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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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Red Hatsecurity focusleadershipRed Hat Leadership Adjusts Focus on Security and Hybrid Cloud Strategy
Where does Red Hat go from here? Here's what Matt Hicks, CEO, and Paul Cormier, the chairman, have to say. According to Hicks, "We'll continue to invest a lot in security. That was the foundation that Red Hat was built on. That you can get open-source innovation and deploy it with trust. Nothing has changed with that other than we certainly secure a lot more software today." . In its latest quarter, IBM saw its hybrid-cloud revenue jump 18% to $5.9 billion. Along with this, IBM saw its highest sales growth in a decade. Much of that is due to its stand-alone Red Hat division. True, Red Hat sales increased by "only" 12%, which is low by Red Hat standards but darn good by any other standard. So what will Red Hat do now that it has a new CEO , Matt Hicks, and chairman, Paul Cormier? The answer: Stay the course. In an interview, Hicks, who's been with Red Hat since 2006, said, "[We'll keep using] the same core fundamentals that we built 20-plus years ago." Why? Because the combination of Linux, open-source software, and top support, "continues to play in new markets, whether that's the shift to cloud and cloud services or to edge computing. In the next couple of quarters. we'll just focus on executing. There's great momentum right now around the open hybrid cloud." . Microsoft's cloud division saw a 22% increase this quarter, totaling $7.4 billion, as Azure's fresh management focuses on growth.. Red Hat Leadership, Cloud Innovations, Open Source Growth. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 20, 2022
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innovationopen source initiativepartnershipEngineering Group Enhances Open Source Leadership With OSI Partnership
Engineering Group, the global IT player and Italian leader in digital transformation, announced their continued sponsorship of the Open Source Initiative (OSI). The OSI is internationally recognized as the stewards of open source software, working to promote and protect open source projects, development and communities. For 20 years the organization has served as the reference point for individuals, non-profit organizations, international enterprises, and governments that recognize the critical role of open source in enabling flexibility, transparency, innovation, and added-value in technology-based products and services.. . The Technology Collective collaborates with the Open Source Alliance to strengthen guidance in open-source applications and their ecosystems.. Open Source Leadership, Engineering Group Partnership, Digital Innovation, OSI Sponsorship. . Brittany Day
Apr 06, 2018
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open sourcesoftware securityTorvaldsLinus Torvalds Discusses Security Perspectives At LinuxCon 2023
At the annual LinuxCon event here, Linux creator Linus Torvalds revealed how he thinks about security. Torvalds was onstage with Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemlin, who asked the Linux founder how he feels about being the boss of Linux. . "I love open source and how all the credit comes to me," Torvalds said. "Realistically though, I only have the power to say no." The link for this article located at eweek is no longer available. . 'I love open source and how all the credit comes to me,' Torvalds said. 'Realistically though, I onl. annual, linuxcon, event, linux, creator, linus, torvalds, revealed, thinks, about. . Dave Wreski
Aug 20, 2015
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open-sourcedevelopmentinnovationIntroducing The Future Wave Of Open-Source Trailblazers Today
The world of open-source software, by design, is something of a collective. Instead of well-defined teams of developers working on a project for pay, open-source software is the result of an amorphous community making contributions . Despite the collective nature of the process, there are some obvious stars in the open-source firmament. Linus Torvalds invented the Linux kernel. Richard Stallman came up with the philosophy of free software. But what about the next generation of open-source leaders? Here The link for this article located at Network World is no longer available. . Despite the collective nature of the process, there are some obvious stars in the open-source firmam. world, open-source, software, design, something, collective, instead, well-defined. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 02, 2013
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risk managementcybersecuritygovernmentHoward Schmidt: New Cybersecurity Chief Tackling Challenges at White House
The White House's new cybersecurity chief faces a tough agenda, but will be able to draw on the lessons of a 40-year career, including stints at Microsoft and eBay. Former security adviser Howard Schmidt is returning to the White House as President Obama's new cybersecurity coordinator, the White House announced Tuesday.. In his new role, Schmidt will report to the National Security Council. Schmidt will also "have regular access to the president," said an official who spoke to The New York Times. Earlier this year, President Obama initiated a review of the government's cybersecurity policies in an effort to streamline operations. Turf wars among various agencies and a perceived weakness in the Department of Homeland Security had raised red flags, prompting the president to declare that the country was not adequately prepared on the cybersecurity front. The link for this article located at CNET is no longer available. . In his new role, Schmidt will report to the National Security Council. Schmidt will also 'have regul. white, house's, cybersecurity, chief, faces, tough, agenda. . Anthony Pell
Dec 22, 2009
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security insightsRSA Conferencekeynote highlightsRSA Conference Insights: Security Trends and Leadership Takeaways
This year's RSA Conference was another opportunity for the security glitterati to shine. The event, which attracted a record 13,000 visitors, also was a testament to how hot the security market is. . As for me, I got a chance to walk the floor, meet top security companies and listen to a number of keynote speeches. I heard a lot of hyperbole and security dogma. Some vendors surprised me with their clarity of vision, while I was baffled by the hype and confusing messages of others. The link for this article located at ZDNet.com is no longer available. . Key takeaways from the RSA Conference highlighting current cybersecurity trends and notable presentations. Uncover the forefront of security leadership now.. Security Leadership Trends, Market Insights, RSA Conference Highlights. . Benjamin D. Thomas
Mar 04, 2005
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security advisorycybersecurityDHSDHS's NCSD Leadership Selection Process Faces Industry Scrutiny
As the Department of Homeland Security prepares to name a leader for its National Cyber Security Division, observers in Washington and the private sector say DHS' hiring process has set up the new NCSD head to fail. . .. As the Department of Homeland Security prepares to name a leader for its National Cyber Security Division, observers in Washington and the private sector say DHS' hiring process has set up the new NCSD head to fail . "It's been the most closed process I've ever seen," said Harris Miller, president of the Information Technology Association of America, in Arlington, Va. "They asked for names, and we gave them some, but there's been no rebound. It's not clear how much respect security has in this administration." From the time DHS Secretary Tom Ridge announced the creation of the NCSD in June, the security community has been buzzing with speculation about who would be picked to lead the division. DHS officials asked industry leaders to recommend candidates and promised to ask for feedback as they continued to narrow the pool. Many people praised the department for seeking outside input. The link for this article located at eWeek is no longer available. . As the Department of Homeland Security prepares to name a leader for its National Cyber Security Div. security, department, homeland, prepares, leader, national, cyber. . Anthony Pell
Aug 14, 2003
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cybersecuritygovernmentinternet threatsU.S. Appoints Cybersecurity Chief Within Homeland Security Department
The Bush administration plans to appoint a new cybersecurity chief for the government inside the Homeland Security Department, replacing a position once held by a special adviser to the president. Industry leaders worry the new post won't be powerful enough. . .. The Bush administration plans to appoint a new cybersecurity chief for the government inside the Homeland Security Department, replacing a position once held by a special adviser to the president. Industry leaders worry the new post won't be powerful enough . The move reflects an effort to appease frustrated technology executives over what they consider a lack of White House attention to hackers, cyberterror and other Internet threats. Officials have outlined their intentions privately in recent weeks to lawmakers, technology executives and lobbyists. The new position, expected to be announced formally within two weeks, is drawing early criticism over its placement deep inside the agency's organizational chart. The nation's new cyberchief will be at least three steps beneath Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. The link for this article located at Salon.com is no longer available. . The Bush administration plans to appoint a new cybersecurity chief for the government inside the Hom. administration, plans, appoint, cybersecurity, chief, government, inside. . Anthony Pell
May 27, 2003
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