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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...
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social engineeringcybersecurityphishingWhite Hat Hackers Demonstrate 2FA Flaw Through Phishing Tactics
Social engineering tactics are the bread and butter of hackers. Preying on trust, malicious actors are able to lure users into sharing personal information, even login credentials.. White hat hackers will often leverage these same tactics for good, which Kevin Mitnick, chief hacking officer, KnowBe4 demonstrated in a public video where he used a new exploit to hack LinkedIn's two-factor authentication (2FA). The link for this article located at InfoSecurity is no longer available. . White hat hackers use social engineering to expose weaknesses in two-factor authentication (2FA), enhancing cybersecurity awareness and strategies for organizations. Phishing Awareness, Social Engineering Tactics, Cybersecurity Measures. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 14, 2018
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cybersecurityhacking techniqueswhite hatIn-Depth Expert Insights on iOS Security from Pwn2Own Hackers
Want to learn how to remotely wipe address books and read private text messages on someone else's iPhone? . Six rockstar hackers and Pwn2Own vets have put to paper everything they know about the iOS operating system, hoping to inspire white hat hackers to experiment with the OS and report vulnerabilities to further tighten the mainstream smartphone OS. The link for this article located at PC Magazine is no longer available. . Explore methods to enhance security within the iOS environment, drawing insights from skilled Pwn2Own experts.. iOS Hacking Techniques, White Hat Security, Exploit Vulnerabilities. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 06, 2012
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cybersecurityhackerattack methodsExploring The Roles Of Black Hat And White Hat Hackers In Cybersecurity
There are good and bad hackers. Here is a window into what they do and why: White Hat Hackers: These are the good guys, computer security experts who specialize in penetration testing and other methodologies to ensure that a company. These IT security professionals rely on a constantly evolving arsenal of technology to battle hackers. Black Hat Hackers: These are the bad guys, who are typically referred to as just plain hackers. The term is often used specifically for hackers who break into networks or computers, or create computer viruses. Black hat hackers continue to technologically outpace white hats. They often manage to find the path of least resistance, whether due to human error or laziness, or with a new type of attack. Hacking purists often use the term The link for this article located at BlogHer is no longer available. . These IT security professionals rely on a constantly evolving arsenal of technology to battle hacker. hackers, there, window, white, these. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 21, 2011
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security breachresearchprivacy riskFoursquare Privacy Risk: 875K Check-Ins Exposed by White Hat Researcher
If you have checked in with Foursquare in San Francisco in the last three weeks, Jesper Andersen probably knows where and when . Andersen, a coder who recently built a service called Avoidr that helps you avoid social network The link for this article located at Wired is no longer available. . A white hat hacker uncovered a vulnerability in Foursquare, exposing user check-ins and raising concerns over privacy and data security practices. Foursquare Privacy Risk, White Hat Research, Social Media Safety. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 01, 2010
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application securitysql injectioncyber defenseExploring Hacktics' Seeker: Advanced App Security Solutions
Do SQL injections turn you on? How about double SQL injections? If the answer is . Kidding aside, Seeker seems be packing pretty fearsome application security technology. The company behind it is an Israeli white hat hacking shop called Hacktics. These guys do work for startups, banks, telcos, governments, and homeland security agencies. Their team members hold very high security clearances due to their prior and current service records in the IDF (Israeli Defense Force). It The link for this article located at TechCrunch is no longer available. . Jokes aside, Seeker appears to be loaded with advanced application security features, developed by Hacktics, the renowned Israeli white hat specialists.. Application Security Solutions, Hacktics Seeker, Cyber Defense Techniques, SQL Injection Prevention, White Hat Hacking. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 06, 2010
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computer securityethical hackinghigher educationAbertay University: Launching Ethical Hacking Degree Program
A Scottish university has become the first in the UK to offer a degree course in what it describes as "ethical hacking". The University of Abertay, based in Dundee, will offer the 3-year course from this September with the aim of turning out "white hat" experts to help companies protect themselves from computer security risks. The course will be thoroughly vetted, with the background of each applicant being studied by The UK Home Office to stop the possibility of criminals signing up. . The link for this article located at TechWorld.com is no longer available. . The link for this article located at TechWorld.com is no longer available.. scottish, university, become, first, offer, degree, course, describes. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 20, 2006
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network securitycyber defenseethical hackingIowa Cyber Defense Challenge: High School White Hat Hackers Compete
"Black hat hackers" are the enemy of the computer network field, breaking into computer systems of different companies and groups and reeking havoc. Two groups of area high school students -- one each from City High and West High -- are working to become "white hat hackers," preventing such attacks through network security. The two schools will be among 12 high schools from across Iowa who will compete Friday and Saturday in the Iowa High School Cyber Defense Competition at Iowa State University in Ames. In the contest, the teams will spend 15 hours running a computer security network for a fictional dot-com company and ensuring no unauthorized users, from ISU computer science students and a "supercomputer" designed to look for holes in the protection, enter the system, said Dominic Audia, City High's Cisco Network Academy instructor and a West High biology teacher who is overseeing the Iowa City high school teams. . The link for this article located at Press-Citizen is no longer available. . Teenagers in Iowa showcase their skills in a competition designed to train them as ethical hackers, focusing on cybersecurity measures and defense strategies.. Cyber Defense, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Hacking Competition, White Hat Hackers. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 18, 2006
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security trendswhite hathacking cultureShifts In Hacking Community At Def Con 2023: Professional Growth Observed
Is hacking starting to lose its culture? Though black clothing still dominated and clusters of hackers exchanging information was still the norm, the crowd at this year's Def Con was older and appeared to be far more professional. "It is more laid back this year," acknowledged Jeff Moss, the founder of the conference, now in its ninth year.. . .. Is hacking starting to lose its culture? Though black clothing still dominated and clusters of hackers exchanging information was still the norm, the crowd at this year's Def Con was older and appeared to be far more professional. "It is more laid back this year," acknowledged Jeff Moss, the founder of the conference, now in its ninth year. "It is more a reflection of what is going on in the hacking community." While the hacking counterculture was still in attendance, its members seemed in the minority at the gathering of 4,500-plus people. Professional security consultants made up a large percentage, and law-enforcement and military officers padded out the majority. "It is becoming more white-hattish," Moss confirmed, referring to the practice of denoting malicious hackers as "black hats" and security-conscious hackers as "white hats." The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . The landscape of hacking appears to evolve as Black Hat draws an increasing number of industry experts, signaling a notable development.. Hacking Culture, Def Con 2023, Ethical Hacking, Professional Hackers. . Anthony Pell
Jul 16, 2001
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