A weekly podcast talking about the latest developments and updates from the Ubuntu Security team, including a summary of the security vulnerabilities and fixes from the last week as well as a discussion on some of the goings on in the wider Ubuntu Security community.
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THRIVING MINDS PODCAST
Professor Selena Bartlett, Neuroscientist, Brain Health is Everyone's Business
Do you want to learn how to build resilience, boost your cognitive performance, and achieve mental agility? Then it's time to discover the exciting world of brain health and fitness with Thriving Minds. Hosted by renowned neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett, Thriving Minds is a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest advances in brain science education. With decades of experience studying addiction, stress, and mental health, Professor Bartlett is a true expert in her field. And she's ...
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Overview As the podcast winds down for a break over the next month, this week we talkabout RSA timing side-channel attacks and the recently announced DNSBombvulnerability as we cover security updates in VLC, OpenSSL, Netatalk, WebKitGTK,amavisd-new, Unbound, Intel Microcode and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 152 unique CVEs addressed [U…
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Episode #171. Let Them Be Kids campaign to end the impact of social media on children, Melanie Pilling, Deputy Editor Courier Mail
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We are at a critical point and coming together is essential. If you feel helpless and struggling with what to do to keep your kids safe online, know you are not alone—many people are suffering in silence- there are many simple things we can do to empower ourselves today to protect our children's mental health and learning how to help your children …
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Overview The team is back from Madrid and this week we bring you some of our plans forthe upcoming Ubuntu 24.10 release, plus we talk about Google’s kernelCTF projectand Mozilla’s PDF.js sandbox when covering security updates for the Linuxkernel, Firefox, Spreadsheet::ParseExcel, idna and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 121 unique CVEs a…
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Episode#170 Self-care in the age of neuroscience and AI. Perspectives of Students and Faculty of our QUT CSB111 class
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Welcome to "Self-Care in the Age of Neuroscience and AI," a thought-provoking podcast episode that delves into the innovative ways neuroscience and artificial intelligence are transforming how we approach self-care. Join us as we explore insights and perspectives from students and faculty of the QUT CSB111 class, where we examine the intersection o…
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Episode #169 Empowering women through financial independence is not just about money—it's about choice and reshaping our world for generations to come.Dr. Nora Koslowski and Ellen Sullivan, CEO and CO ...
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"Empowering women through financial independence is not just about money—it's about choice, freedom, and reshaping our world for generations to come." Listen to Dr. Nora Koslowski and Ellen Sullivan are the visionary co-founders of EVEN, an innovative startup dedicated to empowering women by accelerating their economic potential. Drawing on their e…
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Episode #168. So Cool- have a listen to Cat Bohannon, Author of Eve, New York Times Best Seller. The definitive guide to the Female Body, Eve is the book women all over the world have been waiting for ...
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I am so excited to interview Cat Bohannon about her New York Times bestseller book Eve, How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution. It is recognised as Foyle's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023 and is a groundbreaking exploration into the female side of human biology and history, long overlooked by scientific inquiry. Delving in…
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Overview Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is finally released and we cover all the new security featuresit brings, plus we look at security vulnerabilities in, and updates for,FreeRDP, Zabbix, CryptoJS, cpio, less, JSON5 and a heap more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 61 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6749-1] FreeRDP vulnerabilities (00:45) 7 CVEs addressed in F…
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Overview John and Georgia are at the Linux Security Summit presenting on some longawaited developments in AppArmor and we give you all the details in a sneak peekpreview as well as some of the other talks to look out for, plus we coversecurity updates for NSS, Squid, Apache, libvirt and more and we put out a callfor testing of a pending AppArmor se…
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Overview This week we cover the recent reports of a new local privilege escalationexploit against the Linux kernel, follow-up on the xz-utils backdoor from lastweek and it’s the beta release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - plus we talk securityvulnerabilities in the X Server, Django, util-linux and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 76 unique CVEs ad…
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Overview It’s been an absolutely manic week in the Linux security community as the newsand reaction to the recent announcement of a backdoor in the xz-utils projectwas announced late last week, so we dive deep into this issue and discuss how itimpacts Ubuntu and give some insights for what this means for the open sourceand Linux communities in the …
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Overview This week we bring you a sneak peak of how Ubuntu 23.10 fared at Pwn2OwnVancouver 2024, plus news of malicious themes in the KDE Store and we coversecurity updates for the Linux kernel, X.Org X Server, TeX Live, Expat, Bash andmore. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 61 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6681-3] Linux kernel vulnerabilities (00:…
