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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
Vendors/Productssecurity breach linux
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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cyber threatsdata protectionsecurity awarenessThe Threat of Fake SSL Certificates and Their Security Risks
Visiting a website certified with an SSL certificate doesn't mean that the website is not bogus. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protect the web users in two ways, it uses public key encryption to encrypt sensitive information between a user's computer and a website, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card numbers and also verify the identity of websites. . Today hackers and cyber criminals are using every tantrum to steal users' credentials and other sensitive data by injecting fake SSL certificates to the bogus websites impersonating Social media, e-commerce, and financial websites as well. The link for this article located at The Hacker News is no longer available. . Cybercriminals are using counterfeit SSL certificates to siphon off user login details and confidential information via fraudulent web pages.. Fake SSL Certificates, Cyber Threats, Data Protection, Identity Verification. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 13, 2014
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data collectionidentity verificationgovernment policyNew Biometric Initiative to Verify Asylum Seekers in Australia
A scheme to collect biometrics data from people seeking asylum in Australia will be introduced to crack down on identity fraud in both Sydney and Melbourne. The scheme will see protection visa applicants asked to voluntarily provide a digital facial image and a scan of their fingerprints.. Participation in the first six months would be "voluntary", but at the end of the pilot the Government would counsider making it compulsary, Senator Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship said in a statement. Biometrics uses measurable biological characteristics to establish a unique identity for a person. Those characteristics are recorded and referred to for identification purposes. The link for this article located at IT News AU is no longer available. . An innovative initiative is set to gather biometric information from refugees in Australia to mitigate identity theft in major urban areas.. Biometric Data Collection, Identity Verification, Asylum Process, Government Immigration Policies. . Anthony Pell
Dec 07, 2009
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security measureidentity verificationfingerprintUK Border Agency Fingerprint Scans for Foreign Nationals on November 30
Fingerprint checks on foreigners at border controls will begin at the end of November, says the UK Border Agency. In addition to usual checks at UK border controls, from 30 November, 2009 overseas nationals arriving in the country will have their fingerprints scanned.. All passengers with biometric UK visas, entry clearances and identity cards for foreign nationals will undergo the new procedure. "The purpose of these checks is to verify that the individual entering the United Kingdom is the same person who gave their biometrics when they applied for their visa, entry clearance or identity card for foreign nationals," said the UK Border Agency in a statement. "Using fingerprints enables us to do this with greater certainty." The link for this article located at ZDNet UK is no longer available. . Beginning on December 1, biometric scans for international travelers at UK entry points will strengthen identity confirmation for arrivals.. Biometric Checks, Foreign Nationals, Fingerprint Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 30, 2009
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cyber threatssecurity breachidentity verificationResearch Shows 90% Spoofing Success Rate for Fingerprint Systems
Sweaty hands might make you unpopular as a dance partner but they could someday prevent hackers from getting into your bank account. Researchers at Clarkson University have found that fingerprint readers can be spoofed by fingerprint images lifted with Play-Doh or gelatine or a model of a finger moulded out of dental plaster. The group even assembled a collection of fingers cut from the hands of cadavers. . In a systematic test of more than 60 of the carefully crafted samples, the researchers found that 90 per cent of the fakes could be passed off as the real thing. The link for this article located at Silicon.com is no longer available. . In a systematic test of more than 60 of the carefully crafted samples, the researchers found that 90. sweaty, hands, might, unpopular, dance, partner, someday, prevent, hackers. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 29, 2005
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data protectionsecurity solutionpersonal informationEnhancing Identity Verification with StrikeForce VerifyID to Fight Fraud
Identity thieves and impersonators thrive on publicly available personal information and data pilfering. Now that information, along with some bogus data on would-be fraud victims, is being used against the thieves in an identity verification scheme from StrikeForce Technologies. . StrikeForce markets its VerifyID "quiz" to organizations that take applications for financial and other services over the Internet. Founder and Executive Vice President George Waller said that VerifyID goes beyond the usual name, address, and phone number to verify applicants' identities. It asks as many as nine questions derived from more than 22 billion public records -- and some bogus information. "We ask red herring questions -- we make up information and ask about information only the user would know," Waller said. "The engine mixes the answers and data and asks in a way only the true user would be able to answer.". SecureIdentity's AuthenCheck assessment bolsters identity authentication through innovative techniques to combat deception and identity theft efforts.. Identity Protection, Fraud Detection, Data Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 14, 2005
