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Dark Web Data Markets: The Alarming Trade of Stolen Social Media Information

The dark web serves as a marketplace for stolen data, where cybercriminals take advantage of weaknesses in popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Vulnerabilities in social media platforms expose users to cyber attacks, highlighting the need for proactive security measures and monitoring services.
Hackers use various methods to profit from stolen data, including phishing and malware attacks, and compromised data is often sold for as little as $1 per account.
Individuals must adopt strong security practices, including two-factor authentication, unique passwords, and dark web monitoring services to reduce the risks of identity theft.
The dark web poses significant risks for personal information, with over 3,000 data breaches reported in 2023 and the anonymity of the dark web making detection and prevention difficult.
Utilizing dark web monitoring services can detect compromised data in real-time, allowing users to take immediate action and mitigate the risk of identity theft.
The ongoing battle for data privacy requires individuals and organizations to remain informed about emerging threats and take proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information.
By adopting best practices for online security and utilizing monitoring services, users can significantly reduce their risk of dark web identity theft and other cyber threats.
The fight for data privacy is ongoing, and staying vigilant is key to safeguarding personal information in an increasingly digital world.
Following social media handles like Hackersking and exploring resources like Acronis True Image and Identity Guard can provide valuable insights into the evolving threat landscape.

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Tabletops Closes Shop

Tabletops, a newsletter by Michael Steeber, is ending after 139 weeks of exploring Apple's retail locations.
The newsletter provided a definitive history of Apple's many retail stores and relied on contributions from readers.
Steeber did not offer an explanation for why Tabletops is shutting down.
However, he expressed gratitude to readers and encouraged them to hold onto the magic of their passions.

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How to Remove api.cactus-search.com (All Methods)

Browser hijackers are malicious programs that take control of web browser settings without consent.
Api.cactus-search.com, also known as Cactus Search, is a browser hijacker that changes the default search engine to cactus-search.com.
To remove api.cactus-search.com, you can start by uninstalling the malicious program from the Control Panel.
You can also reset the browsers back to their default settings and use security tools like Malwarebytes to remove the browser hijacker.

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How to Check if Virtualization is Enabled in Windows 10/11

Virtualization is a feature that allows users to run two or more operating systems on a single machine.
There are multiple ways to check if virtualization is enabled in Windows 10/11.
You can use Command Prompt, Task Manager, or PowerShell to check the virtualization status.
Enabling virtualization in BIOS allows you to use virtual machine programs.

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Microsoft Office 2024 Released For Mac and PC

Microsoft has released the new standalone version of its Office productivity suite, Microsoft Office 2024.
Office 2024 includes updated, locked-in-time versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook for PC and Mac.
It brings notable improvements such as a new default theme, faster workbooks, new text and array functions in Excel, cameo feature in PowerPoint, and enhanced email management in Outlook, among others.
Office 2024 is available in two editions and supports Windows 10 and 11, as well as the three latest macOS versions.

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How to Install an SDDM Theme on Linux

Installing a new theme for SDDM can enhance the appearance of the Linux login screen.
To install an SDDM theme, download it from the Pling website.
Extract the theme content using either the file explorer or the terminal.
Move the theme folder to the correct location: /usr/share/sddm/themes/.

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Dew Drop – October 3, 2024 (#4278)

Discover Hidden Insights with Profiler’s External Code Decompilation (Harshada Hole)
Latest enhancements to Copilot workflows in Visual Studio: Move seamlessly from Copilot in Quick Info and more… (Sinem Akinci)
Discover the New Azure Cosmos DB Samples Gallery! (Mark Brown)
.NET Rocks! – Making Node and Deno with Ryan Dahl (Carl Franklin & Richard Campbell)

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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 boot loop bug with emergency rollback

Microsoft faced issues with Windows 11 updates, this time with a serious boot loop bug caused by the KB5043145 update.
The affected systems could not complete the startup process, and some users saw their devices stuck in an endless loop.
The Known Issue Rollback (KIR) update was rolled out to fix the boot loop issue caused by the KB5043145 update.
KIR is a tool for dealing with non-security updates that cause major issues and allows Microsoft to restore systems to a stable state.
For most users, the KIR update will fix the issue within 24 hours, but IT administrators must install and configure a group policy to resolve the issue on managed devices.
Microsoft has withdrawn the faulty KB5043145 update for private users and is working on adding the fix to a future Windows update.
Windows updates have a history of causing problems for users, and Microsoft had to respond to similar issues in the past.
Users can check for known issues and wait for stable releases before installing updates. They can also keep regular backups of their data and restart their device if it faces a similar issue.
Microsoft's quick response with a Known Issue Rollback update has provided relief, and a more stable fix is on the way.
Microsoft's response shows that the company is committed to fixing issues as quickly as possible.

