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security advisory vulnerability GNOME is officially shortening its standard vulnerability disclosure window from 90 days to 30 days, a change that impacts upstream maintainers, downstream Linux distributions, and system administrators in how they handle software vulnerabilities. The policy shift, announced by long-time security coordinator Michael Catanzaro , addresses modern software patching realities and a growing influx of automated submissions. . Because GNOME is the default desktop environment on several major Linux...
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security advisory moderate For organizations that run a self-hosted Git platform, it’s no longer just about hosting static code repositories. Today, Git servers are responsible for deployment pipelines, API tokens, SSH keys, package repositories, and the automation scripts that push code directly. Confirm that the upgrade addresses known vulnerabilities but also provides production environments. . That makes them trusted systems within the development environment and attractive targets for attackers looking to move...
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data privacy automation Every system admin has lived through the same Monday morning ritual. A queue of forty tickets, half of them password resets, permission errors, or disk space warnings that any experienced technician could resolve in under two minutes. The other half require actual judgment. For years, automation promised that software would eventually sort the two apart on its own. That promise is now being tested in production Linux environments. . Early results are reshaping how IT teams think about tier-1...
Jul 17, 2026
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data collection automation You're running a web scraping project to collect pricing data from e-commerce sites. You set up a pool of datacenter proxies, launch your scripts, and within minutes — banned . CAPTCHAs everywhere. Your data pipeline stops before it really begins. . It's a frustrating scenario that plays out daily in ad verification, market research, and multi-account management. The website doesn't know you're doing legitimate research or monitoring. It just sees traffic coming from IP ranges it recognizes as...
Jul 17, 2026
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security advisory social engineering Business Email Compromise used to be a numbers game — mass-blasted emails, broken English, an obvious "URGENT WIRE TRANSFER" subject line. That era is over. Generative AI has turned BEC into a tailored, low-noise operation that mimics writing style, voice, and even video presence. This piece looks at what's actually changed under the hood, what defenders are testing in response, and why so many organizations are still structurally unprepared for it. . The Infrastructure Problem Nobody Wants to...
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software updatesopen sourcesecurity featuresWhy Trust Open Source Security in Today's Computing Landscape
Some people still think that open-source software security is inferior. However, security experts feel that it sets the bar for what computing security should be. "Open source is inherently more secure for the reason that patches, fixes and updates come immediately, and sometimes from competing sources." . Back in the old days there was a lot of FUD about Linux and open source software security. This mostly came from proprietary software vendors afraid of competing with "free," led by Microsoft, which also added numerous total cost of ownership studies it had commissioned "proving" that free software was much costlier than paying for expensive proprietary licenses when hidden costs were figured into the mix. These days, Microsoft has changed its tune and has become one of the largest distributors of Linux and other open source products on the planet (and one of the largest contributors of code upstream). It's also one of the largest developers of open source software worldwide and a major source of funding for the Linux Foundation. Microsoft is not alone in this move from enemy to user to active contributor to open source projects. . Delve into the progression of security within open-source software and discover the reasons it garners trust from professionals in the field today.. Open Source Security, Linux Trust, Software Updates, Computing Security, Trust in Open Source. . Brittany Day
Nov 24, 2020
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security techniquescompetitionlock pickingMastering Lock Picking Skills: Techniques and Competitions
For a lock picker, the world is a different place. Take, for example, a typical suburban house, with a bicycle in the front yard and a five-pin Weiser bolting the front door. When most people see that lock, they see security. But a lock picker sees a game. And maybe 15 seconds with a rake pick and a tension wrench. As for the bike Kryptonited to the railing out front? Please. Ten seconds, tops, with a Bic Round Stic ballpoint. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . Delve into the fascinating realm of lock picking tournaments, where safeguarding becomes a thrilling challenge tackled by specialists.. lock picking, competition techniques, infiltration methods, security games. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 08, 2014
