Security Trends 
fedora security assessment
fedora security assessment A Fedora contributor account recently came under scrutiny for apparently AI-generated activity that disrupted the project's bug tracker. . Questionable Bugzilla comments, flawed patches, and improperly closed or reassigned bugs forced maintainers to spend time cleaning up the fallout. There is no evidence that malware was deployed or a backdoor reached production, but the incident exposed a different problem. Open-source projects can be disrupted without compromising a single line of code....
Jun 12, 2026 
Security Vulnerabilities security advisory critical
security advisory critical Attackers are actively exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in Langflow , an open-source platform used to build and run AI workflows. . The flaw turns a file upload into a filesystem write, allowing a user-controlled file to escape the application's intended upload directory and land in locations Langflow was never supposed to touch. The vulnerable upload endpoint permits path traversal through crafted filenames. From there, the impact depends heavily on how the platform is deployed. A...
Jun 11, 2026 
Vendors/Productssecurity advisory linux
security advisory linux With npm v12 , dependency preinstall, install, and postinstall scripts will no longer execute automatically during package installation. Script execution will require explicit approval through new controls such as npm approve-scripts, with the change expected to arrive in July 2026. . The announcement targets a part of the software supply chain that has repeatedly appeared in package registry abuse, credential theft, and CI/CD compromise investigations. A single npm install could trigger code...
Jun 11, 2026 
Security Vulnerabilities security advisory zero-day
security advisory zero-day CISA added CVE-2026-11645 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after Google confirmed active exploitation of the flaw. The bug sits in V8, the JavaScript engine behind Chrome and Chromium. . That's where this gets more interesting. Most coverage will focus on Chrome because that's where the patch landed. But the affected component is V8. Chromium relies on it. Electron relies on it. Plenty of desktop software Linux users interact with every day relies on it too, often without much...
Jun 10, 2026 
Network Securitysecurity advisory networking
security advisory networking For years, IPv4 was the only proxy type that really mattered for anyone running automation off a Linux box. IPv6 was the protocol everyone said they’d migrate to, but almost nobody actually did. In 2026, that’s finally starting to shift. . The problem is that most admins stick with IPv4 out of habit. They know it; it’s what their tooling defaults to, and they don’t see a reason to change. Some are overpaying for addresses they don’t need. Others would quietly break their scrapers, scripts, or...
Jun 09, 2026 
Refine news
X Clear Filters Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Community Poll
What got you started with Linux?
Loading...
Explore Latest Linux Security news
We found 4 articles for you...
76
cybersecurity educationelection securityhacking challengeDEF CON Voting Village: Kids Compete in Election Hacking Challenge
DEF CON is kicking its Voting Village hacking event up a notch this year with a contest for kids to try their hand at hacking into replica election-results websites to change vote tallies and election results. . In partnership with r00tz Asylum, its kid hacking conference within the conference, DEF CON's Voting Village organizers will offer awards and prizes in four categories: Fastest to Exploit, Most Innovative Exploit, Best Social Engineering Exploit, and Youngest to Exploit. DEF CON, the international hacking conference, will be held in Las Vegas late next week, with the kids election-hacking contest on Aug. 10 and 11. The link for this article located at DarkReading is no longer available. . Children dive into the realm of election integrity by breaching simulated outcomes at DEF CON's Voting Village, collaborating with r00tz Asylum.. DEF CON Kids Challenge, Election Security, Cybersecurity Education. . Brittany Day
Aug 05, 2018 •
Organizations/Events 79
security flawsecurity conferenceembedded devicesDefCon 2023: IoT Village Hacking Challenge Exposes Security Flaws
