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linuxiac.com/cosmic-deskt...
COSMIC Desktop Is Preparing a Striking New Visual Feature
COSMIC Desktop is experimenting with new visual effects as developers tease frosted glass UI work and more animations.
linuxiac.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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www.darkreading.com/endpoint-sec...
Vibe-Coded 'Sicarii' Ransomware Can't Be Decrypted
A new ransomware strain that entered the scene last year has poorly designed code and an odd "Hebrew" identity that might be a false flag.
www.darkreading.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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www.zdnet.com/article/moni...
The only Linux command you need for monitoring network traffic - and how to use it
Recently, I needed to check on incoming and outgoing traffic to one of my Linux machines. Fortunately, there's an easy way to do just that.
www.zdnet.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6...
Linux 6.19-rc7 Released With Kernel Continuity Plan, A Few Important Fixes
The Linux 6.19 kernel remains on track for its official release two weeks from today, with the extra RC being baked in due to the end of year holidays
www.phoronix.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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www.zdnet.com/article/why-...
This OS quietly powers all AI - and most future IT jobs, too
Without Linux, there is no ChatGPT. No AI at all. None. Here's why.
www.zdnet.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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cybersecuritynews.com/fake-fortine...
Fake Fortinet Sites Steal VPN Credentials in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
A new and sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting remote workers and IT administrators by impersonating the official Fortinet VPN download portal.
cybersecuritynews.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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www.makeuseof.com/system76s-ru...
System76's Rust-based COSMIC desktop for Linux is here — and it's amazing
4 years in the making.
www.makeuseof.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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gizmodo.com/openai-launc...
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, Wants Access to Your Medical Records
OpenAI's biggest play into the burgeoning health AI market is here.
gizmodo.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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www.notebookcheck.net/Hide-and-see...
Hide and seek with testers: YouTuber and digital forensics expert uncover new honey scandal
Together with Ben Edelman, YouTuber MegaLag proves a systematic obfuscation tactic that deliberately deceives testers and redirects commissions unnoticed. The "dieselgate" principle is applied: the br...
www.notebookcheck.net
January 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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krebsonsecurity.com/2026/01/the-...
The Kimwolf Botnet is Stalking Your Local Network
The story you are reading is a series of scoops nestled inside a far more urgent Internet-wide security advisory. The vulnerability at issue has been exploited for months already, and it's time for a ...
krebsonsecurity.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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cybersecuritynews.com/10-high-risk...
Top 10 High-Risk Vulnerabilities Of 2025 that Exploited in the Wild
The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has been marked by an unprecedented surge in critical vulnerabilities, with over 21,500 CVEs disclosed in
cybersecuritynews.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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Cyberhackers Just Turned 150 Browser Extensions Into Viruses - Here's How tech.yahoo.com/cybersecurit...
Cyberhackers Just Turned 150 Browser Extensions Into Viruses - Here's How
The best practice with the internet, whether it's an app, browser extension, or video game, only download and install from trusted developers and sources.
tech.yahoo.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6...
Linux 6.20~7.0 To Bring Prep Changes For CXL Soft Reserve Recovery & Accelerator Memory
The next kernel cycle that will be known as either Linux 6.20 or Linux 7.0 depending upon how Linus Torvalds handles the versioning for this next x.20 milestone
www.phoronix.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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www.notebookcheck.net/Void-Phone-V...
Void Phone VX1 promises data privacy thanks to Linux, hard switch for camera, microphone and 5G
The Void Phone VX1 relies on Linux rather than Android and supposedly protects user data all while offering more flexible options in terms of software customization. However, buyers have to live with ...
www.notebookcheck.net
December 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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www.howtogeek.com/linux-phones...
Linux phones are getting even better with postmarketOS 25.12
Now based on Alpine Linux 3.23.
www.howtogeek.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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www.phoronix.com/news/Meta-SC...
Meta Is Using The Linux Scheduler Designed For Valve's Steam Deck On Its Servers
An interesting anecdote from this month's Linux Plumbers Conference in Tokyo is that Meta (Facebook) is using the Linux scheduler originally designed for the needs of Valve's Steam Deck..
www.phoronix.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6...
Linux 6.19-rc2 Released Following A Quiet Week
The second weekly release candidate of Linux 6.19 is now available for testing in leading up to the stable release in early February.
www.phoronix.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Docker Hardened Images now open source and available for free
More than a 1,000 Docker Hardened Images (DHI) are now freely available and open source for software builders, under the Apache 2.0 license.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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www.howtogeek.com/kubuntu-focu...
Kubuntu Focus M2: The power and privacy of Linux without the hassle
The Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 is an excellent power-focused laptop, great for developers and gamers alike.
www.howtogeek.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The invasion of Big Brother....

www.androidauthority.com/google-gemin...
Google's Gemini is about to make its home appliance debut
Google's Gemini is all set to step into the home appliances category, starting with Samsung's new Family Hub refrigerator and AI Wine Cellar.
www.androidauthority.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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www.phoronix.com/news/MPV-0.4...
MPV 0.41 Released With Wayland Improvements, Vulkan Hardware Decoding Preferred
MPV 0.41 is out today as the newest feature release for this MPlayer/mplayer2-derived open-source video player
www.phoronix.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/12/ubun...
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Confirms its Kernel Version - OMG! Ubuntu
Canonical confirms Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will ship with Linux kernel 6.20 (7.0) in April, bringing latest hardware support and performance improvements to users.
www.omgubuntu.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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www.phoronix.com/review/nvk-n...
AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series vs. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Open-Source Linux Performance For 2025
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www.phoronix.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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www.techspot.com/news/110612-...
Microsoft will soon deprecate the insecure RC4 encryption algorithm
Microsoft recently confirmed that it is finally deprecating RC4, the encryption method used by the Kerberos authentication protocol for the past three decades. Developed by mathematician Ron...
www.techspot.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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gizmodo.com/illegal-down...
Illegal Downloads of 'One Battle After Another' Contain Dangerous Malware
The movie starts streaming at HBO Max on Dec. 19.
gizmodo.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:52 AM