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Hacks/Cracks

Threat Actors Are Actively Using Pupy RAT Malware to Attack Linux Systems

A resurgence of cyberattacks targeting Linux systems in...

Apr 15, 2024

Linux Version of DinodasRAT Raises Serious Security Concerns

A Linux version of the multi-platform backdoor malware ...

Mar 31, 2024

Linux Admins Beware: Malvertising Campaign Exploiting PuTTY Puts Security at Risk

A malvertising campaign has been discovered that deploy...

Mar 25, 2024

Analyzing AcidPour: A New and Evolving Linux Malware Threat

A new variant of the AcidRain Linux malware called Acid...

Mar 19, 2024

New KrustyLoader Backdoor Threatens Linux & Windows Systems

The emergence of the KrustyLoader backdoor, with its va...

Mar 12, 2024

WogRAT Malware Exploits aNotepad, Targets Linux & Windows Users

The emergence of advanced malware strains presents sign...

Mar 05, 2024

Millions Of GitHub Repositories Infected With Malicious Code

Security researchers have uncovered a concerning cybera...

Mar 04, 2024

Nood RAT Malware Attacks Linux Servers, Threatens Sensitive Data

The Nood RAT malware is a new threat to Linux serv...

Mar 04, 2024

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Ubuntu Tool Could Trick Users Into Installing Rogue Packages

A potential security vulnerability exists in the comman...

Feb 14, 2024

Crumbling Cookies: Examining the Implications of Google's Account Vulnerability

Security vulnerabilities in Google's login systems have...

Jan 08, 2024

Government

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

APT36 Using Customized Malware to Attack Indian Government Linux and Windows Servers

APT36 is a highly sophisticated APT (Advanced Persisten...

Sep 16, 2023

Privacy

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

Firefox 119 Starts to Roll Out Improved Firefox View Feature, Ramps Up Privacy and Security

Mozilla has rolled out Firefox 119.0, the latest v...

Oct 25, 2023

Google Chrome's New "IP Protection" Will Hide Users' IP Addresses

Google is getting ready to test a new "IP Protection" f...

Oct 23, 2023

Want a Secure and Simple Linux Experience? I Can't Recommend Elementary OS 7.1 Highly Enough.

If you're interested in an operating system that takes ...

Oct 15, 2023

Librem 11: Purism Unveils a Privacy-Focused Linux Tablet

An expensive Linux-powered tablet with a focus on secur...

Sep 15, 2023

Mozilla VPN: Security Flaw Opens Door to Multiple Integrity Breaches

A cybersecurity researcher from SUSE, a Linux distribut...

Aug 21, 2023

Security Projects

CoCo VMs Will Now Panic If RdRand Is Broken in Linux 6.9

A significant change has been merged into the x86 fixes...

Apr 08, 2024

New GitHub Actions Enhancements Boost Security & Power

Recent enhancements have been made to GitHub Actions, a...

Apr 03, 2024

Tails 6.1 Released with Security, User Experience Enhancements

Tails 6.1 has been released as the latest version of th...

Mar 27, 2024

It’s Time to Add Some GUAC to Open-Source Supply Chain Security!

Integrating the Graph for Understanding Artifact Compos...

Mar 08, 2024

Linux Kernel Runtime Guard (LKRG) 0.9.8 Released with Major Improvements

Openwall has released Linux Kernel Runtime Gu...

Mar 05, 2024

Fedora vs. Ubuntu: Which More Secure, Faster & More User-Friendly?

Ubuntu and Fedora are two prominent Linux distributions...

Feb 18, 2024

Huawei Proposes to Improve Linux Kernel Memory Security with New “Sandbox Mode”

Chinese tech giant Huawei has proposed introducing a "S...

Feb 15, 2024

Arch Linux-Based SystemRescue 11 Toolkit Released: Here's What's New

The release of SystemRescue 11 is an Arch Lin...

Jan 28, 2024

Linux Kernel 6.7 Released with Various Security Improvements

The release of Linux kernel 6.7 introduces various secu...

Feb 11, 2024

The Parrot OS 6.0 Release: Empowering Ethical Hackers with Cutting-edge Tools and Enhanced Compatibility

The recently released Parrot OS 6.0 has garnered attent...

Jan 25, 2024

Vendors/Products

Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS Beta Released with Enhanced Security & Performance

Canonical has recently announced the Beta release of Ub...

Apr 15, 2024

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Fedora 40 Beta Released with Impressive Speed & New Security Features

Fedora 40 beta, the newest version of the Fedora operat...

