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08.12.2024
Recently Jamila Khan of our Digital Security team, participated in a panel discussion titled Securing Our Digital Future for Netroots Nation. Jamila and the others on the panel discussed the current threat landscape, how to begin implementing a security plan, recommended resources, and more. Thank you to Stephen Switzer of Funders for LGBTQ Issues for inviting Jamila to be part of this panel!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJhgNV9IsjI
01.11.2024
Hello everyone! Palante Technology is elated to introduce and recommend a wonderful publication from the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic at Harvard Law School entitled PROTECT YOUR PEOPLE: A digital toolkit for organizations and employers to combat anti-LGBTQ+ harassment targeting their members. Palante, being digital security professionals who work with LGBTQ+ frontline activist organizations and individuals, is proud to have contributed to the above as consultants.
12.07.2023
On December 6th a suite of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) were presented by the Binarly REsearch team during the European Black Hat 2023 conference. Dubbed “LogoFAIL”, the researchers demonstrated how computers with customizable boot logos can be compromised through specially crafted images designed to exploit vulnerabilities. Many vendors use custom boot images but, in most circumstances, these are hard coded and not replaceable. Some vendors (Lenovo, Acer, and Intel) do not lock this feature down and allow users to upload their own custom image. This is the route
09.29.2023
With the recent change in weather, we would like to take a moment to remind everyone to be careful with your computers around water. Unlike most smartphones manufactured in the last several years, most computers are not water resistant and even small amounts of water can cause a lot of damage to the internal components.
02.14.2023
Dear Palante Community,
Drupal 7 was released to production and usage in the year 2011, and since then has helped so many communities, nonprofits, and human beings manage a digital presence. It’s with a heavy broken heart that I announce on this Valentines Day that Drupal 7 end of life is set for November 1st 2023.