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Firefox Controversy
- Mozilla introduced “privacy-preserving attribution” in Firefox 128.0
- The feature collects and aggregates user data to track ad performance.
- It is enabled by default, but users can opt out.
- The lack of clear communication from Mozilla led to controversy.
CrowdStrike Saga
- Microsoft blamed a European Union ruling for insecurity in Windows regarding the CrowdStrike issue.
- Microsoft claimed the ruling forced them to open Windows APIs to third-party developers, compromising security.
- This claim is inaccurate; Microsoft is working on features to limit kernel access and enhance security.
CrowdStrike’s Response
- CrowdStrike sent $10 Uber Eats gift cards to affected companies.
- Many saw the gesture as a joke.
- Uber Eats revoked the gift cards due to suspicious activity.
Secure Boot Issues
- The secure boot is compromised on over 200 models from major manufacturers like Dell, Acer, Gigabyte, Supermicro, and Intel.
- A cryptographic key was compromised in 2012, making secure boot insecure.
- Users should check if their devices are affected and update firmware to fix the issue.
Linux News
- The Cosmic desktop alpha release has been delayed again, now expected on August 8th.
- Linux Mint 22 has been released, featuring a new version of the Cinnamon desktop environment and a shift to GTK 3.
- Linux Mint is disabling unverified Flatpaks by default, potentially limiting access to some applications.
AI Controversy
- Runway AI allegedly scraped thousands of YouTube videos and pirated movies to train their model.
- The AI tool reportedly generates content closely resembling unauthorized material.
- Tests indicate the model can recognize specific YouTubers and produce similar content, raising intellectual property and copyright concerns.
