Ubuntu celebrates 20th anniversary with a new release
WEB2 days ago · The other flavors of Ubuntu have naturally all had updates too. Ubuntu Cinnamon 24.10 still uses the same version 6.0.4 desktop as the previous release, although some underlying Cinnamon components have been updated to newer ones from version 6.2. Ubuntu MATE 24.10 too hasn't updated past MATE 1.26.2, due to persistent issues with MATE 1.28, but this release is a much smaller download.
Deno 2.0 looks toward backward compatibility to move forward
WEB3 days ago · Deno is written in Rust and based on the V8 engine that powers Chromium browsers. "Rust has been crucial to Deno’s development, especially with Rusty V8, recently stabilized," Dahl told The Register. "Rust's unified build system simplifies adding third-party functionality compared to C++, keeping Deno fast and reliable for server-side apps."
Mozilla releases patches for actively exploited Firefox bug
WEB3 days ago · It's patch time for Firefox fans as Mozilla issues a security advisory for a critical code execution vulnerability in the browser. Mozilla said CVE-2024-9680 is a use-after-free issue in Animation timelines – the pane within the Firefox browser's Page Inspector that depicts how a given element's animation progresses.
32M records from golf tech biz exposed online • The Register
WEB3 days ago · The Register also contacted Trackman and did not receive any response to questions including how long the database was left unlocked, or if the company received any reports of malicious activity.. In a report published today, Fowler noted that some of the records stored in Azure Blob appeared to contain sensitive info belonging to …
AMD aims Ryzen AI PRO 300 series at the enterprise
WEB3 days ago · AMD has introduced its latest processors designed for business applications. The line-up includes the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, and Ryzen AI 7 HX PRO 360. Built on AMD's Zen 5 microarchitecture, the devices aim for high performance and advanced AI capabilities for enterprises. At ...
How smart TVs spy on you and harvest data • The Register
WEB3 days ago · The FTC, for example, held a Smart TV Workshop in 2016 to explore the issue. "In 2016, virtually all television delivery systems – smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, apps, and even old-fashioned set top boxes – track consumers' viewing habits, and sometimes in new and unexpected ways," the agency noted at the time.
Microsoft veteran engineer has his say on tabs versus spaces
WEB5 days ago · The argument is set to rumble on, even as fights break out over using Rust or C in Linux.Then there is the near-religious fervor with which developers debate the benefits of vi versus Emacs.. Ultimately, Osterman's recommendation is sound: whatever a developer's preference, the most important thing is not to mix the two approaches.. We'd add that any organization worth working for will have ...
NetApp’s AI based real-time ransomware detection solution …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · NetApp’s ARP/AI, one of the first and leading AI-Powered Autonomous Ransomware Protection Native to NAS Storage Systems, Achieves highest AAA rating with 99% Detection Accuracy in SE Labs Independent Testing In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, ransomware attacks remain one of the most sign...
UK's Arm-based Isambard 2 supercomputer powers off for good
WEBOct 2, 2024 · He told The Register: "Isambard 3 early access use began last week and will ramp up over the coming months.Once the system has operated successfully for a few months, we'll pass acceptance and go into full production use." That system was unveiled back in 2017 as the world's first Arm-based production supercomputer. It was based on the Cray XC50 architecture and powered by 10,496 ThunderX2 cores.
Cyber criminals quickly exploit CrowdStrike chaos - Techregister
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Other phony domains posing as fixing sites surfaced on social media, with security researchers warning users not to pay for a fix — there's free support from the real CrowdStrike — as some of the fraudulent websites asked for bitcoin and PayPal "donations.". Additionally, while CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz, in a statement on X, assured customers "this is not a security incident or ...