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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...
Jul 20, 2026
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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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Linux securityopen sourcesecure computingExploring Alpine Linux: Lightweight Distro for Secure Users
Looking for a secure, lightweight Linux distro? If so, Alpine Linux might be a breath of fresh mountain air for you! . Linux is fun, but sometimes you just hit a wall with current distros and want something different. Plus, it seems that ISO file sizes and memory requirements keep going up with time. There has to be a smaller distro out there somewhere. If you're looking for a lightweight Linux distribution, Alpine Linux might be a breath of fresh mountain air for you! . Explore Arch Linux, a versatile and efficient distro that presents an exciting option for Linux aficionados.. Alpine Linux, Lightweight Linux Distribution, Secure Linux System. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 12, 2021
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secure computingdata encryptionprivacy protectionUnderstanding Homomorphic Encryption For Secure Data Processing
The problem with encrypting data is that sooner or later, you have to decrypt it. Keep your cloud files cryptographically scrambled using a secret key that only you possess, and it. But as soon as you want to actually do something with those files The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . Explore fully homomorphic encryption, a groundbreaking approach that allows operations to be performed on ciphertexts while maintaining confidentiality and security.. Homomorphic Encryption, Secure Data Processing, Encrypted Computation. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 03, 2014
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secure computingsecurity platformEthos OSEthos OS Development With NSF Funding: A Secure Computing Initiative
Windows, Mac OS and even Linux don't quite cut it when it comes to security in the eyes of University of Illinois at Chicago researchers, who are building an operating system from scratch designed to safeguard computers and applications. . The researchers have now been awarded a $1.15 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build the Ethos OS in an attempt to foil botnets and other security threats. Ethos has been in the works for a few years, with the idea emerging from a 2006 panel on botnets. "Today's computer operating systems are thoroughly penetrated and unfixable," says Jon Solworth, associate professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, in a statement. "Every year we spend more and more on the problem, but every year the problem gets worse because we're working at the edges instead of at the heart of the problem." Solworth is working with colleague Daniel Bernstein, research professor of computer science and a cryptography expert, whose job is to try cracking the Ethos OS, which runs on virtual machines. The idea is to build an OS that can free up application developers to focus on their apps, not security. [All of article] . The researchers have now been awarded a $1.15 million grant from the National Science Foundation to . windows, linux, don't, quite, comes, security, universit. . Anthony Pell
Apr 12, 2010
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security enhancementtrusted computingsecure computingopenSUSE Trusted Computing: Enhance Security with TPM Technology
A team of researchers has implemented support for 'trusted computing' in a commercially available version of the open source operating system Linux, breaking new ground in the global drive toward more secure computing environments.. The latest release of openSUSE, a Linux version sponsored by software maker Novell, comes packaged with software that allows users to set up a trusted computing (TC) environment on their computer, enhancing security beyond the antivirus programs and firewalls that frequently prove inadequate at keeping bugs, viruses and spyware at bay. Promoted and developed by major chipmakers and software companies in the international Trusted Computing Group, trusted computing uses both hardware and software to create a trusted and secure environment, whether on a home PC, a web server, in a data centre or over a corporate network. At the core of the technology is the trusted platform module (TPM), which is a chip that, among other security-boosting features, generates and manages cryptographic keys, verifies the identity of the computer on a network and protects software and data from malicious changes. The link for this article located at Physorg is no longer available. . The latest release of openSUSE, a Linux version sponsored by software maker Novell, comes packaged w. researchers, implemented, support, 'trusted, computing', commercially. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 23, 2009
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security practicesaccess controlwireless securityEnhance Wireless Security With 10 Essential Computing Tips
Security is essential if you are to get the most out of wireless technology. Despite the hype it is perfectly possible to have secure wireless computing, but there are some common mistakes to avoid. This top 10 list of tips . . . . Security is essential if you are to get the most out of wireless technology. Despite the hype it is perfectly possible to have secure wireless computing, but there are some common mistakes to avoid. This top 10 list of tips will help you to make your wireless environment more secure. 1. Put the access point in the right place Start with the basics: within your network configuration, ensure wireless access points are outside your perimeter firewall. 2. Use MAC to stop a hack Using Media Access Control (MAC) address-based access control lists will allow only registered devices to access the network. Although it can be spoofed, MAC address filtering is like adding another lock to your front door - the more obstacles you present, the more likely hackers will be encouraged to move on to less secure organisations. The link for this article located at vnunet.com is no longer available. . Elevate your wireless experience by implementing crucial cybersecurity measures and protocols to foster a safer atmosphere.. Wireless Security Practices, MAC Address Filtering Tips, Access Point Security. . Anthony Pell
May 16, 2003
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cryptographysecure computingMicrosoftCryptographers Express Concerns Over Microsoft’s Secure Computing Plans
Just three weeks before Microsoft Corp. publicly details plans to create a secure operating mode for Windows PCs, two top cryptographers have raised concerns about Microsoft's approach. . .. Just three weeks before Microsoft Corp. publicly details plans to create a secure operating mode for Windows PCs, two top cryptographers have raised concerns about Microsoft's approach . Whitfield Diffie, a distinguished engineer at Sun Microsystems Laboratories, said an integrated security scheme for computers is inevitable, but the Microsoft approach is flawed because it fails to give users control over their security keys. Ronald Rivest, an MIT professor and founder of RSA Security, called for a broad public debate about the Microsoft move. Microsoft first tipped its plans, formerly code-named Palladium, about a year ago. Since then some details have emerged about the concepts for what Microsoft now calls the next-generation secure computing base (NGSCB, pronounced "enscub"). The link for this article located at EETimes is no longer available. . Encryption experts express apprehensions regarding Google's intentions to enhance data security ahead of critical statement.. Secure Computing Strategy, Microsoft Security, Cryptography Insights. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 16, 2003
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data protectionsecure computinghardware securityIntel's LaGrande Technology: Enhancing Data Protection in 2003
In his keynote address at the Fall 2002 Intel Developer Forum, Otellini said that beginning in 2003, Intel processors would feature new technology that would better safeguard data from hackers and viruses. . .. In his keynote address at the Fall 2002 Intel Developer Forum, Otellini said that beginning in 2003, Intel processors would feature new technology that would better safeguard data from hackers and viruses . Code-named LaGrande Technology (LT), the initiative involves integrating security features into processors and chipsets to provide a more secure computing environment. "LaGrande delivers a hardware-based foundation for security," Otellini stated in his keynote address. "It includes protected execution, protected memory, and protected storage." The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . During the Fall 2002 Intel Developer Forum, Otellini emphasized advancements in data protection against hackers.. Hardware Security, Processor Technology, Data Protection. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 09, 2002
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encryptionsecure computingfile operationsTinFoil Hat Linux: Lightweight Bootable Distro for Secure Operations
TinFoil Hat Linux is a small Linux distribution that can be easily booted from a floppy disk. As from my perspective its two best sides are that you have your ring pair backuped on one place and that you can securely . . . . TinFoil Hat Linux is a small Linux distribution that can be easily booted from a floppy disk. As from my perspective its two best sides are that you have your ring pair backuped on one place and that you can securely encrypt and decrypt files wherever you are located. TinFoil Hat Linux is created to be a little paranoid place, so its other features surely go door-to-door with paranoia. The link for this article located at
Feb 26, 2002
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