Windows TCO and Proprietary Software
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US Offering $10M Reward for Russian Man Charged With Ransomware Attacks
The US is offering a $10 million reward for information on a Russian man accused of launching ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Microsoft makes embarrassing Windows 11 U-turn after user revolt over ads [Ed: Microsoft, 80 billion dollars in debt, is unable to find ways to "monetise" its stuff, including all that "Hey Hi" (AI) hype]
It looks like complaining can work, as it appears that Microsoft has pulled a U-turn when it comes to cramming one of Windows 11’s most popular apps with ads.
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Increase in Malicious RAR SFX files, (Wed, May 17th)
This isn't a new attack vector, but I've found many malicious RAR SFX files in the wild for a few weeks. An SFX file is a self-extracting archive that contains compressed files and is wrapped up with some executable code to decompress them on the fly. The final user receives an executable file (PE file) that can be launched with the need to install a specific tool to decompress the content.
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Overseas Skype callers lose access to China
Microsoft, which owns the internet communication service, says it is working to resolve the issue.
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Zoom executives knew about key elements of plan to censor Chinese activists
Pressured by the Chinese government to comply with censorship guidelines, Zoom drafted guidelines to suppress content critical of Beijing.
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Qt Design Studio 4.1 Released
We are happy to announce the release of Qt Design Studio 4.
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Peter Czanik: Creaks: The first game I bought for its music
Recently, I was looking for some new hybrid / crossover music, and someone recommended me to check out Hidden Orchestra. Listening to their album, “Creaks” was an instant love.