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Practical guides for journalists and frontline activists on hardening phones, securing accounts, and countering hacking and inspection attempts.

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Ubuntu 18.04 Support is near to End

Ubuntu 18.04 was released in April 2018, and according to the announced support plan, the system has received support for 5 years, and its support will end on May 31, 2023, after which it will not receive security updates. Therefore, users are advised to migrate to newer versions of the system to ensure that they […]

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Chrome will change “Safe Website” icon

Google announced that it will replace the lock symbol next to the “safe” URLs in the Chrome browser, with a new symbol that does not indicate that “the site is safe or trustworthy.” Previously, the padlock symbol indicated that the website used HTTPS encryption to secure the connection between the user and the website, thus […]

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Microsoft releases “Final” update for Windows 10

Microsoft has released the final update to Windows 10 operating system which is 22H2,  that brings new features to the system, after it users get monthly security updates until October 2025 which date Microsoft will stop supporting the OS. Users are encouraged to update to the newer operating system, Windows 11, as long as their […]

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Google Authenticator update brings new feature

Google Authenticator’s app which runs on Androi and IOS phones. Got a new update bringing an important feature. (2FA) adds a second layer of security to your online accounts, making it difficult for attackers to hack it. Accounts will require users to enter a one-time passcode before logging into the account, which is sent via […]

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18 vulnerabilities in Samsung Exynos chipsets

The Google Project Zero team, which specializes in discovering security vulnerabilities, has discovered 18 zero-day vulnerabilities in Exynos chips used in mobile devices, wearables, and cars made by Samsung. The security vulnerabilities were reported between the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. Four of the zero-day vulnerabilities were identified as the most severe. […]

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NordVPN releases the source code for its Linux application

NordVPN announces the release of the source code for its Linux application, aiming to increase transparency and enable users to inspect and improve the program if they wish to do so. NordVPN offers a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, which allows users to encrypt their internet connections and hide their IP addresses, making it a […]

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Firefox update fixes 14 security vulnerabilities

Mozilla has released a new update for its Firefox browser, which is version 111.0, to address several security vulnerabilities discovered in previous versions. The new update addresses 14 security vulnerabilities, including 8 high-risk vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of users’ personal accounts, steal their data, and expose them to spying and other […]

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Android 14: Improved privacy for app access to photos

Google has released Android 14 – Developer Preview, which includes privacy improvements. Apps are now granted permission to access specific images rather than having access to all images and videos stored on the smartphone. Android 14 is currently in development and expected to be released in 2023. Users of Pixel phones can install the Developer […]

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Signal and WhatsApp threaten to leave the UK

Signal confirmed that it would defend “encryption” even if it had to move out of the UK, in light of attempts to legislate the Online Safety Bill. WhatsApp President Will Cathcart also stated that the messaging application would leave the UK if it had to weaken its encryption standards under the bill. The bill has […]

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ChatGPT Malicious Chrome Extension Steals Facebook Accounts

A recent report from cybersecurity firm Guardio has revealed that a malicious Chrome extension called “Quick access to Chat GPT” has been stealing Facebook accounts and propagating itself in a “worm-like manner”. The extension has been harvesting all cookies stored on users’ browsers, including security and session tokens for services such as YouTube, Google accounts, […]

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