Google backs effort to bring Rust to the Linux kernel
Google's Android Team is backing an effort to introduce Rust as a second programming language in the Linux kernel in an effort to improve security.
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Linux kernel will soon have initial support for Apple’s M1 chipset
Thanks to Asahi Linux, the Linux kernel will soon have initial support for Apple’s M1 chipset. This will likely arrive as part of the upcoming Linux 5.13 update.
Google’s Vested Interest in Linux Security
Google is now paying developers more money to work on securing their Linux kernels - a gesture that may well be the start of the company’s bid to enforce a tighter grip on Open Source.
Linux Mint will inform users about important security updates but not enforce them
In an effort to improve security, Linux Mint has announced that it will inform users about important security updates - but not enforce them. Do you think Mint has made the right call?
How to Install SpiderFoot Security Scanner on Ubuntu 20.04
Learn how to install SpiderFoot - an excellent open-source security scanner - to analyze vulnerabilities and malicious functions on Ubuntu Linux servers and assist in your pentesting endeavors in this tutorial.
Linux Mint outlines better, unobtrusive update notifications
Clem Lefebvre, head of the Linux Mint project, has written a blog post outlining new notifications that try not to be annoying but also remind users that they need to perform software updates to keep their computer secure. What are your thoughts?