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Overview We cover recent Linux malware from the Magnet Goblin threat actor, plus the newsof Ubuntu 23.10 as a target in Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024 and we detailvulnerabilities in Puma, AccountsService, Open vSwitch, OVN, and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 102 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6679-1] FRR vulnerability (01:11) 1 CVEs addressed in J…
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Episode #167. UBUNTU: I see you, I celebrate you, You matter. I am because we are. Kellie Hackney, The Canopy, Author, Woman Changing the World
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At the heart of Ubuntu lies a deeply moving philosophy from Africa, one that weaves the very fabric of our shared humanity into a single, vibrant tapestry. This philosophy teaches us a simple, yet profound truth: "I am because we are." It's a reminder that none of us exists in isolation. Our lives, our successes, and our challenges are deeply inter…
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Episode #166 HeadsUp: why parents are delaying smartphones and social media to secure younger children the gift of a full childhood. Dany Elachi, Co- Founder, HEADSUP ALLIANCE and Parent
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"When I ask 16-21 year olds what they wish their parents had known about social media, they say, number one, don’t give us phones and social media too young." - Children's Commissioner for England, Rachel De Souza As the first smartphone generation hits adulthood, they are reflecting on their lost wonder years, a precious period of their lives they…
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Overview Andrei is back to discuss recent academic research into malware within thePython/PyPI ecosystem and whether it is possible to effectively combat it withopen source tooling, plus we cover security updates for Unbound, libuv, node.js,the Linux kernel, libgit2 and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 56 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6665-1…
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Episode #165 Fortress Online: Building Safety with Web 3.0 and Blockchain, Suzanne Thompson, Geode Community Experience Officer, and parent
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We delve into the revolutionary world of Web 3.0 and blockchain technology, and their pivotal roles in enhancing online safety and security. As digital landscapes evolve, the quest for robust online safety mechanisms has never been more critical. "Fortress Online: Building Safety with Web 3.0 and Blockchain" offers listeners a deep dive into how th…
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Overview The Linux kernel.org CNA has assigned their first CVEs so we revisit this topicto assess the initial impact on Ubuntu and the CVE ecosystem, plus we coversecurity updates for Roundcube Webmail, less, GNU binutils and the Linux kernelitself. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 64 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6647-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilit…
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Episode #164 Social media and excess screen time leads to mental illness in children and impacts adult brain health. Dr Mark Williams, Global expert, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Author Connected Species
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The Hidden Costs of Social Media and Screen Time: Unraveling the Dark Side of Social Media on Children's Mental Health In an age where digital devices are the norm rather than the exception, the impact of social media and screen time on our children's mental health is becoming increasingly alarming. Far from being benign digital playgrounds, these …
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Episode #163. Navigating the Maze of Toxic and Abusive Relationships (TAR) with Beth Tyson, Expert in Trauma, Author, TAR Network consultant
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Today's episode, 'Navigating the Maze of Toxic Relationships,' is a crucial one, as we explore the shadows that toxic relationships cast on our lives and the pathways to sunlight. We're honoured to have with us Beth Tyson, a renowned expert in trauma, celebrated author, and consultant for the TAR network, to guide us through this labyrinth. It's vi…
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Overview This week the Linux kernel project announced they will be assigning their ownCVEs so we discuss the possible implications and fallout from such a shift, pluswe cover vulnerabilities in the kernel, Glance_store, WebKitGTK, Bind and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 64 unique CVEs addressed [LSN-0100-1] Linux kernel vulnerability (0…
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Episode #162. How to Destress Your Children for Success using a TECHFAST and Interview about my new book BEING SEEN with Isabella Ferguson
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How do we help our children's mental well-being for optimal success. Our special guest, Isabella Ferguson, mother of 2 boys and a stepmother. Parents should not have to go to therapy because they cannot manage their children’s social media and phone. LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.amazon.com.au/Being-Seen-Parenting-Digital-Mastering/dp/0999099736 LIS…
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Overview AppArmor unprivileged user namespace restrictions are back on the agenda thisweek as we survey the latest improvements to this hardening feature in theupcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, plus we discuss SMTP smuggling in Postfix, runCcontainer escapes and Qualys’ recent disclosure of a privilege escalationexploit for GNU libc and more. This week in…
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Episode #161 How to listen to all voices on your team and not only your favourites, Jennifer Darling, Expert in Sales, Marketing and Thought Leadership.
