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Proprietary Blunders and Windows Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)


Posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 26, 2023


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The 6 Best Voice-Over Apps for Linux



RecFaces facial recognition now available on Linux [Ed: Malicious software gets associated with the "Linux"]


↺ RecFaces facial recognition now available on Linux


> Facial recognition technology maker RecFaces is making its flagship products available on Linux operating systems and plans to allow end users to choose operating systems while upgrading.


> The company’s two main products are access control solution IdGate, and IdGuard, which allows facial recognition through video streams. Using IdGate on Debian-based OS will provide customers more flexibility, while IdGuard users will be able to deploy facial recognition technology in a broader range of environments to enhance security, the company said in a release.


> “This is just the beginning of a new RecFaces’ strategy of updating all our product lines, says Eugenia Marina, business development director for MENA at RecFaces. “We believe it will lead to a more efficient way of providing our solutions to end-customers all over the world”.



Windows 11 Moment 3 Update: Isolated x32 Apps, No RAR Support Yet [Ed: "No RAR Support Yet". People actually pay for this thing?]


↺ Windows 11 Moment 3 Update: Isolated x32 Apps, No RAR Support Yet


> But a new feature that isn't even a part of the update takes up the crown for most wanted: baked-in RAR file support.



Fixing Buick Airbag Code B0092 With the Handyman's Secret Weapon | BaronHK’s Rants


↺ Fixing Buick Airbag Code B0092 With the Handyman's Secret Weapon | BaronHK’s Rants


> Spilling a drink on the seat. GM suggests: “Taking apart the seat and allowing the PPS mat to dry for 48 hours.”


> Placing a bag of groceries, some books, or a backpack on the seat. GM suggests: “Remove the shit.”


> Interfering with the electronics in the PPS mat by having an MP3 player, cell phone, laptop, or other electronic device on or too close to the seat, including in your pocket. Even if the device is off. GM Suggests: “Don’t come too close to it with electronic devices.”


> You’re sitting “wrong”. (Thanks Apple!) GM Suggests sitting up straight, taking it like a man, be nice to your little sister. Don’t drive on the railroad tracks.


> Your ass is abnormal. No seriously…..Your ass is abnormal. I don’t know. Replace ass and try again.



Windows TCO


Chinese hackers spying on US critical infrastructure, Western intelligence says [Ed: Intentionally conflating Microsoft with the US government. Did people elect Microsoft to govern the US?]


↺ Chinese hackers spying on US critical infrastructure, Western intelligence says

↺ Intentionally conflating Microsoft with the US government


> China’s response to the accusations is to claim that this is all a disinformation campaign from Five Eyes countries.



China-backed hackers 'spying on US critical infrastructure and Guam' [Ed: Actually, Microsoft is to blame here; Guam should never have deployed this back-doored stuff from Microsoft]


↺ China-backed hackers 'spying on US critical infrastructure and Guam'


> A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on a wide range of US critical infrastructure organisations, from telecommunications to transportation hubs, Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft MSFT.O said on Wednesday.



Microsoft warns alleged Chinese hacking group is targeting critical infrastructure [Ed: This publisher admits taking bribes from Microsoft. Now it helps Microsoft deflect the blame from Microsoft to "China".]


↺ Microsoft warns alleged Chinese hacking group is targeting critical infrastructure


> Researchers at Microsoft Corp. today detailed a sophisticated cyberattack aimed at critical U.S. infrastructure, orchestrated by an alleged China-based state-sponsored actor. The hacking group, known as Volt Typhoon, has been active since mid-2021 and is suspected of preparing to disrupt U.S.-Asia communication networks in potential future crises.



Morris Hospital investigating attack by Royal ransomware group


↺ Morris Hospital investigating attack by Royal ransomware group


> On May 22, the Royal ransomware group added Morris Hospital to their leak site with a small sample of files as proof of claims.



The Vascular Center of Intervention breach — what their notification says and what it didn’t say


↺ The Vascular Center of Intervention breach — what their notification says and what it didn’t say


> On May 24, the Vascular Center of Intervention (VCI) in California submitted a breach notification to California and posted a substitute notice on VCI’s website.


> The notification, signed by Dr. James Lee, states that on March 29, VCI became aware of unusual activity on its network. An investigation revealed that some patient-related files had been accessed or exfiltrated between February 25 and March 29. The letter notes that the types of information involved might include one or more of the following for any affected patient: medical history, mental or physical condition, medical treatment or diagnosis by a healthcare professional, date of birth, health insurance information, Social Security Number, and Driver’s license information.



Norton Healthcare didn’t call it a ransomware attack. Then BlackCat claimed responsibility for it.


↺ Norton Healthcare didn’t call it a ransomware attack. Then BlackCat claimed responsibility for it.


> On May 20, DataBreaches reported that Norton Healthcare in Kentucky and Indiana had disclosed what sounded like a ransomware incident that they discovered on May 9, but they never called it a ransomware incident, even though they stated that they had received faxed threats and demands.




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