Apr 01, 2024

Canonical Snap Store Scams Lead To Policy Changes

Canonical has taken steps to address the growing proble...

Mar 31, 2024

Zorin OS 17.1: Facilitating a Seamless Transition for Windows Apps on Linux

Zorin OS 17.1, the latest release of the Linux distribu...

Mar 18, 2024

LinuxONE 4 Express: Could IBM's Security-Centric Budget Mainframe Be Right for You?

IBM's LinuxONE 4 Express is a user-friendly, budget mai...

Feb 12, 2024

CSI Linux: A Digital Forensics Distro with an Intense Focus on User Education

CSI Linux is a Linux distribution focused on digital fo...

Feb 12, 2024

New Mozilla Firefox Package for Linux Is a Game-Changer for Ubuntu and Debian Users

Mozilla has released a new Firefox package specifically...

Jan 23, 2024

Linux Mint and Ubuntu's Security Features: Prioritizing System Safety

Linux Mint and Ubuntu are two popular Linux distributio...

Jan 22, 2024

Understanding the Implications of CentOS Stream 8 End-of-Life on Enterprise Environments

with the approaching end-of-life (EOL) of CentOS Stream...

Jan 18, 2024

Kali vs. ParrotOS: 2 Versatile Linux Distros for Security Pros

Kali and ParrotOS are two Linux distros that are great ...

Dec 09, 2023

Server Security

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

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

Krasue RAT Malware Hides on Linux Servers Using Embedded Rootkits

The Krasue Rat malware is a new threat to Linux servers...

Dec 07, 2023

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Ubuntu Server Security Best Practices

Ubuntu Server is a highly sought-after, open-source ope...

Oct 15, 2023

Harden Ubuntu Server to Secure Your Container and Other Deployments

You'll be surprised at how easy it is to harden the Ubu...

Sep 17, 2023

P2P Worm Attacking 307,000 Redis Instances on Linux and Windows Systems

P2PInfect is a new P2P worm that is actively targeting ...

Jul 26, 2023

Organizations/Events

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

Ubuntu LTS Gets 12 Years of Legacy Support: An Analysis for Security Practitioners

Canonical has announced extending Ubuntu's long-term su...

Mar 26, 2024

Happy Birthday, Canonical! 20 Years of Shaping the Ubuntu Linux World

Canonical, the parent company of Ubuntu Linux, has...

Mar 06, 2024

Falco Graduation Signals Advancements in Cloud Native Runtime Security

In the world of cloud-native computing, security is par...

Mar 02, 2024

The Linux Foundation Offers Insights on Secure Software Development

The Linux Foundation recently published a report titled...

Feb 05, 2024

Unveiling the Future of Open-Source Generative AI

The Linux Foundation's 2023 Open Source Generative AI R...

Jan 17, 2024

The Rust Foundation to Develop Training and Certification Program

The Rust Foundation will be developing a training and c...

Dec 03, 2023

How Meta Patches Linux at Hyperscale

It's no secret that Linux is the most popular operating...

Dec 02, 2023

Security Highlights from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2023

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon provided valuable insights for...

Nov 18, 2023

Network Security

Canonical Makes Network Management Simpler and More Secure with Netplan 1.0

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

Apr 09, 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

How Kali Linux Can Help Security Test Your Network

Let's dive headfirst into how Kali Linux, a popular ope...

Nov 21, 2023

Learn About the Best Features of Kali Linux

Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution designe...

Nov 13, 2023

TCP Authentication Option "TCP-AO" Support Nears For The Linux Kernel

One of the new Linux networking features we've been loo...

Sep 12, 2023

Kali Linux 2023.3 Released with 9 New Tools, Internal Changes

Kali Linux 2023.3, the third version of 2023, is now av...

Aug 24, 2023

The 4 Best Network Scanning and Enumeration Tools

The scanning and enumeration phase of penetration tests...

Aug 14, 2023

Kali Linux 2023.2 Released with 13 New Tools, Pre-Built HyperV Image

Kali Linux 2023.2, the second version of 2023, is now a...

Jun 04, 2023

The Secure Programmable Router Project Puts Your Network Back Under Your Control with a Raspberry Pi

Designed with an eye on security and privacy, SPR aims ...

May 26, 2023

Firewalls

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

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

The 10 Best Free Linux Firewall Tools

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

Dec 14, 2022

IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Improves Its Intrusion Prevention System and Security

Peter Müller has announced the release and general...

