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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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cybersecurity Linux documentation Linux operating systems have gained prominence due to their stability, adaptability, and excellent security options. In the case of developing documentation, designing cybersecurity dashboards, or educational material, visuals are of vital importance when it comes to making things clear. The use of icons allows one to understand the message regarding alerts, authorization, encryption, authentication, or the state of the system just by looking at the visual cue without having to read long...
Jul 17, 2026
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security advisory linux distribution ESET researchers identified 11 old and forgotten Linux UEFI shim bootloaders at versions 0.9 and below that can be used to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on any UEFI-based machine that trusts Microsoft’s Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011 third-party certificate authority, regardless of the installed operating system (OS). Reported shims can be exploited to execute untrusted code during system boot, enabling attackers to deploy malicious UEFI bootkits even on systems with UEFI Secure Boot enabled.....
Jul 16, 2026
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security technologyprivacy risksdigital surveillanceFacial Recognition Systems Amid COVID-19: Pros and Privacy Risks
Security companies are updating their technology to recognize people wearing masks and measure temperatures, and are making the argument that facial recognition could become widely sought as a global security solution. However, this technology still has serious privacy-threatening implications that need to be considered. . With fears of spreading the coronavirus at the forefront of everyone’s minds, security companies are arguing that facial recognition systems may be a safer, cleaner option than traditional biometric access control systems. The claim is not coming without controversy, as fingerprint scanners have become increasingly common as access control solutions at facilities around the world. But as organizations like the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New York Police Department shut down their typical employee fingerprint scanning protocols due to the pandemic, facial recognition could become a more attractive option to businesses. The link for this article located at Security Today is no longer available. . The pandemic has hastened the use of facial recognition technology, enhancing security while igniting privacy debates over its role in monitoring and health tracking.. Facial Recognition, Biometric Systems, COVID-19 Security, Privacy Implications, Access Control. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 26, 2020
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open source softwaresecurity technologylinux adoptionFederal Source Code Policy Promotes Linux in US Military Applications
The US government is increasingly using open-source software as a way to roll out advanced, highly secure technology in an economical manner. So chances are if you get hit by US munitions chances are the software is open source – which should make you feel better. Learn more: . On August 8, 2016, the White House CIO released a Federal Source Code Policy that calls for new software to be built, shared, and adapted using open-source methods to capitalize on code that is "secure, reliable, and effective in furthering our national objectives." The United States Department of Defense recognises the key benefits associated with open-source development and trusts Linux as its operating system. The link for this article located at Fudzilla is no longer available. . The Department of Defense is utilizing public software to enhance cutting-edge, safe innovations in line with the recent Federal Software Strategy.. Open Source Software, US Military Technology, Federal Government, Linux Adoption. . Brittany Day
Dec 23, 2019
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security technologysecurity solutionpersonal computingInverse Path USB Armory: A Compact Personal Security Computer
The Inverse Path USB armory ($130) is a little USB stick with an entire computer onboard (800MHz ARM processor, 512MB RAM), designed to be a portable platform for personal security applications. . Crowdfunded in January 2015, it received double its fundraising goal from security professionals and enthusiasts hoping the device would live up to its pre-launch aspirations to be "the Swiss Army Knife of security devices." It released shortly afterward, and was quickly considered the 'real deal' in opposition to the market rush of crowdfunding campaigns for dubious and fraudulent security devices hurrying to cash in on consumer hunger for a security-in-a-box solution. The link for this article located at ZDNet Security is no longer available. . Crowdfunded in January 2015, it received double its fundraising goal from security professionals and. inverse, armory, ($130), little, stick, entire, computer, onboard, (800mhz. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 25, 2015
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Intelsecurity technologymalware preventionIntel: New Security Tech Aims to Prevent Zero-Day Attacks
Intel's chief technology officer says the chip maker is developing a technology that will be a security game changer. Justin Rattner told Computerworld on Tuesday that scientists at Intel are working on security technology that will stop all zero-day attacks.. And, while he would give few details about it, he said he hopes the new technology will be ready to be released this year. "I think we have some real breakthrough ideas about changing the game in terms of malware," Rattner said. "We're going to see a quantum jump in the ability of future devices, be them PCs or phones or tablets or smart TVs, to defend themselves against attacks." The link for this article located at Computer World is no longer available. . NVIDIA announces new developments in advanced AI algorithms designed to enhance privacy measures and prevent data breaches by the end of the quarter.. Intel Security Technology, Zero-Day Defense, Malware Prevention, Chip Innovations. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 26, 2011
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security technologyhandheld devicesbiometric recognitionApple Patent Reveals Focus on Personalized Biometric Recognition