Hackers will put Internet-connected embedded devices to the test at the DefCon 23 security conference in August. Judging by the results of previous Internet-of-Things security reviews, prepare for flaws galore.. This year, DefCon, the largest hacker convention in the US, will host a so-called IoT Village, a special place to discuss, build and break Internet-of-Things devices. The link for this article located at TechWorld is no longer available. . The CyberCon organizes a Tech Hub focused on smart gadgets, enticing security experts to exploit vulnerabilities in networked products, shedding light on various security weaknesses.. IoT Devices, Hacking Security, Embedded Devices, Security Flaws. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 08, 2015 • Security Projects 
83
home automationhacking challengegarage projectJoin This Week’s Hacker Challenge to Hack Your Garage or Carport
Welcome to our next Hacker Challenge! Each week, we issue a new challenge. You get until Sunday to prepare your submission and send it to us. That gives you a few days to think about it and a whole weekend to work it up. Our editors pick the best submissions and our favorite will be featured right here on Lifehacker!. This Week's Hacker Challenge: Hack Your Garage or Carport The garage is a versatile place. Sure you can park your cars there. You can also use it for storage, projects, working out, or pretty much anything else. We've shown you how to make a DIY ceiling storage system, a simple garden tool rack, and even how to open your garage door using Siri and a Raspberry Pi. The link for this article located at lifehacker is no longer available. . Participate in the Tech Project Challenge to ingeniously upgrade your shed or car shelter with unique DIY tasks and technological enhancements.. Garage Hacking, DIY Home Projects, Smart Garage Solutions. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 12, 2013 • Hacks/Cracks 76
security researchhacking challengePwn2OwnReasons For Excluding Linux In The 2023 Pwn2Own Hacking Challenge
The annual Pwn2Own hacking challenge kicks off today, pitting security researchers against web browsers and mobile platforms. The HP TippingPoint sponsored event grows every year to include more platforms, though Linux isn't among them. . Pwn2Own will target IE, Firefox, Safari and Chrome all running on Windows 7. Windows XP isn't on the target list and neither is Linux, for different reasons. I spoke with Aaron Portnoy, Manager of the Security Research Team at HP TippingPoint the other day and asked him why Linux wasn't being included. Apparently the question is among the most common questions he is ever asked about Pwn2Own. "Linux is not an operating system that has widespread use with any one particular distribution, flavor or configuration," Portnoy said. "In general Linux is still a server-based operating system, people do use it on the desktop, but you can't go to BestBuy and buy Linux with a specific distro on it that everyone uses that has widespread market share. If we were to include Linux, we'd have even more controversy and we just don't want to deal it." The link for this article located at Internet News is no longer available. . Pwn2Own focuses on leading web browsers available on Windows, overlooking Linux due to its varied user base and infrequent usage.. Pwn2Own Challenge, Linux Exclusion, Security Research, Hacking Events, Exploit Analysis. . Alex
Mar 09, 2011 • Organizations/Events 78
data protectionvoice encryptionhacking challengeGold Lock Offers $250K Reward For Hacking Voice Encryption Challenge
An Israeli mobile security firm that a month ago offered $100,000 in gold to anyone who could hack its voice encryption technology has upped the ante to $250,000. Gold Lock posted a sample of an encrypted voice conversation on its Website and is offering the golden reward to any hackers who can crack it and send the company a transcript of the call.. Gold Lock, which sells military-grade mobile devices and data and voice encryption tools, says the voice call file has been downloaded more than 1,000 times in the Gold Lock Hacker Challenge contest. But that's nowhere near the number the vendor had expected, so it decided to make the contest more attractive with a bigger bounty. "Since 2003, we have been telling everyone how our products provide unbreakable protection for their voice and data transmissions, but talk is cheap. So now we are putting our claims to the ultimate test by inviting anyone that thinks they have the skills to take us down," said Noam Copel, CEO of Gold Lock, in a statement. The link for this article located at Dark Reading is no longer available. . Silver Key raises its bounty on their security challenge to a staggering $500K silver prize for breaching audio encoding systems.. Voice Encryption, Hacker Challenge, Military-Grade Security, Data Protection. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 08, 2009 • Vendors/Products 78
operating systemsecurity breachsecurity flawsPolish Hackers Triumph in Argus Challenge, Revealing OS Vulnerabilities
