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Linux in the Cloud: Exploring Linux-based Cloud Computing Solutions

Cloud computing has significantly changed the business landscape as various organizations have benefited from the ability to harness scalable infrastructure, flexible storage, and high performance. ...
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The Future-Proof Server: Antivirus and Beyond for Linux Admins

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Guide to the Linux IceFire Ransomware Variant

Guide to the Linux IceFire Ransomware Variant

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IceFire Ransomware, which already utilizes exploits in cybersecurity to attack Linux systems, has recently developed a new strain. This threat takes advantage of an IBM Aspera Faspex file-sharing vulnerability (CVE-2022-47986) that had previously only targeted Windows systems and media and entertainment companies. Since Linux systems tend to be quite powerful in mitigating risks, IceFire Ransomware is all the more concerning, as it can breach robust cybersecurity systems and cause substantial harm.

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ZeroLock: How to Defend Against Ransomware on Linux

ZeroLock: How to Defend Against Ransomware on Linux

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Written by Linux security expert and LinuxSecurity.com Founder Dave Wreski. Attacks in network security targeting Linux have surged in recent years due to the mass migration of workloads to the cloud and the increase in IoT and other connected devices on such networks. Traditional endpoint security solutions for Linux typically rely on the same algorithms and techniques developed to secure Windows desktops and don’t address the attack patterns unique to Linux. Therefore, such mitigation efforts are no longer sufficient to secure modern Linux workloads against today’s dynamic and evasive network security threats.

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Private Internet Access: The Best VPN for Linux

Private Internet Access: The Best VPN for Linux

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As network security threats to digital privacy, safety, and anonymity become a growing concern, organizations and individuals alike are increasingly turning to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to bolster security without sacrificing convenience. One of the most economical cybersecurity technologies available today, VPNs are simple to set up and use, and nearly all businesses have a corporate VPN as part of their IT infrastructure.

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Defend Against XSS Attacks with Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners

Defend Against XSS Attacks with Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners

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Linux Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks take place when a threat actor injects malicious, executable scripts into the code of a trusted application or website. XSS is a prevalent and serious data and network security threat for developers and their projects. It is estimated that more than 60% of web applications are susceptible to XSS attacks, which eventually account for more than 30% of all web application exploits in cybersecurity.

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Critical Linux Kernel DoS, Arbitrary Code Execution Bugs Fixed: What You Need to Know

Critical Linux Kernel DoS, Arbitrary Code Execution Bugs Fixed: What You Need to Know

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Several critical and high-severity network security issues, including multiple use-after-free and stack-based buffer overflow cybersecurity vulnerabilities, were discovered in the Linux kernel. These network security threats could lead to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, privilege escalation, or the execution of arbitrary code. This article will discuss the Linux kernel issue’s discovery, impact, and protection opportunities.

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Critical ClamAV RCE, Remote Info Disclosure Bugs Patched: What You Need to Know

Critical ClamAV RCE, Remote Info Disclosure Bugs Patched: What You Need to Know

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Recently, researchers found two critical flaws in the ClamAV open-source antivirus engine. These network security issues lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) and remote information leakage for susceptible devices. ClamAV has now released patch versions addressing these dangerous cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This article will discuss the flaw’s discovery, its impact, and how to protect against this network security threat.

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History of Malware on Linux and Whats Being Done to Stop It

History of Malware on Linux and What's Being Done to Stop It

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Linux is an open-source operating system that has been popular among developers and IT professionals for its stability and security. However, over the years, Linux has faced its fair share of security threats in the form of malware. In this article, we will discuss the history of malware on Linux and what measures are being taken to stop it.

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How to Check if Your Linux System is Infected with a Virus

How to Check if Your Linux System is Infected with a Virus

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The best and most secure Operating System (OS) by design is Linux. Most devices, including Android OS, mobile operating systems, Chromebooks, and tablets, use Linux as a baseline. Unfortunately, Linux has become a target for viruses and malware despite general beliefs that the OS is immune to such data and network security threats. No OS is capable of completely removing online risks.

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Security Considerations for Azure Linux & Windows Subsystem for Linux Users

Security Considerations for Azure Linux & Windows Subsystem for Linux Users

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Azure Linux is a public computing platform developed by Microsoft that businesses can use for tasks like app development, analytics, virtual computing, networking, storage, and more. Linux uses Azure more frequently than Windows since the server can run large workloads. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) permits developers to run Linux directly on Windows and is a lighter alternative to Virtual Machines.

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Admins Receive Automated Linux Patch Management & Improved Security with ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Admins Receive Automated Linux Patch Management & Improved Security with ManageEngine Endpoint Central

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Although patching endpoints is exhausting and redundant, Linux admins must do so when keeping up with the latest security upgrades so that their company can maintain and improve its security posture frequently. Failure to have robust data and network security patching in place and implement Linux patch management best practices can leave a system vulnerable to cybersecurity exploits and Linux network security threats, including infected endpoints and harmful malware integration.

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Large-Scale Phishing Campaign Floods Open-Source Repositories with 144,000 Packages

Large-Scale Phishing Campaign Floods Open-Source Repositories with 144,000 Packages

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Researchers have identified that unknown threat actors uploaded about 144,294 phishing-related packages using open-source package repositories, including NPM, PyPi, and NuGet. Automation allowed for these large-scale attacks in network security that promoted fake apps, prize-winning surveys, gift cards, giveaways, and more. Hackers utilized naming schemes with similar features in the descriptions to host over 65,000 phishing pages across 90 domains.

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Open-Source Honeypots that Detect Threats for Free

Open-Source Honeypots that Detect Threats for Free

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Security-savvy Linux sysadmins automatically assume they face online and cloud security breaches, for threats targeting Linux grow increasingly pervasive due to its growing popularity as an Operating System (OS). Linux malware reached an all-time high in 2022.

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