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Linux Ransomware – Notorious Cases and Ways to Protect

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The ransomware plague has been the talk of the cybersecurity town since the emergence of CryptoLocker back in 2013 - and these attacks are increasingly targeting Linux users. Learn about some notorious Linux ransomware variants and get advice on how to secure your system against this growing threat.

Brittany Day
Jun 25, 2020

APT groups’ mobile momentum finally faces resistance

State-backed APT groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices in this new remote work environment. This article explores how the industry is fighting back.

Brittany Day
Jun 24, 2020

2019 was a record year for OSS vulnerabilities

Total vulnerabilities in OSS more than doubled in 2019 - suggesting that while open-source code is often considered more secure than commercial software, OSS vulnerabilities are on the rise and may be a blindspot for many organizations.

Brittany Day
Jun 09, 2020

Cooking up secure code: A foolproof recipe for open source

Thanks to our friends at Help-Net Security for this submission.

Brittany Day
Jun 04, 2020

Why Linux Adoption Skyrocketed in 2020

Linux has long been considered the underdog of the desktop operating system world; however, Linux adoption is now improving at a rapid pace.

Brittany Day
Jun 03, 2020

Ubuntu Linux Overtakes Windows XP, Only Sky Is the Limit Now

Ubuntu is currently the most popular Linux distro, and has recently managed to overtake the Windows XP.

Brittany Day
Jun 02, 2020

Removing A False Sense Of (open source) Security

The value of OSS is undeniable. OSS offers organisations greater flexibility and cost savings. However, it needs to be understood that no software is completely bullet proof and OSS shares the same inherent risks as traditional software.

Brittany Day
May 28, 2020

Linux Creator Linus Torvalds Ditches Intel CPU Over AMD Threadripper

Have you heard that Linux creator Linus Torvalds has upgraded his personal desktop, replacing his previous Intel CPU with the AMD Threadripper 3970x?

Brittany Day
May 27, 2020

Abandoned Open Source Code Heightens Commercial Software Security Risks

Adopting open-source software and technology has the potential to improve an organizations' security posture if this technology is properly monitored and maintained. A new report from Synopsys indicates that many organizations are falling down on the job, resulting in serious security issues.

Brittany Day
May 13, 2020

Huge flaw found in how facial features are measured from images

There is a serious flaw with facial recognition systems that use what’s called anthropometry: the measurement of facial features from images.

Brittany Day
Mar 03, 2020

5 Cybersecurity Misconceptions Most Linux Users Still Believe In

Linux has managed to build a reputation around being one of the most secure operating systems available today. But too many people tend to take its built-in security for granted.

Brittany Day
Feb 11, 2020

Open-Source Security in 2020: Myths and Facts

Open-source software isn’t a completely chaotic and breached wasteland of vulnerabilities. It’s a global effort to make the development lifecycle faster.

Brittany Day
Feb 10, 2020

Get ready for the emergence of AI-as-a-Service

SaaS and PaaS have become part of the everyday tech lexicon since emerging as delivery models, shifting how enterprises purchase and implement technology. A new “_” as a service model is aspiring to become just as widely adopted based on its potential to drive business outcomes with unmatched efficiency: Artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS). The emergence of AIaaS will play a critical role in AI adoption.

Brittany Day
Jan 24, 2020

Why Artificial Intelligence Is The Smart Way to Form Real Bonds With Customers

AI isn’t going to replace us, but it will make it easier to deliver services that keep people safe.

Brittany Day
Jan 22, 2020

AI creativity will bloom in 2020, all thanks to true web machine learning

Machine learning has been trotted out as a trend to watch for many years now. But there’s good reason to talk about it in the context of 2020. And that’s thanks to developments like TensorFlow.js: an end-to-end open source machine learning library that is capable of, among other features, running pre-trained AI directly in a web browser. Learn how true web machine learning is expected to foster AI creativity in an interesting The Next Web article:

Brittany Day
Jan 02, 2020

How AI and Cybersecurity Will Intersect in 2020

So much of the discussion about cybersecurity's relationship with artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) revolves around how AI and ML can improve security product functionality. However, that is actually only one dimension of a much broader collision between cybersecurity and AI. Learn about the new risks and threats posed by increased use of artificial intelligence:

Brittany Day
Dec 31, 2019

Linux and open-source rules: 2019's five biggest stories show why

This was the year when, once and for all, it became clear that the future of technology belongs to Linux and open-source software. Get the details in an interesting ZDNet article:

Brittany Day
Dec 30, 2019

61% of malicious ads target Windows users

Did you know that Linux is the least targeted OS by malicious ads, accounting for only 0.3% of all malicious ads recorded in a recent study? Most malvertising campaigns (malicious ads) target Windows users,according to statisticsshared last week by cyber-security firm Devcon.Chrome OS is the second most targeted, while Linux is the least. Learn more:

Brittany Day
Dec 02, 2019

5 Disruptive Trends Transforming Cybersecurity

Everything about IT has changed, but our security measures are still built around how we used to design software and systems. Where does security need to catch up with digital transformation - and how? Learn more:

Brittany Day
Oct 01, 2019

What does an open source AI future look like?

Placing the fundamental building blocks of AI in the hands of the open source community is advancing AI in multiple industries. Learn more:

Brittany Day
Sep 27, 2019

Security Trends - Page 7

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

Unveiling the Rise of Espionage Threats on Linux Systems

New Research Reveals Linux Vulnerability Exploitation Has Doubled