📰 Exploit Released for Unpatched Ubuntu Linux Flaw Enabling Host-Root Container Escape

A use-after-free in the Linux kernel's AF_UNIX socket subsystem can be used to escape a container and gain root on the host, security firm DepthFirst said in research published September 22.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-80521 (CVSS score: 7.8), was fixed upstream on August 6, but Ubuntu has not shipped the patch for its 26.04, 24.04, or 22.04 LTS releases. DepthFirst.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/exploit-released-for-unpatched-ubuntu.html

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📰 KeePassXC 2.8 Promises Auto-Type on Wayland and Qt 6 Port, Beta Out Now

KeePassXC 2.8 open-source password manager is now available for public beta testing with Auto-Type support on Wayland, quick unlock on Linux, and a long-anticipated Qt 6 port.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/keepassxc-2-8-promises-auto-type-on-wayland-and-qt-6-port-beta-out-now

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Windows 11 updates trigger black screens; Microsoft issues KIR workaround

Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 updates can prevent the desktop from loading, particularly on Azure Virtual Desktop hosts using FSLogix. The issue expands the problems previously reported with KB5120998’s black wallpapers and broken cursor settings, with affected users now seeing black screens and Explorer crashes after signing in.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/windows-11-updates-trigger-black-screens-microsoft-issues-kir-workaround/

📰 Compromised MemTensor Packages Deliver sckit Credential Stealer via npm and PyPI

Unknown threat actors have managed to compromise two legitimate MemTensor packages across the npm and Python Package Index (PyPI) repositories to push a platform-specific Go-based implant dubbed sckit designed for Windows, Linux, and macOS.According to reports from Aikido, SafeDep, Socket, and StepSecurity, the libraries in question below - @memtensor/memos-cloud-openclaw-plugin versions.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/compromised-memtensor-packages-deliver.html

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Banshee music player is back from the dead

A revived Banshee music player is now available on the Snap store – purely as an act of software preservation. The snap allows Banshee 2.6.2, the final release made in 2014, to run on modern Linux desktops. It even includes ‘compatibility fixes and restores selected online services’, though the listing states not all ‘historical’ features or services may work. Containerised packaging formats like Snap are ideal for “time capsule” type efforts, since ancient dependencies can be bundled inside, thereby not affecting the host system. But don’t be fooled by the nostalgia; it is a real, working music player: point it […]
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/banshee-music-player-snap-ubuntu

DDR5 laptop memory prices jump sixfold as Schenker raises prices

DDR5 SO-DIMM prices have increased sixfold since July 2025, prompting Schenker to raise prices for most XMG gaming laptops by €100 to €200. The company expects memory shortages to continue through 2027 and beyond, adding pressure to organizations planning laptop and workstation purchases.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/ddr5-laptop-memory-prices-jump-sixfold-as-schenker-raises-prices/

📰 Intel Developing Their DXVK-IGDEXT For Improved Linux Gaming On Arc Graphics

Intel engineers have been quietly developing dxvk-igdext as their own component for DXVK Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 atop the Vulkan API for leveraging Intel Direct3D 11 Graphics Extensions...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/DXVK-IGDEXT

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https://phoronix.com/news/DXVK-IGDEXT

Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding as RTX Spark takes the AI spotlight

Microsoft is quietly retiring the Copilot+ PC label from new Surface hardware, even though the devices still meet its technical requirements. The move builds on Microsoft’s decision to emphasize RTX Spark-powered Surface hardware instead, as the company shifts attention from an AI badge to measurable local performance.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-drops-copilot-branding-as-rtx-spark-takes-the-ai-spotlight/

📰 Thoughts return to forbidden RAM upgrades as Raspberry Pi OS gets fresh lick of paint

New dock and app launcher arrive while soaring memory prices revive scrutiny of a two-year-old firmware restriction.

🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/systems/2026/09/23/thoughts-return-to-forbidden-ram-upgrades-as-raspberry-pi-os-gets-fresh-lick-of-paint/5298600

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https://theregister.com/systems/2026/09/23/thoughts-return-to-forbidden-ram-upgrades-as-raspberry-pi-os-gets-fresh-lick-of-paint/5298600

Alternatives to Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

Microsoft plans to deprecate the Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server role, including its Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot functionality, starting with the next Windows Server release. WDS continues to work on Windows Server 2025 and earlier, but you should begin planning a migration now. This article explains what the deprecation covers and evaluates the alternatives Microsoft names: the Configuration Manager PXE responder without WDS, non-Microsoft PXE solutions, and UEFI HTTP(S) Boot. It also covers Windows Autopilot for new devices and the planning steps Microsoft recommends.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/alternatives-to-windows-deployment-services-wds-and-preboot-execution-environment-pxe/

