Understanding Spectre V2: A New Threat to Linux Systems
Recently, researchers uncovered a significant threat dubbed Spectre v2, a variant of the notorious Spectre attack, targeting Linux systems running on modern Intel processors. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this exploit, ...
Linux Kernel 6.7 EOL: What Users Need to Know
On April 3, 2024, the Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman announced the last 6.7.12 kernel version and end of life (EOL) for the Linux kernel 6.7 series. All users are encouraged to ...
AlmaLinux in the Cloud: Support and Management Best Practices
Management and support are key components for the efficient utilization of an operating system in cloud computing environments. Adopting security best practices like regular updates, disabling unnecessary services, and configuring firewalls are ...
DinodasRAT Malware: A Multi-Platform Backdoor Targeting Linux
DinodasRAT, a C++-based malware, has emerged as a serious threat to Linux users. Initially discovered targeting Windows systems, researchers have recently reported a Linux variant of this multi-platform backdoor actively deployed in ...
10 Best Linux Server Security Practices for Sysadmin in 2024
Protecting the web server with sensitive information is crucial to secure your website. Linux servers are one of the most popular choices among developers and businesses. According to a report, 96.3% of ...
Linux Backdoor Infection Scare, Massive Social Security Number Heist
In episode 325, Tom and Kevin discuss a significant backdoor threat that nearly compromised Linux systems globally, stemming from an infiltration into an open-source project called XZ Utils by attackers who gained ...
WallEscape Vulnerability Leaks User Passwords in Linux
A vulnerability has been identified in the wall command-line utility in Linux, which could allow an attacker to steal user passwords or modify the clipboard on the victim’s system. Dubbed “WallEscape” and ...
Patches for CVE-2024-1086 for CloudLinux 6h, 7 Users on KernelCare Live
Update April 8th, 2024: Updated ETA for CloudLinux 6h and CloudLinux 7. The KernelCare team is working on deploying a live patch for CVE-2024-1086 for CloudLinux users. A patch has already been ...
Update for KernelCare Live Patches for CVE-2024-1086 in AlmaLinux 8 & 9
The KernelCare team is working on deploying a live patch for CVE-2024-1086 for AlmaLinux 8 and AlmaLinux 9 users. As of April 3, the patches for CVE-2024-1086 are now available in production ...
Released Patches for CVE-2024-1086 for CloudLinux 7h & 8 Users on KernelCare Live
The KernelCare team is working on deploying a live patch for CVE-2024-1086 for CloudLinux users. A patch has already been released for CloudLinux 7h and CloudLinux 8, and users can manually update ...
