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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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law enforcementtechnology policyfacial recognitionIBM Stops Developing Facial Recognition Technology For Ethical Enforcement
IBM has announced that it won’t offer or develop general-purpose facial recognition technology to encourage responsible usage of tech by law enforcement. The company has been a major player in the field for years, offering several solutions. . In a letter to Congress , IBM’s CEO, Arvind Krishna, addressed the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and said the company would like to work with officials to achieve racial equality. Krishna suggested that there need to be key policy changes through police reform, responsible use of technology, and broadening skills and educational opportunities. The link for this article located at The Next Web is no longer available. . Microsoft declares a halt on advancements in biometric identification systems, prioritizing responsible deployment in policing efforts.. Facial Recognition, Responsible Technology, Law Enforcement Policy, IBM Technology, Ethical Usage. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 09, 2020
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Privacy
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law enforcementprivacy rightsinternet surveillanceOpposition to FBI Internet Surveillance Plan by Advocacy Groups
Companies and advocacy groups opposed to the FBI's plan to make the Internet more accommodating to covert law enforcement surveillance are sharpening a new argument against the controversial proposal: that law enforcement's Internet spying capabilities are just fine as it is. . In comments filed with the FCC Tuesday, advocates with the Center for Democracy and Technology argue the government hasn't offered any evidence that law enforcement agencies face obstacles in conducting Internet wiretaps under current regulations -- which obligate ISPs and other companies to cooperate with court-authorized surveillance, but do not force them to retrofit their networks with special surveillance gear, as the government is asking. "In the absence of evidence of any problem, it is impossible for the Commission to act," wrote CDT, representing a handful of technology companies, industry associations and advocacy groups, including the Computer and Communications Industry Association, Dialpad Communications, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Information Technology Association of America, and others. The link for this article located at Kevin Poulsen is no longer available. . In comments filed with the FCC Tuesday, advocates with the Center for Democracy and Technology argue. companies, advocacy, groups, opposed, fbi's, internet, accommodating. . Joe Shakespeare
Dec 24, 2004
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open sourcefraud preventionsoftware regulationUnderstanding Bad Legislation's Effects on Open Source Software
Instead of prohibiting bad code, a better solution is to prohibit bad behavior. That could mean, for example, a general rule against fraud instead of trusting tech-impaired politicos to draw up a list of every type of possible code that could perform fraudulent acts. . . .. A congressional hearing on Internet porn last week illustrates what happens when politicians try to ban technology they don't like or understand. The topic of Thursday's meeting of the House of Representatives' consumer protection subcommittee was a bill intended to require that programs like Kazaa and Grokster obtain parental consent before installation. Peer-to-peer software is starting "to lure our children from the perceived safety of the family living room out into the dangers of the Internet wilderness," subcommittee chairman Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., warned. The only problem: The bill that Stearns and his colleagues suggest as a solution is so broadly worded that it regulates far more than just peer-to-peer applications. Anyone distributing instant-messaging programs, File Transfer Protocol software or Internet Relay Chat clients would have to follow a complicated set of regulations to be published by the Federal Trade Commission, which might as well be renamed the Federal Software Regulatory Commission. Software distribution sites like those of SourceForge and the Comprehensive Perl Archive Network would be outlawed, if they did not follow these byzantine legal rules, which include obtaining "verifiable parental consent," if the downloader is a minor, ensuring that the software can be readily uninstalled, keeping "records of its compliance" and so on. Anyone running such a Web site outside the United States would be required to hire a "resident agent" and file reports with the FTC--hardly a boon to the burgeoning global open-source movement. . A congressional hearing on Internet porn last week illustrates what happens when politicians try to . instead, prohibiting, better, solution, prohibit, behavior. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 10, 2004
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open sourcecertificationgovernment technologyLinux Initiatives for Enhancing Government Technology Roles
A technology policy think tank is campaigning to win Linux a greater role in government by offering to act as a central repository for a federally certified version of the open-source operating system. . .. A technology policy think tank is campaigning to win Linux a greater role in government by offering to act as a central repository for a federally certified version of the open-source operating system . The Cyberspace Policy Institute, established a decade ago at George Washington University, plans to push for Linux to be certified under the Common Criteria, a standard grading of technology required by the United States and other countries before products can be sold into sensitive government applications. If successful, the initiative would lead to a single, standard version of Linux acceptable to the government, and hence make it easier for Linux companies to compete against Microsoft and other large software makers. Certification costs anywhere from $100,000 to millions of dollars and takes up to five years--Microsoft is just finishing the certification of Windows 2000--but the effort could be a boon for Linux companies. The link for this article located at CNet is no longer available. . A policy research organization is looking to bolster the presence of Linux in public sector operations by implementing accreditation frameworks.. Open Source Certification, Government Technology, Linux Initiatives. . Anthony Pell
