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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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security issuedata breachcyber espionageChinese Hackers Steal 614 GB Of US Navy Contractor Data: Espionage Threat
In 2015, the United States and China agreed to a digital truce that banned hacking private companies to steal trade secrets. And though the agreement has been touted as a success, it hasn't stopped Chinese state-sponsored hackers from pushing the envelope of acceptable behavior. . Moreover, it certainly hasn't slowed types of hacking that fall outside the purview of the accord. Lately, it seems, that means defense intelligence gathering. In recent weeks, Chinese hackers have reportedly breached a US Navy contractor that works for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, stealing 614 GB of data about submarine and undersea weapons technology. Attacks in the last few months originating from China have also targeted US satellite and geospatial imaging firms, and an array of telecoms. The incidents highlight the clandestine but incessant hacking campaigns that continue reliably between the US and China. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . Cyber adversaries from China breach a US defense contractor, stealing 614 GB of classified submarine information, heightening the already strained trade relations.. China Cyber Espionage, US Data Breach, State-Sponsored Attacks, US Navy Security, Digital Hacking Issues. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 24, 2018
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incident responsecyber defenseransomwareNATO's Response Strategies to Ransomware and Cyber Threats
"Oops, your files have been encrypted!" This was the chilling message that greeted hundreds of thousands of computer users last summer.. The WannaCry ransomware attack brought production to a standstill at Renault factories across France, put lives at risk by attacking hospitals in the UK, and cost companies around the world billions of dollars in lost revenue. The digital revolution has transformed our lives for the better. But this revolution has a dark side: Cyberattacks are now a part of our daily lives. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . The NotPetya cyberattack disrupted operations across Maersk facilities globally, causing significant impacts on their processes and logistics efforts. WannaCry Ransomware, Cyber Defense Strategies, Digital Protection Techniques. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 09, 2018
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data protectiondata privacyonline security10 Tips To Stay Safe Online Against Supercookies And New Dangers
Who would have thought that a digital copier wasn't secure? And did you know that new technologies make it easier than ever to track your online trail? Keeping safe online used to be simple: Use anti-virus software. Not any more. There's a whole new generation of threats to your online security and privacy. . We'll look at some of the newest tricks the bad guys have cooked up, and give you 10 tips to help foil them. You wouldn't (or at least I hope you wouldn't) toss your bank statements or health records into the recycling bin without shredding them. But if you throw out higher-end multi-function printers without removing the hard drives, you're asking for trouble, says Kevin Brown, a testing manager at ICSA Labs, which tests security products. That's because some digital copiers and printers retain copies of everything they produce on a hard drive or flash storage module. If somebody finds that device, it's no trick at all to read it. Yes, that sounds far-fetched. But the Federal Communication Commission is concerned enough that it is investigating this issue and some copier makers are giving away software that will help you wipe a drive clean. And remember, simply deleting files doesn't make the information disappear. It just makes it harder to find. The link for this article located at Network World is no longer available. . We'll look at some of the newest tricks the bad guys have cooked up, and give you 10 tips to help fo. would, thought, digital, copier, wasn't, secure, technologies. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 25, 2010
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information securitycyber defensedigital threatsIndia Government Proposes Isolated Cyber Defense Network Against Threats
The massive hacking by a Chinese espionage network into the Indian Government. It has come to light that critical and confidential information were leaked through social networking sites and other similar websites. Cyber security experts say that it is high time the Indian Government developed a separate network that will not be accessible to the public network. Experts pointed out that the vulnerabilities in the security network of the Indian government have already been exposed when some emails to the Prime Minister were hacked by Chinese hackers about a year ago. There are a lot of Chinese vendors which deal with the Department of Telecom. The link for this article located at express buzz is no longer available. . Substantial and sensitive information breaches underscore the urgency for a segmented governmental framework to thwart digital risks.. Isolated Networks, Cybersecurity Measures, Government Vulnerabilities, Cyber Theft Prevention. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 12, 2010
