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