X11

GNOME has launched version 50, completing the shift away from X11 in the GDM display manager after a postponement from GNOME 49. The release brings refinements to the shell, display management, file handling, and accessibility tools. Other desktops like Plasma and Xfce remain unaffected for their X11 sessions.

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Security researchers at Cyble have discovered a new Linux malware called ClipXDaemon, which hijacks cryptocurrency wallet addresses by altering clipboard content on X11-based systems. The malware operates without command-and-control servers, monitoring and replacing addresses in real time to redirect funds to attackers. It uses a multi-stage infection process and employs stealth techniques to evade detection.