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Understanding Linux Kernel Security and Development with Greg Kroah-Hartman

The Linux kernel's stable branch maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman discusses the current state of the development process, addresses some security concerns raised recently, and provides a snapshot of the status of the project as seen from the eyes of a deeply-involved and highly-influential insider. . The Linux kernel is the largest collaborative software project in existence and also one of the most complex and widely deployed at the same time. It supports the work and entertainment of billions of people, hiding under the hood of Android smartphones, internet servers, research supercomputers, desktops, and laptops running Linux distributions, and more. As such, it is a crucially important project that affects a very wide spectrum of computing and technology in general. . The Linux kernel is the largest collaborative software project in existence and also one of the most. linux, kernel', stable, branch, maintainer greg, kroah-hartman, discusses the, current, state. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Aug 17, 2021 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Security Projects
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Google Chrome 91: Security Fixes For Linux Users and New Features

Google Chrome 91 has arrived with important security fixes and excellent new features - especially for Linux users! . Google’s Chrome browser and operating system has been updated to version 91, bringing with it a wide variety of features, mainly announcing that Linux support is now official for ChromeOS, alongside being able to copy and paste a file onto a web page and much more. Announced to little fanfare, Google has detailed a bunch of security fixes that plug the holes to vulnerabilities, and is now available on all platforms, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebooks. . Mozilla Firefox 89 introduces crucial updates and enhancements, improving Windows functionality with additional tools.. Google Chrome, Linux Capabilities, Browser Security, Software Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 May 26, 2021 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Vendors/Products
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Red Hat Linux eTrust Access Control for Enhanced Data Protection

E-Commerce Times is reporting that Red Hat and Computer Associates are porting their eTrust Access Control software to Red Hat Linux. Their product will reportedly "allow Red Hat Linux users to protect critical data and online business applications with . . . . E-Commerce Times is reporting that Red Hat and Computer Associates are porting their eTrust Access Control software to Red Hat Linux. Their product will reportedly "allow Red Hat Linux users to protect critical data and online business applications with security policies that forbid and deter unauthorized access." It will "allow e-commerce organizations to manage user access privileges centrally. The technology also features profile groups, which allow users to implement security policies based on role or group membership." The link for this article located at E-Commerce Times is no longer available. . eTrust Access Control for Red Hat Linux enhances data security with centralized user management and access control policies.. eTrust Access, Red Hat Linux, data security, user management, access control. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 01, 2020 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Cryptography
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Top Three Open Source AI Projects for Easy Access to Machine Learning

At the intersection of open source and artificial intelligence, innovation is flourishing, and companies ranging from Google to Facebook to IBM are open sourcing AI and machine learning tools. . According to research from IT Intelligence Markets, the global artificial intelligence software market is expected to reach 13.89 billion USD by the end of 2022. However, talk about AI has accelerated faster than actual deployments. According to a detailed McKinsey report on the growing impact of AI, “only about 20 percent of AI-aware companies are currently using one or more of its technologies in a core business process or at scale.” Here, we look at three open source AI projects aimed at simplifying access to AI tools and insights. The link for this article located at The Linux Foundation is no longer available. . Discover three innovative open-source AI projects enhancing accessibility and driving advancements in machine learning: TensorFlow Accessibility, OpenAI's Gym, and Apache MXNet. Open Source AI, AI Tools, Machine Learning Projects, Innovation in AI. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 May 13, 2018 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Vendors/Products
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Open Source Day: NSA and Industry Together at Johns Hopkins

The Open Source Software Institute, a non-profit group that supports open-source adoption and the National Security Agency (NSA), the organization in charge of all out of country eavesdropping, will co-host an Open Source Software Industry Day on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. . The unclassified, one-day event will be held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory The link for this article located at ZDNet Blogs is no longer available. . Participate in a collaborative event hosted by the Open Source Software Foundation and NSA focused on the implementation of open-source technologies, taking place at Johns Hopkins University.. Open Source Adoption, NSA Event, Software Industry, Technology Collaboration, Open Source Institute. . Dave Wreski

Calendar%202 May 29, 2012 User Avatar Dave Wreski Government
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Adobe Flash Player 11 Beta: 64-Bit Support And Security Improvements

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Adobe has released a public beta for its Flash Player 11 that brings 64-bit support to Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.. Adobe's Flash Player 11 beta is the first to offer across the board 64-bit support on all major operating systems and brings with it major changes in the way that 3D graphics are rendered, with the new Stage 3D API. Adobe has even had time to introduce new security features that it hopes will stand it in good stead as WebGL takes off. Following on from Microsoft's claims that WebGL could bring a whole new era of insecurity, Adobe put considerable effort into addressing potential security vulnerabilities. The outfit said one of its primary design goals was to "ensure Stage 3D will run great on mobile devices without compromising security". The link for this article located at The Inquirer is no longer available. . Adobe's Flash Player 11 beta is the first to offer across the board 64-bit support on all major oper. software, developer, adobe, released, public, flash, player, brings, 64-bit, suppo. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jul 14, 2011 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Vendors/Products
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PS3 Firmware Update Hacked: Homebrew Access Achieved By Youness Alaoui

Sony. However Edge is reporting that Wii hacker Youness Alaoui claims to have already bypassed the new PS3 update in order to upload homebrew software. He published the details on his Twitter page. The firmware update is the first issued by Sony since hackers managed to copy new custom software on the PS3 earlier this year. The link for this article located at MCV UK is no longer available. . However Edge is reporting that Wii hacker Youness Alaoui claims to have already bypassed the new PS3. however, reporting, hacker, youness, alaoui, claims, already, bypassed. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 28, 2011 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
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Uncovering Humor: Hidden Features in Open Source Applications

A number of humorous yet undocumented features are hiding beneath the surface of some of the most popular open source software applications. Although easter eggs are generally easy to spot when you can look at an application's source code, there are a few that aren't widely known. . Google's Goats Unbeknownst to most users, Google's Chrome Web browser is powered by a distributed array of goats. In order to prevent the creatures from clogging the tubes, Google uses teleportation to move them between endpoints on the network. A hidden feature in Chrome's task manager allows users to see the total number of goats that are actively being teleported for each running browser tab. In Chrome's task manager, right-click the task table The article located at arsTechnica is no longer available. . Google's Goats Unbeknownst to most users, Google's Chrome Web browser is powered by a distributed ar. number, humorous, undocumented, features, hiding, beneath, surface. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Mar 19, 2010 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
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