RDP

Open-source advocates are watching Linux phones as an alternative to Android, focusing on the Rockchip RK3588S system-on-chip and the upcoming RK3668. One longtime commentator warns of an 'end of Android' era and argues that newer Rockchip hardware could finally make Linux-based mobile devices viable. Discussion centres on whether these chips deliver enough performance and support for daily use.

The October 2026 edition of the media watch bulletin published by the ARRA association is out, and its author says it is a substantial one. The latest issue covers what Covid does to the body, long Covid and the stigma surrounding it, and the struggles and victories of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis. It is being shared with readers interested in pandemic-related coverage and patient advocacy.

Democracy Now! is airing an Indigenous Peoples Day special featuring an interview with Leonard Peltier, the long-imprisoned Native American activist, discussing resistance, a new film about him and the fight for his freedom. The programme is being shared and discussed across independent media and peace-focused online communities.

A writer and poet using the name Protyus A. Gendher has published a new blog post titled 'Yet', tagged with parenting and music. The piece appeared on the poet's WordPress blog and was shared with followers on social media, where it drew minimal early engagement. Little else is known about the content of the writing itself or the reaction to it.

Japanese broadcaster WOWOW has aired "Hollow Cross" (虚ろな十字架), a four-part 2026 drama adapted from a bestselling novel by a widely renowned author. A viewer review asks what one would do in the characters' place, suggesting the series grapples with questions of crime, punishment and moral responsibility that resonate with audiences discussing it online.

A wildlife photographer shared a new image of a Grey Plover, noting the bird's conservation status as Vulnerable alongside the October 3, 2026 date. The post, tagged with bird and wildlife photography hashtags, draws attention to the species' declining populations and the role of photographers in documenting vulnerable shorebirds.

Wildlife photographers are sharing images of marabou storks, large scavenging birds native to Africa, asking whether they are possibly the ugliest birds in the world. The storks are known for their bald heads, heavy bills and hunched posture, and their striking looks divide opinion among bird enthusiasts and nature photographers.

A German weather explainer is drawing attention to atmospheric gravity waves, the phenomenon where air oscillates in waves much like water, often visible in striking cloud patterns. Shared under the day's weather topic, the post describes how disturbances in stable air layers ripple outward, a sight that regularly fascinates weather watchers when it appears in the sky.

A vulnerability tracked as EUVD-2026-96748 affects the Robo Gallery WordPress plugin before version 5.2.6. The plugin failed to sanitise and escape image alt text before outputting it in one of its gallery layouts, allowing users with the Author role to inject malicious code. Site administrators are advised to update to version 5.2.6 or later.

A vulnerability tracked as EUVD-2026-100859 has been disclosed in rtMedia, a media plugin for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress. Rated 4.3 out of 10 under CVSS v3.1, the flaw involves the plugin failing to verify that a user owns or may write to a given resource before version 4.7.14. Users are advised to update to the patched release.

Cybersecurity researchers have published indicators of compromise drawn from an RDP honeypot that recorded 444 scans in a single day. The dataset highlights the most active source IP addresses, including 104.196.118.248, the busiest hosting networks by ASN, and commonly attempted account names such as 'hello', with full data made available for defenders to block or investigate.

Two vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-87855 and CVE-2026-78193, have been reported in the JTL-Connector for WooCommerce WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 2.4.3. One is an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload flaw that can lead to remote code execution, letting attackers run code on vulnerable sites. Security commentators are urging operators of affected shops to patch or disable the plugin until a fixed version is available.

Security researchers published new indicators of compromise from RDP honeypots on 12 October 2026, highlighting a spike in scanning activity on port 443. The dataset lists the most active source IP addresses, autonomous systems and usernames seen in the scans, with one account name, 'hello', appearing unusually often. Analysts in the infosec community are sharing the full dataset to help defenders block malicious infrastructure.

A daily RDP honeypot report dated 12 October 2026 records 442 scans, listing the most active source IPs, hosting networks, and attempted login accounts. The top source was 104.196.118.248 with 39 hits, and the most-used username was 'hello' with 192 attempts. Indicators of compromise and full dataset links were shared for defenders.

A photograph of a Pied Avocet, a distinctive black-and-white wading bird with an upturned bill, was shared by photographer Heybran, dated October 6, 2026. It is being circulated among wildlife and bird photography communities, where images of this striking species regularly attract interest from birders and photographers.

A new essay asks whether Linux phones could finally become a serious alternative to the two-company dominance of Android and iOS in mobile operating systems. The piece is circulating among open-source and privacy-minded technology communities, where frustration with app-store control and the lack of third mobile platform keeps the question of Linux-based phones alive.

Wayne Bisset, a blogger who writes about rhino anti-poaching efforts in South Africa, claims a woman tried to arrange a professional hit against him. He made the allegation in a post linking to his 'Chronicles and Palala Mission' writing, tagging it with military, social media and rhino conservation topics. The claim has drawn only small attention so far and remains unverified.

A step-by-step guide explains how WordPress site owners can switch from the Divi theme to the Elementor page builder without disrupting their live websites. The eight-phase, staging-first approach covers testing the new setup on a copy of the site before going live. It is being shared among WordPress users and developers considering a similar migration.

A vulnerability tracked as EUVD-2026-96749 affects the Robo Gallery WordPress plugin in versions before 5.2.6. The plugin fails to sanitise and escape a gallery setting before outputting it on a frontend page, allowing users with Author role and above to inject content. Site administrators are advised to update the plugin to version 5.2.6 or later to close the flaw.

Security researchers have published daily indicators of compromise from an RDP honeypot, recording 441 scan attempts on 12 October 2026. The data highlights the most active source IPs, led by 104.196.118.248 with 39 scans, the busiest hosting networks, and commonly attempted account names such as 'hello'. Full datasets and per-category breakdowns were shared for defenders to blocklist and analyse.