[PLUG] TUN speedup, SSL certs, wifi stack flaws, Apache flaw, debug bash script

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Google Play apps with >20M downloads depleted batteries and network 
bandwidth

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/10/google-play-apps-with-20m-downloads-depleted-batteries-and-network-bandwidth/

In the spirit of being helpful, Play might want to scan this stuff 
*before* putting it up for download and use. This is a recurring issue. 
Alternate sites recommended.




OldGremlin hackers use Linux ransomware to attack Russian orgs

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oldgremlin-hackers-use-linux-ransomware-to-attack-russian-orgs/




How to Debug a Bash Shell Script in Linux

https://www.linuxtechi.com/debugging-shell-scripts-in-linux/




Apache Commons Text flaw is not a repeat of Log4Shell (CVE-2022-42889)

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/10/19/cve-2022-42889/




Debian and Ubuntu Users Get Kernel Security Updates to Fix Recent Wi-Fi 
Stack Flaws

https://9to5linux.com/debian-and-ubuntu-users-get-kernel-security-updates-to-fix-recent-wi-fi-stack-flaws



Different Ways To Repeat Your Last Command In Linux

https://ostechnix.com/5-ways-repeat-last-command-linux/



Hardware Makers Standardize Server Chip Security With Caliptra

https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/hardware-makers-standardize-server-chip-security-with-caliptra

The Caliptra project revolves around establishing a root of trust (RoT) 
— building security layers into silicon so data is encrypted and not 
exposed as it travels in data centers or the cloud.



10 Best Free and Low-Cost SSL Certificate Authorities

https://www.tecmint.com/best-ssl-certificate-authorities/



Windows Subsystem for Android declared ready for prime time

https://www.theregister.com/2022/10/21/windows_subsystem_for_android_released/



Linux TUN Network Driver May See A "1000x Speedup" With New, One-Line Patch

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-TUN-Driver-1000x







I watched yesterday's video on the new features of Ubuntu 20.10
It seemed to center around added one-click functionality in Gnome.
Functionality that has been running in an XFCE panel on my box forever. 
Just an observation. I'm grateful for all the work done on the OS and 
desktops.



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