Tor Browser 15.0.3 is out with key Firefox security fixes and a shift to Tor-hosted NoScript updates for more reliable, self-controlled extension delivery. 🛡️ The release also improves fingerprinting protections and updates core components across platforms. 🔧 @npub1a3r2...9clu @npub1cyz7...06rc @npub1lfwn...2lqe 🔗

New Release: Tor Browser 15.0.3 | Tor Project

Tor Browser 15.0.3 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory.

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ESET will retire its Password Manager on Oct 18, 2027, with all stored data deleted after shutdown. 🔐 Users must export credentials and migrate early as renewals and activations face strict cutoffs. ⏳ 🔗

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ESET Password Manager is shutting down — now what? | Proton

ESET Password Manager sales have ended, and your saved data will be deleted on Oct 18, 2027. See how this affects you and what to do next.

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Schleswig-Holstein reports €15M yearly savings by replacing Microsoft 365 with LibreOffice across most government workplaces 💶 About 80% of offices have migrated, with a €9M one-time investment planned for 2026 to finish the shift and strengthen open-source tools 🧩 @npub1k8dc...5h2l 🔗

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Hurray! This German State Decides to Save €15 Million Each Year By Kicking Out Microsoft for Open Source

Schleswig-Holstein's migration to LibreOffice reaches 80% completion, with a one-time €9 million investment on cards for 2026.

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Russia blocks Apple FaceTime and Snapchat, citing alleged use for terrorism and fraud 🇷🇺 This follows prior bans on Signal, Viber, and Roblox, reflecting growing state control over encrypted and foreign communication platforms 🔒 Concerns for user privacy and digital rights globally 🌐 🔗

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Russia blocks FaceTime and Snapchat for alleged use by terrorists

Russian telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked access to Apple's FaceTime video conferencing platform and the Snapchat instant m...

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Leak shows OpenAI testing ads in ChatGPT, starting with search-based placements in the Android beta. 🔍 The shift raises questions about data use, personalization, and how much targeting an AI assistant should perform. 🔐 Public sentiment is divided on whether ads risk reshaping user expectations. 💬 🔗

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Leak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll out

OpenAI is now internally testing 'ads' inside ChatGPT that could redefine the web economy.

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GrapheneOS is leaving France due to government pressure for encryption backdoors 🇫🇷 The move highlights risks to end-to-end encryption and user privacy when authorities demand access to secure data 🔒 Open-source privacy projects may face similar pressures globally 🌐 @npub1tva8...2yl5 🔗

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GrapheneOS exits France — what it means for encryption | Proton

GrapheneOS leaves France, warning of encryption backdoors. See why end-to-end encryption matters for Pixel users and how backdoors weaken it.

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Tor Browser 15.0.2 is out with updated Tor 0.4.8.20 and critical Firefox security patches 🔒 Android build updated (JNA 5.16.0) 📱 Focus remains on privacy, anti-censorship, and user-controlled browsing 🌐 Stay on stable releases if privacy is critical ⚠️ @npub1a3r2...9clu 🔗

New Release: Tor Browser 15.0.2 | Tor Project

Tor Browser 15.0.2 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory.

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India drops its plan to require phones to preload the Sanchar Saathi app, easing concerns over device access and user privacy 📱 Confusion remains as makers await formal withdrawal, and critics warn that data-sharing APIs and IMEI checks still expand state visibility 🔍 Some see progress, but caution persists ⚖️ 🔗

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After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to preinstall government app on smartphones | TechCrunch

On Wednesday, the Indian telecom ministry said Sanchar Saathi, an anti-theft and cybersecurity protection app, would remain voluntary and that smar...

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Self-hosting is rising, with Linux users leading the charge 🐧 Containers, mini-PCs, and polished OSS stacks make it practical, giving control over data, costs, and continuity ⚡ It’s not anti-cloud—it’s pro-agency, privacy, and long-term reliability 🌐 🔗

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Self-Hosting is Rising and Linux Users are Leading This Revolution

Self‑hosting isn’t anti‑cloud; it’s pro‑agency. It’s choosing the right locus of control for the things you care about.

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After nearly 10 years, Mastodon founder Eugen Rochko steps down as CEO, transferring assets and the trademark to a non-profit ⚖️ The move aims to protect Mastodon’s decentralized, user-controlled values while reducing founder stress and ensuring sustainable governance 🌐 🔗

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After Nearly 10 Years of Building Mastodon, Eugen Rochko Steps Into Advisory Role

Mastodon's creator steps back from CEO role, transfers assets to non-profit organization.

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