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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...
Jul 17, 2026
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privacy protectioninternet accesscensorship bypassExploring Tor Bridges: Enhancing Access and Online Privacy
Learn how setting up and running Tor bridges can help defend the open Internet in this great Tor Blog article: . We believe everyone should have private access to the open internet, but not everyone is able to enjoy the luxury Tor provides. Freedom to publish, share, and access information online is critical for a healthy society, yet governments and entities around the world deny people this universal human right. All of the relays that make up the Tor network are publicly listed, so that means one way to try to prevent people from using Tor is to blacklist the public IP addresses of all of the thousands of Tor relays. For example, the governments of China, Iran, and Kazakhstan exercise information control by trying to block Tor. However, thanks to bridges, Tor users are still able to connect to the network when the public Tor relays are blocked. Bridges are private Tor relays that serve as stepping stones into the network. Not only are bridges private, they can also modify their network packets in a way that it's difficult for an observer to conclude that somebody is using Tor. Censored users are able to select bridges from BridgeDB or directly in Tor Browser’s Network Settings. The link for this article located at Tor Blog is no longer available. . Learn how Tor bridges enhance internet access and protect user privacy against censorship.. Tor Bridges, Privacy Protection, Censorship Bypass, Internet Freedom. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 28, 2019
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net neutralityinternet accessbroadband regulationF.C.C. Order On Net Neutrality Prevents Website Blocking
Net neutrality . As it stands now, the order would prohibit the blocking of any Web sites, applications or devices by fixed-line broadband Internet providers like Comcast and EarthLink, essentially forbidding the providers from picking winners and losers on behalf of consumers, F.C.C. officials said Monday. The F.C.C. officials also said that the order would broaden the government The link for this article located at NY Times is no longer available. . Directive issued to prevent broadband suppliers from obstructing access to websites and applications, guaranteeing equitable online connectivity.. Net Neutrality,Broadband Regulation,FCC Order,Internet Access,Websites. . Anthony Pell
Dec 21, 2010
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traffic managementcourt rulingnet neutralityU.S. Court Ruling on FCC’s Net Neutrality Authority and Broadband Control
On Tuesday in Washington, DC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the FCC lacks authority to require broadband providers to give equal treatment to all Internet traffic flowing over their networks.. This begs two questions. First, if not the FCC, then who has that authority? The second, bigger question is what does this do for the issue of Net Neutrality in the United States? The decision was a victory for cable provider Comcast who has been accused of traffic shaping on its network. Comcast argues, perhaps correctly, that since they built the network and since they manage the network, they are in the right when it comes to what traffic can and cannot cross their network. On the other side are users and companies, like Google, that feel that the pipes, regardless of who owns them, should be open and available to whomever wants to use them. And therein is the rub. Third party providers of services such as VoIP have long complained that Comcast has been throttling their packets, resulting in a lower quality of service, while Comcast gave a higher QoS its own packets. This is all well and good if you are trying to keep a competing product out (or so the mantra of capitalism would go) but it causes issues when you are communicating between systems, or, as Google has argued in the past, when the route from Point A to Point E goes across the network of Point C. The link for this article located at Linux Journal is no longer available. . This begs two questions. First, if not the FCC, then who has that authority? The second, bigger ques. tuesday, washington, court, appeals, district, columbia, ruled. . Anthony Pell
Apr 08, 2010
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cyber crimeinternet accessproxy serversStudents Bypassing School Internet Security Through Proxy Servers
Many young people are using 'proxy servers' to get round their schools' internet security systems. The free services offer instant access to banned websites, including online games and social networking. Figures suggest the use of proxies has risen sharply in recent years. Security experts are warning that pupils who log on put themselves at risk of cyber crime. . It sounds like an obscure, techy area of computing that only geeks would know about. But when we asked pupils in one secondary school classroom who had heard of proxy servers, every hand went up. These 'secret tunnels' to the internet are a way of life for teenagers across the UK. As schools employ increasingly sophisticated software to stop them accessing 'non-educational' websites, the proxies offer a quick, easy way to bypass those restrictions. . Numerous students evade educational network restrictions via VPNs, endangering themselves with online threats and unsuitable material.. Bypass Internet Restrictions, Proxy Server Risks, Cyber Safety for Students. . Anthony Pell
Dec 23, 2009
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telecommunicationsnet neutralityinternet accessAT&T Calls For FCC Action On Open Internet Preservation
In an apparent shift in position, anti-net neutrality telco AT&T has called on US regulator the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to preserve the open character of the internet. . James Cicconi, AT&T's senior executive vice president for external and legislative affairs, argued in an open letter sent yesterday that "preserving the open character of the internet is critically important to ensuring that all consumers have the opportunity to be creators of content and innovators from their homes or their garages". However, in a tone more typical of AT&T's previously sceptical attitude to net neutrality, the letter goes on to urge the regulator to protect and expand incentives that drive the substantially private investment necessary to realise the full potential of the internet. The company also insisted that the FCC should move away from the creation of strict non-discrimination rules, as the impact on broadband providers could stifle investment in networks. "A strict non-discrimination rule could limit the availability of creative and innovative services that consumers may purchase, and could cause a ban on voluntary commercial agreements for the paid provision of value-added broadband services," it said.. James Cicconi, AT&T's senior executive vice president for external and legislative affairs, argued i. apparent, shift, position, anti-net, neutrality, telco, at&, called, regulator. . Alex
Dec 17, 2009
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enforcementinternet accesscopyrightEffects of EU Sanctions on Internet Accessibility and User Rights Stability
The European Union has finally agreed the last details of the Telecom Reform Package, and decided that citizens' internet access can be restricted if necessary, but only after a "fair and impartial procedure including the user's right to be heard". . Cases where it may be considered necessary to restrict internet access include suspected terrorism, child pornography or copyright violation, according to a spokeswoman for the European Parliament. The ruling will mean that the UK government's plans to introduce a 'three strikes' rule to tackle illegal downloading, where the cost of enforcement will fall largely on internet service providers, will go ahead as planned.. The EU imposes limits on online access following a just process addressing unlawful media distribution and various major infractions.. Copyright Legislation, Telecom Reform, User Rights. . Alex
Nov 05, 2009
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security measuresbusiness strategycorporate securityWeb Content Filtering Strategies for Corporate Security and Productivity
Internet provides a wide range of content related to all topics. A large part of it is necessary to develop business activity. For this reason, companies in the twenty first century need the information available on the Internet to guarantee good results. However, the universal nature of this content allows employees with Internet access to make personal use of company resources, accessing content that is not related to their work, and thereby degrading the company. The link for this article located at Info Sec Writers is no longer available. . In today's digital landscape, web content filtering in corporate networks is vital for enhancing security and employee productivity while minimizing cyber threats and distractions. Content Filtering, Corporate Security, Internet Management, Employee Conduct. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 24, 2006
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internet accessremote workemployee retentionImpact of Internet Access on Employee Retention According to Microsoft
Jobseekers will think twice about employers who lock down work internet access, a senior Microsoft executive said today. "These kids are saying: forget it! I don. The link for this article located at APCStart is no longer available. . The link for this article located at APCStart is no longer available.. jobseekers, think, twice, about, employers, internet, senior, microsoft. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 24, 2006
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