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Today’s newsletter highlights our two most recent feature articles: Open-Source Kernel Security Technologies and Geolocation for nftables Brings Simplicity & Flexibility to Geolocation Matching. We also examine various topics including the Linux Foundation's COVID-19 Credentials Initiative's work to standardize an approach to vaccination credentials and the release of LibreOffice 7.1 with an array of new features and improvements. Happy Monday - and happy reading!
Yours in Open Source,
LinuxSecurity.com Feature Extras:
Open-Source Kernel Security Technologies - Kernel security is a key determinant of overall system security. From the threats you should be aware of to the initiatives and technologies designed to reinforce and enhance the security of the Linux kernel, here's what you need to know.
Geolocation for nftables Brings Simplicity & Flexibility to Geolocation Matching - This article will examine the concept of geo filtering and how it could add a valuable layer of security to your firewall, and will then explore how the Geolocation for nftables project is leveraging Open Source to provide intuitive, customizable geo filtering on Linux.
The Linux Flaw you can’t afford to Ignore (CVE-2021-3156) (Feb 8) | ||
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Malware: Group Targeting Embassies Adds ‘Drovorub’ Campaign (Feb 12) | ||
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Open source "vaccine passports:" Linux Foundation Public Health talks development, security, and digitally restoring trust (Feb 9) | ||
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LibreOffice 7.1 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, This Is What’s New (Feb 8) | ||
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ktest: Automated Testing For Kernel Programmers (Feb 12) | ||
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Debian GNU/Linux 10.8 “Buster” Released with 45 Security Updates (Feb 10) | ||
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Canonical Patches Kernel Security Vulnerability in Ubuntu 20.10 and 20.04 LTS, Update Now (Feb 11) | ||
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Enumerating a new network with Nmap (Feb 9) | ||
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How to Add Fingerprint Login in Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions (Feb 11) | ||
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How to use Red Hat Insights to maintain your Linux systems (Feb 10) | ||
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Should You Block Connections to Your Network From Foreign Countries? (Feb 15) | ||
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Here’s why you should be wary of installing anything that sets SELinux to permissive (Feb 15) | ||
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