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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...
Jul 17, 2026
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security flawsethical hackingcybersecurity debateExploring Ethics of Hackers Keeping Security Flaws Private
The author of this opinion piece, aka . Right now there The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . The debate over hack disclosure versus secrecy raises critical points on security practices, ethics, and the need for a proactive cybersecurity approach. Hacker Ethics, Disclosure Practices, Security Flaws, Cybersecurity Challenges. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 30, 2012
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hacker ethicssecurity dynamicsindustry practicesH2K2 Conference Insights: Hacker Ethics And Industry Dynamics
I spent three days at H2K2 hoping someone would say something worth mentioning in The Register. Finally, on Sunday, a couple of speakers did just that (on which more tomorrow). Best of all was Gweeds' savage synopsis of a thing which. . .. I spent three days at H2K2 hoping someone would say something worth mentioning in The Register. Finally, on Sunday, a couple of speakers did just that (on which more tomorrow). Best of all was Gweeds' savage synopsis of a thing which world + dog has no doubt long entertained as a vague suspicion, namely the way hackers pimp themselves in hopes of getting hired at great expense by security companies, and the way conferences provide fertile soil for the illusory threat exaggeration on which the security industry feeds. The corporate model whereby hackers gravitate towards corporate greed and away from the liberation of data and private resources developed with public funds was pioneered by ISS, Gweds noted. Hackers now work to expose security flaws with the specific intention of selling out and obtaining funding to become a security company, he said. Security lists like BugTraq become the matter for resume stuffing. "Post to BugTraq, become a well-known gadfly on the list, and, like Sir Dystic, get a high-paying job at Microsoft. It's an interesting progression: post a fix to a bug, work on the resume, release some software and then get offered a good job," Gweeds noted with sarcasm. . The rise of hackers transitioning to security roles sparks discussion on ethics and motivations in the H2K2 industry, highlighting their unique insights into vulnerabilities and security. H2K2 Conference, Hacker Ethics, Security Industry Dynamics, Resume Building, Industry Practices. . Anthony Pell
Jul 15, 2002
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data protectioncybercrimesecurity risksExamining Hackers’ Impact on Internet Safety and Security Risks
"CyberCrime's" cohost asks if hackers help make the Internet more secure. "Aren't you angry that someone broke into a computer system and downloaded your personal information?" I asked Gould. He replied, with a slight grin, "No, not really. I think in this particular case the hacker did us a favor." Gould blames the University of Washington rather than the hacker. . . .. "CyberCrime's" cohost asks if hackers help make the Internet more secure. "Aren't you angry that someone broke into a computer system and downloaded your personal information?" I asked Gould. He replied, with a slight grin, "No, not really. I think in this particular case the hacker did us a favor." Gould blames the University of Washington rather than the hacker. He believes unconfirmed reports that "Kane" attempted to contact the medical center for months before hacking into its system, in an effort to tell officials about the security holes he had discovered. When "Kane" was ignored, he reportedly downloaded information on 5,000 patients to provide proof that the medical center's security was lax. Gould believes this is what finally forced hospital officials to tighten security. The link for this article located at TechTV is no longer available. . Delving into the dilemma of cyber enthusiasts bolstering online security as analyzed in 'CyberThreats' and its ramifications.. Hacker Ethics, Internet Security, Cybercrime Insights, Online Safety, Data Protection. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 13, 2001
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data breachcybercrimeethical hackingYoung Hacker Shares Insights on Ethics of Data Breaches During TV Interview
On British TV the other night, a young hacker from Wales was asked why he had broken into a computer and downloaded several thousand people's bank details. He replied that he had done it to prove that the bank's security procedures . . . . On British TV the other night, a young hacker from Wales was asked why he had broken into a computer and downloaded several thousand people's bank details. He replied that he had done it to prove that the bank's security procedures were inadequate. It should have been obvious that he had no criminal intent and naturally hadn't done anything with the downloaded details. If he hadn't done it, someone else would have. You are a judge. Before you in the court stands a pimply-faced youth with greasy hair and an ill-advised vestigial beard. He stands accused of breaking into several dozen houses and stealing credit card details and address books. The address books were used to identify future properties to burgle and, whilst in each house, he burnt all the personal correspondence he could find. The link for this article located at The Register is no longer available. . On British TV the other night, a young hacker from Wales was asked why he had broken into a computer. british, other, night, young, hacker, wales, asked, broken, computer. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 06, 2000
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