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In the quest to create spaces for all members of your team to speak up and become the voices that your business and organisation needs. It's crucial to recognize the neuroscience behind why we sometimes struggle to listen effectively to voices and faces that are different to our own. But here's the exciting part: understanding the neuroscience behi…
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Overview For the first episode of 2024 we take a look at the case of a raft of bogus FOSSCVEs reported on full-disclosure as well as AppSec tools in Ubuntu and the EOLannouncement for 23.04, plus we cover vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, Puma,Paramiko and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 81 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6601-1] Linux ker…
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Episode #160 Speaking Up for the Silenced: How Female Experiences Are Transforming Philosophy and Psychology. Professor LA Paul, Yale School of Medicine
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Our conversation today is a journey into understanding how the inclusion of female experiences and voices is radically transforming the fields of philosophy and psychology. For too long, these disciplines have echoed predominantly male perspectives, shaping our understanding of the mind, behavior, and ethical norms from a limited viewpoint. But as …
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Episode #159. Maximise your Mind by Working with Others. Why TWO brains are better than one, the neuroscience of two! Dr Joy Hirsch, Professor, Yale School of Medicine
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🚀 Exciting News: Join Us for a Journey of Discovery! Looking at the Neuroscience of TWO 🧠 We embark on a captivating journey that explores the profound impact of collaboration and the fascinating world of neuroscience. 🤝🔬 🌐 "The Power of Collaboration: Tackling Complex Problems Together" Discover the incredible ways teamwork can unlock solutions to…
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Episode #158 BEING SEEN- thank you everyone and announcing my new book -preorder for January 2024!
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Welcome back to the Thriving Minds podcast, where we explore the fascinating landscape of mental health, personal growth, and the intricate workings of the human mind. Today, we have an exciting announcement that's sure to resonate with parents and anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of family life. As we close out 2023, we are thrilled to i…
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Overview For the final episode of 2023 we discuss creating PoCs for vulns in tar and thelooming EOL for Ubuntu 23.04, plus we look into security updates for curl,BlueZ, Netatalk, GNOME Settings and a heap more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 57 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6535-1] curl vulnerabilities (00:54) 2 CVEs addressed in Focal (20.04 LT…
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Episode #157. Knowing when to seek help for mental health. Professor Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne, School of Psychological Sciences
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We explore the complexities of mental health with insights from "Troubled Minds" by Nick Haslam and Sidney Bloch. The episode delves into how our emotional vulnerability, influenced by genetics, upbringing, and society, can lead to mental health issues. It discusses the challenges in recognizing and acting upon mental health problems, such as compr…
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Overview Mark Esler is our special guest on the podcast this week to discuss theOpenSSF’s Compiler Options Hardening Guide for C/C++ plus we covervulnerabilities and updates for GIMP, FreeRDP, GStreamer, HAProxy and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 65 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6521-1] GIMP vulnerabilities (00:50) 6 CVEs addressed in Foca…
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Overview This week we take a deep dive into the Reptar vuln in Intel processors plus welook into some relic vulnerabilities in Squid and OpenZFS and finally we detailnew hardening measures in tracker-miners to keep your desktop safer. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 115 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6481-1] FRR vulnerabilities (01:21) 2 CVEs addr…
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Overview As we ease back into regular programming, we cover the various activities theteam got up to over the past few weeks whilst away in Riga for the Ubuntu Summitand Ubuntu Engineering Sprint. Goings on in Ubuntu Security Community Ubuntu Security team at the Ubuntu Summit (00:48) Preparation for Riga Product Roadmap Sprint, Ubuntu Summit and E…
