Spotify confirms QR code verification for its Family plan

Spotify confirms stronger verification checks for its Family plan. According to TechCrunch, some members must scan a code displayed on the plan manager's phone. Missing a deadline can prevent them from joining another Family or Duo plan for 12 months.

Oct 22 · 2 min↗

In Texas, data center pollution will depend on electricity choices

A Houston Advanced Research Center report, covered by The Verge, models a possible sharp rise in pollution linked to data centers in Texas. The results depend on which projects are actually built and how they are supplied with electricity.

Oct 22 · 1 min↗

PHP: source patches available for critical vulnerabilities

Ars Technica reports that source patches are available for PHP vulnerabilities deemed critical. Package distribution has begun, according to its update. Administrators are urged to prepare their upgrades, while several technical details remain unconfirmed.

Oct 21 · 1 min↗

Compromised eMudhra TLS certificates require updates

Ars Technica reports the discovery of eMudhra intermediate certificates with extremely weak private keys. Blocks have been rolled out, but system updates remain uneven. No malicious use is reported in the transparency logs cited.

Oct 21 · 1 min↗

Microsoft expands control options for its sovereign cloud

Microsoft announces new controls for its Sovereign Cloud offering, including general availability of external root key management. The measures also combine European oversight of access with logging, with distinct scopes and rollouts.

Oct 20 · 2 min↗

ReactOS enables installation on NTFS, with significant limitations

ReactOS can now be installed directly on an NTFS partition, Ars Technica reports. This advance removes a constraint tied to FAT32, but the new driver still lacks essential features. It is therefore insufficient to establish the system's maturity.

Oct 20 · 2 min↗

Plex vulnerabilities exploited to install malware

Ars Technica reports active exploitation of patched vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server. Observed attacks install mining software or a residential proxy. The outlet recommends updating older installations and limiting their exposure to the Internet.

Oct 20 · 1 min↗

Discounted Mac Mini M4 renews the comparison with the M6

The Verge lists a one-day Best Buy deal on the Mac Mini M4 at $649. The lower price comes with a choice of generation: the M6 is presented as faster, with an almost identical design and ports.

Oct 19 · 1 min↗