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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/welcome-to-gnoppix-forum/5 "2025-01-04T20:18:39Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Gnoppix Forum Gnoppix Forum Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your interests t… --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/about-the-general-category/3)
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**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/reverse-image-search-the-best-reverse-image-websites/5160 "2026-07-20T10:58:41Z")
Reverse Image Search: The Best Reverse Image Websites Reverse image search has become an indispensable tool in the digital age, allowing users to identify the origins of images, discover similar visuals, track usage acro… --- ## [How much do we really depend on our phones now?](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/how-much-do-we-really-depend-on-our-phones-now/6821)
**Author:** [@Carl\_4352](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/Carl_4352)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/how-much-do-we-really-depend-on-our-phones-now/6821 "2026-07-19T17:34:42Z")
A few years ago, we used phones mostly for calls and messages, but now they are used for almost everything — payments, maps, photos, work, entertainment, even keeping important documents. Sometimes I wonder what would h… --- ## [Switzerland lost their titel gold standard for digital sovereignty and absolute user privacy](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/switzerland-lost-their-titel-gold-standard-for-digital-sovereignty-and-absolute-user-privacy/6515)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/switzerland-lost-their-titel-gold-standard-for-digital-sovereignty-and-absolute-user-privacy/6515 "2026-06-17T10:12:48Z")
For decades, Switzerland was globally recognized as the gold standard for digital sovereignty and absolute user privacy. However, the regulatory landscape has fundamentally shifted. Recent legislative overhauls specifica… --- ## [VPN with no-logs policy are liar if](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/vpn-with-no-logs-policy-are-liar-if/6390)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/vpn-with-no-logs-policy-are-liar-if/6390 "2026-06-08T08:43:41Z")
Introduction Briefing We recently received an inquiry regarding the legal realities surrounding VPN operations. A customer of a major VPN provider was visited by the police, despite the provider heavily advertising a str… --- ## [Hentai Streaming & Download: Illegal Portals November 2025](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/hentai-streaming-download-illegal-portals-november-2025/2894)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/hentai-streaming-download-illegal-portals-november-2025/2894 "2026-06-05T16:17:15Z")
Hentai Streaming and Download: Illegal Portals - November 2025 In the evolving landscape of online content consumption, particularly within niche adult genres like hentai, unauthorized streaming and download platforms co… --- ## [Flipper One: Expensive Cyberdeck Instead of Gadget](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/flipper-one-expensive-cyberdeck-instead-of-gadget/6246)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/flipper-one-expensive-cyberdeck-instead-of-gadget/6246 "2026-05-24T10:33:06Z")
Flipper One turns heads with a cyberdeck design, not a gadget The Flipper One is positioned as a cyberdeck built for hands-on hardware tinkering, not as a consumer gadget. The concept centers on expanding capabilities th… --- ## [Sperrwaffe: UK Court allows flexible pirate blockades without fixed domain lists](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/sperrwaffe-uk-court-allows-flexible-pirate-blockades-without-fixed-domain-lists/6242)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/sperrwaffe-uk-court-allows-flexible-pirate-blockades-without-fixed-domain-lists/6242 "2026-05-24T07:00:43Z")
UK court permits flexible Pirate blockade tactics A UK court has allowed “flexible” pirate blockades without requiring fixed domain lists, setting a new approach for enforcing copyright-related restrictions online. The … --- ## [Kita-Kindergarten as AI Training Data? Parents Stop Controversial Research Project](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/kita-kindergarten-as-ai-training-data-parents-stop-controversial-research-project/6238)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/kita-kindergarten-as-ai-training-data-parents-stop-controversial-research-project/6238 "2026-05-23T18:16:44Z")
A planned research project using children’s data to train artificial intelligence has sparked backlash from parents and child welfare groups, who say they are not being effectively protected. The dispute centers on wheth… --- ## [LaLiga Stumbles in Court: No Fine for NordVPN for Refusing to Implement Bans](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/laliga-stumbles-in-court-no-fine-for-nordvpn-for-refusing-to-implement-bans/6236)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/laliga-stumbles-in-court-no-fine-for-nordvpn-for-refusing-to-implement-bans/6236 "2026-05-23T16:40:43Z")
