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Microsoft’s Edge Incentive: Bribing Users with Gift Cards to Abandon Chrome
Winsage
November 13, 2025

Microsoft’s Edge Incentive: Bribing Users with Gift Cards to Abandon Chrome

Microsoft is offering Microsoft Rewards points to Windows users who search for Chrome on Bing but choose to try Edge instead. This initiative began in late 2025 as part of Microsoft's efforts to increase Edge's market presence. Users can accumulate points that are redeemable for gift cards, with reports indicating an incentive of 1,300 points for trying Edge. Edge currently holds a market share of around 5-10%, significantly trailing Chrome, which has over 65% market share. Despite mixed user sentiment regarding Microsoft's campaigns, the company continues to promote Edge's features, such as resource efficiency and built-in tools like Copilot AI and coupon finders. Regulatory scrutiny exists around Microsoft's tactics, with concerns about potential anti-competitive behavior.
Microsoft Fixes 63 Security Flaws, Including a Windows Kernel Zero-Day Under Active Attack
Winsage
November 12, 2025

Microsoft Fixes 63 Security Flaws, Including a Windows Kernel Zero-Day Under Active Attack

On November 12, 2025, Microsoft released patches for 63 vulnerabilities, including four classified as Critical and 59 as Important. Notably, CVE-2025-62215, a privilege escalation flaw in the Windows Kernel with a CVSS score of 7.0, is actively exploited. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally through a race condition. Additionally, Microsoft patched two heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-60724 and CVE-2025-62220) with CVSS scores of 9.8 and 8.8, respectively, which could lead to remote code execution. Another significant vulnerability is CVE-2025-60704, a privilege escalation flaw in Windows Kerberos with a CVSS score of 7.5, enabling attackers to impersonate users and control a domain. Other vendors, including Adobe, Amazon Web Services, and Apple, also released security updates addressing various vulnerabilities.
Percona announces Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL to support open source databases
Tech Optimizer
November 11, 2025

Percona announces Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL to support open source databases

Percona has launched the Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL, based on version 11.5, aimed at enhancing support for open-source databases. This distribution supports both cloud and on-premises deployments and will be officially launched at Percona Live Europe from September 30 to October 2. Key features include: - pg_repack: Allows rebuilding of database objects without table locks. - pgaudit: Provides session and object audit logging for compliance. - pgBackRest: A backup tool that scales for large workloads and uses streaming compression. - Patroni: A high availability solution for production deployments. The distribution includes various extensions supported by the PostgreSQL Global Development Group and signifies a commitment to enterprise-level support for open-source database instances. Percona Monitoring and Management will now also support PostgreSQL.
Mozilla Firefox is giving some users a free VPN, and you might be one of them
AppWizard
November 2, 2025

Mozilla Firefox is giving some users a free VPN, and you might be one of them

Mozilla Firefox is introducing a limited VPN feature that is currently being rolled out selectively to a small number of users. This VPN hides the user's IP address but does not allow bypassing regional restrictions. It only encrypts data transmitted within the Firefox browser and does not protect other applications on the device. The feature is categorized as a beta and is not yet available to all users. For comprehensive VPN benefits, users are advised to consider traditional VPN services like NordVPN.
Mozilla Says It Will Continue to Fully Support Firefox on Windows 10
Winsage
October 20, 2025

Mozilla Says It Will Continue to Fully Support Firefox on Windows 10

Mozilla will continue to provide comprehensive support for Firefox on Windows 10, including security updates and new features. Approximately 36.5% of Firefox users are on Windows 10, and Mozilla's commitment ensures they will receive full feature parity with Windows 11. Users can expect rapid vulnerability patching and ongoing access to new functionalities. Mozilla also recommends security measures for Windows 10 users, such as enrolling in Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program and using Firefox Sync for data backups. Additionally, Mozilla has extended support for Firefox ESR 115 on older operating systems until March 2026, distinguishing itself as the last major browser offering secure browsing on deprecated systems. Mozilla will also support Manifest V2 browser extensions until February 2025.
Mozilla commits to updating Firefox on Windows 10
Winsage
October 18, 2025

Mozilla commits to updating Firefox on Windows 10

Mozilla has committed to supporting Firefox on Windows 10 for the foreseeable future, providing security updates and the latest features and bug fixes, similar to those on Windows 11. Users on Windows 10 will continue to receive updates, including rapid responses to security vulnerabilities. Mozilla recommends upgrading to Windows 11 if hardware allows, as overall security relies on updates from Microsoft. For users remaining on Windows 10, it is important to ensure they receive extended security updates from Microsoft. Mozilla will communicate any changes regarding support for Windows 10 and emphasize the benefits of the Firefox sync feature for users considering an upgrade.
These 5 apps died this year, and I already miss them dearly
AppWizard
October 17, 2025

These 5 apps died this year, and I already miss them dearly

Five notable Android apps that have recently shut down include: 1. Pocket - Launched in 2007 as Read It Later, it was acquired by Mozilla in 2017 and announced its shutdown in July 2025. 2. Omnivore - A read-it-later app that ceased operations at the end of 2024 after being acquired by ElevenLabs. 3. Syncthing for Android - The official app stopped receiving updates in late 2024 due to issues with Google Play's publishing requirements. 4. Kiwi Browser - This browser was archived in January 2025, with its features integrated into Microsoft Edge Canary. 5. Nova Launcher - Launched in 2012, it was acquired by Branch in 2022 and declined thereafter, with no open-sourcing of its code as anticipated.
Five beloved Android apps we loved and then lost
AppWizard
October 17, 2025

Five beloved Android apps we loved and then lost

This year, several essential Android applications have been abruptly retired, creating a significant void for users. Pocket, originally launched as Read It Later and acquired by Mozilla, was a popular tool for saving articles but has now shut down, leaving users without a true replacement. Omnivore, an open-source read-it-later tool favored by academics, lost its original vision after being acquired by ElevenLabs, which shifted its focus to AI-enhanced reading. Syncthing's official Android app was withdrawn due to non-compliance with app store policies, despite the technology's capabilities. Kiwi Browser, known for allowing desktop-style Chrome extensions on Android, was archived to develop an extension store for Microsoft Edge, losing its independent essence. Nova Launcher, a highly customizable home screen application, ceased updates after its acquisition by Branch, disappointing its dedicated user community. The losses of these applications highlight the challenges faced by smaller teams in maintaining their products amidst changing regulations and corporate acquisitions.
U.S. CISA adds Oracle, Mozilla, Microsoft Windows, Linux Kernel, and Microsoft IE flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Winsage
October 7, 2025

U.S. CISA adds Oracle, Mozilla, Microsoft Windows, Linux Kernel, and Microsoft IE flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, adding critical flaws from Oracle, Mozilla, Microsoft Windows, and the Linux Kernel. The newly added vulnerabilities include: - CVE-2010-3765: Mozilla Multiple Products Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2010-3962: Microsoft Internet Explorer Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3402: Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2013-3918: Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability - CVE-2021-22555: Linux Kernel Heap Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability - CVE-2021-43226: Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - CVE-2025-61882: Oracle E-Business Suite Unspecified Vulnerability CVE-2025-61882 has a CVSS score of 9.8 and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to control the Oracle Concurrent Processing component, affecting versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.14 of the Oracle E-Business Suite. It was exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group, and Oracle has released an emergency patch. CVE-2013-3918 was previously used in the 2009 Aurora attack and later by the EQUATION group against government entities in Afghanistan. Federal agencies must address these vulnerabilities by October 27, 2025, as per Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01, which also recommends private organizations review the KEV catalog.
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