Will JavaScript Containers Overtake Linux Containers?
"Developers of the Deno JavaScript and TypeScript runtime are exploring the possibility of JavaScript containers — and the JavaScript sandbox itself — as a higher-level alternative to Linux containers," reports InfoWorld, citing a blog po.....»»
Nintendo, ticked by Zelda leaks, does a DMCA run on Switch emulation tools
One Switch key-dumping project is still up, but an Android emulator is down. Enlarge / Tools with great potential often require great effort to unlock. In Zelda games, that usually means a number of Heart Containers. In the emula.....»»
I used System76’s Pangolin for weeks, and Linux was not the biggest problem
A comfy keyboard, weird trackpad, blah webcam, and notably mature Linux desktop. Enlarge / The Pangolin has a somewhat plain, practical all-black look. It gets a little wilder when you start plugging things into its gracious arra.....»»
Mac: How to scan for malware and remove it with free and paid tools
Macs are more protected from malicious software like viruses, Trojans, adware, etc. than Windows and Linux. However, they aren’t immune, and more and more malware is being designed specifically for Mac. Whether you just want to do a checkup or thi.....»»
Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer
The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you......»»
Malware threat report reveals risk on Mac compared to Windows and Linux
So far this year we’ve seen a few reports about malware that’s affecting Macs. Now Elastic Security Labs has released its spring 2023 Global Threat Report. It offers a big-picture look at the state of malware including how often it’s impacting.....»»
DFRobot Launches LattePanda Sigma Hackable Single-Board Server
In our 2022 Boards Guide, we described the LattePanda 3 Delta as a “beast mode” Windows/Linux Single Board Computer (SBC), with a class-leading 11th-generation Intel Celeron N5105 processor and 42 types of I/O. This year, the LattePanda.....»»
Proton update gets 18 more Windows games running on Linux, including Chex Quest HD
Valve dev calls Proton 8.0 release "our biggest rebase to date." Enlarge / The modern remake of an infamous Doom clone, Chex Quest HD is now playable on the Steam Deck and other modern Linux PCs. (credit: General Mills).....»»
LockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time
Over the last several years, LockBit has become one of the most powerful ransomware gangs. While it has focused on Windows, Linux, and virtual host machines, it looks like the group has developed its first ransomware for Macs. more… The post Lock.....»»
Your fork could someday be made of sugar and wood powders and degrade on-demand
Single-use hard plastics are pervasive: utensils, party decorations and food containers, to name a few examples. These items pile up in landfills, and many biodegradable versions stick around for months, requiring industrial composting systems to ful.....»»
Hackers wiped out this popular tax prep software as filing deadline looms
The IRS-authorized tax preparation software service eFile.com recently suffered a JavaScript malware attack in the middle of tax season......»»
Flood of malicious packages results in NPM registry DoS
Attackers are exploiting the good reputation and “openness” of the popular public JavaScript software registry NPM to deliver malware and scams, but are also simultaneously and inadvertently launching DoS attacks against the service. Mali.....»»
eFile tax website served malware to visitors for weeks
Just in time for tax season, the IRS-authorized eFile website prompted users to install a Windows botnet trojan through April 1.eFile.com was serving malwareWindows users that used eFile.com may have been exposed to a malicious JavaScript file prompt.....»»
Zenoss introduces monitoring capabilities for Kubernetes
Zenoss has launched a free trial for monitoring Kubernetes, the de facto standard platform for running containers in production at scale, including in on-prem and cloud environments. This real-time monitoring of Kubernetes streaming data is another a.....»»
Steam will end support for Windows 7 and 8 in January of 2024
Windows 7 still runs on more Steam PCs than every version of Linux combined. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) PC gamers sticking with old versions of Windows may finally need to upgrade if they want to keep playing the games.....»»
South Korea to surpass China in chip machine spending next year
South Korea is forecast to overtake China in spending on advanced chipmaking equipment next year in a sign of US export controls reshaping global supply chains for semiconductors......»»
Opinion: Why bioplastics won"t solve our plastic problems
Last month, Victoria banned plastic straws, crockery and polystyrene containers, following similar bans in South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT. All states and territories in Australia have now banned lightweight single-use.....»»
Week in review: Kali Linux gets Purple, Microsoft zero-days get patched
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Samsung, Vivo, Google phones open to remote compromise without user interaction Several vulnerabilities in Samsung’s Exynos chipsets may allow att.....»»
ASUS IoT announces first RISC-V single-board computer, embracing open-source architecture for industrial IoT developers
ASUS IoT announced on March 14 the Tinker V — a versatile single-board computer (SBC) powered by a 64-bit RISC-V-based processor, which supports both Linux Debian and Yocto operating systems......»»
Penetration Testing with Kali Linux 2023 released: New modules, exercises, challenges (PEN-200)
OffSec released the 2023 edition of Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PEN-200). This new version, which incorporates the latest ethical hacking tools and techniques through real-world penetration testing simulations, offers many improvements and a.....»»
Amazon Linux 2023: Create and execute cloud-based applications with enhanced security
AWS has been offering Amazon Linux, a cloud-optimized Linux distribution, since 2010. This distribution’s latest version is now available. Amazon Linux 2023 is provided at no additional charge. Standard Amazon EC2 and AWS charges apply for runn.....»»