Microsoft is Steaming Over Valve

Microsoft is Steaming Over Valve
This week in the Linux News, Tuxcare sales .net 6.0 from the dustbin of history. Also, Budgie is scheduled to go Wayland Only, Gnome makes another stupid decision, and Microsoft is planing to take on Valve.

Delete These PHONE Apps NOW!
Today in the Weekly News Roundup, Allstate is sued for advanced data collection, and a new PayPal scheme seeks to steal all your money. Also, powerschools leaks everyone's data, and scammers create malware with AI. Also, Microsoft jacks up subscription fees but crams AI into it. We also visit SillyVille.

Linux
https://fossforce.com/2025/01/tuxcare-stops-microsoft-from-killing-net-6-0/

https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Budgie-10.10-Scheduled-for-Q1-2025-with-a-Surprising-Desktop-Update

https://linuxiac.com/gnome-with-yet-another-controversial-decision/

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2573980/how-microsoft-plans-to-kill-the-steam-deck.html

Privacy
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/allstate-sued-for-allegedly-tracking-drivers-behavior-through-third-party-apps/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/14/switching-smartphone-for-dumbphone-guide

Security
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/01/the-great-google-ads-heist-criminals-ransack-advertiser-accounts-via-fake-google-ads

https://securityaffairs.com/172935/cyber-crime/paypal-phishing-campaign-hijacks-accounts.html

Data Leaks
https://securityaffairs.com/172950/data-breach/marijuana-dispensary-stiiizy-data-breach.html

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/powerschool-breach-worse-than-thought-company-says-all-student-and-teacher-data-accessed

AI Overlords
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge93de21n0o

https://securityaffairs.com/173018/cyber-crime/funksec-ransomware-was-developed-using-ai-tools.html