linux systems
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 ...
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 ...
Debian Security Updates Patch Cacti Vulnerabilities
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in Cacti, a widely used web interface for monitoring system graphs. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could lead to severe consequences such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, ...
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 ...
KDE Warns of Risks with Global Themes After Data Loss Incident
KDE, the developer of the popular Plasma desktop environment for Linux, has issued a warning to users regarding the installation of global themes. While these themes allow for desktop customization, recent incidents ...
Linux Kernel 6.8 Released: New Features and Hardware Support
Linus Torvalds recently announced the release of Linux kernel 6.8, the latest stable version of the Linux kernel. This update brings a plethora of new features and improvements, making it a significant ...
Implementing Risk Compliance and Management in Linux Systems: A Practical Guide
Regular security audits and up-to-date patch management are essential for Linux compliance. User access control and robust network security are critical to safeguard Linux systems. Adapting compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 to ...
Recent Node.js Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu
Several vulnerabilities within Node.js were identified, posing a significant threat to Ubuntu systems. These vulnerabilities could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on compromised systems, potentially leading to severe consequences for affected ...
Multiple Redis Vulnerabilities Addressed in Ubuntu
Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store, often referred to as a key-value store. It is used as a database, cache, and message broker. Redis supports various data structures such as ...
Several OpenJDK Vulnerabilities Fixed
Recently, several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the OpenJDK Java runtime, which may result in side channel attacks, leaking of sensitive data to log files, denial of service, or bypass of sandbox ...
