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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...
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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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user privacydigital securitysurveillanceFBI's Surveillance Push: Legislation For Backdoor Access In Messaging Apps
The FBI has been lobbying top internet companies like Yahoo and Google to support a proposal that would force them to provide backdoors for government surveillance, according to CNET. . The Bureau has been quietly meeting with representatives of these companies, as well as Microsoft (which owns Hotmail and Skype), Facebook and others to argue for a legislative proposal, drafted by the FBI, that would require social-networking sites and VoIP, instant messaging and e-mail providers to alter their code to make their products wiretap-friendly. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . The Bureau has been quietly meeting with representatives of these companies, as well as Microsoft (w. lobbying, internet, companies, yahoo, google, support, proposal. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 07, 2012
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consumer protectionnet neutralityinternet regulationFCC Delays Vote on Net Neutrality Until December 21, 2023
After more than five years of hemming and hawing, the FCC appears close to voting on net neutrality, the hotly contested means of overseeing Internet access. The FCC has postponed its Dec. 2 meeting to Dec. 21, prompting speculation the agency is getting its ducks in a row for a vote on the politically polarized issue. . The three Democratic commissioners are expected to vote -- now or later -- for a consumer-friendly regulation on Internet access, while the two Republican members are expected to hold out for relatively unfettered oversight favoring industry players. Back in August, Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), chairman of the Senate communications subcommittee, predicted the FCC would likely move ahead on net neutrality itself, because he believed Congress couldn The link for this article located at Information Week is no longer available. . The FCC delays the vote on net neutrality, as Democratic members advocate for regulations that favor consumers.. Net Neutrality Regulation, Internet Access Policy, Consumer Protection, FCC Oversight. . Anthony Pell
Nov 29, 2010
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cyber threatssecurity awarenessspywareNebraska Panel Evaluates Effects of Spyware Along With Cybersecurity Risks
Laws against theft don't end stealing, and laws against the ills of the Internet age aren't likely to stop the spread of computer spyware, the Legislature's Judiciary Committee was told Friday. But such laws are worth passing, said Alex Nicoll, associate director of technologies for the Nebraska University Consortium on Information Assurance. The spyware programs "are causing people grief. They are causing people loss. We should not just say we should give up," Nicoll said at a committee hearing. . Spyware programs can track a person's computer and Internet use, collect personal information or hijack computers into opening certain advertisements or Web pages. Some also can disable security Latest News about Security programs designed to keep them from operating.. Discussing the impact of spyware on users and the importance of legislation to combat its spread.. Spyware Regulations, Cyber Threats, Online Security, Information Governance. . Benjamin D. Thomas
Mar 23, 2005
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court rulinglegal decisioninternet regulationSupreme Court: Child Online Protection Act Ruling Affects Minors' Access
The US Supreme Court wrapped up its session by announcing a decision which bars the enforcement of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA). The COPA, passed in 1998, was an attempt by Congress to keep pornography out of the reach of children on the Internet by requiring credit cards, access codes, or other means of age verification to access adult content, with fines of up to US$50,000 for violations. . . .. The US Supreme Court wrapped up its session by announcing a decision which bars the enforcement of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA). The COPA, passed in 1998, was an attempt by Congress to keep pornography out of the reach of children on the Internet by requiring credit cards, access codes, or other means of age verification to access adult content, with fines of up to US$50,000 for violations. By a 5-4 decision, the Court remanded the case back to a lower court for a trial to resolve the issues raised in the original lawsuit filed by the ACLU, saying that the law as written violates free speech: For now, the law, known as the Child Online Protection Act, would sweep with too broad a brush, [Justice] Kennedy wrote. "There is a potential for extraordinary harm and a serious chill upon protected speech" if the law took effect, he said. The link for this article located at arstechnica.com is no longer available. . A ruling from the US Supreme Court halts implementation of the Children’s Internet Protection Act, shaping the landscape of online safety for young users.. Child Online Protection Act, US Supreme Court, internet regulations, minors protection, legal enforcement. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 29, 2004
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email privacyanti-spam lawdigital communicationNew Anti-Spam Law Proposes Fines And Jail Time For Offenders
Congress is in the early stages of considering what to do about spam, but that doesn't mean spam artists who clog computers with massive volumes of unsolicited e-mail have nothing to worry about. A tough new bill to combat spam . . . . Congress is in the early stages of considering what to do about spam, but that doesn't mean spam artists who clog computers with massive volumes of unsolicited e-mail have nothing to worry about. A tough new bill to combat spam was signed into law Tuesday in Virginia. While about half of the states in the U.S. do have anti-spam laws, the Virginia law - which provides for fines and jail time - is a first in that it allows authorities to seize the assets earned from spamming. The penalties can apply even if the sender and recipients live elsewhere because much of the global Internet traffic passes through northern Virginia, home to major online companies such as America Online and MCI and a conduit to major federal communications hubs in neighboring Washington and its suburbs. The link for this article located at CBS is no longer available. . Congress is in the early stages of considering what to do about spam, but that doesn't mean spam art. congress, early, stages, considering, about, doesn't. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 30, 2003
