DuckDuckGo will soon block Microsoft tracking scripts on third-party websites. The company does mention the exception of a script on its own platform that allows advertisers to see if Microsoft ads have led to more customers.
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Threema releases version chat app that does not contain code from Google
Threema has released a new version of its encrypted chat app. The version, called Threema Libre, doesn’t use Google’s software library or code, the developer says. The app is available for Android devices through the F-Droid app store.
Microsoft Releases Security Tools for Threat Intelligence and Redteaming
Microsoft is releasing two new products for businesses to protect against cyber threats. Defender Threat Intelligence provides data on known attackers and their patterns. Defender External Attack Surface Management is a tool that identifies vulnerabilities.
Government websites Taiwan target of foreign DDO attacks
Several government agency websites in Taiwan have been targeted by DDOs on Tuesday. Some websites, including those of the Taiwanese president, were taken offline as a result.
Tor Project hopes to raise $75,000 with crowdfunding campaign
The Tor Project has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the maintenance of the browser. The makers hope to raise $75,000 to fix bugs and maintain the platform.
Enisa: Majority of ransomware infections are not reported to authorities
The majority of ransomware infections on European companies and institutions are not reported to authorities. It is also unknown how many victims get infected and whether they pay the ransom. That would complicate the approach to ransomware.
Top woman Sheryl Sandberg has definitively left Meta
Chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has permanently left Meta. It was already known that the top woman would leave sometime this year, but Sandberg has definitively no longer fulfilled the role since this week.
VMware Fusion beta supports arm version Windows 11 on Apple Silicon
VMware has released a beta of virtualization software VMware Fusion that supports the ARM version of Windows 11 for Macs with Apple Silicon. The company added fast encryption to its virtual TPM chip, a graphics driver and network driver.
Indonesia temporarily blocks Yahoo, PayPal, Steam and Epic Games services
The Indonesian government has temporarily blocked the online services of Yahoo, PayPal, Steam, Epic Games and some other companies. The companies would not comply with local legislation requiring them to register with the government.