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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...
Jul 21, 2026
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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...
Jul 20, 2026
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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...
Jul 17, 2026
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data breachconsumer protectiondata safetyNavigating Accountability in Data Breaches and Fraud Risks
There isn’t an industry safe from data breaches. Frombanksand credit organizations to hotel and restaurant chains,academic institutions and more, hundreds of millions of individuals have had their personal information stolen – all via the companies with whom they do business. . And although the case for why companies should protect consumer data is clear—companies lose less money and consumer information is safe from predators—what’s not often addressed are some of the more disconcerting aspects of data breaches. What ultimately happens to the stolen data and money? What are companies doing to stop the broader implications of fraud – beyond their bottom lines and brand perceptions? And, do companies have a corporate social responsibility to protect their customers and society as a whole from fraud? The link for this article located at Security Today is no longer available. . In today's digital age, corporate accountability for data breaches is vital for consumer safety and trust, as it empowers consumers against identity theft and fraud. Corporate Accountability, Data Protection, Fraud Risks, Consumer Safety. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 06, 2019
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security awarenessdata safetyprivacy protectionExploring Data Safety Concerns: USB Drives and Public Curiosity
Nearly one in five people would give in to curiosity and plug abandoned USB drives into their systems, placing their personal security at risk. . Research conducted by technology certificate provider CompTIA tracking the everyday security practices of people found that the basics of protecting privacy and data are sadly lacking. In a social experiment, the team dumped 200 USB flash storage drives around high-traffic, public locations in Chicago, Cleveland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. to see if anyone would pick them up. . Research conducted by technology certificate provider CompTIA tracking the everyday security practic. nearly, people, would, curiosity, abandoned, drives, their, system. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 14, 2017
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security advisoryexploitdata safetySnapchat API Exploits Published By Gibson Security: Risk of Data Breach
After having its security disclosure go ignored since August, Gibson Security has published Snapchat's previously undocumented developer hooks (API) and code for two exploits that allow mass matching of phone numbers with names and mass creation of bogus accounts.. The Australian hackers announced its publication of Snapchat's API and the two exploits on the GibSec Twitter account on Christmas Eve The link for this article located at ZDNet Blogs is no longer available. . Gibson Security discloses vulnerabilities in Instagram's API, enabling the association of account holders' emails with their profiles, jeopardizing user privacy.. Snapchat API, Phone Number Exploit, Account Spoofing, Data Safety. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 26, 2013
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information securitysecurity techniquesdata safetyComprehensive Handbook on Data Destruction for Compliance Requirements
A key part of any information security strategy is disposing of data once it's no longer needed. Failure to do so can lead to serious breaches of data-protection and privacy policies, compliance problems and added costs.. When it comes to selecting ways to destroy data, organizations have a short menu. There are basically three options: overwriting, which is covering up old data with information; degaussing, which erases the magnetic field of the storage media; and physical destruction, which employs techniques such as disk shredding. Each of these techniques has benefits and drawbacks, experts say. The link for this article located at CSO Online is no longer available. . Robust information elimination methods are vital for safeguarding data integrity and adhering to security regulations.. Data Disposal Techniques, Data Erasure Methods, Information Security Compliance. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 07, 2012
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data privacydata safetysecurity analysisEvaluating Google's Data Safety and Security Protocols in Cloud Services
How does Google. We are an internet company The link for this article located at CIO is no longer available. . Examine the protective protocols implemented by Google for its cloud services, guaranteeing that your information stays secured and confidential.. Google Security, Data Protection, Cloud Applications, Security Analysis, Data Safety. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 22, 2011
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security measuresdata safetydata center securityGoogle's Latest Video Showcases Data Center Security Techniques
Google has released a video showing at least some of the security and data protection techniques used in its worldwide network of data centers.. The video plays like a souped-up advertisement for the search giant and its Google Apps suite of online business applications The link for this article located at Channel Register is no longer available. . Explore Google's insightful video showcasing robust security protocols at data centers, enhancing cloud service reliability and safeguarding information integrity.. Data Center Security, Google Practices, Cloud Service Protection. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 25, 2011
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security awarenessuser behaviordata safetySurvey Uncovers Alarming Password Habits in Browser Storage
Nearly a quarter of people (23 per cent) polled in a survey by Symantec use their browser to keep tabs on their passwords. A survey of 400 surfers by Symantec also found that 60 per cent fail to change their passwords regularly. Further violating the 'passwords should be treated like toothbrushes' maxim (changed frequently and not shared), the pollsters also found that a quarter of people have given their passwords to their spouse, while one in 10 people have given their password to a . Password choices were also lamentably bad. Twelve of the respondents admitted they used the phrase 'password' as their, err, password while one in ten used a pet's name. The name of a pet might easily be obtained by browsing on an intended target's social networking profile. The link for this article located at The Register UK is no longer available. . Poor password practices among individuals indicate a troubling deficit in understanding security measures related to web data management.. Password Security, User Behavior, Browser Safety. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 30, 2010
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Linux toolsbackupautomationEffective Automated Blog Backup Techniques For Linux Users
Bad things happen. If you've ever worried that the over caffeinated tech might spill his latte down your web server, then today's How-To will help you out. Forgetting to back up your blog (or your website) is something that isn't a big deal until you need it -- like backing up anything, really. But your blog's files and databased aren't really so simply accessible as the files on your PC, so today we're showing you how to automatically back up your blog (or website) with some freely available tools that will use a minimum amount of your precious bandwidth. . The link for this article located at Engadget is no longer available. . Streamline your Linux blog backups with tools like rsync and cron for automation, ensuring data integrity and efficient bandwidth utilization. Linux Backup Solutions, Automating Blog Backups, Data Safety Tools. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 07, 2006
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