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Arch Linux maintainers removed malicious commits and banned accounts after malware hit the AUR, with more than 400 compromised packages initially identified. πŸ›‘οΈ
Arch later said all known malicious commits were scrubbed; over 1,500 AUR packages were affected, underscoring the need to verify community-submitted code. πŸ”

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πŸ”— https://fossforce.com/2026/06/arch-says-alls-clear-after-aur-malware-incident-affects-1500-packages/

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France's DINUM has begun moving 250 workstations from Windows to NixOS-based Sécurix and Bureautix, prioritizing reproducible deployments and open-source control 🐧
SΓ©curix adds ANSSI-aligned hardening and FIDO2 authentication, while Bureautix uses KDE Plasma, Git-managed configs and open-source apps πŸ”

πŸ”— https://www.tech2geek.net/france-moves-to-linux-inside-securix-and-bureautix-the-governments-open-source-strategy/

#TechNews #France #French #EU #Europe #DINUM #NixOS #Linux #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #KDE #KDEPlasma #FIDO2 #LibreOffice #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Government #OSS
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Flathub will ban new AI-coded apps and automated submissions, including manifests, metadata, build scripts and pull requests, under a revised store policy. πŸ› οΈ
Existing AI-coded apps and mature projects are exempt, with exceptions judged by maintenance, community engagement and release activity signals. πŸ“‚

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πŸ”— https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/flathub-bans-ai-coded-apps

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Meta removed facial-recognition code from its smart glasses app days after reports revealed systems designed to identify people through biometric signatures. πŸ‘“
The reversal followed public scrutiny, but questions remain over future deployment plans and any data collected during internal testing. πŸ”’

πŸ”— https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/victory-meta-strips-facial-recognition-code-smart-glasses-app-after-public-outcry

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Proton confirms development of a Proton Drive Linux desktop client, built on its unified SDK used across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and web. 🐧
The update notes Linux support expansion alongside existing VPN, Mail and Pass apps, while Drive remains web-based until the client ships. πŸ”

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πŸ”— https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/proton-drive-linux-client

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Tuta has joined Euro-Office, an AGPL-licensed open-source project backed by European companies including Nextcloud, Proton, and IONOS. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί
The first stable release is nearing, with a focus on collaborative editing, digital sovereignty, and user control over data. πŸ”

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πŸ”— https://itsfoss.com/news/tuta-joins-euro-office-initiative/

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Euro-Office, a fork of OnlyOffice backed by European vendors including Nextcloud and IONOS, is set to launch June 9 as a sovereignty-focused office suite. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί
The project aims to provide an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs while supporting EU digital sovereignty efforts. πŸ“„

πŸ”— https://fossforce.com/2026/05/euro-office-sets-june-9-launch-in-bid-for-eu-digital-sovereignty/

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Brave released Origin, a paid browser that strips out AI, crypto, rewards, and promotional features while retaining core privacy protections. πŸ›‘οΈ
Built for users who prefer a cleaner browsing experience with fewer extras. 🌐

Linux users get it free. 🐧

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πŸ”— https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/brave-software-releases-origin-for-a-paid-bloat-free-browsing-experience/

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DuckDuckGo launched Chrome and Firefox extensions that set its AI-free search page as the default, removing AI answers and chat prompts. πŸ”Ž
Traffic to DuckDuckGo’s no-AI search page surged after Google’s AI-focused search overhaul, reflecting demand for more user-controlled search. πŸ¦†

πŸ”— https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/01/duckduckgo-makes-its-no-ai-search-engine-easier-to-access-as-its-traffic-booms/

#TechNews #DuckDuckGo #Search #SearchEngine #SEO #ArtificialIntelligence #NoAI #Chrome #Firefox #Browser #Privacy #AI #Google #WebSearch #OpenWeb #Transparency #Browsing #Tech #Internet
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The EU unveiled a tech sovereignty package to cut reliance on foreign cloud, chip and software providers, while keeping markets open to selected partners. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί
The plan adds cloud sovereignty tiers, backs EU tech capacity, expands chip intervention powers, and allocates €2B for open-source software. πŸ”“

πŸ”— https://www.techpolicy.press/eu-unveils-sweeping-tech-sovereignty-push-balancing-autonomy-with-openness/

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F-Droid received $50,000 funding from FLOSS Fund to support volunteer-run free and open-source Android app ecosystem and ongoing maintenance work πŸ“±
Funding supports infrastructure and adoption of the funding.json standard, helping FOSS apps share donation info and improving sustainability πŸ”§

πŸ”— https://f-droid.org/en/2026/05/26/flossfund.html

#TechNews #FDroid #FLOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Android #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #AppStore #Mobile #FOSS #Community #Infrastructure #Funding #Software #Sustainability
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California lawmakers are considering exempting Linux and other open-source operating systems from the Digital Age Assurance Act after backlash over OS-level age verification requirements πŸ›οΈ
Amendment could exempt major Linux distros, while proprietary platforms like SteamOS may still be covered 🐧

πŸ”— https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/california-moves-to-exempt-linux-from-its-upcoming-age-verification-law-after-backlash-over-forcing-operating-systems-to-collect-users-ages-amendment-proposed-by-the-same-lawmaker-who-wrote-the-original-law

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