#FBI stymied by Apple's #LockdownMode after seizing journalist's #iPhone

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has so far been unable to access data from a #WashingtonPost reporter's iPhone because it was protected by Apple's Lockdown Mode when agents seized the device from the reporter's home, the US government said in a court filing.
#apple #security #privacy #journalism

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/fbi-stymied-by-apples-lockdown-mode-after-seizing-journalists-iphone/

#FBI stymied by Apple's #LockdownMode after seizing journalist's #iPhone

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has so far been unable to access data from a #WashingtonPost reporter's iPhone because it was protected by Apple's Lockdown Mode when agents seized the device from the reporter's home, the US government said in a court filing.
#apple #security #privacy #journalism

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/fbi-stymied-by-apples-lockdown-mode-after-seizing-journalists-iphone/

Italian security agencies have “foiled a series of cyberattacks” of “Russian origin,” Italy’s foreign secretary says, just days before the country is set to host the Winter Olympic Games. The attacks, which Russia is believed to have also carried out in 2018 and 2024, come after Russia was banned from competing over doping infractions and its war in Ukraine. Read more from @dw

https://flip.it/yaZm51

#Italy #Cyber #Security #Olympics #Milan #Russia

Italian security agencies have “foiled a series of cyberattacks” of “Russian origin,” Italy’s foreign secretary says, just days before the country is set to host the Winter Olympic Games. The attacks, which Russia is believed to have also carried out in 2018 and 2024, come after Russia was banned from competing over doping infractions and its war in Ukraine. Read more from @dw

https://flip.it/yaZm51

#Italy #Cyber #Security #Olympics #Milan #Russia

Dear #Fediverse people,

Sometime ago someone shared a detailed (including tech) analysis on Telegram & reasons for not using it. Somehow I can't seem to find this back. If you know what I mean, would you please be so kind to share a link? Thanks!

#Telegram #Tech #Privacy #Security #SocialMedia #OpenSource

"Summary

A compromised dependency in the JavaScript ecosystem led to credential theft, which enabled a supply chain attack on a Rust compression library, which was vendored into a Python build tool, which shipped malware to approximately 4 million developers before being inadvertently patched by an unrelated cryptocurrency mining worm."

https://nesbitt.io/2026/02/03/incident-report-cve-2024-yikes.html

#CVE #security

"Summary

A compromised dependency in the JavaScript ecosystem led to credential theft, which enabled a supply chain attack on a Rust compression library, which was vendored into a Python build tool, which shipped malware to approximately 4 million developers before being inadvertently patched by an unrelated cryptocurrency mining worm."

https://nesbitt.io/2026/02/03/incident-report-cve-2024-yikes.html

#CVE #security

The Linux kernel community has quietly drafted a continuity plan for a post‑Torvalds era. 🐧

Rather than naming a successor, it outlines a collective process to select future maintainers — reducing “bus-factor-of-one” risk while preserving open governance and trust. ⚙️

Linus Torvalds says he has no plans to retire. ⏳

🔗 https://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-community-project-continuity-plan-for-replacing-linus-torvalds/

#TechNews #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Coding #Privacy #Governance #AI #Security #Data #Innovation #Developers #Accountability #Technology #LinusTorvalds

The Linux kernel community has quietly drafted a continuity plan for a post‑Torvalds era. 🐧

Rather than naming a successor, it outlines a collective process to select future maintainers — reducing “bus-factor-of-one” risk while preserving open governance and trust. ⚙️

Linus Torvalds says he has no plans to retire. ⏳

🔗 https://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-community-project-continuity-plan-for-replacing-linus-torvalds/

#TechNews #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Coding #Privacy #Governance #AI #Security #Data #Innovation #Developers #Accountability #Technology #LinusTorvalds

If you use Notepad++ update it now.

Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers

https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#tech #technology #news #technews #security #privacy #hack #china

Notepad++'s update servers have been compromised by Chinese hackers and all users had been exposed to malware. The developer estimated the overall compromise period spanned from June through December 2, 2025.
Users should update to version 8.9.1 (or superior) immediately.

Source: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#security #vulnerability #windows #text #editor #notepad #foss #freesoftware #software

Notepad++'s update servers have been compromised by Chinese hackers and all users had been exposed to malware. The developer estimated the overall compromise period spanned from June through December 2, 2025.
Users should update to version 8.9.1 (or superior) immediately.

Source: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#security #vulnerability #windows #text #editor #notepad #foss #freesoftware #software

If you use Notepad++ update it now.

Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers

https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#tech #technology #news #technews #security #privacy #hack #china

Yet another reason why a search engine without any ads is the way forward:

https://hackread.com/malicious-google-ads-mac-fake-mac-cleaner/

#Kagi #Search #NoAds #Security #Malware

Note to self: Next time you spend 4 hours debunking a client's AI-generated “penetration test” - consider having some faith in your 38 years of experience, spotless systems administration, responsible work, and care. Ask that client, friendly but firmly, if he's willing to actually pay you going through that horrendous amount of slop. When you could have fun with your loved one instead. @Veronique_D 🍻tomorrow?

#aislop #security

@tante

Wir nähern uns etwas, das wir wenigstens diskutieren können.

https://deutschland-stack.gov.de/gesamtbild/

Viel Pfeifen im Walde

"Wir haben angefangen den Tech-Stack mutig entlang der Ziele aus dem Koalitionsvertrag “Verantwortung für Deutschland” zu definieren"

Wenn Du sagen musst, dass Du mutig bist, hast Du Angst.

Brauchbares zu DevSecOps und zu Supply Chain.

Der KI Teil ist gefährlicher Quatsch.

#deutschlandstack #devsecops @BMDS #security

Heute ist mal wieder der „Ändere dein Passwort“-Tag. Worauf es wirklich ankommt:

🔹 Jedes Konto braucht ein einzigartiges Passwort.
🔹 Verwende lange, zufällig generierte Passwörter.
🔹 Kein Mensch muss sich die merken – dafür gibt es Passwort-Manager. 👇
🔹 Extra-Schutz? Aktiviere Zwei- oder Mehr-Faktor-Authentifizierung (2FA, MFA).

https://www.kuketz-blog.de/empfehlungsecke/#passwort-manager

#sicherheit #security #password #passwort #keepass #keepassxc #keepassdx

Heute ist mal wieder der „Ändere dein Passwort“-Tag. Worauf es wirklich ankommt:

🔹 Jedes Konto braucht ein einzigartiges Passwort.
🔹 Verwende lange, zufällig generierte Passwörter.
🔹 Kein Mensch muss sich die merken – dafür gibt es Passwort-Manager. 👇
🔹 Extra-Schutz? Aktiviere Zwei- oder Mehr-Faktor-Authentifizierung (2FA, MFA).

https://www.kuketz-blog.de/empfehlungsecke/#passwort-manager

#sicherheit #security #password #passwort #keepass #keepassxc #keepassdx