Security Leftovers
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Robbie Harwood: On The Lineageos User Exposure Window
Unfortunate scheduling means that LineageOS users are exposed to publicly disclosed vulnerabilities for typically nine days per month. Here's why, and what I (a user who is otherwise uninvolved in the project) think could be done to improve the situation.
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PCLinuxOS Magazine ☛ ICYMI: Password Reuse Rooted In 23andMe Data Breach
A new study in mice found limited intakes of one particular essential amino acid slowed the impacts of aging and even lengthened their lifespan, according to an article from Science Alert. Scientists are now wondering if these findings could help people improve their longevity and quality of life. Isoleucine is one of three branched-chain amino acids we use to build proteins in our bodies. It is essential for our survival, but since our cells can't produce it from scratch, we have to get it from sources like eggs, dairy, soy protein and meats.
Surprise! Surprise! Attention Chrome and Chromium-browser users: Your internet activity is vulnerable to cyberattacks, unless you update to the latest version of your browser, according to an article from Lifehacker. On November 28, 2023, Google announced on their Chrome Releases blog that a new version of Chrome, 119.0.6045.199 for Mac and Linux and 119.0.6045.199/.200 for Windows, is available, and patches seven different security vulnerabilities. All of these discovered issues are rated as "high" in severity, but Google only names six of them.
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APNIC ☛ Three of the best: Security
Here are APNIC Blog’s top three posts related to Security for 2023.