Rights Washington. . Brittany Day
Jan 17, 2020
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data securityencryptiongovernment surveillanceExploring The Encryption Debate And Government Surveillance Efforts
Almost every week, we hear about another corporate data breach or government attack on privacy . For anyone who wants real privacy online, encryption is the essential component. Learn more about the importance of maintaining strong encryption: . Governments around the world keep trying to break encryption , seeking to enhance the power of their law enforcement agencies. They’ve tried for years to require companies to build backdoors into encrypted software and devices, which would enable them to listen in on potentially any digital conversation. The FBI has coined a phrase, “going dark,” that it has used since the late '90s to describe their “problem”—the lack of an omnipresent, all-powerful surveillance tool. But encryption with special access for a select group isn’t some kind of superpower—it’s just broken encryption . The same security flaws used by U.S. police will be used by oppressive regimes and criminal syndicates. . Cryptography plays a vital role in safeguarding digital confidentiality from state surveillance and security threats.. Encryption Debate, Government Surveillance, Online Privacy, Data Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 26, 2019
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data securityencryptionuser privacyClient-Side Scanning's Effect On Encryption And User Privacy
Recent attacks on encryption have diverged. On the one hand, we’ve seen Attorney General William Barr call for “lawful access” to encrypted communications,using arguments that have barely changed since the 1990’s. But we’ve also seen suggestions from a different set of actors for more purportedly “reasonable” interventions , particularly the use of client-side scanning to stop the transmission of contraband files, most often child exploitation imagery (CEI). What are your thoughts on client-side scanning and its privacy implications? Learn more in a great EFF article: . Sometimes called “endpoint filtering” or “local processing,” this privacy-invasive proposal works like this: every time you send a message, software that comes with your messaging app first checks it against a database of “hashes,” or unique digital fingerprints, usually of images or videos. If it finds a match, it may refuse to send your message, notify the recipient, or even forward it to a third party, possibly without your knowledge. . Client-side scanning threatens encryption's integrity and privacy, scanning data before encryption opens unauthorized access to sensitive information.. Client-Side Scanning, Digital Privacy, Encryption Issues, Data Security, Privacy Implications. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 08, 2019
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information accesscensorshipdigital privacyBBC Tor Site: Enhancing Information Access Against Censorship
Have you heard that the BBC has launched a Tor-based version of its news website, to help circumvent state efforts to censor the free flow of information worldwide? This announcement highlights the benefits of the dark web to many users around the world. Learn more: . Countries such as Russia, China, Iran and Vietnam have tightened efforts over recent years to monitor and control what their citizens can access online. However, Tor, short for The Onion Router, offers an anonymous way for individuals and business users to bypass such controls. Developed by the US Navy in the 1990s, it routes data in highly complex patterns across the internet via “nodes” hosted by volunteers. The link for this article located at Infosecurity is no longer available. . The BBC's launch of a Tor site marks a key step in combating censorship, offering secure access to news for those in oppressive regimes and fostering informed communities. BBC Tor Site, Censorship Bypass, Anonymity Online. . Brittany Day
Oct 28, 2019
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data managementuser dataprivacy controlAll the Ways Google Tracks You: Insights and Privacy Controls
You're probably aware that Google keeps tabs on what you're up to on its devices, apps, and services—but you might not realize just how far its tracking reach extends, into the places you go, the purchases you make, and much more. It's an extensive set of data, but you can take more control over what Google collects about you and how long the company keeps it. Here's how. . It's worth emphasizing first that we're really dealing with two topics: The amount of data Google collects on you, which is a lot, and what Google then does with it. Google would say its data collection policies improve its services—helping you find a restaurant similar ones you've liked previously, say—whereas users might disagree. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . Discover how Google tracks your online behavior and find strategies to reclaim your personal information.. Google Tracking, Data Privacy, Track Management, User Control. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 27, 2019
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law enforcementdigital privacyencrypted messagingPeter Dutton Urges Committee for Expedited Encryption Legislation
Peter Dutton is pressuring a committee that is dealing with new laws targeted at encrypted messaging to cut short its public hearings.. The Home Affairs minister is renewing his push for greater police access to encrypted communications following a foiled terrorist attack in Melbourne. The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . The Home Affairs minister is renewing his push for greater police access to encrypted communications. peter, dutton, pressuring, committee, dealing, targeted, encrypted, messaging. . Brittany Day
Nov 21, 2018
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