Aug 16, 2002
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digital rightspeer-to-peercopyright lawNew Bill Authorizes Copyright Owners To Hack P2P Networks Legally
Copyright owners would be able to legally hack into peer-to-peer networks, according to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday. As previously reported by CNET News.com, the measure would dramatically rewrite federal law to permit. . .. Copyright owners would be able to legally hack into peer-to-peer networks, according to a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday. As previously reported by CNET News.com, the measure would dramatically rewrite federal law to permit nearly unchecked electronic disruptions if a copyright holder has a "reasonable basis" to believe that piracy is occurring. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Howard Berman, D-Calif., and Howard Coble, R-N.C., would immunize groups such as the Motion Picture Association of America and the Recording Industry Association of America from all state and federal laws if they disable, block or otherwise impair a "publicly accessible peer-to-peer file-trading network." "The bill my colleagues and I introduce today will free the marketplace to develop technologies that thwart P2P piracy without impairing P2P networks themselves," Berman said in a statement Thursday. "It will do so by allowing copyright owners, in certain limited circumstances, to use technological tools to thwart P2P piracy without fear of liability." The link for this article located at MSNBC is no longer available. . Content creators may gain the authority to infiltrate file-sharing platforms, potentially reshaping intellectual property legislation across America.. Copyright Law, Peer-to-Peer Networks, Digital Rights, Technology Policy. . Anthony Pell
Jul 26, 2002
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data managementgovernment oversightprivacy policyCongress Struggles with Privacy and Tech Regulations Due to Gridlock
Forget any new laws canning spam and don't expect Uncle Sam to step in and protect your privacy. When it comes to technology, Congress is aggressively doing very little this year. . .. Forget any new laws canning spam and don't expect Uncle Sam to step in and protect your privacy. When it comes to technology, Congress is aggressively doing very little this year . It's not because of any sincere commitment to limited government, or a newfound realization that the federal government is not particularly clever at devising solutions to technical or social problems. The reasons are far more mundane: They include partisan gridlock, a shift in focus to homeland security, and the simple fact there's no time left to do serious legislating for this year. Since the Republican Party's whisker-thin control of the House of Representatives will be sorely tested in the November elections, House leaders are even more wary than usual about giving Senate Democrats any credit. For their part, the Senate Dems feel precisely the same way about their rivals on the other side of Capitol Hill. . Worries increase as lawmakers fail to address privacy challenges and meaningfully participate in technology regulations. Discover the specifics.. Privacy Policy, Tech Policy, Data Management, Legislative Inaction. . Anthony Pell
Jul 08, 2002
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legislationopen sourceprivacySSSCA Legislation Overview: Government Oversight and Privacy Implications
A great discussion of the SSSCA and the far-reaching implications it could have on all of us. "Senator Fritz Hollings will testify about his proposed SSSCA legislation before the Senate Commerce Committee on October 25. While the Open Source community is . . . . A great discussion of the SSSCA and the far-reaching implications it could have on all of us. "Senator Fritz Hollings will testify about his proposed SSSCA legislation before the Senate Commerce Committee on October 25. While the Open Source community is acquainted with the potential effects of this bill on freedom from government intrusion on our private activities, many businesses that use Open Source software, government agencies who sponsor Open Source projects, and lawyers who specialize in technology issues either have not heard of the bill, or do not understand its implications. The link for this article located at Newsforge is no longer available. . The SSSCA aims to improve cybersecurity but risks stifling open-source development and raises privacy concerns amid increased government oversight of digital activities. Open Source, Privacy Rights, Government Legislation, Technology Policy. . Anthony Pell
Oct 19, 2001
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digital rightslegal reformcopyright lawDmitry Sklyarov Arrest Sparks Discussion on Copyright Reform
He's an unlikely poster child for a movement to change a major U.S. law. But the plight of Russian programmer Dmitry Sklyarov, who was arrested last week, is again shining the spotlight on a controversial law designed to expand copyright protections into the digital age.. . .. He's an unlikely poster child for a movement to change a major U.S. law. But the plight of Russian programmer Dmitry Sklyarov, who was arrested last week, is again shining the spotlight on a controversial law designed to expand copyright protections into the digital age. Federal agents nabbed Sklyarov at the Def Con hacker conference in Las Vegas after he talked about a program that can crack Adobe Systems' e-book encryption. Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against him because they say the program violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a law designed to protect copyrights in the digital age. The arrest has prompted protesters to march on Adobe headquarters and free-speech groups to swoop in and take his case. The Electronic Frontier Foundation met Friday with federal prosecutors in an attempt to get them to drop the charges, but the group did not succeed. And some lawmakers are taking a new look at the DMCA. The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . The detainment of coder Alexei Morozov sparks debates on intellectual property regulations and online freedoms within the technology sector.. Copyright Law, Digital Rights, Software Encryption, Legal Reform, Technology Policy. . Anthony Pell
Jul 28, 2001
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