XFCE 4.20 Released
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OEM vs ODM in Manufacturing | SEACOMP
https://www.seacomp.com/resources/oem-vs-odm-manufacturing#:~:text=An%20OEM%20(Original%20Equipment%20Manufacturer,contracted%20to%20Foxconn%20to%20build.

How to know if your message was read on Android
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/15/how-to-use-android-read-receipt/

Xiaomi HyperOS 2: Two More Devices Get the Upgrade!
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/15/xiaomi-hyperos-2-two-more-devices-get-the-upgrade/

They discuss this. They don't store logs. So there's no data to turn over. And this blog post discusses Five Eyes issue.

The various issues are interesting.

https://windscribe.com/blog/i-doesnt-matter-how-many-eyes-you-have-66f59fc1e777/

#A14 #Unofficial #TD #GSI #ProjectMatrixx

Build Date: 2024 12 14
December Security Patch

| December Matrixx Sync

Matrixx v-10.10.0 Changelog
Merged December 2024 security patch
Added proper toggle for smartspace
Allow upto 6 landscape QS columns for a11 style
Fixed colored icons going blank
Fixed firewall status bar indicator
Fixed side scrolling issues with vertical/A11 tile layout
Hide status bar logo when headsup is visible
UdfpsAnimation: Address memory leaks
System optimizations and small fixes here & there

Maintainer: ChonDoit
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@treblegsis_privacysecure_chat
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#A14 #Official #TD #GSI #iodéOS

Builddate: 20241214
December Security Patch

iodéOS
iodéOS is an Android based Operating System freed from Google trackers. iodéOS analyses in real-time connection attempts from your apps and allows you to:
see the identity of all recipients and the quantity of data they wish to collect
block if you want malicious recipients (advertisements, malwares, spams, statistics & trackers)
measure how privacy-respectful your apps are

Maintainer: iodé.tech
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iodé.tech iodéOS

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Both systemd 257 and GNU Shepherd 1.0 are out • The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/13/systemd_257_gnu_shepherd/

Dumb TVs deserve a comeback
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Powerful and good-looking? These Arch-based distros have it all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN1bS2hJMPQ

Finally, a simple way to get AppImages into your app menu hassle-free!

https://news.itsfoss.com/gear-lever/

Xfce 4.20 lands with many upgrades.

https://news.itsfoss.com/xfce-4-20-release/

⚠️ Ukraine’s SSU uncovered a shocking case involving 15- and 16-year-olds who were tricked by the FSB into espionage missions disguised as innocent quests, assisting in reconnaissance for airstrikes.

🔎 Key Insights:
➟ How: Teens were sent coordinates, tasked to take photos/videos of key locations.
➟ Impact: Data shared via encrypted chats led to airstrikes on Ukrainian soil.
➟ Key Arrests: Ukraine’s SSU detained multiple operatives, including a Russian police officer orchestrating the missions.

Read how Ukraine dismantled this operation and what it means for cyber and physical security.

Full story here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/ukrainian-minors-recruited-for-cyber.html

🚨 A new PHP-based backdoor, Glutton, is wreaking havoc across the globe, targeting China, the US, Cambodia, Pakistan, and South Africa. This APT41's toolkit doesn’t stop there—it’s also attacking cybercriminals!

▶ Uses compromised enterprise hosts as bait 🎣
▶ Infects popular PHP frameworks like Laravel and ThinkPHP
▶ Modular framework with 22 unique commands for stealthy infiltration
▶ Surprisingly lacks typical nation-state-level encryption—why?
▶ Leaves no files behind—ensures stealth through FastCGI processes

👉 See how Glutton operates. Read the full story: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/new-glutton-malware-exploits-popular.html

Double Scammed? Here’s How - Fraudsters are re-victimizing people by offering “refunds” via Europol and Interpol-branded scams:

🛑 Fake profiles, stolen accounts, and malicious links.
💸 Promises of recovering stolen money… at a high cost.

Even educated professionals are falling prey to these advanced tactics.

👉 Explore the latest trends and expert analysis here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/new-investment-scam-leverages-ai-social.html

🤖 AI + CI/CD: Innovation or Risk?

The BIG Question: How do you scale AI pipelines without risking compliance failures?

💡 3 Must-Know Facts:
1️⃣ Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack exploits governance gaps.
2️⃣ Weak AI governance can lead to irreversible biases and reputational damage.
3️⃣ Strong governance tracks every update and protects against evolving threats.

Decision-makers, this isn’t just about compliance—it’s about trust, ethics, and staying competitive.

👉 Secure your pipeline. Protect your innovation. Learn how here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/data-governance-in-devops-ensuring.html