A security firm that claimed it couldn't be hacked can't make brash statements anymore. Argus admitted that a group from Poland has won the fifth Argus Hacking Challenge, but the security company said it screwed up in choosing an operating system. . . . . A security firm that claimed it couldn't be hacked can't make brash statements anymore. Argus admitted that a group from Poland has won the fifth Argus Hacking Challenge, but the security company said it screwed up in choosing an operating system. Argus announced that hacking group the "Last Stage of Delirium," was paid the 35,000 British pounds (US$48,000) prize that the company promised to any hacker who could break into a Pit Bull protected server. The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . A Ukrainian cybersecurity team has emerged victorious at the Delta Defense Competition, revealing vulnerabilities in the agency's assertions.. Argus Security Challenge,Hacking Challenge,Security Breach,OS Flaws. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 24, 2001 • Vendors/Products 83
copy protectionethical hackinghacking challengeGerman Company Organizes $5,000 Hacking Competition at CeBIT 2023
A German computer security firm is inviting hackers to break into its products live at this year's CeBIT computer fair. Wibu will place its reputation on the line by asking a group of "ethical" hackers to crack a file scambled with its encryption technology.. . .. A German computer security firm is inviting hackers to break into its products live at this year's CeBIT computer fair. Wibu will place its reputation on the line by asking a group of "ethical" hackers to crack a file scambled with its encryption technology. Although the event has been decribed as little more than a publicity stunt by one UK computer security expert, it is sure to draw a crowd at this year's show: the company is offering a prize of $5,000 to any hacker that can break its copy protection system and decrypt a hidden message. Oliver Winzenried, chief executive of Wibu-Systems said the hacking contest will demonstrate the strength of Wibu's technology. "We want to produce proof in front of everybody that valuable software development projects can be safely protected. Today, illegal copies don't have to exist," he said. The link for this article located at ZDNet UK is no longer available. . A German company challenges hackers to breach their encryption systems at CeBIT, offering a $5,000 reward for anyone who can successfully bypass their copy protection.. Hacking Challenge, Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity Events, Software Encryption, CeBIT 2023. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 22, 2001 • Hacks/Cracks 83
cybersecuritysecurity contestcomputer protectionOpenHack III Competition: Argus PitBull Faces Off Against Elite Hackers
OpenHack III, a computer-hacking contest sponsored by eWeek magazine, will feature some stiff competition when it opens Monday. In one corner is Savoy, Illinois-based Argus Systems Group, maker of a computer security product called PitBull that the company claims is virtually . . . . OpenHack III, a computer-hacking contest sponsored by eWeek magazine, will feature some stiff competition when it opens Monday. In one corner is Savoy, Illinois-based Argus Systems Group, maker of a computer security product called PitBull that the company claims is virtually impenetrable. In the other is an army of hackers who will try to break into a PitBull-protected system and win a $50,000 prize, supplied by Argus. Hacking contests have been going on since the mid-1980s, but Argus has raised the stakes this time in an effort to validate a product it believes -- and many experts agree -- is the Fort Knox of computer security. Hackers generally try to access computer operating systems by exploiting holes in the applications the systems run, and most security products try to plug those holes. But PitBull protects the operating systems themselves, making it virtually impossible for a hacker to gain access. The link for this article located at CNN is no longer available. . Vanguard Technologies confronts digital dangers in CyberBattle IV, evaluating their GuardDog firewall solution against seasoned cybersecurity experts.. OpenHack Contest, Computer Security, PitBull Protection, Cybersecurity Challenge, Hacking Defense. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 15, 2001 • Hacks/Cracks 
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Community Poll
What got you started with Linux?
Search Topics
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!
Discover faster search, smarter navigation, and deeper Linux security insights. Read More