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How to Fix Event ID 1001 Error in Windows (8 Methods)

Windows users have reported an unusual error code in the Event Viewer, showing ‘Event ID 1001’ when their computer enters BSOD or freezes.
Error appears due to Insufficient free RAM, Third-Party Antivirus Conflicting with Windows Security, Corrupted System Files, Viruses/Malware, High Disk Usage/Low Disk Space.
To troubleshoot the error, you can try disabling third-party antivirus software and firewall programs.
After disabling third-party antimalware programs, you need to scan your PC for malware so that you can monitor and close suspicious background apps.
Outdated drivers are also a prominent reason for Event ID 1001 Error. To resolve this issue, you must find and update all the outdated drivers installed on your device.
Extending virtual memory allocation on your Windows operating system can also help you to resolve this issue.
Running the disk cleanup utility and running the application in compatibility mode are some other methods that can be followed.
You can also run the SFC Command to resolve the issue due to corrupted system files.
Event ID 1001 Error means there’s a problem due to high system resource usage or conflicting apps. This error can be triggered by malware, but it cannot directly trigger the error or show BSOD. Performing a clean installation is not necessary if the shared troubleshooting methods resolve the error.
These are the few best methods to fix the Event ID 1001 error in Windows.

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FOSS Weekly #24.40: Deprecated Commands, SSD Temp, Aria2App, Spotify Customization and More Linux Stuff

Hacktoberfest is here and it is the best place to give back to open-source projects.
FreeBSD is focusing on laptop users, both casual and corporate, to increase its user base.
Brave browser has integrated local AI with its application.
The Tails and Tor Project have joined forces in an attempt to streamline their resources.
Linux Mint's new default Cinnamon theme has received a much-needed revamp.
Arch Linux has partnered with Valve for accomplishing critical development tasks.
A new family of open-source AI models, Molmo, has outperformed many proprietary options in benchmarks.
An AI startup that 'copied' an open-source project received half a million-dollar funding by Y Combinator.
Audacious is a simple, open-source music player for Linux that is versatile.
The open-source tool Spicetify lets Ubuntu users install extensions and themes to customize the Spotify app's user experience.

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Microsoft launches Office 2024 as one-time purchase for macOS and Windows users

Microsoft launches Office 2024 as one-time purchase for macOS and Windows users.
Office 2024 is available for individuals as a one-time purchase without subscription.
Office Home 2024 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote; Office Home & Business 2024 includes Outlook.
New features include improved search in Outlook, faster performance in Excel, customizable gestures in Outlook for Mac, and enhanced inking experience in OneNote.

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Ubuntu powers Azure’s confidential AI offering

Microsoft Azure has announced the general availability of their confidential virtual machines (VMs) with NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs, powered by Ubuntu.
Confidential computing combines hardware-based protection and NVIDIA's latest GPU technology to enable secure and high-performance AI workloads in the cloud.
Ubuntu powers the confidential VMs on Azure, ensuring data privacy and integrity throughout its lifecycle.
The availability of confidential VMs with NVIDIA H100 GPUs unlocks possibilities in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and government, ensuring data security and regulatory compliance.

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OpenAI secures $6.6 billion funding round, Microsoft and Nvidia invest

OpenAI secures $6.6 billion funding round, Microsoft and Nvidia invest.
The funding round potentially values OpenAI at $157 billion.
Venture capital investors Thrive Capital and Khosla Ventures, along with Microsoft and Nvidia, participate in the funding.
OpenAI is actively pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and aims to be profitable.

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Launching Your Ubuntu Confidential VM with Intel® TDX on Google Cloud: A Guide to Enhanced Security

Confidential computing technology utilizes hardware-based Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to secure data 'in use' within the cloud.
Intel® Trust Domain Extensions (Intel® TDX) offers hardware-based isolation for virtual machines (VMs) on Intel processors in Google Cloud.
To launch an Ubuntu Confidential VM with Intel® TDX on Google Cloud, choose the C3 machine series and use the Google Cloud CLI.
Ubuntu Pro with Intel® TDX offers enhanced security, extended support, and compliance with security standards.

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Microsoft announces Recall for Windows Insiders, other AI tools in major new Windows 11 release

Microsoft announced new AI-powered experiences coming to Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs.
One of the most interesting features is Recall, which takes screenshots of your device activity and makes it searchable.
Users can opt-in to Recall and access it using Windows Hello login.
Other AI tools include Click to do, which suggests app actions to finish tasks.
Super resolution in the Photos app enhances lower-resolution and older photos to better quality.
Microsoft Search now uses AI to fetch files described in your own words.
Windows Search and Microsoft Paint have also received updates.
All these tools will be made available to Windows Insiders for user testing and feedback.
The rollout of these features will begin in phases starting in October and November 2022.
Microsoft hopes these updates will make AI tools and features commonplace.

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