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Hive Ransomware Converts VMware ESXi Encryptor to Rust with New Features

The Hive ransomware operation has converted their VMware ESXi Linux encryptor to the Rust programming language and added new features to make it harder for security researchers to snoop on victim's ransom negotiations. . As the enterprise becomes increasingly reliant on virtual machines to save computer resources, consolidate servers, and for easier backups, ransomware gangs are creating dedicated encryptors that focus on these services. Ransomware gang's Linux encryptors typically target the VMware ESXI virtualization platforms as they are the most commonly used in the enterprise. . Cybercriminals are evolving Linux file-lockers using Rust programming. Unveil their strategies impacting VMware virtual machine protection.. Linux Ransomware, VMware ESXi, Rust Encryptor. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Mar 30, 2022 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
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Top Linux Distributions to Watch in 2021 with New Features

Here is a quick rundown of most anticipated Linux distributions you should keep an eye on this year. . We’ve covered that list of the in the past. Sure, pretty much all of them will potentially remain as some of the most anticipated distributions every year depending on what you like. And, if you have a particular favorite, a new upgrade for that will always be something to look forward every year. No matter what, there will be some distributions that would potentially stand out in terms of their development, feature addition, and overall improvements. . Explore the leading Linux distros for 2023, showcasing pivotal enhancements and upgrades. Keep up with the latest in the open-source community.. Linux Distros 2021, Open Source Innovations, Anticipated Linux Releases. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 26, 2021 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Vendors/Products
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Explore New Features of Fedora 28 Cutting-Edge Linux Distro

Red Hat-sponsored Fedora operating system is known for its bleeding features and leading the way for other Linux distros. Very often Fedora makes way for technologies that are often adopted by other distro developers. . It’s also Red Hat’s testing ground as it acts as the upstream source of RHEL. Fedora 28 is the latest release that you can download and use. The link for this article located at Fossbytes is no longer available. . Dive into Fedora 28, the new avant-garde Linux release from Red Hat, showcasing groundbreaking features and enhancements.. Fedora, Linux Features, Red Hat, Cutting Edge, Linux Distro. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 May 02, 2018 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Vendors/Products
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Uncovering Humor: Hidden Features in Open Source Applications

A number of humorous yet undocumented features are hiding beneath the surface of some of the most popular open source software applications. Although easter eggs are generally easy to spot when you can look at an application's source code, there are a few that aren't widely known. . Google's Goats Unbeknownst to most users, Google's Chrome Web browser is powered by a distributed array of goats. In order to prevent the creatures from clogging the tubes, Google uses teleportation to move them between endpoints on the network. A hidden feature in Chrome's task manager allows users to see the total number of goats that are actively being teleported for each running browser tab. In Chrome's task manager, right-click the task table The article located at arsTechnica is no longer available. . Google's Goats Unbeknownst to most users, Google's Chrome Web browser is powered by a distributed ar. number, humorous, undocumented, features, hiding, beneath, surface. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Mar 19, 2010 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
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Wireshark 1.2.0: New Features And Enhanced OS X Support

Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer, and is the de facto (and often de jure) standard across many industries and educational institutions. Wireshark development thrives thanks to the contributions of networking experts across the globe. It is the continuation of a project that started in 1998. Wireshark 1.2.0 has been released. This is the new stable release branch of Wireshark and many new and exciting features have been added since 1.0 was released. . In this release Wireshark has a spiffy new start page. Display filters now autocomplete. A 64-bit Windows (x64) installer is now provided. Support for the c-ares resolver library has been added. It has many advantages over ADNS. Many new protocol dissectors and capture file formats have been added. Macintosh OS X support has been improved. GeoIP database lookups. OpenStreetMap + GeoIP integration. Improved Postscript(R) print output. The preference handling code is now much smarter about changes. Support for Pcap-ng, the next-generation capture file format. Support for process information correlation via IPFIX. Column widths are now saved. The last used configuration profile is now saved. Protocol preferences are changeable from the packet details context menu. Support for IP packet comparison. Capinfos now shows the average packet rate. . In this release Wireshark has a spiffy new start page. Display filters now autocomplete. A 64-bit Wi. wireshark, world's, foremost, network, protocol, analyzer, facto, often, jure). . Anthony Pell

Calendar%202 Jun 17, 2009 User Avatar Anthony Pell Network Security
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Exploring Differences in Linux Patching for Various Distros

With all the different distributions of Linux available -- many for free -- what distinguishes one over another? Most have the same set of standard bells and whistles. A few have support options that might be appealing for enterprise-level deployments. Nevertheless, underneath the surface, they all share pretty much the same code base. After all, that's what makes Linux so intriguing: busy open source developers all over the planet are always adding features or fixing bugs, and anybody can take advantage of their work. . The link for this article located at TechTarget.com is no longer available. . Explore the diverse world of Linux distributions, from stable Debian-based systems to innovative Red Hat versions, each with unique patch management strategies. Linux Patching,Distro Features,Open Source Deployment,Distribution Differences. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jul 28, 2006 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Server Security
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Insights from Damien Miller on OpenSSH 4.3 Features and Security

Federico Biancuzzi interviews OpenSSH developer Damien Miller to discuss features included in the upcoming version 4.3, public key crypto protocols details, timing based attacks and anti-worm measures. . Could you introduce yourself? Damien Miller: I am one of the developers of OpenSSH and OpenBSD. I have been working on OpenSSH since starting the project to port it to other platforms (initially Linux) back in 1999, but found myself working more and more on the native OpenBSD version of OpenSSH and on the OpenBSD operating system itself as time went on. I also maintain a couple of other free software projects, most notably a collection of NetFlow tools (pfflowd, flowd and softflowd). The link for this article located at SecurityFocus is no longer available. . Could you introduce yourself? Damien Miller: I am one of the developers of OpenSSH and OpenBSD. I ha. federico, biancuzzi, interviews, openssh, developer, damien, miller, discuss, features. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Dec 20, 2005 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Cryptography
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Nmap 3.00 Release: Improved Tools for Network Security Auditing

Nmap is a utility for network exploration or security auditing. It supports ping scanning (determine which hosts are up), many port scanning techniques (determine what services the hosts are offering), and TCP/IP fingerprinting (remote host operating system identification). Nmap also offers . . . . Nmap is a utility for network exploration or security auditing. It supports ping scanning (determine which hosts are up), many port scanning techniques (determine what services the hosts are offering), and TCP/IP fingerprinting (remote host operating system identification). Nmap also offers flexible target and port specification, decoy/stealth scanning, sunRPC scanning, and more. Version 3.00 is the first "stable" release since 2.53 (May '00). Nmap has been named "Security Product of the Year" by Linux Journal, Info World and Codetalker Digest. It has also been praised by Network World, Wired, 2600, Computer World, Information Security, Sun World, SANS, the CIO Institute Bulletin, and Phrack. It is currently the 8th most popular program (out of 24,000+) on the Freshmeat.Net software index . The Changelog is available CHANGELOG . The link for this article located at insecure.org is no longer available. . Discover the recently launched Nmap 3.00, an advanced tool designed for network scanning and security inspection.. Nmap Release, Network Security, Penetration Testing. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Aug 02, 2002 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Vendors/Products
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