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Hacks/Cracks

Unmasking Cicada3301: Examining the Threat of the New Rust-Based Ransomware

Ransomware has long been a severe threat to organizatio...

Sep 03, 2024

A New Era of Threats: Double-Extortion Ransomware Targeting Linux Machines

As cybersecurity evolves, so too has its threats. Syman...

Aug 13, 2024

Play Ransomware Group Unleashes New Threat on ESXi Environments: Analysis & Mitigation Strategies

The Play ransomware group, well-known for its double-ex...

Jul 23, 2024

The Hidden Dangers in Your Dependencies: Responding to Trojanized jQuery Attacks

Security professionals and system administrators face g...

Jul 10, 2024

Exploring Snowblind: A Fresh Take on Android Malware Exploiting seccomp

Cybersecurity threats continue to emerge regularly, and...

Jun 27, 2024

Invisible Intrusions: Analyzing the Clever Concealment of the xz Linux Backdoor

The recent discovery of a backdoor in Linux's xz compre...

Jun 26, 2024

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Securing WordPress: Combating a Surge in Supply-Chain Backdoor Attacks

Wordfence security researchers recently shed light...

Jun 25, 2024

RansomHub Unmasked: Protecting Linux Infrastructure Against High-Stakes Ransomware

RansomHub, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform, h...

Jun 23, 2024

Understanding & Protecting Against the New Noodle RAT Backdoor Threat

A new backdoor, "Noodle RAT" has caused widespread alar...

Jun 11, 2024

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Practical Protection Measures Against New Gitloker Attacks Targeting GitHub Repos

Gitloker attacks have emerged with increased frequency ...

Jun 07, 2024

Government

Navigating Open-Source Security Risks: The Pursuit of Memory Safety in Open-Source Software

Government agencies are drawing attention to an issue p...

Jun 27, 2024

German State Abandons Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice

The German state, Schleswig-Holstein, has decided to mo...

Apr 05, 2024

White House Warns: Move to Memory-Safe Languages

The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) emphas...

Mar 04, 2024

European Court of Human Rights Declares Backdoored Encryption Illegal

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has made a ma...

Feb 16, 2024

Debian Issues Statement about the EU Cyber Resilience Act

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the Product Liabi...

Dec 29, 2023

Australia Faces Cybersecurity Challenge Amid Alleged Cyberattacks on Prime Minister’s Website

A cyberattack recently hit Australia's Prime Minister's...

Dec 28, 2023

Feds Warn Health Sector to Watch for Open-Source Threats

The government's warning to the health sector to watch ...

Dec 09, 2023

CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Looney Tunables Linux Bug

On May 10th, 2019, the US Congress passed an order requ...

Nov 25, 2023

Law Enforcement Agencies Dismantled the Illegal Botnet Proxy Service IPStorm

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) dismantled th...

Nov 17, 2023

Article 45 Will Roll Back Web Security by 12 Years

The EU is poised to pass a sweeping new regulation...

Nov 08, 2023

Privacy

Tails 6.6 Released: Unpacking Key Features & Updates

Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) offers hope t...

Aug 15, 2024

Embracing Anonymity and Privacy: Tails 6.4 Release Insights

As digital privacy and security evolves, anonymity cann...

Jun 18, 2024

Virtually All VPNs Are Vulnerable to Novel TunnelVision Attack

A novel attack called TunnelVision has been discovered....

Jun 03, 2024

Tails 6.2 Improves Security, Expands Multilingual Support

Tails 6.2 is a new Linux distribution release that expa...

Apr 24, 2024

Tails 6.0 Released with Critical Security Updates, Big Improvements

The release of Tails 6.0 brings many improvements that ...

Mar 01, 2024

Tails 5.22 Released with Various Updates & Security Fixes

Tails, an open-source, portable operating sys...

Jan 30, 2024

Secure Your Web Browsing With LibreWolf, The Privacy-Focused Firefox Fork

Privacy and security are top concerns for many internet...

Jan 04, 2024

How Free VPNs Improve Linux Security

Linux is one of the widely used operating systems and i...

Dec 29, 2023

Tails 5.20 Brings Latest Tor Browser, Ditches AdGuard Filter List

Tails 5.20 is a Linux distribution designed to provide ...

Nov 29, 2023

Where the Heck is All This Spam Coming From?

The growth of the spam problem in 2002 has been exponen...

Nov 03, 2023

Security Projects

OpenSSL's New Governance Structure: A Beacon of Progress for Open-Source Security

On July 24, 2024, OpenSSL took an extraordinary step to...

