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NSA SELinux Update Enhances Linux Kernel Security Features

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Most stories about government deployments of Linux involve a distributor helping various federal and municipal agencies install the open source operating system. But in this case, a federal agency is helping Linux. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), also known as the codemakers and codebreakers cryptologic division within the Department of Defense, has helped to harden Linux with newly-released Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) kernel modifications. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 25, 2004

John The Ripper 1.6.37: New Linux And OpenBSD Features And Fixes

There's a new development version of John the Ripper. It may beobtained at the usual location: /john/ . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 24, 2004

Exploring Sardonix's Open Source Security Audit Failure and Its Lessons

Members of the security community tend to audit software either for a business interest, or for their own private use. Some of them do, indeed, disclose the issues they discover to mailing lists, winning reputations as Kung Fu masters. But many sit on their findings, because kudos on a mailing list or a software auditing website can never compare to the reward of unauthorized access to a high-profile system. Sardonix had nothing to offer either variety of auditor. And any chance the project might have had at recruiting a third kind of researcher was thwarted by its own obscurity: the project leaders simply did not do enough to get the Sardonix name out and advertise to the security community. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 11, 2004

Guardian Digital Unveils EnGarde Secure Linux Security Enhancements

Guardian Digital, Inc., the world's premier open source security company, today announced an update to the next generation, award-winning platform that delivers features designed to ease the process of building a complete Internet presence and the level of security necessary to prevent system compromise. EnGarde Secure Linux leverages the best open source applications available to provide secure Internet connectivity, user privacy, Web and email functions, and intrusion detection. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 10, 2004

Knoppix-STD: Latest Release With Custom Kernel And Security Tools

Knoppix-STD is a customized distribution of the Knoppix Live Linux CD. Boot to the CD and you have Knoppix-STD. That would include a customized linux kernel (2.4.21 with ntfs rw, openmosix, and superfreeswan patches), Fluxbox windows manager, incredible hardware detection and hundreds of applications. Boot without the CD and you return to your original operating system. Aside from borrowing power, peripherals and some RAM, Knoppix-STD doesn't touch the host computer. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 04, 2004

Sardonix Project Faces Challenges in Linux Code Security Audits

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Set up a Web site that allows users and developers alike to check which pieces of Linux code have been checked for security holes. The project, dubbed Sardonix, was a classic open source solution to a clear problem. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 04, 2004

Introducing NETWOSIX 1.0: Portable Distro for Network Security

Here is the newest Linux distrobution on the block, Netwosix. It is a source based distro, like Gentoo and Sorcerer, and it seems to be explicitly modelled after the BSD base/package-source tree. It is the brainchild of 17 year old self-described hacker Vincenzo Ciaglia. It stands out a little because its based completely on kernel 2.6. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 02, 2004

DARPA Sardonix Project Faces Challenges In Attracting Auditors

Two years after its hopeful launch, a U.S.-backed research project aimed at drawing skilled eyeballs to the thankless task of open-source security auditing is prepared to throw in the towel. Initially funded by a research grant from the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Sardonix project aspired to replace the loosely-structured Linux security review process with a public website that meticulously tracks which code has been audited for security holes, and by whom. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 02, 2004

AppWeb Mini-Apache Offers High Security for Embedded Linux Systems

Embedded webserver specialist Mbedthis Software has released AppWeb, a new "mini-Apache" for embedded Linux focusing on high security and designed for "embedding in applications and devices." AppWeb can be configured with a memory footprint of only 110K, and targets web services, offline applications, and embedded device management, according to Mbedthis. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 27, 2004

2003 Award Winners: Discover the Best Open Source Apps and Tools

A few comments. The Database poll was once again the closest race (decided by a single vote last year) while the web server poll remained the most lopsided. It's clear in most polls that there is not a single app that dominates, which I think is a major strength opensource offers. Thanks again to everyone that voted. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 12, 2004

Monitor Unix File Integrity Using Syscheck Tool for Enhanced Security

A new integrity checker software (open source) is available! But wait, it is not like the others, because it allows you to check the md5sum of your files against a remote database (acessible via web), making the monitoration of the files much more secure and simple, specially when you have more than one Unix system to protect. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 06, 2004

Snort 2.1.0 Release: Major Updates for Enhanced Security

Yes, it's true, it's finally here! We're proud to announce the release of the new stable branch of snort, 2.1, and the first release, 2.1.0. This release can be found at the usual place, / . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 30, 2003

GNU Savannah: System Crack Resolved and Services Restored

As you know, savannah.gnu.org and savannah.nongnu.org have been down for a number of weeks due to a system crack. Thanks to the contributions of many people -- most notably Mathieu Roy, Jim Blair, and Paul Fisher -- the system is working again for existing projects.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 24, 2003

Openwall GNU/Linux 1.1: Server Platform With Enhanced Security Tools

For those few who don't know yet, Openwall GNU/*/Linux (or Owl) is a security-enhanced operating system with Linux and GNU software as its core, intended as a server platform.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 23, 2003

Developers Alarmed By Open-Source Software Security Attacks

A handful of recent on-line attacks on free and open-source software servers has open-source developers looking over their shoulders. During the past four months, unknown intruders have breached the security around servers hosting programs and code published by the Linux kernel . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 11, 2003

ISF Standard for Implementing Security Practices in Organizations

The Information Security Forum (ISF) has released its latest international industry benchmark, the Standard of Good Practice for Information Security. The Standard is designed to help any organisation - irrespective of market sector, size or structure - to keep the risks . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 08, 2003

Cybersecurity Summit: Task Forces Set Astounding Software Security Goals

Five working groups formed at the National Cyber Security Summit released initial reports that focus on delivering concrete results within a year, task force leaders said Thursday.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 05, 2003

FSF Savannah Root Access Incident December 2003 Overview

On December 1st, 2003, we discovered that the "Savannah" system, which is maintained by the Free Software Foundation and provides CVS and development services to the GNU project and other Free Software projects, was compromised at circa November 2nd, 2003.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 04, 2003

Leveraging Cyber Diversity for Improved Virus Defense in Networks

University campuses and corporate boardrooms aren't the only places that benefit from diversity -- computer networks and the Internet could stand up better to viruses and worms if they relied on more diverse software, according to computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 27, 2003

Opera Security Advisory: User Exploitation Through Configuration Threats

The vulnerabilities, disclosed to the BugTraq security mailing list over the weekend, allow rogue Web sites to take control of a victim's computer by exploiting weaknesses in the way the browser handles "skin" files, or configuration files that can change the . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 25, 2003

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