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system security Linux network The romanticized image of the digital nomad – a laptop on a sun-drenched balcony – rarely accounts for the actual friction of maintaining a professional development environment on the move. . The friction is amplified with Linux. We are looking for a setup that respects our kernel configurations, handles volatile network handovers, and maintains a strict security posture without the hand-holding of a consumer-grade OS – so, put simply, more than just a laptop and a sunny deck. The hardware is...
May 26, 2026
Server Securityopen-source Linux administration
open-source Linux administration Cron has existed in Unix and Linux environments for decades, handling backups, cleanup scripts, patching jobs, log rotation, monitoring tasks, and other maintenance work that administrators do not want to run manually. Most Linux servers rely on it constantly, which is exactly why attackers continue abusing it for persistence after a system has already been compromised. . Persistence through cron is not complicated. Attackers do not need a rootkit or advanced malware framework to maintain...
May 25, 2026
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security breach linux A major internal repository breach at GitHub has exposed a critical and overlooked blind spot in Linux supply chain security. Kernel exploits, exposed SSH services, weak firewall rules, and vulnerable daemons dominated the Linux threat model for years, and in many environments, they still matter. But recent supply-chain incidents involving GitHub ecosystems, npm packages, and malicious developer tooling point somewhere else entirely: the developer workstation. . The breach matters because...
May 21, 2026
Security Trends access control multi-tenant
access control multi-tenant Linux administrators often face an ugly choice in the cloud: prioritize convenience and cost-efficiency by sharing infrastructure, or sacrifice those benefits for the sake of total isolation. Most modern Linux workloads don't live on their own private servers anymore. They live in shared environments like Kubernetes clusters, where multiple teams and services run side-by-side. It sounds efficient, and it usually is. . But cloud isolation isn't as ironclad as it looks on the diagram. If you...
May 21, 2026
Vendors/Productsincident response cloud security
incident response cloud security Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) has become one of the most sought-after security services in the enterprise market — and with good reason. It promises the holy grail: broad visibility across endpoints, network, cloud, email, and identity, combined with the 24/7 human expertise most organizations simply cannot build in-house. . However, the rapid growth of the market has produced a wide range of providers whose capabilities vary considerably beneath the surface. Choosing the...
May 19, 2026
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social engineeringsecurity threatattack methodsExploring Social Engineering: Key Threats and Manipulation Tactics
This small article is a brief overview on social engineering. It talks a bit about the psychology of social engineering, the security threat it imposes and about the methods used for it. Basically, this article is a summary that covers the . . . . This small article is a brief overview on social engineering. It talks a bit about the psychology of social engineering, the security threat it imposes and about the methods used for it. Basically, this article is a summary that covers the important facts (from my point of view) about social engineering. One of the basic laws of information security is that 'Client-Side Security Doesn't Work', or more precisely, as Scott Culp says: "The basic problem with client-side security is that the person sitting physically in front of the client has absolute control over it", and "If a bad guy has unrestricted physical access to your computer, it's not your computer anymore". Social engineering attack uses the fact that the human part of the security is the most essential. Moreover, there is not a single computer system in the world that does not rely on humans. This is why this security weakness is independent of platform, software, network, firewalls, VPNs etc. . Exploring social engineering unveils psychological tactics used to manipulate individuals into security breaches, focusing on trust, emotions, and cognitive biases.. Social Engineering, Security Threat, Psychology Methods. . Anthony Pell
Jan 13, 2024
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social engineeringcybersecuritysecurity insightsKevin Mitnick Discusses Psychological Threats at Cybersecurity Event
Sophisticated hackers now use "social engineering" - exploiting the psychological vulnerabilities of human users - rather than technological weaknesses in security systems, famous former hacker Kevin Mitnick told a cyber security conference in Dubai.. Mr Mitnick, 49, from Los Angeles, was once the most-wanted cyber criminal in the United States and spent five years in jail in the 1990s for computer fraud. He is now a security consultant. The link for this article located at The National is no longer available. . Ex-hacker Kevin Mitnick discusses the cyber risks linked to human errors during a conference in Dubai.. Social Engineering Techniques, Cybersecurity Insights, Human Vulnerabilities. . Anthony Pell
Jun 06, 2013
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enterprise securitysecurity strategyhuman factorEric O'Neill on Human Factors Impacting Security Strategies
