443 – Wilma Has Arrived


First up in the news: Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” released, Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source, Intel suffers stock losses, Intel admits to damage on 13th and 14th gen processors, Funtoo calls it quits, and SerpentOS makes its first appearance

In security and privacy: SecureBoot is broken on over 200 computers from 5 major vendors, new Android malware drains bank accounts and wipes your device afterwards, and TGRat attacks Linux




The News:


Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” released


Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source


Intel Suffers Major Stock Loss Due to Workforce Restructuring


Proton Now Has a Bitcoin Wallet


Intel admits damage to unstable 14th-gen and 13th-gen CPUs is permanent – incoming patch is a preventative, not a cure


Funtoo Calls It Quits


The long-awaited Linux distro Serpent OS is finally here

Secuity and Privacy:


Secure Boot is completely broken on 200+ models from 5 big device makers


New Android malware wipes your device after draining bank accounts


Telegram-Controlled TgRat Attacking Linux Servers to Exfiltrate Data

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