Copy Fail: 732 bytes to root on almost every Linux server since 2017

A subtle 2017 optimisation in the Linux kernel's crypto layer has just been turned into a reliable, 732-byte path from any user account to root. Here's what it means for your servers and what to do right now.

Vercel’s supply-chain breach: one Roblox script away from your secrets

A stolen Roblox auto-farm script led to Context.ai credentials, then Vercel Google Workspace takeover via OAuth token abuse in March 2026.

What DuckDuckGo's VPN audit can and cannot tell you

Securitum signed off on DuckDuckGo's no-logs policy last month. The audit is better than most and thinner than some, and understanding why is the difference between useful privacy scepticism and reading marketing copy.

The Age Verification Arms Race Just Moved to Your Operating System

Apple volunteered to be the internet's bouncer. The UK didn't even ask. Now the same infrastructure is heading to the US, France, and Australia. And VPNs are next on the list.

Net Neutrality: a state-by-state solution to a nationwide issue?

While a few years ago, Net Neutrality was only a niche subject talked about in the Bay Area, in recent years the debate has been spreading coast-to-coast, well beyond the usual boundaries of social circles. With online streaming and the cable-cutting movement gaining momentum, the Internet is

5 Encrypted Notes Solutions

You probably have already been in a situation where you needed to jot down notes: from a short post-it scribbled in a jiffy, to a blog post or essay draft, or even a brilliant idea for your next novel. But even though Moleskine notebooks still enjoy some popularity, most

Dropbox drops support for most Linux filesystems in November

Dropbox users on GNU/Linux distributions were first surprised when an eerie notification popped up on their screen. A thread was opened on Dropbox forums [https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Syncing-and-uploads/Dropbox-client-warns-me-that-it-ll-stop-syncing-in-Nov-why/td-p/290058] , reporting: >

DtDNS will shut down on August 1, 2018

DtDNS was originally founded to provide services to the users left stranded by the original dyndns service's disappearance, ml.org. But the company announced its coming shut down on August 1, 2018, after over 18 years of service. Among the reasons invoked, the difficulty to maintain a free

hubiC review - the fallen cloud

When OVH announced its own cloud storage product in September 2011, it was positioned as the cheapest cloud ever: more affordable than Dropbox yet out of the US territory as it was hosted in France, a country with one of the most restrictive privacy laws. The promise hubiC was billed

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VPNhub review: PornHub's VPN falls short

PornHub's expansion into the VPN market should come as no surprise. The adult entertainment company chose to focus on the mobile segment, by announcing a free and unlimited VPN app for Android and iOS. With the help of cheesy ads [https://youtu.be/IGzWZ6T9fqo] and this free plan,

HarborVPS LXC hosting review

When you want a step up from shared hosting or wish for more freedom to install your own software (such as a VPN), a VPS can be a solution. But how do you know if your provider respects your privacy? Enter HarborVPS: the Canadian-owned Swiss VPS company. Why Switzerland?