White-Hat Hackers Unbrick DRM-Locked Trains

They did DRM to a train. Hackers unbricked a train in Poland that had been deliberately disabled by its manufacturer. Now the manufacturer is threaten  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

ISSUE No. 157 - December 20, 2023

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White-Hat Hackers Unbrick DRM-Locked Trains   Hackers unbricked a train in Poland that had been deliberately disabled by its manufacturer. Now the manufacturer is threatening legal action against the hackers despite evidence it sabotaged the trains. Join the discussion at Slashdot.org

GitHub is Ending Subversion (svn) Support: Subversion and SourceForge   As GitHub announces its decision to end Subversion support on January 8, 2024, we want to reassure our users that SourceForge will continue to provide full support for Subversion. To all the new projects that have recently migrated from GitHub, welcome to the SourceForge community. Easy Migration: If you're considering making the move, SourceForge offers an easy-to-use GitHub Import Tool that can transfer your entire project within minutes. Choice in Version Control: SourceForge is committed to providing options in version control systems. Alongside Subversion, we also support Git and Mercurial. For more details, read our full blog post here

Popular Projects DOSBox DOSBox emulates a full x86 pc with sound and DOS. Its main use is to run old DOS games on platforms which don't have DOS. D-Fend Reloaded D-Fend Reloaded is a graphical environment for DOSBox. ChatALL Concurrently chat with ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, Alpaca, Vincuna, etc. Password Tech Password Tech is a powerful password generator capable of generating large amounts of cryptographically-secure passwords, pronounceable passwords, pattern-based passwords, passphrases composed of words, and scripted passwords. firejail Firejail is a SUID program that reduces the risk of security breaches by restricting the running environment of untrusted applications using Linux namespaces and seccomp-bpf.

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Setting Up Kubernetes on Ubuntu Server   In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and deployment, container technology has emerged as a revolutionary force. At the forefront of this transformation is Kubernetes, an open-source platform designed for automating deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers across clusters of hosts. This article delves into the synergy between Kubernetes and Ubuntu Server, a popular choice for hosting these containers. Read more at LinuxJournal.

SourceForge Articles and Q&A Sessions Why Should You Be Using Windows Productivity Apps? Windows is one of the most used operating systems in the world, with 1.6 billion users actively using it. Because of the ease of use that Windows provides, it is the go-to OS for not just personal users but for organizations throughout the world. Although Windows 11 boasts a number of productivity-boosting features, such as Snap Layouts, it still hasn't been successful in meeting the demands of users asking for more productivity-boosting options. SmartWindows is one such tool that can help people boost productivity on Windows 10 and 11. Let's dive deep into what SmartWindows is. What benefits can SmartWindows users get? And who can use SmartWindows to make their day-to-day tasks easier? Read more on SourceForge.net A Developer's Guide to PDF SDKs: Adding PDF Functionality to Your Apps Quickly and Easily In a world in which literally billions of documents need to be processed every day, PDF (Portable Document Format) files have become the standard method for sharing information. As a result, a routine challenge for software developers is incorporating PDF functionality into applications. Fortunately, PDF Software Development Kits (PDF SDKs) offer a seamless solution for integrating PDF capabilities so that you can quickly build applications that process PDF files directly, without third-party software. Whether you're a novice developer exploring the concept or an experienced coder seeking insights into PDF SDKs, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate these essential development tools. Read more on SourceForge.net Great Tips For Successful Employee Onboarding In 2023 Finding the right way to onboard new hires can feel like navigating a maze. In fact, nearly 88% of organizations fail to adequately onboard their employees, leading to high turnover and low productivity. This article offers some effective tips for successful employee onboarding in 2023 that will help you create welcoming environments, boost engagement, and foster a culture of success. Read more on SourceForge.net

Conferences and Events (Live and Virtual) CactusCon | February 16 - 17, 2024 CactusCon is the largest annual hacker and security conference in Arizona. Code BEAM America | March 7- 8, 2024 Bringing the Erlang and Elixir communities together to Learn, Share and be Inspired. Meet people and companies using and developing high performance, fault-tolerant and resilient applications that scale to billions of users in production in areas like Fintech, eCommerce, IoT, Gaming, Blockchain, Security, Machine Learning and more. PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit | April 8 - 11, 2024 PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit is the gathering of PowerShell + DevOps professionals and enthusiasts.

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