You have to ask yourself who thinks these are good ideas. Someone has to spend money and time bringing them to reality. The resources would be better spent trying to make a better operating system and browser.

https://www.maketecheasier.com/stop-microsoft-edge-opening-browser-history-at-startup/

The many ways tarrifs will hit your electronics
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I Open-Sourced My AI Toy Company That Runs on ESP32 and OpenAI Realtime API
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🛑 New Malware Targets Docker — but it’s not about crypto mining anymore.

Hackers are hijacking Docker to run fake nodes on a Web3 network called Teneo. Instead of mining, they farm TENEO tokens by sending fake heartbeat signals.

🔹 325+ downloads from Docker Hub

Read more ➝ https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/docker-malware-exploits-teneo-web3-node.html

Offical XRP NPM package has been compromised and key stealing malware introduced
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Vivo T4 Goes Official with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 7,300mAh Battery
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/04/22/vivo-t4-goes-official-with-snapdragon-7s-gen-3-and-7300mah-battery/

Unlocking Secrets: Top 5 Hidden Windows Features
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/04/22/unlocking-secrets-top-5-hidden-windows-features/

Show HN: Morphik – Open-source RAG that understands PDF images, runs locally
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https://www.rockmods.net/2024/03/TherealswakTwitter.html

This App is A Patched APK through The Piko Project (https://github.com/crimera/piko) Made by Developer Crimera. Piko Project is a Successor of TheRealswak Project. It Was started by TG/TheRealswak in a Closed Sourced Reversed Development Manner Adding Extra Features in Twitter & later it was Picked By Crimera with Further Development in open Sourced manner while taking Revanced CLI Building Method & ReVanced Patches Template Waythrough, via developing a separate batch of Patches adding so many New Features in Twitter/X Mod, Just Like Inotia00 made Seperate RVX Patches, on the base of RV CLI & RV Patches template. TheRealswak is also contributing in the Project majorly. So It can be called the Successor of TheRealswak Mod/Project.

★ Piko Project Added Features/Options:
Remove Ads: Removes promoted posts in timeline and replies
Remove Google Ads: Removes Google ads in timeline and replies
Remove "Who to follow" Banner: Removes "Who to follow" block in timeline
Remove "Communities to join" Banner: Removes "Communities to join" block in timeline
Remove "Creators to subscribe" Banner: Removes "Creators to subscribe" block in timeline
Remove "Pinned posts by followers" Banner: Removes "Pinned posts by followers" block in timeline
Remove "Revisit Bookmark" Banner: Removes "Revisit your bookmark" block in timeline
Remove Detailed posts: Removes "Discover more" Banner in threads
Hide Promoted Trends: Removes Hide Promoted Trends in explore
Custom download folder: Change the download directory for video downloads
Clear tracking params: Removes tracking parameters when sharing links
No shortened URL: Get rid of t.co short urls Link
Bring back twitter: Bring back old twitter logo and name
Disable chirp font: Disable chirp font (X's default font)
Hide FAB: Hides Floating Action Button
Hide FAB Menu Buttons: Hides Floating Action Button menu buttons
Hide Community Notes
Hide Recommended Users: Hide recommended users that pops up when you follow someone
Selectable Text: Makes bio and username selectable
Show sensitive media
Adds settings: Adds mod settings
Remove view count: Removes the view count from the bottom of tweets
Hook feature flag: Allows for adding custom feature flags
Enable custom app icon and nav icon settings
Enable Reader Mode: Enables \"Reader Mode\" on long threads
Enable Undo Posts: Enables ability to undo posts before posting
Download patch: Unlocks the ability to download videos and gifs
Hide Banner: Hide new post banner
Hide For You: Hides For You tab from timeline
Hide Live Threads: Hide Live section
Hide bookmark icon in timeline

★ Compilation Info:
Integrations: crimera/revanced-integrations-1.38.2.apk
Patches: crimera/piko-twitter-patches-1.53.0.jar
• 4 OutPut Builds:
- X, Twitter Name+Icon APK w Stock Theme (All Patches Applied)
- X, Twitter Name+Icon APK w Monet MaterialYou Theme (All Patches Applied)
★ Compiled By Crimera Himself (/Piko-Builds Branch)

★★★ Version 1 ★★★
• Compiled Patched APK by Crimera

• ★★★ Version 2 ★★★
- Based on Compiled APK
- Removed x86 and x86_64 Libs & splitted into arm and arm64
- Trash (Build log Files, Crashlytics SDK Libs, their Invokes, Crashlytics NDK Whole Code, Debug Codes) Removed
- Size Reduced from 118 to 82 MB (No compression Applied)
- Signature Changed (obviously bcz of modification)
★ Mods Applied By RBMods

Android spyware trojan targets Russian military personnel who use Alpine Quest mapping software

Doctor Web’s experts have discovered Android.Spy.1292.origin, spyware whose main target is Russian military personnel. The attackers hide this trojan inside modified Alpine Quest mapping software and distribute it in various ways, including through one of the Russian Android app catalogs. Among other things, the malware sends the attackers phonebook contact information and the infected device’s geolocation.

Moreover, this spyware collects data about the files stored on the devices and, when commanded by threat actors, can download additional modules possessing the functionality needed to steal the files.

#Spyware #Russia #Android #AlpineQuest

Prepare for Android 15: Key Requirements and What They Mean for You
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/04/22/prepare-for-android-15-key-requirements-and-what-they-mean-for-you/

Turns out Kernel SU's init is closed sourced unlike Magisk's.

https://fixvx.com/TheNotesOfJosh/status/1915012991034011992

🔥 Google pulls the plug on third-party cookie prompts in Chrome.

No more new pop-ups — just Incognito upgrades & IP protection by Q3 2025.

While Firefox & Safari banned 3rd-party cookies in 2020, Google stalls—caught between privacy & profit.

Read — https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/google-drops-cookie-prompt-in-chrome.html

🚨 Crypto Devs, Watch Out!

Ripple's xrpl.js library was backdoored to steal private keys! Over 2.9M downloads, 135K devs at risk.

🗓️ Malicious versions: 4.2.1–4.2.4, 2.14.2
🛡️ Safe versions: 4.2.5, 2.14.3
👤 Hacker hijacked a Ripple dev's npm account on April 21, 2025.

🔗 Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/ripples-xrpljs-npm-package-backdoored.html

🚨 New Tactics from Russian Hackers!

Since March 2025, Russian threat groups UTA0352 & UTA0355 are targeting Ukraine-linked orgs via Microsoft 365 OAuth abuse.

No fake sites—just official Microsoft URLs, real Signal/WhatsApp invites, and compromised Ukrainian Gov accounts.

🔗 Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/russian-hackers-exploit-microsoft-oauth.html

👀 Phishing isn't just an email problem anymore!

2025's #1 breach method? Identity attacks — phishing + stolen creds now top software exploits. MFA? Often bypassed. Detection? Too slow.

Real-time browser-based defense is the future. Stop attacks before passwords are stolen.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/three-reasons-why-browser-is-best-for.html

⚠️ Target: Russian Military!

Android.Spy.1292.origin spyware steals data via fake Alpine Quest apps.

— Spread via fake Telegram & Rus. app stores
— Steals loc., contacts, files
— Sends data to Telegram bot, runs hidden malware

Doctor Web says it mimics Alpine Quest Pro, widely used in military zones.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/android-spyware-disguised-as-alpine.html

👀 Kaspersky found a Windows backdoor in fake ViPNet updates targeting Russian government, finance, and industry.