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Episode #156 "We Are Equal You and Me" The Pebble Project, Transforming the World's Understanding of Mental Illness with Suzanna Free, Tracey Bradford and Andrew McLean, from Blue Phoenix
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In this enlightening episode of the Pebble Project, brought to you by Blue Phoenix, we dive into the concept of 'The Ripple Effect' in the context of mental health. We explore how changing one person's understanding of mental illness can have far-reaching impacts, transforming attitudes and actions across communities and societies. Our discussion n…
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Episode #155 How to Safeguard Organisations from Child Exploitation and Access Free Counselling for Young People. Sarah Lim, BBSafe and Ken Loftus, The Sunlight Centre
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As technology advances, so do the potential threats to our children, families, community and organisations. Together we play a crucial role in providing protection, and it is imperative that they establish cultures deeply rooted in safety and proactive measures. As technology advances, so do the potential threats to these groups. We will look at th…
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Episode #154. What Parents and Carers Need to Do to Protect Against Child Exploitation ON and OFF Line: Panel Presentation at Jabiru Comunity Services, Conrad Townson IFYS and Tricia Munn, Eyes Open Social ...
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Assume your children are at risk of online exploitation rather than assuming they are not. This mindset ensures that parents, educators, and caregivers remain vigilant, informed, and ready to take the necessary steps to protect children in the digital landscape. By acknowledging the potential risks, adults can better educate themselves and the chil…
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Episode #153 Linking Lost Kids with Family: Talking about justice, but we rarely do it. Solutions to Get Children Out Of Being In Care with Kevin Campbell and Elizabeth Wendel, Founders Pale Blue and Family ...
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Are you Building Bridges, Bars, or Barriers: We constantly talk about justice, but we rarely do it. Solutions for Children in Residential Care and Detention, Kevin Campbell and Elizabeth Wendell, Founders Pale Blue and Family Finding "Family Finding" is a methodology in child safety and welfare, developed by Kevin A. Campbell, which prioritizes rec…
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Episode #152 The Great Separation: Making of a documentary, a Behind-the-Scenes Look with film maker and producer Shannon Swan and Georgia Fillmore.
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At the tender age of 23, Joey faced the abyss of loneliness so deeply, he tragically attempted to end the pain once and for all. Waking up six days later in the ICU, he discovered the physical cost of his anguish: his right leg. But what led this young soul to such despair? More alarmingly, Joey’s story isn’t an isolated incident. An astounding 1 i…
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Overview With the Ubuntu Summit just around the corner, we preview a couple talks by theUbuntu Security team, plus we look at security updates for OpenSSL, Sofia-SIP,AOM, ncurses, the Linux kernel and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 91 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6437-1] VIPS vulnerabilities (00:35) 5 CVEs addressed in Xenial ESM (16.04 E…
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Episode #151. Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and compassion! In a year that's tested our strength, let's come together to make 2023 end on a heartwarming note. 🌟 Together ...
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🌟 Together, we can make a difference in Brisbane, November 2nd 6pm. Register for tickets in the link, limited seats. Link here: https://events.humanitix.com/gather-for-good-or-an-ambition-for-a-better-life-together 🎥 Be part of a conversation about the inspiring documentary film, The Great Separation: An Ambition for a better life together. In hono…
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Overview After a well-deserved break, we’re is back looking at the recent Ubuntu 23.10release and the significant security technologies it introduces along with acall for testing of unprivileged user namespace restrictions, plus the detailsof security updates for curl, Samba, iperf3, CUE and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 26 unique CVEs…
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Episode #150. Back to Basics To Build a Healthier Tomorrow Together. Dr Robyn Littlewood, CEO Health and WellBeing Queensland.