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data managementuser privacyconsumer dataGoogle's Privacy Controls Pose Risks and Challenges in Data Management
Google's biggest threat is no longer Microsoft. It is itself. As the company harvests copious quantities of personal data, it becomes dramatically better at serving customer needs... ...and at freaking them out over privacy concerns.. In other words, Google gets stronger with every Google Doc created, every Google Voice call dialed, and every Gmail e-mail sent. It becomes stronger because data is the heart of the Web's biggest businesses, as Redmonk analyst Stephen O'Grady implies. But in so doing Google also becomes more threatening to the very consumers it is trying to serve. Google Dashboard is meant to change this by putting consumer data back in the hands of consumers. It's a move that follows on Google's earlier pledge to "open data" and its Data Liberation Front. The link for this article located at CNET is no longer available. . In other words, Google gets stronger with every Google Doc created, every Google Voice call dialed, . google's, biggest, threat, longer, microsoft, itself, company, harvests, copious, quanti. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 06, 2009
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cyber awarenessdigital threatspersonal safetyPrivacy Risks From Surveillance: The Threat To Personal Safety
Someday a stranger will read your e-mail, rummage through your instant messages without your permission or scan the Web sites you. Who would watch you without your permission? It might be a spouse, a girlfriend, a marketing company, a boss, a cop or a criminal. Whoever it is, they will see you in a way you never intended to be seen The link for this article located at MSNBC is no longer available. . Apprehension mounts as diverse parties encroach upon individual confidentiality without approval, ranging from partners to offenders.. Personal Privacy, Surveillance Risks, Digital Threats, Cybersecurity Awareness. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 17, 2006
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consumer protectionemail scamspam controlFTC's Campaign Against Email Scams: Consumer Protection Efforts
The FTC's operation began in 2000, when it sent 1,000 spammers letters to warn them that a particular e-mail chain letter scheme they were involved in was illegal. Chain letters that promise money or other value to the recipient in exchange . . . . The FTC's operation began in 2000, when it sent 1,000 spammers letters to warn them that a particular e-mail chain letter scheme they were involved in was illegal. Chain letters that promise money or other value to the recipient in exchange for a small payment violate federal law, said Eileen Harrington, the FTC's associate director for marketing practices. In 2001, the agency searched its own junk e-mail database, comprised of about 8.3 million messages forwarded by consumers, and found more than 2,000 people still involved in the chain mail scam. The link for this article located at IDG is no longer available. . The FTC's operation began in 2000, when it sent 1,000 spammers letters to warn them that a particula. ftc's, operation, began, spammers, letters, particula. . Anthony Pell
Feb 14, 2002
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open sourcerisk mitigationsystem securityRevamping Security Admin for Increased Protection Against Digital Threats
Firms should revamp their security admin rather than just avoiding Microsoft products, warns expert. Firms are being advised to tighten up on security administration rather than switch from Microsoft software to open source operating systems, as fears . . . . Firms should revamp their security admin rather than just avoiding Microsoft products, warns expert. Firms are being advised to tighten up on security administration rather than switch from Microsoft software to open source operating systems, as fears over digital vulnerabilities mount. Eric Chien, chief researcher for Europe at security firm Symantec Response, said that Linux is just as vulnerable as Windows, and that the flaws exploited by Code Red and Nimda viruses were similar to bugs that the Ramen and Lion worms exploited in Linux systems. "Software will always have bugs. All it takes is a single flaw for a worm to gain access to the system. The key is how administrators and vendors respond to those bugs." Chien said Microsoft software would remain a popular target for hackers and virus writers because it was so widely used. "This isn't because Microsoft software is (always) less secure. This is because a very large percentage of the computer systems run such software," he said. The link for this article located at ZDNet UK is no longer available. . Authorities recommend that businesses bolster their cybersecurity measures rather than transitioning away from Microsoft, given the increasing number of vulnerabilities.. Security Administration, Open Source Security, Digital Threats, Risk Mitigation. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 20, 2001
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