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data protectioncybercrime treatyinternet regulationLawful Access: New ISP Surveillance Requirements in Canada
In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Canadian government hurriedly introduced a series of new anti-terror measures. Quietly included was a seemingly innocuous announcement -- Canada, alongside other countries such as the United States, would implement the . . . . In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Canadian government hurriedly introduced a series of new anti-terror measures. Quietly included was a seemingly innocuous announcement -- Canada, alongside other countries such as the United States, would implement the global cybercrime treaty developed by the Council of Europe. The full impact of that decision began to take shape last month when Ottawa released a discussion document outlining the changes required to bring Canadian law into conformity with the treaty. The document, titled Lawful Access, details significant changes in the surveillance practices of Internet service providers (ISP) and in law enforcement's access to computer data. The proposal is troubling not only for what it says, but even more so for what it doesn't say. The Lawful Access document covers four main issues. First, ISPs will be required to install surveillance systems on their networks to allow for interception capabilities. If implemented, the law would ensure that ISPs could provide authorities with access to all communications over their networks including the content of messages and details about data traffic. While the proposal recognizes that this entails a significant new cost for ISPs, it leaves open the question of who should pay for it. The link for this article located at globetechnology is no longer available. . In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Canadian government hurriedly introduced a series. terrorist, attacks, canadian, government, hurriedly, introduced, series. . Anthony Pell
Oct 03, 2002
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data protectionlegislationonline privacySenate Committee 15-8 Vote: Online Privacy Bill Advancement
A Senate committee Friday sent an online privacy protection bill to the full Senate, but business lobbyists vowed to keep trying to derail the measure before it becomes law. "It's time Congress acted on privacy," declared South Carolina Democrat Sen. Ernest Hollings, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee that voted 15-8 to approve his bill. . . .. A Senate committee Friday sent an online privacy protection bill to the full Senate, but business lobbyists vowed to keep trying to derail the measure before it becomes law. "It's time Congress acted on privacy," declared South Carolina Democrat Sen. Ernest Hollings, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee that voted 15-8 to approve his bill. The measure is designed to increase Internet privacy by limiting how businesses can use phone numbers, purchase records and other data collected through their Web sites. Online businesses would be required to get customer permission before collecting or sharing sensitive personal information like income level or religious affiliation. Information such as purchase or browsing records, could be shared with outside firms unless the customer specifically says otherwise. The link for this article located at CNN is no longer available. . A Senate committee Friday sent an online privacy protection bill to the full Senate, but business lo. senate, committee, friday, online, privacy, protection, business. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 17, 2002
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user interfaceprivacy policyinternet regulationExplore P3P: Transforming Privacy Policies for Safer Browsing
The Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P) will soon change all that. Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), P3P is a specification that standardizes privacy policy generation and enables browsers and plug-ins to translate sites' policies into point-and-click user interfaces.. . .. The Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P) will soon change all that. Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), P3P is a specification that standardizes privacy policy generation and enables browsers and plug-ins to translate sites' policies into point-and-click user interfaces. At its most basic level, P3P is a standardized set of multiple-choice questions covering all the major aspects of a Web site's privacy policies. Taken together, they present a clear snapshot of how a site handles personal information about its users. P3P-enabled Web sites make this information available in a standard, machine-readable format. P3P-enabled browsers can read this snapshot automatically and compare it to the consumer's own set of privacy preferences. If a site violates those preferences, the browser can issue alerts or even block sites that don't conform. "What makes P3P so good is that it empowers users to make choices on the information collected," says Josh Freed, director of privacy technology for Washington, D.C.-based Internet Education Foundation. Because of the power it gives consumers, it will force sites not only to P3P-enable their privacy policies, but also to improve the policies they have, he adds. If a site does not cater to user privacy preferences, it will lose their business to sites that do. The link for this article located at ComputerUser is no longer available. . The Personal Data Protection Framework (PDPF) offers an innovative approach to streamline and oversee individual consent efficiently.. P3P Specification, Internet Privacy Standards, User Privacy Management. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 02, 2002
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