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technology23 hours ago•2 min saved

GlassWorm Expands IDE Infection with Zig-Compiled Dropper

Security researchers warn that the GlassWorm campaign uses a Zig-compiled native dropper embedded in an Open VSX extension masquerading as WakaTime to scan a host for multiple IDEs (including VS Code, VS Code Insiders, and forks), download a malicious VSIX, and silently install it across all IDEs. A second-stage dropper then exfiltrates data, deploys a remote-access trojan, and installs an info-stealing Chrome extension, with indicators suggesting broad compromise for affected users.

via The Hacker News|

#glassworm #ide-infection #malware

technology3 months ago•0 min saved

Phoenix: A Fresh X Server Built from Scratch Using Zig

Phoenix is an in-development X Server written from scratch in Zig, aiming to be a modern, secure, and extendable alternative to X.Org, with support for modern graphics technologies and Wayland compatibility.

via Phoronix|

#graphics #phoenix #technology

economy1 year ago•5 min saved

"Zimbabwe Balances Diplomacy and Force to Stabilize New Currency"

Zimbabwe's government is promoting its new gold-backed currency, the ZiG, through public campaigns and forceful measures, including arrests of street currency dealers and freezing business accounts. Despite these efforts, public mistrust and a preference for U.S. dollars persist, driven by economic instability and the black market.

via Yahoo Finance|

#black-market #currency #economy

economy1 year ago•5 min saved

"Zimbabwe Balances Diplomacy and Force to Stabilize New Currency"

Zimbabwe's government is promoting its new gold-backed currency, the ZiG, through public rallies, media campaigns, and forceful measures like arresting street currency dealers and freezing business accounts. Despite these efforts, public mistrust and a preference for U.S. dollars persist, driving a robust black market. The ZiG faces significant challenges in gaining acceptance, with many businesses and individuals still relying on the U.S. dollar for transactions.

via The Associated Press|

#black-market #currency #economy

finance2 years ago•0 min saved

Zimbabwe Introduces Gold-Backed Currency ZiG to Tackle Inflation

Zimbabwe has replaced its local dollar with a new currency called ZiG, backed by a mix of foreign currency and gold, in an effort to stabilize its economy. The new currency will be launched on April 8 at a rate of 13.56 per dollar and will have an initial interest rate of 20%.

via Bloomberg|

#currency #finance #foreign-exchange