Jul 31, 2024

Exploring Linux 6.10: Guide to Key Security Enhancements & Updates for Admins

The Linux 6.10 release has generated considerable inter...

Jul 16, 2024

Debian 12.6 Released: Understanding the Security & Stability Enhancements

Debian recently unveiled a significant update to its st...

Jul 01, 2024

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OpenSSH Introduces Options to Penalize Undesirable Behavior

An update to OpenSSH, an open-source implementatio...

Jun 09, 2024

Recent Parrot OS 6.1 and Kali Linux 2024.2 Releases Improve Security, User Experience

Parrot OS and Kali Linux have long been considered two ...

Jun 06, 2024

Linux Kernel 6.9 Released with Critical Fixes & Upgrades

The recently released Linux Kernel 6.9 brings forth a b...

Jun 03, 2024

Nmap 7.95 Released with New OS and Service Detection Signatures

Nmap 7.95 introduces myriad enhancements, primaril...

Jun 03, 2024

AlmaLinux 9.4 Reinforces Robust Linux Security

The recent release of AlmaLinux 9.4, closely aligned wi...

May 07, 2024

Linux Mint 22 Will Bring XApp Independence, Improved Security, and Compatibility

The upcoming release of Linux Mint 22 will introduce si...

May 06, 2024

run0, A Safer Alternative to sudo, Introduced in Systemd v256

German software engineer Lennart Poettering recent...

May 04, 2024

Vendors/Products

Microsoft Update Mayhem: Rescuing Linux Dual-Boot Systems from Secure Boot Woes

Microsoft's recent patch, intended to strengthen Secure...

Aug 22, 2024

Why Every Business Needs Professional Cybersecurity Services

In modern business, Linux and open-source software form...

Aug 17, 2024

Google Boosts Linux Security with Array Checks

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, dev...

Jul 17, 2024

Canonical's Game-Changing Move: 12-Year LTS for Distroless Docker Images

Canonical has made headlines with its groundbreaking lo...

Jun 28, 2024

Evaluating the Necessity of Virus Removal Tools on Linux

Despite Linux's reputation as the most secure oper...

Jun 04, 2024

Microsoft Reveals Recent Changes & Security Improvements in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), Microsoft's net...

May 31, 2024

Research Indicates All Linux Vendor Kernels Are Insecure - But There's a Fix!

Recent research sheds light on the security vulnerabili...

May 25, 2024

RHEL 9.4 Improves Security, Tackles Hybrid Cloud Complexity

Red Hat recently released its newest enterprise Li...

May 02, 2024

Ubuntu 24.04 Security Enhancements Analyzed [Updated]

The release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, also known as Noble Nu...

Apr 29, 2024

Fedora 40 Released with Impressive Speed & New Security Features

Fedora 40, the newest version of the Fedora operating s...

Apr 24, 2024

Server Security

Telegram-Controlled Backdoor Trojan Targets Linux Servers

Recently, new information revealed by Doctor Web virus ...

Aug 05, 2024

Mallox Ransomware: A Rising Threat to Linux Servers

Security threats continue developing rapidly, with atta...

Jul 04, 2024

Who Needs Hackers? We've Got Microsoft!

The latest Microsoft bug is a doozy. Why do these thing...

Apr 06, 2024

Magnet Goblin Hackers Exploit One-Day Flaws to Deploy Custom Linux Malware

Financially motivated hacking groups are increasingly e...

Mar 11, 2024

New Bifrost Malware Evades Detection, Threatens Linux Server Security

A new variant of Bifrost, a remote access Trojan (RAT),...

Mar 02, 2024

Cryptocurrency Mining Migo Malware Attacks Linux Redis Servers

A new malware dubbed “Migo” that is targeting Linux Red...

Feb 21, 2024

WireX Announces the Release of Immunix OS 6.2 and StackGuard 2.0

"Immunix" is a family of tools designed to enhance syst...

Jan 13, 2024

Mirai-based NoaBot Cryptomining Botnet Threatens Linux Servers

Over the last year, a new botnet slowly grew by brute-f...

Jan 10, 2024

Warning: Poorly Secured Linux SSH Servers Under Attack for Cryptocurrency Mining

It's no secret that cryptocurrencies are a valuable tar...

Dec 27, 2023

Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exploited by Kinsing to Attack Linux Servers

Apache ActiveMQ is a messaging server that many organiz...

