The legendary hacker journal Phrack has turned forty, marking the occasion with its anniversary 72nd issue, published on August 19, 2025. Founded in the mid-1980s, this iconic publication is regarded as one of the...
The Git version control system—enabling developers to track code changes, preserve project history, and collaborate seamlessly—has been updated to version 2.51, with its most significant advancement being the transition toward a more robust cryptographic...
The developers of the Python Package Index (PyPI) have announced the introduction of a new email domain verification mechanism aimed at curbing attacks that exploit expired domains and reducing the risk of package compromise....
The first release of the Linux 6.17 kernel has arrived—yet it contains no updates related to the bcachefs file system. And the reason lies not in technical shortcomings. On August 10, Linus Torvalds announced...
The Hashcat development team has unveiled a major update to its renowned password-cracking tool—version 7.0.0. This marks the first major release in over two years, encompassing hundreds of bug fixes, dozens of new features,...
The Debian GNU/Hurd development team has announced the release of version 2025. While not an official release of the core Debian distribution, it marks the official publication of the GNU/Hurd port, synchronized with the...
Linus Torvalds delivered a sharp rebuke to the initial batch of RISC-V patches proposed for inclusion in Linux 6.17, citing both their untimely submission and the presence of what he called “garbage” changes unrelated...
After more than two years of development, the Debian Project has unveiled a new stable release of its operating system—Debian 13, codenamed trixie. It will receive updates and security fixes for five years, thanks...
The NetBSD team has officially announced the commencement of preparations for the release of version 11: a dedicated code branch has been created, and the project has now entered the phase of active testing....
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-OSS — its first open-weight model release in six years — a model that can be freely downloaded, executed on a laptop, and customized for individual use. The model is available...
Every Windows 11 user inevitably encounters the same frustration: the operating system arrives bloated with a multitude of pre-installed applications, most of which remain unused. Clipchamp, Feedback Hub, Maps, and dozens of other programs...
In the first half of 2025, Sonatype uncovered a large-scale, ongoing assault on the open-source software ecosystem, orchestrated by the North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus. Sonatype’s automated malware detection systems were the...
In the ongoing development of Linux 6.17, the volume of Rust code and the number of associated abstractions continue to grow. As with recent releases, Rust is steadily establishing itself within the kernel as...
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the public release of Thorium—a powerful analytical platform tailored for experts in digital forensics and malware analysis. This innovative solution, developed in collaboration with...
Proton has unveiled Proton Authenticator—a standalone application for two-factor authentication (2FA), available across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It employs TOTP codes that refresh every 30 seconds, providing an additional layer of protection...
This past weekend marked the release of the final version of the Linux 6.16 kernel, traditionally announced by Linus Torvalds himself. The development process was calm and steady, though it lacked headline-grabbing features—making the...