Jun 14, 2022

Nasty Linux netfilter firewall security hole found

How embarrassing! It turns out there was a security hol...

Mar 17, 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

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

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

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

Nov 15, 2023

Malicious Applications Hit Canonical's Snap Store

Several fake cryptography applications have appeared on...

Oct 01, 2023

GitHub Makes Passkeys Security Feature Available to All

GitHub has officially rolled out its passkeys secu...

Sep 27, 2023

Cryptsetup Lands Support For OPAL Self Encrypting Drives

Linux 6.4 or newer paired with the latest cryptsetup de...

Aug 21, 2023

Monti Ransomware’s Linux Variant Attacks the Financial & Healthcare Industries

The Monti ransomware was found in June 2022 that attrac...

Aug 17, 2023

Security Trends

Growth in Open Source Use Among Businesses Analyzed

The open-source movement has come a long way, from its ...

Apr 12, 2024

The Critical Importance of Prioritizing Memory Safe Programming Languages

The importance of prioritizing memory-safe programming ...

Apr 02, 2024

Open Source is Not Insecure, Despite Common Misconceptions

A common misconception is that open-source software is ...

Mar 15, 2024

Do I Need Antivirus as a Linux User?

It is a common belief among Linux users that antivirus ...

Feb 20, 2024

Top Reasons to Use Linux Over Windows

As an increasing number of users and businesses worldwi...

Feb 10, 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Linux Security

Implementing robust security measures in Linux-based sy...

Feb 08, 2024

Navigating the Open Source Security Landscape in 2024

Open-source software is a cornerstone of the technology...

Jan 10, 2024

What is Test Data Management?

Test data management is the technique of providing mode...

Jan 08, 2024

2023’s Moments That Marked the Open-Source World

Hi fellow Linux users! With 2023 recently behind us, I ...

Jan 07, 2024

A Pernicious Potpourri of Python Packages in PyPI

Researchers have discovered that many Python packages o...

Dec 12, 2023

Security Vulnerabilities

Native Spectre v2 Exploit Uncovered: Implications & Analysis for Linux Security Practitioners

The recently uncovered "Native Branch History Injection...

Apr 10, 2024

Hacked VMs Reveal New Attack Risks

Researchers have exposed new and sophisticated types of...

Apr 08, 2024

The XZ Utils Linux Backdoor: How It Happened & What We Can Learn

The alarming discovery of a backdoor in the xz data com...

Apr 07, 2024

Latest Ubuntu Beta, Other Linux Distro Releases Delayed by xz-utils Vuln

The recent security issue with xz-utils has delayed the...

Apr 05, 2024

Linux Kernel 'Make-Me-Root' Flaw Threatens Popular Distros

In the world of open-source software, security vulnerab...

Mar 31, 2024

Linux xz/liblzma Utility Backdoor Risks SSH Compromise

A backdoor in the widely used xz compression utility ha...

Apr 03, 2024

Decade-Old Linux 'wall' Bug Helps Generate Fake SUDO Prompts, Threatens Password Security

A critical vulnerability has been found in the wall com...

Mar 29, 2024

Severe X.Org Memory Safety, Code Execution Vulns Fixed [Updated]

After recent heap overflow, out-of-bounds write, and pr...

Apr 15, 2024

New GhostRace Attack Impacts Major CPU, Software Vendors

A new data leakage attack called GhostRace (CVE-2024-21...

Mar 15, 2024

Multiple Chromium DoS, Info Disclosure Vulns Fixed [Updated]

Multiple severe security issues were discovered...

Mar 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

Kubernetes Security on AWS: A Practical Guide

Kubernetes security is safeguarding your Kubernetes clu...

Nov 18, 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 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

7 things even new Linux users can do to better secure the OS

You don't have to be a sysadmin to keep your Linux desk...

Oct 09, 2023

GNOME Linux Systems Exposed to RCE Attacks Via File Downloads

A memory corruption vulnerability in the open-source li...

Oct 09, 2023

Linux Mint 21.2 “EDGE” ISO Released with Linux Kernel 6.2, Secure Boot Support

This variant of Linux Mint 21.2 is available only with ...

Oct 03, 2023

Ubuntu Desktop "Charting A Course For The Future" With Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Next Year

Oliver Smith at Canonical who serves as the Product Man...

Aug 27, 2023

If You're Looking to Up Your Desktop Computer Security, Linux Might Be Your Best Bet

With the threat of security breaches continually on the...

Jul 11, 2023