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Arch Linux Kicks Off 2020 with New ISO Release Powered by Linux Kernel 5.4

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Are you an Arch Linux user? Arch Linux is one of the very first GNU/Linux distributions to kick off 2020 with a brand new ISO image, the first to be based on the latest Linux kernel series. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 07, 2020

Kali Linux to Default to Non-Root User With 2020.1 Release

The Kali Linux distribution is going to switch to a new security model by defaulting to a non-root user starting with the upcoming 2020.1 release. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 06, 2020

New USB cable kills your Linux laptop if stolen in a public place

A software engineer has designed a so-called USB "kill cable" that works as a dead man's switch to shut down or wipe a Linux laptop when the device is stolen off your table or from your lap in public spaces like parks, malls, and internet cafes. Learn more about this interesting and potentially dangerous new USB cable:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 03, 2020

BlackArch Linux Ethical Hacking OS Gets First 2020 Release with 120 New Tools

BlackArch Linux developers have announced the release of new ISOs and OVA image for their penetration testing and ethical hacking operating system with new tools and many improvements. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 30, 2019

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Mozilla adds NextDNS to list of DNS-over-HTTPS providers

Are you a Mozilla Firefox user looking to better protect your privacy online? Good news for Firefox users interested in turning on the browser’sDNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)privacy feature – they now have two providers to choose from. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 18, 2019

Debian Releases Updated Intel Microcode for Coffe Lake CPUs, Fixes Regression

The Debian Project released a new intel-microcode security update for Intel CPU microarchitectures to address a regression affecting HEDT and Xeon processors, and add mitigations for Coffe Lake CPUs. Learn more about this update:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 16, 2019

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Mozilla to force all add-on devs to use 2FA to prevent supply-chain attacks

Mozilla announced this week that all developers of Firefox add-ons must enablea two-factor authentication (2FA) solutionfor their account to prevent supply-chain attacks. The new rule is to enter effect starting in 2020. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 13, 2019

Google Chrome Will Now Alert You If Your Passwords Have Been Hacked

Google yesterday rolled a new stable version of the company’s web browser, Chrome 79 for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. The new web browser comes with several security improvements and better secure browsing protections, including a new feature that will automatically alert you if your passwords have been hacked. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 12, 2019

Google Releases Chrome 79 for Linux, Windows, and Mac with 51 Security Fixes

Are you a Google Chrome user? Google has released the Chrome 79 web browser for all supported platforms, including GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and Chrome OS. This release includes 51 security fixes. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 11, 2019

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and CentOS 7 Receive Important Kernel Security Update

Red Hat and CentOS have announced the availability of important kernel security updates for their Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and CentOS Linux 7 operating system series that address two security vulnerabilities and numerous other bugs. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 05, 2019

Latest Kali Linux OS Added Windows-Style Undercover Theme for Hackers

Are you a Kali Linux user? Have you heard that the Kali Linux OS has added a Windows-style undercover theme for hackers, penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers? Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 27, 2019

Brave 1.0 is ready for privacy-loving web surfers

Are you a privacy-conscious Linux user? If so, you may want to check out Brave 1.0, which is now out of beta and in stable release form. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 21, 2019

Brave 1.0 launches, extends ad-watching payouts to iOS

Nearly four years after the Brave browserinsertedits we-will-pay-for-your attention pitch into theadblockersv.publisherswar, it’s finally showtime. Brave 1.0 promises privacy, security, speed and ad-watching payouts. Are you using Brave 1.0? If so, we'd love to hear what you think of the browser. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 15, 2019

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Debuts With Added Developer Tools, Security & Automation

Red Hat, Inc. today announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1, the latest version of the world's leading enterprise Linux platform. The first minor release of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 enhances the manageability, security and performance of the operating system underpinning the open hybrid cloud while also adding new capabilities to drive developer innovation. Learn more about Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 07, 2019

Microsoft: Defender ATP is coming to Linux in 2020

Microsoft is planning to bring its Defender antivirus to Linux systems next year and will be giving a demo of how security specialists can use Microsoft Defender at the Ignite Conference this week. What are your thoughts on this announcement? Get the details in a great ZDNet article:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 07, 2019

Mozilla to stop supporting sideloaded extensions in Firefox

Starting in March 2020, with Firefox 74, Firefox users will no longer be able to side load extensions. This method has been available to Firefox extension developers since the browser's early days; however, Mozilla has announced plans to discontinue supporting sideloaded extensions, citing security risks. Do you agree with Mozilla's decision? Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 01, 2019

NordVPN strengthens security measures following server breach

Following an attack that breached one of its servers, NordVPN is taking several steps in an effort to show customers that it can still provide secure access to the internet. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 30, 2019

Germany's cyber-security agency recommends Firefox as most secure browser

Germany's BSI tested Firefox, Chrome, IE, and Edge. Firefox was only browser to pass all minimum requirements for mandatory security features. Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 17, 2019

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Cloudflare has a new plan to fight bots — and climate change

Have you heard thatCloudflareis ratcheting up its fight against bots with a new “fight mode,” which it says will frustrate and disincentivize bot operators from their malicious activity? Learn more:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 23, 2019

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IBM’s new 53-qubit quantum ‘mainframe’ is live in the cloud

IBM has boosted its growing stable of quantum computers with a new 53-quantum bit (qubit) device, the most powerful ever offered for commercial use. Learn more in a great Naked Security article:

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 20, 2019

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

RHEL 9.4 Improves Security, Tackles Hybrid Cloud Complexity

Ubuntu 24.04 Security Enhancements Analyzed [Updated]