OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment
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0x01 – Killing Windows Kernel Mitigations
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vincent: and here it is: https://gitlab.iode.tech/ota/betas/-/blob/master/iode-5.8-20241214-arm64_ab.img.xz

No Login

This extension let's you to access social media websites without logging in, by removing login popups, bypassing other banners, etc.

🔗 Links:
- Add it to your Firefox
- Demo video
- Supported websites
- Source code
Developer: Martin Braquet

🏷️ Tags: #Extension #Productivity

Unf*ck Google

This extension forces 'Verbatim' search on Google - removing all bs personalization and localization and letting you find results for what you type, not what Google thinks is in your head. It also forces "Sort by Date" on Google News search.

🔗 Link:
- Add it to your Firefox

🏷️ Tags: #Extension #Productivity

"United States Department of Justice.pdf" – Legit? Think Again!

New Backdoor Targeting Thai Officials. Hackers are deploying a stealthy backdoor, Yokai, by disguising malware as trusted documents.

🎯 What happened? DLL side-loading enables attackers to bypass defenses.

💡 Backdoor connects to attacker-controlled servers for total system control. Without proactive measures, businesses risk breaches that cost millions.

Here’s what you can do NOW:
1️⃣ Train teams on spotting spear-phishing lures.
2️⃣ Audit systems for DLL side-loading vulnerabilities.
3️⃣ Strengthen your endpoint defenses.

Find details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/thai-officials-targeted-in-yokai.html

🚨 Could Your Device Be a Secret Cybercriminal Tool?

The Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) just disrupted BADBOX, a malware preloaded on common devices like picture frames and cheap android phones.

💡 What’s the risk?
⇢ Devices turned into ad fraud machines, routing hackers' internet traffic.
⇢ Stolen authentication codes, fake Gmail & WhatsApp accounts created.

⚠️ Why it matters:
This isn’t just a malware problem—it's a supply chain crisis. If a device seems "too cheap," it might come with hidden costs.

🔗 Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/germany-disrupts-badbox-malware-on.html

POCO X7 Series Gears Up for India Launch – Detailed Renders Appear Online
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/13/poco-x7-series-gears-up-for-india-launch-detailed-renders-appear-online/

Linkind ET6 Smart TV Backlights from AiDot: Perfect Sync for Movies, Games, and Music
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/14/linkind-et6-smart-tv-backlights-from-aidot-perfect-sync-for-movies-games-and-music/

Xiaomi’s affordable phone : POCO F7 Pro Details Revealed
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/14/xiaomis-affordable-phone-poco-f7-pro-details-revealed/

Nintendo Switch 2 Design Details Revealed: What We Know So Far
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/14/nintendo-switch-2-design-details-revealed-what-we-know-so-far/

YouTube quietly made some of its web embeds worse, including ours
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Intel built best budget GPU for 1440p gaming
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Analysis of supply-chain attack on Ultralytics
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Show HN: Open-sourcing my failed startup) Buzee – A file search application
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Chuwi Hi10 X1 Review: Small Tablet, Big Potential!
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/14/chuwi-hi10-x1-review-small-tablet-big-potential/

■■■■□ New stealthy Pumakit Linux rootkit malware spotted in the wild.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-stealthy-pumakit-linux-rootkit-malware-spotted-in-the-wild/