CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks

CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks

CrowdStrike, working with Google and Shadowserver, a nonprofit organization that scans and monitors the internet for cyberattacks, took down a botnet that cybercriminals used to push malware and steal passwords from open-source software developers. The takedown operation had the goal of disrupting the activities of the cybercriminals behind the so-called Glassworm botnet, who have been…

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Nocturne’s Free App Turns Your Bricked Spotify Car Thing Into Something Better Than the Original

Nocturne’s Free App Turns Your Bricked Spotify Car Thing Into Something Better Than the Original

The open-source community has a long history of doing more with abandoned hardware than the original manufacturers ever did. The PSP got emulators Sony never approved. The Wii got homebrew loaders that ran software Nintendo pretended didn’t exist. The pattern repeats because the hardware is always fine; it’s the corporate support structure around it that…

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Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

Social community platform Discord is preparing to require users to verify their age by the second half of 2026, and users are concerned about the privacy of uploading a government ID or face scan to the network. While users can still access most features without verification, many remain uneasy giving more information to a company…

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Open Printer Gives Makers a Fully Open Flexible Inkjet Platform

Open Printer Gives Makers a Fully Open Flexible Inkjet Platform

Traditional inkjet printers have become increasingly frustrating for anyone who values flexibility, repairability, or creative experimentation. Locked-down firmware prevents modifications, expensive proprietary cartridges drain budgets, and when something breaks, you’re often better off buying a new printer than attempting repairs. This throwaway culture feels particularly wasteful when you consider how much useful technology gets discarded…

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Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for open-source, verifiable infrastructure across critical sectors, including healthcare, finance and governance, warning that centralized systems risk eroding trust and security. In a Wednesday blog post, Buterin argued that as…

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