Could Your Router Be The Biggest Security Flaw in Your Linux System?
Is your home router leaving your network vulnerable to attack? New research suggests that this worrisome scenario is more likely than you may have thought.
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Apache SpamAssassin Leads A Growing List of Open-Source Projects Taking Steps to Correct Instances of Racism and White Privilege
Over the past few weeks, a heated debate has arisen on the Apache SpamAssassin users list regarding the replacement of racially charged terms like “whitelist” and “blacklist” used in the Apache Spamassassin Project’s code with more inclusive language. Certain community members have been very supportive of Apache SpamAssassin’s efforts to remove racially insensitive language from the project, while others have loudly voiced their disapproval.
LinuxSecurity Celebrates 24 Years of Serving as the Linux Community’s Central Security Resource
LinuxSecurity.com, the open-source community’s go-to source for security news and information, celebrates providing the Linux community with timely, authoritative industry content for nearly two and a half decades.
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Know The Enemy: Upgrade Your Threat Detection Strategy with Honeynets
Honeynets are an invaluable offensive security tool for learning the tactics and motives of the blackhat community and sharing the information and insights gathered. This article will explore what a Honeynet is, its value, how it works and the risks involved with deploying a Honeynet. It will also examine some great open-source honeynet options your organization may wish to consider.
New Report: Severe Flaws in Cyberoam’s Firewall and VPN Technology Left At Least 86,000 Networks Vulnerable to Exploit
A new report published by vpnMentor examines two critical vulnerabilities in cybersecurity provider Cyberoam’s firewall and VPN technology, which - both independently and combined - could be exploited by malicious actors to access the company’s email quarantine system without authentication and remotely execute arbitrary commands.
Open Source Intelligence, Security Hacking, and Security Blogger Dancho Danchev
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), is a tactic used to learn about information relevant to protecting an organization from external and internal threats using publically accessible data. Being able to identify information that could potentially be used against an organization provides actionable insight that could reduce the risk that organization may face. It’s an early warning system used to forecast and signal a potential threat.
Decade of the RATs: Is Linux Secure?
Just recently, LinuxSecurity published a feature article exploring the rise in attacks targeting Linux, their implications for Linux users and the conclusions that can be drawn about the security of the operating system based on this disheartening trend. Now, yet another frightening attack campaign exploiting Linux has come to light.
Linux Malware: The Truth About This Growing Threat
If you’ve been keeping up with security news, you may have noticed that it seems as if there have been an increasing number of attacks on Linux recently - Cloud Snooper, EvilGnome, HiddenWasp, QNAPCrypt, and GonnaCry serving as prime high-profile examples. Find out more about these threats and how to protect yourself from them.
Open-Source AI Projects For Linux
It seems like artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into nearly every facet of modern life. Programs like the Amazon Alexa, Apple’s Siri and Microsoft’s Cortana are used by millions of people around the world. By the year 2022, over 50 percent of the online searches performed will be done with AI and the power of the human voice.
Five Open-Source Projects AI Enthusiasts Might Want to Know About
Linux is arguably software developers’ favorite OS. Over 14,000 contributors have invested countless hours in developing the Linux Kernel. With Linux becoming increasingly popular due to its security and flexibility, developers who are interested in artificial intelligence (AI) may want to explore the possibilities within the Linux environment.
Open-Source Security Projects: Choosing a Brandable .com Domain
LinuxSecurity would like to thank NameEstate.com for contributing this article.
The importance of an open-source security project name can’t be overstated. A name serves as a first impression. It’s your first chance to tell people who you are and what you do. An impactful name is the best way to convey your value and what you can offer to clients. So, when it comes to open source security projects, finding a name that shows you are capable, trustworthy, and secure can determine your reach and success.
Encryption: An Essential Yet Highly Controversial Component of Digital Security
If you’ve been keeping up with recent security news, you are most likely aware of the heated worldwide debate about encryption that is currently underway. Strong encryption is imperative to securing sensitive data and protecting individuals’ privacy online, yet governments around the world refuse to recognize this, and are continually aiming to break encryption in an effort to increase the power of their law enforcement agencies.