A recent Apple patent and a strongly worded report from the National Research Council suggest that the future of biometrics lies with personalization, not security.. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last week granted Apple a patent for biometric-sensor handheld devices that recognize a user by the image of his or her hand. In the not-too-distant future, anyone in the house could pick up an iOS device The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . A recent patent application from Apple indicates a move towards individualized biometric approaches, departing from conventional security techniques.. Personalized Biometrics, Apple Innovations, Biometric Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 29, 2010
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application securityinput validationcyber defenseExploring Whitelisting as an Underrated Security Technology
Last week we looked at security technology some readers consider overvalued. This week we're back to study the other side of the coin. Here are four techniques and related technologies several cited as underrated in today's security fight. Since one security pro's miracle tool is another's waste of budget, it's no surprise that a couple of the technologies panned last week are praised here.. Whitelisting Application security is something companies increasingly worry about, as the number of business and personal apps proliferate. Hackers are targeting everything from online banking apps to the gaming apps popular on such social networks as Facebook. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) are among the technologies designed to reduce the risk. One of the more overlooked features of the technology is whitelisting -- the art of allowing only traffic known to be valid to pass through the gate; thus providing an external input validation shield over the application. Andy Willingham, senior security engineer at E-chx Inc. and founder of AndyITGuy Consulting, believes whitelisting and URL filtering are too quickly dismissed as too difficult. "Most people think that it's too hard to limit what people can run and where they can go," he said. "We've reached the point where we can't just let people do what they want. Too many preach that if we want to attract and retain good employees that we have to allow them to install programs and surf freely but until we get virtual environments to the point where everything is its own virtual session and can be 'cleared' at will or regularly, then we have to start locking down." Chris Young, a VP at ISM Inc., said the biggest setback for this technology has been inconsistency on the management side, but that this piece is improving. "We are at the point where this is no longer a problem and new programs can be added with minimal/no admin assistance in a secure and controlled manner," he said. "On the endpoint it should not be seen as a locking down of the system in that userswon't be able to have any freedom, but it provides admin/user education in the sense that it forces admins/users to check what they are downloading first to make sure it is a legit program and conforms to company policy." The link for this article located at CSO Online is no longer available. . Utilizing often-overlooked techniques like application whitelisting can significantly enhance cybersecurity measures by allowing only trusted apps to run, reducing risks and potential damage.. Underrated Security Technologies, Whitelisting, Application Security. . Alex
Mar 19, 2010
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access controlsecurity technologypolicy managementHyTrust Funding: $10.5 Million For Enhanced Virtualization Security
Cisco and several other investors have given $10.5 million to HyTrust, a start-up that is tackling some of the thornier security problems posed by the growing popularity of VMware's virtualization platform. Virtualization security remains a work in progress.. HyTrust won "Best of Show" at last year's VMworld, the major virtualization conference hosted by VMware, and was named of Network World's 10 start-ups to watch in 2010. When HyTrust launched its first product last April it already had $5.5 million in venture capital from Trident Capital and Epic Ventures. Now the company has added a second round of financing with the existing investors as well as Cisco and Granite Ventures. HyTrust sells a hardware- or software-based appliance that gives administrators a central point from which to control access, policy management, security configuration and compliance in virtual environments. Analysts have praised HyTrust's technology for solving authentication problems in VMware's hypervisor with more granular auditing and security controls, and for letting administrators set policies that won't be overridden by other tools. In an announcement Wednesday HyTrust said the new funding will aid in development, sales and marketing. Cisco's investment is indicative of the network vendor's increasing focus on virtualization. Cisco has developed software switches for virtualization deployments and its Unified Computing System uses VMware to create large pools of virtual resources. Cisco also recently teamed with NetApp and VMware on a security project designed to isolate applications sharing the same physical resources. The link for this article located at IT World is no longer available. . SafeNet raises $12 million in funding to boost cloud security solutions and improve identity management systems.. HyTrust Investment, Virtual Security, Access Control Solutions, Policy Management Technology, Cisco Ventures. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 25, 2010
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data securityencryptionsecurity technologyComprehensive Examination of Features in PGP Whole Disk Encryption
PGP has been around since 2002, but the company's roots go back to 1991, when the code base for Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) was developed. Over the years, PGP has become one of the leaders in encryption technologies. The company offers a wide variety of products that help users encrypt data files, e-mails and many other types of data. For the mobile worker and the individual user, PGP Whole Disk Protection is a very good choice for protecting the data on a hard drive.. PGP Whole Disk Encryption offers all of the same basic features as BitLocker and TrueCrypt. The management console runs as a desktop application The link for this article located at Tech World is no longer available. . PGP Whole Disk Encryption offers all of the same basic features as BitLocker and TrueCrypt. The mana. around, since, company's, roots. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 10, 2010
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