Techlore Surveillance Report This Malware Can Infect Linux Computers! - SR151
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Oct 3, 2023 Linux malware distribution, major GPU vulnerability, Proton vulnerabilities, new passkey support, data breaches, companies, research, politics, FOSS, and Misfits. Allegations against Elon Musk, net neutrality plans, advancements in quantum resistance, updates from various companies, next generation desktop app, releases for Cryptomater and Linux Mint Debian Edition, Google's vulnerability correction, WordPress blogs in the Fediverse, and the controversy surrounding a TikTok account exploiting facial recognition technology.
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2G Blocking Reduces Stingray Risk
- Blocking 2G and null-cipher connections helps defeat fake base stations that intercept calls, SMS, and unencrypted traffic.
- Vendors vary in implementing these protections, leaving many devices still vulnerable.
Passkeys Arrive On Windows And GitHub
- Windows 11 and GitHub are rolling out passkey support, letting users create and manage passkeys via Windows Hello and mobile phones.
- Broader passkey adoption could reduce reliance on passwords across apps and web services.
Critical XSS Flaws Hit Encrypted Mail Clients
- Sonar Research found XSS flaws in Proton Mail, Skiff, and TutaNote that could expose decrypted emails and impersonate users; vendors patched them after disclosure.
- Open-source code audits and prompt fixes reduced long-term risk.