Dec 12, 2023

Organizations/Events

BlackHat USA 2024: Key Takeaways for Linux Admins & InfoSec Pros

BlackHat USA, an annual cybersecurity conference with g...

Aug 12, 2024

The Urgent Need for Secure Software Development: New Report Serves as a Wake-Up Call for the Industry

The Linux Foundation and Open Source Security Foundatio...

Jul 18, 2024

Embracing Digital Independence: The Case for Switching to Linux from Windows

On Independence Day, there is a deep recognition of dig...

Jul 03, 2024

McGrail Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Fighting Email Threats with Its KAM Ruleset

Cyber risk is increasing for individuals and organizati...

May 13, 2024

CISA's Leads Promising New 'Secure By Design' Initiative

There has been a promising shift in the tech industry, ...

May 09, 2024

Linus Torvalds Addresses Malicious Developers, Hardware Errors and More at Open Source Summit

At The Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit North...

Apr 18, 2024

SPDX 3.0 Revolutionizes Software Management & Security

The SPDX 3.0 release marks a significant milestone...

Apr 17, 2024

Announcing the Fourth WorldWide WarDrive (WWWD)

The WWWD provides a snapshot of the security posture of...

Apr 07, 2024

OWASP Discloses Data Breach Attributed to Wiki Misconfiguration

A recent data breach incident disclosed by the OWA...

Apr 03, 2024

Highlights & Takeaways from SCALE 21x: A Community Event Beyond Linux

The Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE) 21x is a mas...

Mar 26, 2024

Network Security

OPNsense 24.7 'Thriving Tiger': Elevating Open-Source Network Security and Performance

OPNsense 24.7 'Thriving Tiger" marks an impressive...

Jul 29, 2024

Guide To Linux Network Protocols for Better Packet Processing

Modern computing depends heavily on networking to enabl...

May 25, 2024

I2P 2.5.0 Release Brings Improvements in Tunnels, I2PSnark & More

The recent release of I2P 2.5.0, an anonymous P2P netwo...

Apr 22, 2024

Canonical Makes Network Management Simpler and More Secure with Netplan 1.0

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has introduced Ne...

Apr 09, 2024

Security: Oh, that vulnerable feeling

There is no doubt that the Internet has brought unparal...

Mar 24, 2024

GTPDOOR Linux Malware Threatens Telecoms, Exploits GPRS Roaming Networks

A new Linux malware, GTPDOOR, specifically designed to ...

Mar 04, 2024

Hackers Use SYSTEMBC Tool To Maintain Access To Compromised Network

Security researchers have identified a malicious t...

Jan 24, 2024

New software 'shreds' e-mail

Law-enforcement authorities are troubled by a new kind ...

Jan 13, 2024

Mind Games - Social Engineering

This small article is a brief overview on social engine...

Jan 13, 2024

Vulnerability to CRC32 compensation attack detector exploit

In February 2001, Razor Bindview released their "Remote...

Nov 27, 2023

Firewalls

Introducing NethSecurity 8.1: Open-Source Firewall Spearheads Improved Linux Network Protection

NethSecurity is a Linux firewall that has been gaining ...

Jul 11, 2024

An Introduction to UFW, Ubuntu’s ‘Uncomplicated’ Firewall

Iptables are the cornerstone for configuring firewalls ...

Dec 31, 2023

The Open Source Firewall – IPFire 2.27 – Core Update 173 Released: What’s New?

Get ready to experience the best of IPFire 2.27 – Core ...

Mar 01, 2023

IPFire Hardened Linux Firewall Distro Is Now Powered by Linux Kernel 6.1 LTS

IPFire 2.27 Core Update 173 is out to introduce support...

Feb 28, 2023

Chinese Hackers Exploited Recent Fortinet Flaw as 0-Day to Drop Malware

A suspected China-nexus threat actor exploited a recent...

Jan 23, 2023

Firewalld 1.3 Released With Easier Firewall Management For More Services

Firewalld 1.3 is out as the newest version of this open...

Jan 15, 2023

WAFs of Several Major Vendors Bypassed With Generic Attack Method

Researchers at industrial and IoT cybersecurity firm Cl...

Dec 14, 2022

The 10 Best Free Linux Firewall Tools

For those who are serious about their network security,...

Dec 14, 2022

OpenWrt 22.03 released with Firewall4, Now Supports Over 1,580 Embedded Devices

OpenWrt 22.03 open-source Linux operating system for ro...

Sep 19, 2022

IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Improves Its Intrusion Prevention System and Security

Peter Müller has announced the release and general avai...

