Hackers Post Dozens of Malicious Copycat Repos to GitHub
As package registries find better ways to combat cyberattacks, threat actors are finding other methods for spreading their malware to developers.
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[$] How to write Rust in the kernel: part 1
The Linux kernel is seeing a steady accumulation of Rust code. As it becomes more prevalent, maintainers may want to know how to read, review, and test the Rust code that relates to their areas of expertise. Just as kernel C code is different from user-space C code, so too is kernel Rust code somewhat
Meta tells the Oversight Board it isn’t removing the word ‘transgenderism’ from its hate speech rules
If anyone was holding out hope that the Oversight Board would provide some kind of check on Meta’s rewritten hate speech policy, Meta has just made it clear exactly where it stands. The company published its formal response to the board’s criticism, and has declined to commit to any substantive steps to change its rules.
BitoPro exchange links Lazarus hackers to $11 million crypto heist
The Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro claims the North Korean hacking group Lazarus is behind a cyberattack that led to the theft of $11,000,000 worth of cryptocurrency on May 8, 2025. […]
[$] A distributed filesystem for archival systems: ngnfs
A new filesystem was the topic of a session led by Zach Brown at the 2025 Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit (LSFMM+BPF). The ngnfs filesystem is not a “next generation” NFS, as might be guessed from the name; Brown said that he did not think about that linkage (“I hate naming so
Qilin Ransomware Adds “Call Lawyer” Feature to Pressure Victims for Larger Ransoms
The threat actors behind the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) scheme are now offering legal counsel for affiliates to put more pressure on victims to pay up, as the cybercrime group intensifies its activity and tries to fill the void left by its rivals. The new feature takes the form of a “Call Lawyer” feature on the
Windows parental controls are blocking Chrome
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Microsoft is making it harder to use Chrome on Windows. The culprit? This time, it’s Windows’ Family Safety feature. Since early this month, the parental control measure has prevented users from opening Chrome. Strangely, no other apps or browsers appear to be affected. Redditors first reported the
Microsoft investigates OneDrive bug that breaks file search
Microsoft is investigating a known OneDrive issue that is causing searches to appear blank for some users or return no results even when searching for files they know they’ve already uploaded. […]
HN786: From Intent-Based to Autonomous Ops With Cisco Crosswork and Provider Connectivity Assurance (Sponsored)
Service provider networks face a couple of difficult challenges: how to map service level agreements to actual network health and performance, and how to deliver service assurance to customers regardless of what happens on the network. On today’s sponsored Heavy Networking we talk with Cisco Systems about its approach to service assurance, how Cisco is…
The best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more
Apple devices currently hold the top honor in our guide to the best laptops, smartwatches and tablets. But the company’s gear isn’t cheap — and you won’t find sales at Apple’s own website either. But that doesn’t mean you can only get a new iPad or MacBook at full price. Other retailers like Amazon, Best