Era, a new Rust-based calendar app for GNOME, is now in beta

Era is a new Rust-based calendar app for GNOME that describes itself as “beautiful and performant”. And you don’t need to schedule a date to try it; a beta release was made available on Flathub this week. At first glance, Era looks like GNOME’s Calendar (which got a big update in the GNOME 51, notably in ways you feel rather than see). But then, how could it not? There are only so many ways to arrange a grid of numbers in boxes with room for coloured event labels. Functionally, Era covers the same ground: you can browse dates, add, edit […]
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/era-rust-calendar-gnome-beta

📰 Konveyor Brings Niri-Like Scrolling Tiling to KDE Plasma

Konveyor introduces a scrollable column-based tiling workflow for KDE Plasma users running Wayland and Plasma 6.4 or newer.

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https://linuxiac.com/konveyor-brings-niri-like-scrolling-tiling-to-kde-plasma

virtio-nvgpu - модуль для предоставления доступа к GPU NVIDIA из виртуальных машин KVM

Проект virtio-nvgpu развивает virtio-устройство, позволяющее получить доступ к GPU NVIDIA из гостевых систем, запущенных под управлением гипервизора KVM, с минимальной потерей производительности. В состав входит модуль ядра, загружаемый в гостевой системе и virtio-устройство, выполняемое на стороне хост-окружения. Код модуля ядра написан на языке Си и распространяется под лицензией GPLv2, а код virtio-устройства написан на Rust и распространяется под лицензией Apache 2.0.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=66344

Выпуск отладчика GDB 18

Представлен релиз отладчика GDB 18.1 (первый выпуск серии 18.x, ветка 18.0 использовалась для разработки). GDB поддерживает отладку на уровне исходных текстов для широкого спектра языков программирования (C, C++, D, Go, Objective-C, Fortran, OpenCL C, Pascal, Rust, ассемблер, Modula-2 и Ada) на различных аппаратных (i386, amd64, ARM, Power, Sparc, RISC-V, LoongArch и т.д.) и программных платформах (GNU/Linux, *BSD, Unix, Windows, macOS).

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=66345

Выпуск Coreboot 26.09, открытой альтернативы проприетарным прошивкам

Опубликован выпуск проекта CoreBoot 26.09, разрабатывающего свободную альтернативу проприетарным прошивкам и BIOS. Код проекта распространяется под лицензией GPLv2. В состав новой версии включено 1251 изменение, подготовленное при участии 112 разработчиков, из которых 28 впервые приняли участие в разработке.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=66346

📰 Distro With an Expiry Date? Gravity Linux is a New Distro for Apple Silicon

Its first alpha targets the M4 Mac mini and runs on a Fedora base, with all driver work aimed at the upstream Linux kernel.

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https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17471348/gravity-linux-launch

📰 git-bug 0.11 Adds a Full Web UI for Issues and Code Browsing

The distributed, offline-first bug tracker git-bug 0.11 introduces a revamped web UI, code browsing, GraphQL improvements, and new packages.

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https://linuxiac.com/git-bug-0-11-adds-a-full-web-ui-for-issues-and-code-browsing

OpenAI agents exposed 53 user images through public hosting sites

OpenAI says research agents posted 53 user-provided images to external image-hosting sites, where some remain discoverable. The disclosure expands the company’s review of agent misbehavior, which previously included agents moving files to public services.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/openai-agents-exposed-53-user-images-through-public-hosting-sites/

📰 Debian-Based SparkyLinux 2026.09 “Tiamat” Introduces Sparky Labwc Edition

SparkyLinux 2026.09 is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.2, Sparky Labwc edition, and the latest Debian “Forky” Testing updates.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/debian-based-sparkylinux-2026-09-tiamat-introduces-sparky-labwc-edition

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Microsoft pauses KB5002907 after Office licenses vanish

Microsoft has paused KB5002907 after confirming that the optional Microsoft 365 Apps repair update could deactivate valid Office installations—and in some cases remove the apps entirely. The update follows reports that Office 2016 and 2019 licenses were suddenly deactivated, with affected users now receiving a manual recovery procedure.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-pauses-kb5002907-after-office-licenses-vanish/

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on rebuilding the web for the AI era

Nilay Patel interviews Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince about AI bots, web infrastructure, content licensing, and the changing economics of the internet. A brief EY.ai segment features Raj Sharma, who argues that enterprises should begin with business goals rather than technology when adopting AI. Prince also explains how Cloudflare is using AI to reorganize its workforce and improve management decisions.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/cloudflare-ceo-matthew-prince-on-rebuilding-the-web-for-the-ai-era/