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1. RHEL and CentOS 7 Users Get New Kernel Security Update to Fix Intel Graphics Flaws
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The new Linux kernel security update fixes three security vulnerabilities related to Intel graphics drivers. Learn how this affects RHEL and CentOS 7 users. Read all  ...

2. Deal of the day – Cameras for your home and the sky
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DEAL NEWS – Today I have three deals for you today. Save 50% on two different indoor home security cameras and 50% on a drone. If you don’t have any security cameras in your home yet, you should check ...

3. CloudLinux Simplifies & Enhances Linux Security with its TuxCare Unified Enterprise Support Services
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CloudLinux, the sponsor of AlmaLinux OS, is now automating, simplifying, and securing Linux operations with TuxCare unified enterprise support services. Read all

4. Enhance Linux User Security with Pluggable Authentication Module Settings
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Using these tips, you can dramatically increase the strength of user passwords with Pluggable Authentication Module settings. Read all

5. Kali Linux 2021.2 Released: Kaboxer, Kali-Tweaks, New Tools, and More!
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Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2021.2, the latest version of its popular open source penetration testing platform. Learn more here. Read all  ...

6. How to Do Security Auditing of Linux Systems Using the Lynis Tool
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Lynis is an open-source and powerful auditing tool for Unix/Linux-like operating systems. Learn to use it for security auditing here. Read all  ...

7. Oracle Linux 8.4 Released with Improved Security, Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4
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Oracle Linux 8.4 is now available for download as a free alternative Linux server for cloud and on-premises deployments of any size. Read all

8. LFCA Part 20: How to Improve Linux System Security
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While we can implement physical, network, and data security, a malicious user can circumvent the security measures and take advantage of such security loopholes. Read all  ...

9. How to Install SpiderFoot Security Scanner on Debian 10
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SpiderFoot automates the process of gathering information from a given target, including domain name, hostname, IP address, subnetwork, threat intelligence lists, spam blacklists, and much more. Read ...

10. Improving Application Security with UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer (UBSan) and GCC
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This article introduces and discusses the features of UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer (UBSan) and how to use it. Learn more here. Read all

11. Appwrite 0.8 Released with a Lot of Privacy and Security Improvements
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Appwrite 0.8 comes packed with a ton of cool new features like JWT support, ARM support, Anonymous Login, and more. Read all

12. Canonical Releases New Linux Kernel Live Patch for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and 18.04 LTS
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This new Linux kernel live patch security update is available for users of the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) operating systems. Learn more here. Read all  ...

13. Install ModSecurity with Apache in a Docker Container
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ModSecurity is a free, open-source web application firewall (WAF) that protects web applications against a wide range of Layer 7 attacks. Learn to install here. Read all  ...

14. Linux and Open-Source Communities Rise to Biden's Cybersecurity Challenge
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Read more about how the Linux and open-source community is meeting presidential calls for greater software security. Read all  ...

15. LFCA Part 18: Useful Tips for Securing Data and Linux
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No system is 100% safe. Which is why it’s prudent to further harden the operating system to give it the much-desired security to safeguard your data. Read all  ...

16. UPDATE NOW: Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) Gets Its First Kernel Security Patch
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The 5.11 kernel has now been patched by the Ubuntu Kernel Team against three recently discovered security vulnerabilities. Read all  ...

17. Kali Linux 2021.1? Fresh Installation Guide
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 A new ready-to-boot security distribution for Kali Linux is here. Read all  ...

18. Amazon gives Aukey the boot!
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NEWS – A security researcher recently found evidence that several China retailers have been gaming their ratings on Amazon.  They offered free products for good reviews and money for removing bad reviews. ...

19. LFCA Part 17: Basic Security Tips to Protect Linux System
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In this guide, we focus on some of the basic security measures that you can take to protect your system from intruders. Read all  ...

20. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) Officially Transitions to Extended Security Maintenance
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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) is still supported by Canonical until April 2024. Read all

21. Counterfit: Open-Source Tool for Testing the Security of AI Systems
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Counterfit started as a collection of attack scripts written to target individual AI models, but Microsoft turned it into an automation tool to attack multiple AI systems at scale. Read all

22. Deal of the day – Save 50% off TENVIS security cam and Hohem gimbals
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DEAL NEWS – Bargain hunters, I have not one, but two deals for you today. Save 50% on a TENVIS 2K 3MP indoor home security camera and a Hohem iSteady X Gimbal. First up is the security camera. If you don’t ...

23. Kubestriker: An Open-Source Security Auditing Tool for Kubernetes Clusters
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Kubestriker performs a variety of checks on a range of services and open ports on the Kubernetes platform to identify potential vulnerabilities. Read all

24. UPDATE: Linux Foundation's Demands to the University of Minnesota for Its Bad Linux Patches Security Project
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ZDNet has obtained a copy of the Linux Foundation's letter to the University of Minnesota. Read all

25. REVIEW: BluBracket Code Security Tool
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BluBracket helps DevOps professionals analyze open-source code to identify these secrets and remove them from the code to prevent potential hacks. Read all