Jun 14, 2022

Cryptography

Abyss Locker Ransomware Targets Linux & Windows Users

A ransomware variant dubbed "Abyss Locker" has been obs...

Mar 02, 2024

Linux Foundation Joins Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance

The Linux Foundation recently launched its partnership ...

Feb 07, 2024

Quantum Cryptography Finally Commercialized

Start-up MagiQ Technologies, from Somerville, Massachus...

Jan 12, 2024

New Decryption Key Available for Babuk Tortilla Ransomware Victims

A new decryptor has been created for Babuk Tortilla ran...

Jan 09, 2024

Securing Your Linux Boot Process: An Insider's Guide to Secure Boot

Boot security has become an increasingly important topi...

Jan 03, 2024

Linux version of Qilin ransomware focuses on VMware ESXi

The Linux version of Qilin, a new ransomware strain tha...

Dec 04, 2023

World's Toughest Code Cracked

This Wired story describes the recent contest created t...

Nov 27, 2023

New CacheWarp AMD CPU attack lets hackers gain root in Linux VMs

A new software-based fault injection attack, CacheWarp,...

Nov 15, 2023

Belgian algorithm becomes new American Encryption Standard

Rijndael becomes the new data encryption standard beati...

Nov 03, 2023

Vulnerability in encrypted loop device for Linux

The following text describes a security hole in the enc...

Nov 02, 2023

Security Trends

Buffer Overflow Exploits in Linux: Origins, Impact, and Countermeasures

Buffer overflow vulnerabilities have long been one of t...

Sep 02, 2024

8 Expert-Recommended Security Practices to Fortify Your Linux Systems

As a Linux admin or an infosec professional, you unders...

Aug 30, 2024

Open Source Strategies for Enhancing Security in Digital Business Operations

Digital transformation, powered by the principles of op...

Aug 23, 2024

Exploring AI Integration in Business Operations

Artificial Intelligence in business is slowly becoming ...

Aug 17, 2024

Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity: Insights & Trends for 2024

In an era where digital transformation is accelerating ...

Aug 17, 2024

Penguin at Peril: Addressing the Infostealer Epidemic on Linux Systems

As Linux admins, protecting our sensitive data and secu...

Jul 30, 2024

The Rise of Eldorado: Addressing the New Wave of Ransomware-as-a-Service Threats Targeting Linux Systems

Cybersecurity has always been dynamic, and threats are ...

Jul 09, 2024

Unveiling the Rise of Espionage Threats on Linux Systems

Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving environment, with thr...

Jun 05, 2024

New Research Reveals Linux Vulnerability Exploitation Has Doubled

Recently conducted research by Kaspersky indicates an a...

May 31, 2024

Exploring the Central Role of Linux in Quantum Computing

The intersection of Linux and quantum computing has bec...

May 26, 2024

Security Vulnerabilities

Defending Against Remote Code Execution in Google Chrome: A Critical Update

Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, serves millio...

Sep 05, 2024

Navigating the Linux Kernel's Latest DMA Security Vulnerability

The Linux operating system, widely acclaimed for its ro...

Sep 04, 2024

Staying a Step Ahead of Adversaries: Mitigating Chromium's Security Flaws on Linux

Google Chrome, one of the world's most widely used web ...

Sep 04, 2024

The Anatomy of SLUBStick: Dissecting the Linux Vulnerability That Grants Full System Control

The Linux kernel, the central nervous system of many de...

Aug 21, 2024

Ghostscript Document Conversion Suite Affected by Critical RCE Attack

Recently, open-source security was rocked by the discov...

Aug 14, 2024

Closing the Loop: The Long-Overdue Fix for the 0.0.0.0 Day Vulnerability

At a time when security breaches have become increasing...

Aug 11, 2024

Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Patched in Ubuntu Azure Systems

Canonical has fixed several recently identified critica...

Jul 31, 2024

Exim 4.98 Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities, Bolsters Email Server Security

Exim is one of Unix-like systems' most widely used mail...

Jul 24, 2024

Recent OpenSSH RCE Bug Explained: Impact & Mitigations

In an era where cybersecurity threats loom larger than ...

Jul 24, 2024

CVE-2024-4577: A Swiftly Weaponized Vulnerability for Ransomware Distribution

Security researchers recently issued an update detailin...

Jul 24, 2024

Cloud Security

Rust-Based Edera: Locking Down Container Security Once and For All

The Rust-based Edera project demonstrates a unique appr...