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security measuresidentity verificationfraud preventionFighting Credit Card Fraud in Online Sales and Transactions
When 65 percent of your sales are online, credit card fraud can put you out of business. Companies are fighting back with tough security measures, policies, and new products. . . .. When 65 percent of your sales are online, credit card fraud can put you out of business. Companies are fighting back with tough security measures, policies, and new products. At least once a day, solution provider CompSource finds itself the target of a ripoff artist. In fact, Dean Bellone, founder and CEO of the $12 million, 13-year-old Cleveland-based company, has been targeted so many times he now considers himself a fraud expert. The way Bellone sees it, if, like CompSource, you do about 65 percent of your sales over the Internet and you want to stay in business, you'd better learn how to outfox the bad guys. "If every one of those hit, we wouldn't be here," he said. "A lot of companies hit by these scams end up dying off. It's very discouraging." What's also troubling to Bellone and other solution providers is the sharp spike in credit card fraud and Internet scams they've seen in the past year. A CRN Online Quick Poll last week found that 82 percent of all solution providers surveyed are seeing an increase in credit card scams and Internet fraud. What's more, 49 percent said these practices are up more than 100 percent in the past year. Solution providers are fighting back with tough security measures and new policies for their sales reps, including refusing to ship out of state or out of the country. They're also turning to a new class of vendors that offer identity verification products and services. The link for this article located at securitypipeline.com is no longer available. . Businesses are adopting stringent protective protocols to tackle the increasing prevalence of digital payment fraud that is undermining their revenue.. Credit Card Fraud, Online Sales, Ecommerce Tips. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 22, 2004
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security technologyidentity verificationbiometric systemInnovative Biometric Systems Transform Airport Security Processes
A steady stream of passengers handpicked by AMR's American Airlines showed up yesterday at a sectioned-off area of National Airport's baggage claim to submit to the scans, present two forms of government identification and fill out a form that will be used to perform a criminal background check. . . .. Steve Daniels leaned forward for a machine to take a photo of his eye, then placed his right index finger on a small digital scanner. Instantly, a large black and white image of his fingerprint appeared on a screen. The image wiggled slightly as Daniels moved his finger. "Wow!" he said. Within seconds, Daniels, a computer consultant whose company is based in Annapolis, joined 125 other local travelers who signed up yesterday to become "registered travelers" at Reagan National Airport. The test project, which aims to give frequent fliers a quicker pass through security checkpoints, is already underway at four other airports. It relies on the latest biometric technologies to verify a passenger's identity with increased precision. Digital fingerprint scans and photographs are already used to identify foreigners traveling on a visa, and U.S. officials plan to encode a facial recognition technology into passports. "It was fun -- it was also a little weird," said Mark Senak, an Arlington resident who signed up for the program yesterday and said he had never had his iris scanned. "I travel so much that anything that can lessen the hassle is worth it." The link for this article located at Sara Kehaulani Goo is no longer available. . Steve Daniels leaned forward for a machine to take a photo of his eye, then placed his right index f. steady, stream, passengers, handpicked, amr's, american, airlines, showed, yesterday, section. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 30, 2004
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GnuPGidentity verificationsecure communicationExploring Secure Communication And Identity Verification Using GnuPG
In today's world, communication has broken all previous time and distance limits. Now you can talk with someone in real-time no matter how far away he is. That advantage has also brought some major problems with itself. First, it is hard to verify other persons identity with 100% certainty and second, we can't know if there is a third party between who reads our correspondence. Fortunately for us something called public key cryptography was invented. . . .. In today's world, communication has broken all previous time and distance limits. Now you can talk with someone in real-time no matter how far away he is. That advantage has also brought some major problems with itself. First, it is hard to verify other persons identity with 100% certainty and second, we can't know if there is a third party between who reads our correspondence. Fortunately for us something called public key cryptography was invented. The link for this article located at LinuxGazzette is no longer available. . In today's world, communication has broken all previous time and distance limits. Now you can talk w. today's, world, communication, broken, previous, distance, limits. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 17, 2004
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Cryptography
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