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A new, sophisticated Linux malware named “sedexp” has been discovered, quietly evading detection since 2022. Its unique persistence technique, leveraging udev rules, has allowed it to operate under the radar,...

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-6387) was discovered in OpenSSH, a widely used tool for secure remote access. Dubbed “regreSSHion”, this race condition vulnerability allows attackers to take complete...

Canonical has released Ubuntu security updates to address several Ghostscript vulnerabilities identified by security researchers. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to bypass security restrictions or even execute malicious code...

On June 5, 2024, Kali Linux released version 2024.2, marking the second update of the year. With eighteen new tools and significant improvements, Kali Linux continues to enhance its capabilities...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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,...

Linus Torvalds announced the release of a new Linux kernel 6.8 on March 10, 2024. This update brings a plethora of new features and improvements, making it a significant upgrade...

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...