Eric O'Neill, the former FBI operative who played a crucial role in the arrest and conviction of FBI agent Robert Hanssen for spying against the U.S. for the former Soviet Union and Russia, says security can't rely on tech alone.. Anyone who has worked to defend enterprise secrets from theft knows that the answer to success certainly doesn't come from technology alone. Few know this better than Eric O'Neill. O'Neill is the former FBI operative who worked as an investigative specialist and played a crucial role in the arrest and conviction of FBI agent Robert Hanssen for spying against the U.S. for the former Soviet Union and Russia. The 2007 movie "Breach" was based on O'Neill's experience investigating Hanssen. "The human element is usually the weakest link," O'Neill said yesterday at the 2011 Computer Enterprise and Investigations Conference (CEIC) 2011. The link for this article located at CSO Online is no longer available. . The key to thriving in cybersecurity is grasping psychological elements, beyond mere software solutions, as highlighted by Eric O'Neill.. Human Factor, Security Strategy, Enterprise Security, Investigative Approach. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 18, 2011
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security toolswireless securitysecurity awarenessInsights on Wireless Security: Trends and Expert Thoughts from 2003
While the majority of readers think that wireless networks are generally insecure, we all know that the human factor is the biggest problem. It is up to us, the users and the administrators, to watch the new technologies and to keep updated with the events - which will finally lead to a phrase "wireless security", that won't any longer be an oxymoron.. . .. While the majority of readers think that wireless networks are generally insecure, we all know that the human factor is the biggest problem. It is up to us, the users and the administrators, to watch the new technologies and to keep updated with the events - which will finally lead to a phrase "wireless security", that won't any longer be an oxymoron. Wireless security is one of the hottest topics in our business. In the article you are just reading, I've tried to cover some of the most interesting wireless security topics and events in 2003. The article is divided into several thematical sections: general overview of the wireless security happenings, look back on some software tools, spotlight of two interesting books, a brief positive rant on corporate security world and a Q&A with three wireless security experts working at Funk Software, AirScanner Corporation and IBM. The first news item added to Help Net Security in this year was "Wi-Fi: The National Security Threat". The topic of this news item, was literally copied all over and over throughout the year, so the majority of news stories dissed wireless security. This media "attack" on wire-free network security, eventually lead to a raise in wireless security awareness and better state of security in general. The link for this article located at net-security.org is no longer available. . Explore the progression of wireless safety protocols, the obstacles faced, and professional perspectives from the year 2003, while considering the impact of human behavior.. Wireless Security, Security Challenges, Human Factors, Expert Perspectives, Technology Trends. . Anthony Pell
Dec 26, 2003
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risk managementsecurity policyinsider threatUnderstanding The Risks Of Employees In IT Security Threats
Employees continue to be overlooked as an IT security threat, despite the significant destruction they can cause, according to one white paper. A white paper released in the US by Web filtering vendor SurfControl found that more than 80 percent . . . . Employees continue to be overlooked as an IT security threat, despite the significant destruction they can cause, according to one white paper. A white paper released in the US by Web filtering vendor SurfControl found that more than 80 percent of security compromises faced by companies came from within. Charles Heunemann, managing director at SurfControl in Australia, estimates that about 90 percent of Australian companies' intellectual capital is held in digital format. Heunemann believes it's this which makes it a convenient target for unauthorised electronic transfer. The white paper also found that poor security policies and procedures and lack of staff education contributed to employees being an IT security risk. The link for this article located at ZDNet UK is no longer available. . Employees continue to be overlooked as an IT security threat, despite the significant destruction th. employees, continue, overlooked, security, threat, despite, significant, destruction. . Anthony Pell
Jun 12, 2002
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security issuerisk managementphysical securityUnderstanding Network Threats: Physical, Logical, and Human Aspects
Networks face three vulnerabilities: physical security problems, logical security problems such as computers within a network, and security problems involving people -- all of which should be equally important to businesses, according to a British Telecommunications executive speaking here at InfowarCon Thursday.. . .. Networks face three vulnerabilities: physical security problems, logical security problems such as computers within a network, and security problems involving people -- all of which should be equally important to businesses, according to a British Telecommunications executive speaking here at InfowarCon Thursday. "We are potentially vulnerable in just about anything we do anywhere," said William Morris, manager of policy and system integrity for London-based BT's group security. The link for this article located at InfoWorld is no longer available. . Networks face three vulnerabilities: physical security problems, logical security problems such as c. security, problems, networks, three, vulnerabilities, physical, logical. . Anthony Pell
Jun 22, 2000
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