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Simple Ways to Make Healthy Happen Think of the impact we can make if we unite our efforts. By emphasizing prevention, engaging the community, and fostering partnerships, we can break the cycle of obesity and overweight in our daily environments. Fibre, Baked Beans, and the Role of Frozen Foods When discussing health and nutrition, one cannot overs…
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Episode #149. What makes us tick? Restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and inspiring optimism forged by Human Kindness. Hugh Mackay AO psychologist, social researcher and writer
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In today's thought-provoking episode, we're delighted to have Hugh Mackay, a renowned Australian social researcher and author of "The Kindness Revolution," as our guest. We dive deep into pressing societal issues such as the rising division and mistrust among communities. Hugh shares how kindness and community are not only essential to our human na…
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Episode #148 Moving Beyond Fear: Digging Deep into Anxiety's Origins, Nature, Nurture, and Navigating the Mind, Ken Loftus, Founder, Clinical Director, Counsellor, The Sunlight Centre
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"What are you afraid of? Is it innate, or did someone introduce that fear and anxiety to you?" Join us on an enlightening, diving deep into anxiety disorders with Ken Loftus. "We've all experienced it," Ken began, "That sudden jolt of fear when you see a spider, or a puppy, or someone different from you. But where does it come from? Evolutionary ps…
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Episode #147. Uplifting People Through Talking Stories, Navin Sam Regi, a multi-disciplinary artist.
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We often hear that life is a journey, one where we pack bags filled with experiences, accomplishments, and material gains. But what if the most profound journey is not about packing, but unpacking? This sentiment captures the essence of the storytelling project we will discuss in today's episode. Our guest, who has travelled both literally and meta…
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Overview It’s the Linux Security Summit in Bilbao this week and we bring you somehighlights from our favourite talks, plus we cover the 25 most stubborn softwareweaknesses, and we look at security updates for Open VM Tools, libwebp, Django,binutils, Indent, the Linux kernel and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 88 unique CVEs addressed [US…
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Episode #146. Busting Mental Health Myths and Take a Four-Second Pause when you feel Angry, with Beth Tyson, Trauma Expert, Consultant and Therapist, Philadelphia, United States
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In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Beth Tyson, an expert trauma therapist, to demystify some common myths about mental health and child psychology. Taking a four-second pause when you start to feel angry is a simple but effective strategy to create emotional distance from a triggering situation. It allows you a brief moment to gain bette…
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Overview Andrei is back this week with a deep dive into recent research around CVSSscoring inconsistencies, plus we look at a recent Ubuntu blog post on theinternals of package updates and the repositories, and we cover security updatesin Apache Shiro, GRUB2, CUPS, RedCloth, curl and more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 77 unique CVEs address…
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Episode #145. Struggling with children's screentime, social media, and devices? Parents we want to help you with tech age skills. Sam Jockel, CEO and Founder of Parent TV.
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Are you struggling with your children screentime, messaging apps and devices? You are not alone, there is help, and expertise to help you navigate parenting in the tech age. Enter Parent TV. I recently heard a rather striking story from a teacher who was engaging her primary school students in a discussion about ‘what they would like to be when the…
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Overview This week we detail the recently announced and long-awaited feature ofTPM-backed full-disk encryption for the upcoming Ubuntu 23.10 release, plus wecover security updates for elfutils, GitPython, atftp, BusyBox, Docker Registryand more. This week in Ubuntu Security Updates 93 unique CVEs addressed [USN-6322-1] elfutils vulnerabilities (00:…
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Episode #144. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Parenting Children in the Tech Age: Develop Skills for Conversations about Tech and Sex with Young Children, Conrad Townson, Project Paradigm, Expert in Child Safety ...
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Call to Action We live in an era where 18-month-old infants can now navigate YouTube, and the digital landscape has become a playground as well as perilous for our children. In 2023, children as young as 6 years old are now viewing adult material, are being asked to share inappropriate material with each other and to strangers. Australia is a leadi…
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