Apr 12, 2024

Docker, Hadoop, Confluence, Redis at Risk of New Cryptomining Attack

A recent attack campaign targeted publicly accessible D...

Mar 08, 2024

8220 Hacker Group Targets Cloud Systems To Mine Crypto

A recent increase in attacks has been observed from the...

Feb 27, 2024

How Seccomp Profiles Can Improve Kubernetes Security

Seccomp, which comes from "secure computing mode," is a...

Feb 22, 2024

How eBPF Can Help IT Teams Improve Security & Observability

There are various advantages of using Extended Berkeley...

Feb 13, 2024

Kubernetes Security Best Practices for 2024

The dynamic Kubernetes security landscape has given ris...

Feb 03, 2024

Are You Looking for Linux Vulnerabilities in the Right Places?

Scanning for vulnerabilities in the right places is cri...

Jan 21, 2024

Unleashing the Power of LOKI: Linux, OpenStack and Kubernetes Infrastructure

The LOKI stack is a powerful infrastructure that combin...

Jan 13, 2024

What Is eBPF? The Ultimate Guide

eBPF stands for extended Berkeley Packet Filters, which...

Dec 26, 2023

Kinsing Actors Exploiting Recent Linux Flaw to Breach Cloud Environments

This article from The Hacker News presents a nerve-rack...

Nov 21, 2023

IoT Security

Canonical launches Ubuntu Pro for IoT Devices

Canonical has launched Ubuntu Pro for Devices, a compre...

Apr 10, 2024

The Rise of Linux Ransomware Targeting IoT Devices: Implications & Considerations

Ransomware targeting Linux systems is a growing threat,...

Apr 02, 2024

The Rise of Linux in Edge Computing and IoT

The rise of Linux in edge computing and IoT brings both...

Jan 03, 2024

Complex 'NKAbuse' Malware Uses Blockchain to Hide on Linux, IoT Machines

Threat actors are using blockchain technology to h...

Dec 17, 2023

Rust-Based Botnet P2Pinfect Targets MIPS Architecture

The Rust botnet, first discovered in January 2019, is a...

Dec 05, 2023

Accessing IoT Devices Securely: A Guide to Raspberry Pi Remote Access

In the rapidly evolving world of managing Internet of T...

Oct 23, 2023

New Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign Targets Linux Systems and IoT Devices

Internet-facing Linux systems and Internet of Things (I...

Jun 26, 2023

Top NAS Devices Are Being Targeted by This Dangerous Malware

IoT cybersecurity company Sternum has identified a secu...

Jun 06, 2023

Zymbit Secure Module Features Raspberry Pi CM4

The new Secure Compute Module (SCM) Pro is an...

Mar 09, 2023

New Mirai Botnet Variant 'V3G4' Exploiting 13 Flaws to Target Linux and IoT Devices

A new variant of the notorious Mirai botnet has been fo...

Feb 24, 2023

Desktop Security

Linux Mint 22: Elevating Security and Usability for Admins

Linux Mint has has long been recognized as a versatile ...

Jul 26, 2024

Exploring Linux Mint 22 'Wilma': Key Updates and Security Improvements for Admins

Linux Mint is a user-friendly GNU/Linux desktop distrib...

Jul 02, 2024

EndeavorOS Gemini: A Secure, Stable & User-Friendly Linux Desktop

EndeavorOS Gemini is a captivating and charming desktop...

Jun 03, 2024

Spiral Linux: A Reliable Distribution with Powerful Data Recovery Tool

Spiral Linux is a Debian-based distribution that offers...

May 07, 2024

Why You Should Consider AlmaLinux 9.4 Beta for Your Desktop

AlmaLinux 9.4 beta has been released and provides compe...

Apr 23, 2024

Linux vs. Windows: A Critical Look at Desktop Choices

There are compelling arguments in favor of Linux over W...

Apr 09, 2024

KDE Issues Warning After Theme Wipes Linux Users

The KDE team has warned Linux users about the potential...

Mar 22, 2024

Introducing Canonical’s New Desktop Security Center

Canonical is introducing a new Desktop Security Center,...

Feb 14, 2024

Stay Protected With Nitrux 3.2.1 SE - The Secure Linux OS That Goes the Extra Mile

Nitrux is a Linux distribution that builds its root dir...

Jan 02, 2024

Linux Might Be Your Best Bet for Heightening Your Desktop Computer Security

With the threat of security breaches continually increa...

Oct 15, 2023