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pen testingcompetitioncapture the flagJoin Facebook's Global Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Challenge
Facebook will host a Capture the Flag competition to find the next generation of cyber security experts. The competition includes a total prize fund of . Capture the Flag, which is now open for registration, is designed to test the skills of up-and-coming cyber-security programmers and penetration testers from around the world. There is an entrance fee of The link for this article located at Silicon Republic is no longer available. . The Code Quest competition organized by Google seeks to discover emerging programming talent worldwide via skill evaluation.. Capture the Flag Competition, Cybersecurity Challenge, Penetration Testing Skills. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 14, 2013
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security eventcompetitionhacker challengeCanSecWest 2023: Google Offers $3.14159 Million Prize For Chrome OS Hack
So you think you're a big-time hacker huh? Well Google invites you to show up at the CanSecWest security conference on March 7 in Vancouver, BC to see if you can crack your way into Chrome OS. And, to make it worth your time, Google is offering a pi worth of cash rewards. . That's a total prize package of $3.14159 million. I thought that would get your attention. The link for this article located at ZD Net is no longer available. . Microsoft is challenging cybersecurity experts at Pwn2Own for an opportunity to earn $2.71828 million by breaking into Windows 11.. Chrome OS Challenge, CanSecWest 2023, hacker competition. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 29, 2013
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vulnerability researchcompetitioncybersecurity challengeExploring Zero-Day Techniques from Google Competition in Vancouver
At a Google-Run competition in Vancouver last month the search giant. But while those two hacks defeated the company The link for this article located at Forbes is no longer available. . But while those two hacks defeated the companyThe link for this article located at Forbes is no long. google-run, competition, vancouver, month, search, giant, while, those, hacks, defea. . Dave Wreski
Mar 23, 2012
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cybersecuritycyber defensecompetitionUniversity of Washington Competes in National Cyber Defense Competition
A team of eight University of Washington students will wage war this weekend against an expert force, defending their territory with stealth tactics and on-the-fly invention.. But there are no physical weapons involved. There's not even a physical battleground. For the fourth year in a row, the team will compete in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, in which teams from around the country attempt to shield a computer system from professional hackers aiming to cause havoc ranging from stealing trade secrets to turning home pages into random YouTube videos. To qualify for nationals, the UW team triumphed over seven other teams at a regional competition in March. The link for this article located at Seattle Times is no longer available. . A team from the University of California excels at the National Intercollegiate Cybersecurity Challenge, displaying their expertise.. Collegiate Cyber Defense,Cybersecurity Competition,Student Ethical Hacking. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 08, 2011
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security measuresmalwarecybercrimeGoogle Decreases Malware Risks for Users of Its Search Engine
Google Inc. has almost cut in half the malicious software affecting users of its search engine, driving hackers to competitors including Microsoft Inc.. Hackers targeted Google, owner of the most popular search engine, 38 percent of the time as of Dec. 31, according to the report to be released later this month by Barracuda Networks Inc., a web security firm. Mountain View, California-based Google accounted for 69 percent of the attacks in a sample conducted around June, the report says. A Barracuda report in July labeled Google The link for this article located at Bloomberg is no longer available. . In recent moves, Google has diminished the influence of malware on its search platform, prompting cybercriminals to redirect their efforts towards rival services.. Google Search, Malware Reduction, Cyber Threats. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 15, 2011
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security initiativeethical hackingcompetitionDeutsche Post Security Cup: A Unique Ethical Hacking Contest for Flaws
German mail service Deutsche Post recently launched a contest called Security Cup in which teams of hackers compete for money to find the company. The contest rules say the teams are not allowed to touch public data and that they must delay disclosing any bugs they identify publicly until after the contest has ended The link for this article located at Forbes is no longer available. . Contests like Deutsche Post's play a key role in uncovering digital vulnerabilities, promoting innovation and collaboration among security experts while enhancing cyber defenses.. Ethical Hacking,Bug Bounty Programs,Flaw Detection,Security Initiatives. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 09, 2010
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