Audit Linux privileges now to limit compromise, escalation, and system-wide damage. Review Linux Privileges×

Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 427
Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 427

Stay Ahead With Linux Security News

Filter%20icon Refine news
X Clear Filters
X Clear Filters
View More

Get the latest News and Insights

Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.

Community Poll

Should Linux servers automatically install security updates?

No answer selected. Please try again.
Please select either existing option or enter your own, however not both.
Please select minimum {0} answer(s).
Please select maximum {0} answer(s).
/main-polls/157-should-linux-servers-automatically-install-security-updates?task=poll.vote&format=json
157
radio
0
[{"id":506,"title":"Yes \u2014 critical security patches should install automatically.","votes":0,"type":"x","order":1,"pct":0,"resources":[]},{"id":507,"title":"No \u2014 every update should be tested before deployment.","votes":3,"type":"x","order":2,"pct":60,"resources":[]},{"id":508,"title":"Only critical vulnerabilities should auto-install.","votes":0,"type":"x","order":3,"pct":0,"resources":[]},{"id":509,"title":"I patch when Reddit starts panicking.","votes":2,"type":"x","order":4,"pct":40,"resources":[]}] ["#ff5b00","#4ac0f2","#b80028","#eef66c","#60bb22","#b96a9a","#62c2cc"] ["rgba(255,91,0,0.7)","rgba(74,192,242,0.7)","rgba(184,0,40,0.7)","rgba(238,246,108,0.7)","rgba(96,187,34,0.7)","rgba(185,106,154,0.7)","rgba(98,194,204,0.7)"] 350
bottom 200
Loading...

Explore Latest Linux Security news

We found -3 articles for you...
79

Improve System Security with Buck-Security for Ubuntu and Debian

Buck-Security is a security scanner for Debian and Ubuntu Linux. It helps you to harden your system by running some important security checks. For example, it finds world-writable files and directories, setuid and setgid programs, superuser accounts, and installed attack tool packages. . It also checks your umask and checks if the sticky bit is set for /tmp, among other checks.It was designed for Debian and Ubuntu servers, but can be useful for any Linux system. By now the following tests are implemented: Searching for worldwriteable files Searching for worldwriteable directories Searching for programs where the setuid is set Searching for programs where the setgid is set Checking your umask Checking if the sticky-bit is set for /tmp Searching for superusers Checking firewall policies Checking if sshd is secured Creating and checking checksums of system programs Searching for installed attack tools packages The link for this article located at Ubuntu Geek is no longer available. . It also checks your umask and checks if the sticky bit is set for /tmp, among other checks.It was de. buck-security, security, scanner, debian, ubuntu, linux, helps, harden, system. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Apr 05, 2010 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Security Projects
83

Over 200 UK Firms Face Daily Hacking Threats: Time For Action

More than 200 UK companies are targeted by hackers every day, increasing the need for more secure networks, new research by Gartner has found. But purchasing and installing the technology is only the first step and to provide effective protection, these technologies must be correctly installed, configured, maintained and monitored.. . .. More than 200 UK companies are targeted by hackers every day, increasing the need for more secure networks, new research by Gartner has found. But purchasing and installing the technology is only the first step and to provide effective protection, these technologies must be correctly installed, configured, maintained and monitored. Kelly Kavanagh, research director at Gartner said: 'Although the internet helps small and medium businesses to enhance communications and collaboration among employees, customers, business partners and suppliers, it also potentially exposes enterprise systems and corporate data to the bad guys.' 'As business requirements, technology and threats evolve, small and medium businesses should update firewall policies, virus and intrusion detection technology to reflect these changes. These technologies need maintenance with patches and updates.' The link for this article located at AccountancyAge is no longer available. . Every day, more than 250 firms across the UK face cyber threats, highlighting the critical need for improved digital defenses.. Cyber Threats, Secure Networks, Risks For Companies, Network Defense Strategies. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 May 23, 2002 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
News Add Esm H340

Get the latest News and Insights

Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.

Community Poll

Should Linux servers automatically install security updates?

No answer selected. Please try again.
Please select either existing option or enter your own, however not both.
Please select minimum {0} answer(s).
Please select maximum {0} answer(s).
/main-polls/157-should-linux-servers-automatically-install-security-updates?task=poll.vote&format=json
157
radio
0
[{"id":506,"title":"Yes \u2014 critical security patches should install automatically.","votes":0,"type":"x","order":1,"pct":0,"resources":[]},{"id":507,"title":"No \u2014 every update should be tested before deployment.","votes":3,"type":"x","order":2,"pct":60,"resources":[]},{"id":508,"title":"Only critical vulnerabilities should auto-install.","votes":0,"type":"x","order":3,"pct":0,"resources":[]},{"id":509,"title":"I patch when Reddit starts panicking.","votes":2,"type":"x","order":4,"pct":40,"resources":[]}] ["#ff5b00","#4ac0f2","#b80028","#eef66c","#60bb22","#b96a9a","#62c2cc"] ["rgba(255,91,0,0.7)","rgba(74,192,242,0.7)","rgba(184,0,40,0.7)","rgba(238,246,108,0.7)","rgba(96,187,34,0.7)","rgba(185,106,154,0.7)","rgba(98,194,204,0.7)"] 350
bottom 200