security

Key Takeaways Your scanner says the server is running a vulnerable OpenSSL version. Your sysadmin says it was patched last month. Both are looking at the same host and reading...

Key Takeaways Supply chain vulnerabilities come from the packages, registries, and build systems you depend on. ChainDrop hit at least 444 npm packages in August 2026 without exploiting a vulnerability...

Key Takeaways Run a scan on a Linux server and the result is usually familiar: a wall of CVEs, almost no context, and no clear answer to what you should...

Key Takeaways Ubuntu ships with solid built-in security: AppArmor, UFW, and unattended-upgrades – but defaults only protect you if you actively configure and maintain them. Most Ubuntu compromises come down...

Key Takeaways Patch management is essential for maintaining security, performance, and compliance by regularly updating software to fix vulnerabilities and bugs. A structured patch management process, including vulnerability assessment, testing,...

Key Takeaways Many Linux systems remain vulnerable due to misconfigurations, delayed patching, and a lack of proactive defenses. Enable automated updates — especially for security patches — to avoid delays...

Key Takeaways FIPS 140-3 compliance requires the use of cryptographic modules that have been formally tested and approved by NIST – not just secure configurations or approved algorithms. For government...

“Cybersecurity is critical” is a contender for top understatement of our time. Yet, many organizations still prioritize compliance over genuine security, mistaking adherence to standards for protection against threats. The...

In the vast world of the Internet of Things (IoT), Linux-based operating systems have carved out a significant space due to their robustness, flexibility, and wide range of supported hardware....

A stealthy Linux malware called AVrecon has been used to infect over 70,000 Linux-based small office/home office (SOHO) routers, according to a report by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs threat research...

According to IDIQ’s IdentityIQ 2022 Scam Report, there has been a surge in AI voice scams enabled by AI voice technology. Scammers are now able to create astonishingly realistic voices,...