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Don't panic over new Linux exploits: How to check if your PC is affected in under 5 minutes

Instead of guessing about security alerts, learn how to confirm your system status using the tools your distro already ...

Betterleaks, a new open-source secrets scanner to replace Gitleaks

A new open-source tool called Betterleaks can scan directories, files, and git repositories and identify valid secrets using ...

Google Keep is great, but Logseq's journal feature fixed my biggest problem with note-taking

Google Keep has been my primary note-taking app since it is fast, simple, and available on every device. If I needed to jot down an idea or save a quick list, Keep did the job without getting in the ...

AI-generated Slopoly malware used in Interlock ransomware attack

A new malware strain dubbed Slopoly, likely created using generative AI tools, allowed a threat actor to remain on a compromised server for more than a week and steal data in an Interlock ransomware ...

8 powerful Apt commands I use to unlock hidden features - and why they're so handy

The Debian/Ubuntu package manager isn't just for installing and removing software. You'll find there are some other tricks up Apt's sleeve that you should know about.