Working with PDF files on Linux

Working with PDF files on Linux

Reliability: PDF files can be opened on most if not all platforms without requiring a specific tool. PDFs excel at preserving formatting. Cross-platform consistency: PDFs will have a consistent appearance regardless of the platform on which they’re displayed. Security: PDFs are inherently secure, especially when encryption and password protection are used. They also support digital signatures. PDFs can also be set up to be read-only, providing additional control over their content. Flexibility: PDFs support interactive…

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System76 just took everything that was good in Pop!_OS and made it even better

System76 just took everything that was good in Pop!_OS and made it even better

Jack Wallen/ZDNET When System76 announced that it would be creating a new Linux desktop environment from scratch and using the Rust programming language, I was skeptical, not in the company’s ability to deliver but the reason behind the choice. Pop!_OS has been an outstanding OS to date, a perfect re-imagining of the GNOME desktop (from which it was based) that was efficient and easy to use. Then, I started seeing the early mockups and realized…

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AT&T to eliminate landlines by 2029

AT&T to eliminate landlines by 2029

The end of service affects both residential and commercial customers. AT&T provides traditional landline service in 21 states. One state not facing the end of landlines is California, where AT&T is required to provide it by law. Thats because California has a lot of rural residents who often struggle to get decent satellite coverage or high-speed fiber. In June, the California Public Utilities Commission rejected AT&T’s request to end landline service in the state, despite…

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New AppLite Malware Targets Banking Apps in Phishing Campaign

New AppLite Malware Targets Banking Apps in Phishing Campaign

A sophisticated phishing campaign distributing a newly identified malware variant called AppLite Banker has been uncovered. Security researchers from Zimperium’s zLabs identified the malware as an updated version of the Antidot banking Trojan. The campaign, which primarily targets Android devices, employs advanced social engineering techniques to steal credentials and compromise devices used for both personal and corporate purposes. Key Tactics Used in the Campaign “This latest mobile-targeted phishing campaign represents a sophisticated evolution of techniques…

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Cybersecurity News Round-Up 2024: Top 10 Biggest Stories

Cybersecurity News Round-Up 2024: Top 10 Biggest Stories

This year has not been quiet for the cybersecurity field. We have seen record-breaking data breaches, huge ransomware payouts, and illuminating studies about the impact of the increasingly complex and ever-evolving threat landscape. As we approach the new year, TechRepublic revisits the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024. 1.  Midnight Blizzard’s attack on Microsoft In January, Microsoft disclosed that it had been a victim of a nation-state-backed attack beginning in November 2023. The Russian threat actor…

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EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Need to Know

EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Need to Know

The E.U. Cyber Resilience Act was enacted on Dec. 10. This legislation impacts all manufacturers, distributors, and tech importers that connect to other devices or networks operating in the bloc. Examples of applicable products include smart doorbells, baby monitors, alarm systems, routers, mobile apps, speakers, toys, and fitness trackers. Those that comply with the legislation will have a CE label, which indicates the device meets E.U. standards for health, safety, and environmental protection, allowing consumers…

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Gift a Babbel subscription for 74% off to learn a new language

Gift a Babbel subscription for 74% off to learn a new language

Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for $150 — that’s 74% off.  Not everyone has the time or resources to study a brand-new language. Babbel keeps you organized with…

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Microsoft’s December 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses 70 CVEs (CVE-2024-49138)

Microsoft’s December 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses 70 CVEs (CVE-2024-49138)

Microsoft addresses 70 CVEs with 16 rated critical, including one zero-day that was exploited in the wild. Microsoft patched 70 CVEs in its December 2024 Patch Tuesday release, with 16 rated critical, and 54 rated as important. Remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities accounted for 42.9% of the vulnerabilities patched this month, followed by elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerabilities at 38.6%. CVE-2024-49138 | Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVE-2024-49138 is an…

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Scottish Parliament TV at Risk of Deepfake Attacks

Scottish Parliament TV at Risk of Deepfake Attacks

Deepfake technologies threaten the integrity of live video streams and recordings of Scottish Parliamentary proceedings, according to new research by the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) and the University of Edinburgh. The researchers analyzed potential deepfake attacks on Scottish Parliament TV, a website providing livestreaming and archived recordings from the Debating Chamber and committee rooms in Holyrood, the Scotland’s devolved legislature, to the public. The Scottish Parliament was one of the world’s…

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Cato Networks brings IoT, OT support to SASE platform

Cato Networks brings IoT, OT support to SASE platform

Gartner estimates that by 2025, more than “85% of enterprises will have more smart edge devices on their network than laptops, tablets, desktops, or smartphones,” and according to IDC, “there will be more than 41 billion IoT devices in 2025.” The additional devices could introduce blind spots and put a strain on IT teams, leaving them susceptible to security threats. “Most enterprises are already burdened with too many point solutions. Adding another point solution like…

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