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Protect Your Linux Web Apps and Meet Compliance Standards

Security is vital for your Linux web apps, but keeping up with the latest exploits and meeting compliance standards can quickly become overwhelming. ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Strategies for Improving Linux Security Through Cross-Browser Compatibility Testing

In the dynamic landscape of web development, ensuring t...
Apr 10, 2024
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Security Risks of Open-Source Software & Mitigations to Overcome Them

Open-source software, or OSS, has completely changed th...
Apr 04, 2024
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IPv6 approach for TCP SYN Flood attack over VoIP, Part V

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In this paper, we describe and analyze a network-based DoS attack for IP-based networks. It is known as SYN flooding. It works by an attacker sending many TCP connection re¬quests with spoofed source addresses to a victim's machine. Each request causes the targeted host to instantiate data structures out of a limited pool of resources to deny further legitimate access. Part I Part II Part III Part IV

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Intel Fixes Microcode Bug that Could Expose Your Sensitive Data

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It was discovered that a sequence of processor instructions for some Intel processors leads to unexpected behavior that could allow an authenticated local user to escalate privileges (CVE-2023-23583). This bug, dubbed "Reptar," could expose sensitive information or cause system crashes, resulting in denial of service attacks leading to loss of system access.  

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Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools & Scanners

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Computer systems, software, applications, and other interfaces are vulnerable to network security threats. Failure to find these cybersecurity vulnerabilities can lead to the downfall of a company. Therefore, businesses must utilize vulnerability scanners regularly within their systems and servers to identify existing loopholes and weaknesses that can be resolved through security patching.

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Docker Container Security Vulnerability Management &Testing

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In the dynamic landscape of contemporary software development, Docker containerization has emerged as a cornerstone, facilitating the efficient deployment and scaling of applications. However, fortifying their security measures becomes paramount as organizations increasingly embrace Docker containers.

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Testing for Password Cracking Attack Risks

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Simple passwords can be incredibly weak, whether they match the username, are a blank password, or use keyboard combinations ("qwerty"). These types of passwords may be more accessible to remember, but they do not combat cybercriminals interested in stealing your information and threatening your data and network security.

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Use Data Governance Consultancies to Ensure Compliance and Integrity

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Data governance consultancy is a compliance tool many businesses have started relying on due to the constantly changing data management environment. These tactics help businesses develop strategies and policies to ensure data and network security, privacy-enhancing technology, and integrity. Open-source security on Linux plays a crucial role in creating cloud security frameworks that provide the protection that every Linux user needs and deserves.

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Empowering MSPs with Straightforward Linux Device Management

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Managed Service Providers (MSP) prioritize Linux device management in their core operation. Organizations have started to rely heavily on their Linux systems, so administering these devices appropriately is essential within an MSP. It must deliver efficient Linux device management that aligns with the client’s needs.

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Torrenting Safely in 2024

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Peer-to-peer (P2P) torrenting users risk downloading malware, accessing unauthorized content, and having their computers infected with viruses, which could limit their online connection and lead to severe repercussions.

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How to Set Up a Cloud Security Framework for Small Businesses

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About half of all small businesses use cloud-based hosting and infrastructure. Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) work with cloud security frameworks since the enterprise-grade technology is affordable and easy to use. However, there are still significant risks that users must consider when utilizing these services.

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Scanning and Defending Linux Networks with Nmap

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Cybercriminals implement scanning into their attacks to find network machines with open ports that they can utilize to bypass security and harm businesses and employees. Before launching an attack, threat actors run cloud security scanners like Linux Nmap that can sweep servers and find cybersecurity vulnerabilities to exploit. Once they identify a target, an intruder can use TCP stack fingerprinting to determine the type of machine they are breaching.

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CISA Issues Urgent Warning for “Looney Tunables” glibc Vulnerability

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The GNU C Library on Linux systems can be compared to the control tower at a busy airport; while the tower is essential to overseeing everything at the airport, if a criminal were to enter, they could hijack a plane and put many people at risk. Threat actors have been utilizing a severe vulnerability dubbed "Looney Tunables" (CVE-2023-4911) to infiltrate GNU C Libraries (glibc), stunting functions like network and memory access, file I/O, and more.

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The Future of Linux-Based Security Systems in Software Development

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Network security threats have grown alarmingly sophisticated, and IT professionals struggle to stay on top of the most recent computer security news about how to keep digital assets safe. Organizations need to build cloud security frameworks that are dynamic and adaptable, just like the risks they could encounter. Linux is an open-source, transparent option that users can implement to provide the ultimate security for their servers.

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Safeguard Your Sensitive Information on Linux

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Data and network security is critical for businesses to run smoothly while maintaining customer trust. When users utilize e-commerce websites to purchase products, sign up for services, provide experience feedback, and more, they input information companies would not typically access. Fortunately, internet users are acting more responsibly by only inputting information for businesses whose employees they trust not to exploit the data.

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How is Google Utilizing IP Protection Through Proxying?

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Google is a popular search engine technology worldwide, as its capabilities permit users to gain answers and information about any questions they have efficiently. Now, Google is constantly developing new cybersecurity projects, and they have created a feature on Chrome that hides IP addresses by implementing a proxy server between the user and cybercriminals.

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Empowering Linux Resilience: Expert Insights on Crafting a Bulletproof Defense Strategy

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Linux has various robust cybersecurity features, making it a popular choice among enterprises. Businesses can carry out critical operations with the peace of mind that they have the support of comprehensive, multi-layered cloud security frameworks to keep all data safe. Effective compliance management, all-encompassing data and network security measures, risk mitigation, and security patching help Linux Security harden your platform, keep away threats, and maintain integrity.

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An All-in-One Network Security Toolkit for Managing Linux Security

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Businesses must digitize their services to provide clients and end users with data and network security while ensuring they have no web application security vulnerabilities that could interfere with the company's reputation and credibility. Linux and Windows serve as bases for most business networks today, and more rely on Linux due to its effective and efficient scalability, security, customization, consistency, and flexibility.

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Secure Docker Containers with These Data Management Software Options

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Docker containers provide a convenient way to deploy data management software. However, securing Docker containers that run sensitive data workloads requires careful configuration. Docker's lightweight container technology has become popular in current cybersecurity trends. Docker runs all applications, including databases, data pipelines, analytics tools, and other data management software.

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