Nikolaos Frantzeskidis

@frantzeskidis
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Electrical and Computer Engineer @ National Technical University of Athens

๐Ÿ’Œ You're invited: Nextcloud Hub 10 launch registrations open now!

We're revealing a special new chapter for Nextcloud Hub with new special features, performance improvements and more โ€” We've been busy this year!

Join us for the launch: register below!

https://nextcloud.com/hub10/

Nextcloud Hub 10 global launch - Nextcloud

Nextcloud Hub 10 will be launched on February 25th at 2 PM (CET) in an online event. Register now to join the live presentation!

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#UploadFilter #ResponsibleEncryption - politicians today use euphemisms when they want to break encryption. ๐Ÿคฏ

We must keep fighting for our right to privacy! ๐Ÿ’ช

Learn here why #backdoors to #encryption must never be allowed: https://tutanota.com/blog/posts/why-a-backdoor-is-a-security-risk

Let's fight encryption backdoors on Global Encryption Day! | Tuta

61% of all Tuta emails are sent e2e encrypted - a huge success for privacy. But the authorities want to weaken encryption. We must stop them!

Tuta

Microsoft invests heavily in OpenAI, scraps the whole internet, and builds one of the worst products, ignoring copyright issues.

Also, when someone tries to access their site from known VPN IP ranges, Microsoft provoes rules for thee but not for me:

Switzerland goes all-in on open source!

Switzerland pioneers a decision mandating all government software be released as open source: enhancing transparency and security.w

Public money, public code ๐Ÿš€

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #GovernmentTech @fsfe

https://www.zdnet.com/article/switzerland-now-requires-all-government-software-to-be-open-source/

Switzerland federal government requires releasing its software as open source

The United States remains reluctant to work with open source, but European countries are bolder.

ZDNET
Beware, there is an ongoing spambot attack in #GitHub issues in several projects were random people suggest "the fix" is to download a random file from mediafire.com. Like this:

Since itโ€™s come up again - if you use new Outlook and Mail in Windows 11, it automatically syncs all your email and contacts into Microsoftโ€™s cloud - even if you use a third party mail provider.

Thereโ€™s no option to decline.

Pretty obviously, consider the risk.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/sync-your-account-in-outlook-to-the-microsoft-cloud-985f9e19-d308-4e85-9d1d-0c6f32f8e981

Sync your account in Outlook to the Microsoft Cloud - Microsoft Support

Explains how to sync your Google, Yahoo, iCloud, and IMAP mail, contacts, and calendar to the Microsoft Cloud.

Dropbox Sign has been hacked https://sign.dropbox.com/blog/a-recent-security-incident-involving-dropbox-sign Customer's emails, usernames, phone numbers and hashed passwords, in addition to general account settings and certain authentication information such as API keys, OAuth tokens, and multi-factor authentication data stolen by threat actors. #infosec #security
A recent security incident involving Dropbox Sign - Dropbox Sign

Information on a security incident involving Dropbox Sign.

I can't believe a paid OS needs a tool like this. Here's a GUI tool called OFGB (Oh Frick Go Back) to remove all the ads in Windows 11. It's understandable if a free OS or app needs ad support, but this is just crazy https://github.com/xM4ddy/OFGB
GitHub - xM4ddy/OFGB: GUI Tool To Remove Ads From Various Places Around Windows 11

GUI Tool To Remove Ads From Various Places Around Windows 11 - xM4ddy/OFGB

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there is no honor among thieves ๐Ÿ˜‚
Tesla Software Update Traps TikToker Inside 115-Degree Car

Tesla warns owners that opening their doors or windows while installing a software update could damage the vehicle, so she stayed put.

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