This has been the goal of Microsoft for a long time. PC by subscription everything being done from within the cloud. This would be the biggest nightmare for privacy and security for the individual.

https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-365-link-mini-cloud-pc/

🔒Android 16 DP1 automatically hides some sensitive notifications from the lock screen

I discovered that Android 16 automatically redacts the content of notifications that have OTP codes in them from appearing on the lock screen.

Details + images can be found in this article.

Google has officially launched the Android Switch app and also announced a few improvements to iOS --> Android data transfer process, including:

- A streamlined onboarding process

- 40% faster data transfers when using a cable

- Ability to restore data after setup. Already available on Pixel 9 series but coming to more Android devices in 2025.

- New express setup option that only transfers data stored locally and not in the cloud. Also already available on Pixel 9 series.

- If you have a Pixel Watch, it'll prompt you to transfer data to your new phone at the end of setup.

🗓 Did Google releasing Android 16 DP1 yesterday surprise you?

What if I told you that Google actually planned to release it last Thursday? That’s right, Google originally planned to release Android 16 DP1 on the same week as Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, but it got delayed. Whew.

GNU Linux-Libre 6.12 Kernel Released for Those Seeking 100% Freedom for Their PCs - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/gnu-linux-libre-6-12-kernel-released-for-those-seeking-100-freedom-for-their-pcs

💡Android 16 DP1 integrates Extra Dim into the brightness bar

A few months ago, I told you about a new feature that Google was working on called Even Dimmer.

Well, it's actually now live in Android 16 DP1...but only for the Pixel 9 for some reason.

Details can be found in this article.

With Black Friday approaching beware the legal trickery when online shopping.

https://www.maketecheasier.com/legal-tricks-online-sellers-use/

If you're a part of the modding community, you may know what Google did recently about Google Play Integrity.

@alph4 is trying to sue Google via Antitrust and various consumer protection agencies in European Union about the Google Play Integrity.

At the current stage we need people who can leave their testimonials about how Google Play Integrity restricts/ed their daily usage of phone.

If you can help, this is the group (https://t.me/fuckgoogleint), we appreciate your help for this action.

https://www.change.org/p/stop-google-from-limiting-custom-roms
(please verify your sign with email authentication)

Sign the petition and remember to verify your signature! Please add a testimonial on how Play Integrity impacts your usage of smartphones.

And obviously, SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE.

Microsoft is launching a new Windows Resiliency Initiative to enhance security and system integrity:

– Quick Machine Recovery
– Security Tools in User Mode
– Hardware-Backed Security
– Administrator Protection
– Passkeys in Windows Hello
– Windows Protected Print
– Personal Data Encryption
– Hotpatch
– Zero Trust DNS
– Config Refresh

Find details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/microsoft-launches-windows-resiliency.html

#Cybersecurity

🚨 Facebook Ads Manager under attack!

A revamped python-based NodeStealer #malware now targets Facebook business accounts, harvesting credit card data from browsers. It utilizes techniques like Windows Restart Manager to unlock database files, junk code injection, and dynamic execution of Python scripts.

🔗 Find out how: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/nodestealer-malware-targets-facebook-ad.html

Google's AI-driven tool OSS-Fuzz uncovered 26 flaws across various open-source repositories, including a serious flaw (CVE-2024-9143) in OpenSSL, marking a milestone in automated #vulnerability detection.

Read the full article here — https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/googles-ai-powered-oss-fuzz-tool-finds.html

🕵️‍♂️ 5 members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime crew have been indicted in the U.S. for sophisticated phishing attacks targeting companies & individuals, stealing 💰 millions in cryptocurrency.

Read the full article — https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/5-scattered-spider-gang-members.html

PAM automates password management and rotation, a simple yet powerful way to prevent breaches.

It minimizes human error, helping you stay ahead of credential-based attacks.

Learn how PAM secures your systems with automated password management: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/10-most-impactful-pam-use-cases-for.html

🚨 New China-linked APT Gelsemium targets #Linux—The notorious group has launched a new Linux backdoor, WolfsBane, alongside another malware tool called FireWood, raising cybersecurity alarms.

WolfsBane and FireWood are targeting East & Southeast Asia, exploiting unknown vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/chinese-apt-gelsemium-targets-linux.html

Over 145,000 industrial control systems (ICS) are exposed to the internet across 175 countries, with the U.S. leading the pack.

New malware strains like FrostyGoop are leveraging vulnerabilities in Modbus TCP to target exposed ICS devices.

Read — https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/over-145000-industrial-control-systems.html