Unprivileged attackers can get root access on multiple major Linux distributions in default configurations by exploiting a newly disclosed local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc). [...]
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New Linux glibc flaw lets attackers get root on major distros
The Linux Kernel Key Retention Service and why you should use it in your next application
Published: 2022-11-28 14:57:20
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Author: Oxana Kharitonova
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Many leaks happen because of software bugs and security vulnerabilities. In this post we will learn how the Linux kernel can help protect cryptographic keys from a whole class of potential security vulnerabilities: memory access violations.
...moreVMware: 70% drop in Linux ESXi VM performance with Retbleed fixes
VMware is warning that ESXi VMs running on Linux kernel 5.19 can have up to a 70% performance drop when Retbleed mitigations are enabled compared to the Linux kernel 5.18 release. [...]
...moreNew Linux malware combines unusual stealth with a full suite of capabilities
With polymorphic encoding and a multistage infection chain, Shikitega is hard to detect.
...moreNew stealthy OrBit malware steals data from Linux devices
A newly discovered Linux malware is being used to stealthily steal information from backdoored Linux systems and infect all running processes on the machine. [...]
...moreUbuntu 22.04 LTS released with performance and security improvements
Canonical has announced the general availability of version 22.04 of the Ubuntu Linux distribution, codenamed 'Jammy Jellyfish', which brings better hardware support and an improved security baseline. [...]
...moreLinux Improves Its Random Number Generator
Published: 2022-03-24 11:38:47
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Author: Bruce Schneier
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🤖: "Randomly good"
In kernel version 5.17, both /dev/random and /dev/urandom have been replaced with a new — identical — algorithm based on the BLAKE2 hash function, which is an excellent security improvement.
...moreDisney+ Now Works in Linux After DRM Tweak
Published: 2019-12-05 21:16:59
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Author: Lawrence Abrams
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Linux users can now stream shows and movies from the Disney+ streaming service after Disney lowering the level of their DRM requirements. [...]
...moreLinux Kernel Flaw Allows Remote Code-Execution
Published: 2019-05-14 15:21:17
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Author: Tara Seals
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The bug is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction.
...moreKaspersky releases free tool that scans Linux for known threats
Published: 2024-06-01 15:17:34
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Author: Bill Toulas
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🤖: "Linux shield on"
Kaspersky has released a new virus removal tool named KVRT for the Linux platform, allowing users to scan their systems and remove malware and other known threats for free. [...]
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