Truncated HMAC Security and Performance Trade-offs
RFC 2104 says you need at least 80 bits, but NIST's new SP 800-224 dropped the floor to 32 bits with a risk analysis requirement that nobody wants to explain.
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The I2P Ecosystem Explodes: Multiple New Router Implementations Signal a Privacy Revolution
The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) just announced something remarkable: multiple new, fully-functioning I2P router prototypes have emerged, marking a pivotal moment for privacy-focused networking.
Qubes OS Dodges Three Xen Security Flaws
The Xen Project dropped three security advisories on September 9, 2025, and Qubes OS published same-day confirmation that none of them threaten the platform's security architecture.
Copilot Actions Expands Every Threat Vector Microsoft Already Fucked Up
Microsoft wants AI agents clicking through your files like humans—on infrastructure with 1,360 CVEs in 2024 alone.
LMDE 7 Ships Debian 13, Kernel 6.12 LTS, Real-Time Support
LMDE 7 "Gigi" released October 14, 2025 built on Debian 13 Trixie with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, Cinnamon 6.4.12, and the first mainline real-time kernel support.