Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser offering built-in tracking protection, container tabs, and private browsing features by default. The browser prioritizes user privacy by not collecting telemetry data while providing easy migration from other browsers and maintaining high performance standards.
Cloudflare has released its 2024 Transparency Reports with expanded content and a new format, influenced by EU's Digital Services Act requirements. The reports are now divided into two sections covering Legal Requests for Information and Abuse Processes, featuring new data points and machine-readable formats. The company maintains its decade-long commitment to transparency while adapting to regulatory changes and service growth.
Ladybird is a novel pre-alpha web browser featuring a multi-process architecture and its own rendering engine based on web standards. The browser implements robust security measures through process isolation and inherits core components from SerenityOS. Compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows (WSL2), it aims to become a complete, modern browsing solution.
Find My offline finding enables AirTags to be located through a network of Apple devices when separated from their paired device. The system uses public/private key encryption for secure location reporting, with nearby Apple devices acting as anonymous finders to relay encrypted location data through Apple Cloud.
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver processes 1.9 trillion queries daily across 250 locations worldwide, with new analytics features launched on Cloudflare Radar's DNS page. The service provides insights into DNS traffic patterns, protocol usage, and security metrics while maintaining user privacy through anonymized query logs.
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Chicory is a JVM native WebAssembly runtime implemented entirely in pure Java, requiring no system resources. The runtime offers easy integration capabilities for plugin systems while maintaining security through sandboxed execution of WebAssembly modules.
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An experiment explores the feasibility of creating and transmitting custom network protocols across different operating systems and the internet, revealing significant challenges with OS compatibility and network infrastructure limitations. Results demonstrate that while custom protocols can work locally, they face major obstacles when traversing NAT gateways, firewalls, and cloud providers, ultimately suggesting TCP/UDP remain the most practical choices.
GNU Emacs 30.1 has been released with critical security fixes addressing a shell injection vulnerability in man.el and arbitrary code execution in flymake. The update includes comprehensive verification methods through PGP signatures and SHA checksums, with immediate upgrade recommended for all users.
Bitwarden Authenticator is a standalone mobile app that generates time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) for enhanced account security. The app works independently from Bitwarden Password Manager, offering a user-friendly interface for managing two-factor authentication codes through QR code scanning.
A comprehensive guide detailing 13 essential plays for building effective digital government services, focusing on user-centric design, agile development, and open-source practices. The framework emphasizes understanding user needs, maintaining simple and intuitive interfaces, and implementing modern technology stacks. The plays provide practical checklists and key questions for teams to ensure successful digital service delivery.
Kaneo is a free, open-source project management platform emphasizing simplicity and efficiency through features like kanban boards and real-time collaboration. Users can choose between cloud service or self-hosting options, with full data control and customization capabilities under the MIT license.
A comprehensive chronicle of OpenBSD's software innovations and security features, detailing the project's significant contributions to operating system security, including privilege separation, ASLR, stack protection, and numerous system hardening measures.
The ring cryptography package maintenance status underwent changes, initially being declared unmaintained but later receiving security-focused maintenance from the rustls team. The advisory highlights potential security implications for users of the ring crate, with the rustls team committed to addressing critical security issues.
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Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit faced a significant security breach with $1.46 billion in suspicious outflows, marking potentially the largest crypto hack in history. The incident involved the transfer of 401,346 ETH and other staked ether variants to a new wallet, which is now liquidating assets on decentralized exchanges. CEO Ben Zhou confirmed the hack while assuring that other cold wallets remain secure and withdrawals are functioning normally.
The Matrix.org Foundation faces financial challenges despite doubling revenue in 2024, needing $610K to break even and may shut down bridges without $100K by March 2025. The Foundation maintains critical programs including spec maintenance, trust and safety tooling, and network growth initiatives while transitioning from Element dependency to diversified funding sources. Matrix's ecosystem shows growing adoption and urgency for decentralized communication, yet requires sustainable funding to continue its mission of providing sovereign and secure communication.
Obsidian offers a privacy-focused note-taking platform with optional paid services for syncing and publishing, starting at $4 USD per month. The platform emphasizes data security with local storage and end-to-end encryption, while offering educational discounts and supporting independent development through Catalyst memberships.
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