According to the press release in Global Newswire - Immersed is going public through a merger with Maquia Capital Acquisition Corp.

This is exciting news for us long-time users of the platform, as this will bring the capital needed to move forward with their planned AR Glasses, named Visor, and an AI initiative that is yet to be publicly presented that apparently is named or code-named Curator.

Disclosure: I am one of the people who work over 30 hours a week in the platform.

Summary:

• Meduza Stealer is a malware that targets Windows users and organizations.
• It is specifically designed to steal data from browsers, including login credentials, browsing history, and cookies.
• It can also steal data from password managers, 2FA apps, cryptocurrency wallets, and gaming extensions
• The malware is distributed through a variety of channels, including cybercrime forums and Telegram channels.
• It is difficult to detect because it does not use obfuscation techniques.
• Once it is installed, the malware will connect to a remote server and upload the stolen data.
• The malware is specifically designed to target Windows users, but it could be adapted to target other platforms in the future.
• The malware is not currently very widespread, but it has the potential to become more widespread in the future.
• The malware is still under development, so it is possible that it will be updated with new features or capabilities.

Defensive measures suggested:

• Regularly install updates for your operating system, browsers, and installed applications to patch vulnerabilities that malware can exploit.
• Be cautious when downloading files or opening email attachments, especially from unknown sources. Scan files using security software before opening them.
• Employ strong and unique passwords for all your accounts, including browsers, email, and cryptocurrency wallets. Consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.
• Enable 2FA wherever possible to add an extra layer of security to your accounts. This helps protect against unauthorized access, even if passwords are compromised.
• Only install browser extensions from trusted sources. Regularly review and remove unnecessary or suspicious extensions to minimize the risk of malware interference.
• Keep a close eye on your financial accounts, including cryptocurrency wallets, and regularly review transaction history for any suspicious activities. Report any unauthorized transactions or security breaches immediately.

There are no details about what kind of information it can steal from the Password manager extensions.

Based on this SCOTUS ruling, as an #atheist, I can now deny service to a religious person... I mean, it should go both ways, if a religious person can deny service to a gay couple, I can deny service to a religious bigot!

Though, if a seller tells me they don't want to provide me service because of their beliefs I will happily take my money elsewhere, but what if the only pharmacy in town wants to deny me service because of their beliefs? That should not be allowed.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4061169-supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-christian-designer-in-gay-wedding-website-case/

Finally #Pfsense CE 2.7 was released today! And just in time to ruin…err I mean, enjoy the weekend upgrading it. 🤣 🤣

https://www.netgate.com/blog/pfsense-2.7.0-and-23.05

#selfhosting #firewall

I really like this: https://www.linuxserver.io/blog/webtop-2-0-the-year-of-the-linux-desktop

As a user of both, #KasmWorkspaces (Community Edition) and #ApacheGuacamole, I can tell that indeed the #kasmvnc has better performance for browser-accessed #Linux desktop. XRDP has been great with Guacamole, but for the reasons listed in the article it is not as great when watching videos over a browser accessed desktop. For Windows desktops I did not see a performance difference between #Guacamole and the #Kasm RDP option, likely because RDP is a native protocol on Windows.

Anyway, if you are interested in Browser-based computing give it a try.

Note: While both Kasm and Guacamole work great on desktops, laptops, tablets, low-spec laptops and VR Headset browsers, neither is yet a great option on small-screen mobile devices.

Also, while KasmVNC and the KASM and LinuxServer docker images are open source, Kasm Workspaces itself is not Open Source, but they do have a #Selfhosted Community Edition available for free, and they do use some portions of Apache Guacamole in their product. - Apache Guacamole is completely Open Source and free, backed by the Apache Foundation.