ModuleJail Blocks Unused Linux Kernel Modules to Limit Attack Surface
ModuleJail is a new project that blacklists unused Linux kernel modules, helping reduce the attack surface exposed by recent local privilege escalation flaws.
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Firefox 151 Adds Local Profile Backups on Linux and macOS
Mozilla Firefox 151 adds PDF merging, local profile backups on Linux and macOS, stronger privacy protections, and Web Serial API support.
WireGuard Easy 15.3 Adds Server-Side Allowed IP Enforcement
WireGuard Easy 15.3 adds server-side Allowed IP enforcement, improving client access control for self-hosted WireGuard VPN setups.
APT 3.3.1 Released to Debian Unstable with Solver Improvements
APT 3.3.1 package manager is now in Debian unstable, bringing small maintenance fixes for solver3, dirstream handling, and authentication config warnings.
KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta Is Out, Here’s What to Expect in the Final Release
KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta is now available for testing, with the final Plasma 6.7 release scheduled for June 16. Here’s what to expect.
Linus Torvalds Merges New Linux Kernel Security Bug Guidelines
Linus Torvalds has merged new Linux kernel docs clarifying what counts as a security bug and how reports should be triaged.
Wine 11.9 Improves Native Wayland Gaming Support
Wine 11.9 improves native Wayland gaming with pointer warp support, helping Windows games handle mouse movement more reliably.
BudsLink Brings AirPods and Galaxy Buds Controls to Linux
BudsLink adds Linux support for AirPods, Sony, Galaxy Buds, and Nothing earbuds with battery, ANC, and device control features.
MuseScore Studio 4.7 Notation App Adds New Guitar Features
MuseScore Studio 4.7 open-source notation app adds new engraving tools, guitar notation features, playback improvements, MP4 export, and more.
OpenTofu 1.12 IaC Tool Adds Dynamic prevent_destroy Support
OpenTofu 1.12 IaC tool adds dynamic prevent_destroy support, provider checksum improvements, faster installs, and CLI output updates.