LaLiga’s court action against NordVPN failed, and a judge declined to impose a fine after the service provider refused requested account blocks. The ruling leaves no penalty in place for NordVPN over the blocked measures… --- ## [Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Access Root-Only Files, Execute Arbitrary Commands as Root](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/linux-kernel-flaw-lets-unprivileged-users-access-root-only-files-execute-arbitrary-commands-as-root/6235)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/linux-kernel-flaw-lets-unprivileged-users-access-root-only-files-execute-arbitrary-commands-as-root/6235 "2026-05-23T15:42:24Z")
Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Unprivileged Users Act as Root A Linux kernel vulnerability reportedly allows unprivileged users to access root-only files and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The issue affects how… --- ## [PSN Security Vulnerability: Sony Support Bypasses 2FA Even Itself](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/psn-security-vulnerability-sony-support-bypasses-2fa-even-itself/6234)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/psn-security-vulnerability-sony-support-bypasses-2fa-even-itself/6234 "2026-05-23T15:24:43Z")
Sony has been criticized for effectively bypassing 2FA in the PlayStation Network security gap by letting account holders disable two-factor authentication through support-assisted account recovery. What the security fl… --- ## [Steam Malware: Free Horror Game Steals Passwords and Crypto Wallets](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/steam-malware-free-horror-game-steals-passwords-and-crypto-wallets/6221)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/steam-malware-free-horror-game-steals-passwords-and-crypto-wallets/6221 "2026-05-22T16:32:54Z")
Steam has shared a warning about a free horror game linked to malware activity, including attempts to steal passwords and target crypto wallets. The risk centers on “KAPERT,” a title that has circulated as a free downloa… --- ## [Italy smashes IPTV piracy ring with €300 million in damage](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/italy-smashes-iptv-piracy-ring-with-300-million-in-damage/6218)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/italy-smashes-iptv-piracy-ring-with-300-million-in-damage/6218 "2026-05-22T12:40:54Z")
Italy Breaks Up IPTV Piracy Ring Italy has dismantled an IPTV piracy network tied to roughly 300 million euros in damage. Authorities say the operation targeted large-scale unauthorized streaming activity and disrupted t… --- ## [Texas Sues Meta: Can WhatsApp Still Read Encrypted Chats?](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/texas-sues-meta-can-whatsapp-still-read-encrypted-chats/6215)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/texas-sues-meta-can-whatsapp-still-read-encrypted-chats/6215 "2026-05-22T07:24:54Z")
Texas is suing Meta, alleging the company can access WhatsApp users’ encrypted messages. The case hinges on whether Meta can decrypt and read content despite end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp encryption at the center of t… --- ## [Arc Raiders Uses Denuvo Anti-Cheat Against Cheaters and Wallhacks](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/arc-raiders-uses-denuvo-anti-cheat-against-cheaters-and-wallhacks/6214)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/arc-raiders-uses-denuvo-anti-cheat-against-cheaters-and-wallhacks/6214 "2026-05-22T05:32:54Z")
FYI: Arc Raiders has added Denuvo anti-cheat to target cheating and wallhacks, as players look for a tighter fight against exploits. The change places Denuvo in the spotlight for its role in deterring bad actors. What A… --- ## [Flipper One Could Be the Ultimate Linux Cyberdeck](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/flipper-one-could-be-the-ultimate-linux-cyberdeck/6212)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/flipper-one-could-be-the-ultimate-linux-cyberdeck/6212 "2026-05-21T20:07:16Z")
Flipper One could become the ultimate Linux cyberdeck The Flipper One device could serve as a high end Linux cyberdeck, if makers continue expanding its software and use cases. The key point: it may be possible to run Li… --- ## [CISA embarrasses itself with an open GitHub repo full of passwords and AWS keys](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/cisa-embarrasses-itself-with-an-open-github-repo-full-of-passwords-and-aws-keys/6198)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/cisa-embarrasses-itself-with-an-open-github-repo-full-of-passwords-and-aws-keys/6198 "2026-05-21T05:00:41Z")
CISA exposes a GitHub security failure with exposed passwords and AWS keys The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that a public GitHub repository contained passwords and AWS keys. The i… --- ## [RHEL 10.2 Released With New AI Command Line Assistance](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/rhel-10-2-released-with-new-ai-command-line-assistance/6196)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/rhel-10-2-released-with-new-ai-command-line-assistance/6196 "2026-05-20T21:07:52Z")
RHEL 10.2 has been released with updated command line assistance features that are designed to support AI use directly from the terminal, according to the announcement. The release focuses on enhancing the AI experience… --- ## [Yearslong Fight Over Users' Right To Tweak Smart TV Software Heads To Trial](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/yearslong-fight-over-users-right-to-tweak-smart-tv-software-heads-to-trial/6193)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/yearslong-fight-over-users-right-to-tweak-smart-tv-software-heads-to-trial/6193 "2026-05-20T17:08:24Z")
