485 – We’re All Ninjas Now
First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – April,
In security and privacy: Proton Mail now supports post-quantum encryption,
The News:
Mint Monthly News – April 2026
NHS to close-source hundreds of GitHub repos over AI, security concerns
After Days of DDoS, Now Ubuntu’s Twitter Account Seems to be Compromised
Linux Kernel 7.0 is Out With Improvements Across the Board for Intel, AMD, and Storage
Linux is Getting a New Default Folder in Your Home Directory
Chrome Silently Installs a 4GB A.I. Model On Your Device Without Consent
Oh No! Now A Federal Bill Wants OS-Level Age Verification for Everyone in the USA
Kids Bypass Age Verification With Fake Moustaches
The Audio Industry Is Grappling With the Rise of ‘Podslop’
Will Euro-Office be using ODF?
Dell and Lenovo Sponsoring LVFS
Security And Privacy:
‘Dirty Frag’ Linux flaw one-ups CopyFail with no patches and public root exploit
Proton Mail now supports post-quantum encryption
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