➀ Winaero Tweaker is a free utility that enables deep customization of Windows 11/10, including removing ads, disabling telemetry/data tracking, and eliminating AI Copilot;

➁ The tool allows advanced users to freeze system states for benchmarking by disabling driver/Windows updates, while also restoring nostalgic features like classic shutdown shortcuts;

➂ Caution is advised when disabling critical security features like User Account Control (UAC), as it increases system vulnerability risks.

➀ A 2024 Pew Research survey reveals 48% of U.S. teens believe social media has a mostly negative impact, up from 32% in 2022, with mental health as a key concern;

➁ 55% of parents express extreme concern about teen mental health, while 35% of teens share similar worries for their generation;

➂ Social media is cited as the top threat to mental health by 44% of parents and 22% of teens, with bullying and societal pressures also highlighted in personal accounts.

➀ Developer Michael Lynch discovered an insecure RMA status portal at goHardDrive, exposing customer names, addresses, and contact details through sequential RMA number guessing;

➁ Despite adding ZIP code and house number verification, the 4.2 million permutation vulnerability remained exploitable via brute-force attacks;

➂ The company closed the portal and offered Lynch a $20 refund instead of industry-standard bug bounty rewards, raising concerns about data security practices.

➀ U.S. Department of Justice dismantled 29 North Korean 'laptop farms' across 16 states, uncovering IT workers who fraudulently obtained jobs at over 100 U.S. companies to fund nuclear programs;

➁ Operatives used VPNs, stolen identities, and U.S.-based collaborators to bypass sanctions, with some stealing $900,000 in cryptocurrency;

➂ Google Cloud reports expanded North Korean operations in Europe, while AI tools complicate detection of fraudulent job applicants.

① Bitcoin Depot accuses law enforcement of overreach for forcibly opening crypto ATMs to seize cash meant for scam victims, claiming it violates banking laws;

② The company argues funds in ATMs legally belong to them, and improper seizures "create another victim";

③ Lack of crypto transaction understanding leads to destructive enforcement methods, while scammers increasingly exploit such ATMs due to anonymity challenges.

➀ Despite spam controls, email addresses can still be targeted by marketers.

➁ Clicking the 'Unsubscribe' link can be ineffective and pose security risks.

➂ Security experts recommend using 'list-unsubscriber headers' or marking emails as spam instead.

➀ pureLiFi introduces Kitefin XE, a LiFi-based system enhancing network security through light-based wireless communication to counter rising threats;

➁ The technology, initially reserved for national security, expands to government, defense, and enterprises, enabling secure wireless connectivity previously deemed impossible;

➂ LiFi offers superior security against detection/interception, higher capacity than WiFi, and low latency, backed by pureLiFi’s alliance with In-Q-Tel for U.S. national security applications.

① Tesla plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin, prompting Reuters to request two years of correspondence between Tesla and city authorities for review;

② Tesla opposes the request, arguing disclosure would benefit competitors, and has historically been less transparent about autonomous driving data compared to other companies;

③ The Texas Attorney-General is deciding on compliance, amid potential White House influence due to ongoing tensions between President Biden and Elon Musk.

➀ Ed falls for a woman at a diplomatic event, later discovered to be a Chinese spy;

➁ MI6 warns him of her ties to China's Ministry of State Security, but the Prime Minister advises leveraging the relationship to feed disinformation;

➂ Ed plans to use her as a conduit to attract Chinese investment in his startups.

➀ The article demonstrates using the 'passwd' command to change personal passwords, manage other users' credentials via sudo privileges, and enforce security policies like password expiration.

➁ Advanced functionalities include locking/unlocking accounts, auditing password status, and setting warning/inactivity periods for system-wide security maintenance.

➂ Practical examples (e.g., 'sudo passwd -e tom') and terminal screenshots guide administrators through enforcing best practices in password management.

➀ Ed devises a strategy to undermine Putin by exposing his corruption and fabricating compromising videos, aiming to erode public and elite support in Russia;

➁ Despite media censorship, half of Russia’s population uses VPNs and encrypted tools like Telegram and Tor, enabling targeted distribution of anti-Putin content;

➂ Ed’s team profits from Western porn platforms by monetizing the propaganda videos, funded covertly by the UK government.

➀ A developer created Defendnot, a tool exploiting an undocumented Windows Security Center API to disable Windows Defender by simulating third-party antivirus registration;

➁ The tool injects code into Windows Task Manager, leaving systems vulnerable as it mimics antivirus software without actual protection;

➂ Microsoft flagged Defendnot as a Trojan, warning of its potential misuse, while debates arise over user autonomy versus system security risks.

➀ Apple has proposed a resolution for a privacy issue related to Siri, offering a $95 million settlement to affected users.

➁ The issue was revealed in 2019 when it was discovered that Apple had contractors listening to Siri conversations to improve the digital assistant.

➂ Eligible users who owned or purchased a Siri-enabled device during a specific period can claim a portion of the settlement.

➀ Microsoft now defaults to passkeys for new accounts, using email verification and biometric authentication to enhance security;

➁ Passkeys eliminate traditional passwords, reducing risks of phishing and credential theft;

➂ Microsoft aims to phase out passwords entirely, with experiments showing a 20% reduction in password usage.

➀ The article discusses the discovery of 57 Chrome extensions with hidden tracking code in the Chrome Web Store, posing a security and privacy threat.

➁ The affected extensions have nearly 6 million installations, with some having over 200,000 installations.

➂ Secure Annex researcher John Tucker highlights the issue, noting that many of the extensions are unlisted and have overly broad permissions.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ Researchers have developed a molecular nanocage that can capture a wide range of PFAS from water, significantly outperforming conventional filtration methods like activated carbon.

➁ The nanocage system removed 80% of PFAS from sewage and 90% from groundwater in study tests.

➂ The material shows promise for more efficient, safer, and sustainable water remediation.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。