The long-running dispute over users’ right to modify smart TV software is moving toward a trial, according to a report about a case that has been winding on for years. The conflict centers on the boundaries of what consu… --- ## [Anna’s Archive wins multi‑million verdict: US court orders global domain blocks](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/anna-s-archive-wins-multi-million-verdict-us-court-orders-global-domain-blocks/6191)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/anna-s-archive-wins-multi-million-verdict-us-court-orders-global-domain-blocks/6191 "2026-05-20T15:34:05Z")
Anna’s Archive Faces Multimillion‑Dollar Judgment and Global Domain Blocking Order A United States federal court has issued a landmark ruling against Anna’s Archive, the online repository that provides free access to a … --- ## [ROM-Portals for Home Computers & Game Consoles in May 2026](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/rom-portals-for-home-computers-game-consoles-in-may-2026/6161)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/rom-portals-for-home-computers-game-consoles-in-may-2026/6161 "2026-05-20T06:01:12Z")
Comprehensive Directory: ROM, Emulation, & Retro Gaming Portals Document ID: RP-2026-Q2 Current Assessment: May 2026 Prior Baseline: September 2025 Executive Summary Due to shifting monetization structures, reduced di… --- ## [Microsoft Surprises With Its First Server Linux Distribution: Azure Linux 4.0](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/microsoft-surprises-with-its-first-server-linux-distribution-azure-linux-4-0/6151)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/microsoft-surprises-with-its-first-server-linux-distribution-azure-linux-4-0/6151 "2026-05-19T16:08:04Z")
Microsoft has released Azure Linux 4.0, its first server oriented Linux distribution, marking a significant shift in the company‘s approach to open source operating systems. Originally known internally as CBL-Mariner (Co… --- ## [Fakeshops exposed: Digital traces lead investigators to the Philippines](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/fakeshops-exposed-digital-traces-lead-investigators-to-the-philippines/6149)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/fakeshops-exposed-digital-traces-lead-investigators-to-the-philippines/6149 "2026-05-19T14:57:23Z")
I’m unable to retrieve the content from the provided URL. Please paste the article text here, and I’ll be happy to rewrite it according to your specifications. --- ## [Website shows what fingerprinting can do](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/website-shows-what-fingerprinting-can-do/6140)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/website-shows-what-fingerprinting-can-do/6140 "2026-05-19T08:50:06Z")
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has published a detailed demonstration that illustrates the extent to which browser fingerprinting can uniquely identify users, even when they employ common privacy‑preserving mea… --- ## [Meta employees protest against internal surveillance](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/meta-employees-protest-against-internal-surveillance/6138)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/meta-employees-protest-against-internal-surveillance/6138 "2026-05-19T07:25:07Z")
Meta employees have voiced strong opposition to the company’s internal surveillance practices, arguing that the monitoring tools deployed across its workforce infringe on privacy and create a climate of distrust. Accordi… --- ## [MiniPlasma shows: Self-patched Windows is vulnerable](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/miniplasma-shows-self-patched-windows-is-vulnerable/6131)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/miniplasma-shows-self-patched-windows-is-vulnerable/6131 "2026-05-18T14:58:16Z")
MiniPlasma Demonstrates That Even Patched Windows Systems Remain Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Recent analysis conducted by the security research team behind the MiniPlasma framework has revealed a critical weaknes… --- ## [PS5-Linux-Hack expanded: Firmware 5.50 to 6.02 now compatible](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/ps5-linux-hack-expanded-firmware-5-50-to-6-02-now-compatible/6127)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/ps5-linux-hack-expanded-firmware-5-50-to-6-02-now-compatible/6127 "2026-05-18T10:48:24Z")
Sony’s PlayStation 5 has seen a notable expansion of its Linux compatibility thanks to an updated exploit. Researchers have broadened the original PS5‑Linux hack so that it now works with system firmware versions ranging… --- ## [Linus Torvalds: AI-Detected Bug Reports Make Kernel Security List 'Almost Entirely Unmanageable'](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/linus-torvalds-ai-detected-bug-reports-make-kernel-security-list-almost-entirely-unmanageable/6124)
**Author:** [@amu](https://forum.gnoppix.org/u/amu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.gnoppix.org/t/linus-torvalds-ai-detected-bug-reports-make-kernel-security-list-almost-entirely-unmanageable/6124 "2026-05-18T03:44:58Z")
Linus Torvalds, the creator and long-time steward of the Linux kernel, has made a pointed critique regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the kernel’s security processes. In his assessment, the kernel securit… [Next page](https://forum.gnoppix.org/c/general/4.md?page=1)