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1. Linux Kernel 5.13 Reaches End of Life, Users Urged to Upgrade to Linux Kernel 5.14
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... support for AMD GPUs, initial support for Apple’s M1 processor, and support for the Landlock security module. On September 18th, 2021, […] The post Linux Kernel 5.13 Reaches End of Life, Users Urged ...

2. Ubuntu 18.04.6 Update Available Download with Security fixes
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The Ubuntu team has announced an updated version of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04.6, is now available. The new media includes a security fix for the BootHole security issues. Learn more about the new ...

3. Attackers Exploit OMIGOD Flaw in Azure Despite Microsoft Fixes
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... in its infrastructure. According to cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, the attacks began the night of Sept. 16 after a proof-of-concept exploit was published earlier in the day on GitHub. […] The ...

4. Hackers Alter Cobalt Strike Beacon to Target Linux Environments
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A significant part of hacking consists of diverting the function of existing systems and software, and hackers often use legitimate security tools to perform cyber attacks. Pentesting tool Cobalt Strike ...

5. Raspberry Pi Firewall: How to Install and Manage it by Using UFW
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The level of security you need for your Raspberry Pi will strongly depend on how you plan to use it. When your Raspberry Pi is connected to the internet, the minimum security step you should take is to ...

6. Oracle Java 17 Delivers Thousands of Performance and Security Updates
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Oracle released Java 17, the latest version of the world’s number one programming language and development platform. Java 17 delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security updates, as well ...

7. Kali Linux 2021.3 Released: Kali NetHunter on a Smartwatch, Wider OpenSSL Compatibility, New Tools, and More!
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Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2021.3, the latest version of its popular open-source penetration testing platform. You can download it or upgrade to it. The developers have also announced tweaks ...

8. How to Install & Use ClamAV on AlmaLinux 8
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ClamAV is an open source antivirus tool used for email scanning, web scanning, and endpoint security. In the following tutorial, you will learn how to install and use ClamAV on AlmaLinux 8. The post How ...

9. Another Batch of Important Linux Kernel Security Updates Arrives for Ubuntu Users, Patch Now
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The new Linux kernel security update comes one and a half months after the previous update and it’s available for the Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo), Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa), and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ...

10. Vulnerability Could Expose HAProxy to HTTP Request Smuggling Attack
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A critical vulnerability discovered in the open-source load balancer and proxy server HAProxy could enable bad actors to launch an HTTP Request Smuggling attack, which would let them bypass security controls ...

11. Whonix 16, an Anonymous Communications Distribution, is Available Now
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The Whonix 16 distribution—aimed at providing guaranteed anonymity, security, and protection of private information—has dropped. Whonix boot images are built to run under the control of the KVM hypervisor. ...

12. Tails 4.22 is Here for Those People who put a Premium on Security
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... making it more robust and easier to use. Learn more about Tails 4.22 and its security offerings here. The post Tails 4.22 is Here for Those People who put a Premium on Security appeared first on Linux ...

13. ClamAV 0.104 Antivirus Engine Now Comes with Official Docker Images
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... email scanning, web scanning, and endpoint security. The post ClamAV 0.104 Antivirus Engine Now Comes with Official Docker Images appeared first on Linux Today. Read all  ...

14. SpotCam Solo 2 Indoor/Outdoor wireless 1080p security camera
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REVIEW – I have used the SpotCam family of security cameras for several years, mainly the cameras for inside the house.  The Solo 2 was the first camera that I have used outside the house, on our front ...

15. How to Block Access to wp-admin and wp-login in Nginx/Apache
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Despite the reputation of the WordPress content management system exceeding all expectations in terms of flawless content publishing and seamless user-access control, there are still some worrying security ...

16. Reverse Proxy with Nginx: A Step-by-Step Setup Guide
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... to show you how you can easily set up a reverse proxy with Nginx to improve security and performance. The post Reverse Proxy with Nginx: A Step-by-Step Setup Guide appeared first on Linux Today. Read ...

17. The 15 Most Important firewall-cmd Commands in Linux
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In computing, a good firewall system can prevent any unauthorized access to the network security systems. Businesses and organizations invest a good amount of money in their cybersecurity infrastructure, ...

18. How to Enable and Configure Unattended-Upgrades on Debian 11
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... Debian, by default, is not set up for automatic updates. However, with enabling and configuring unattended-upgrades packages, you can easily apply security, […] The post How to Enable and Configure ...

19. Delta Chat is an Open-Source Messenger App That Uses Email
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... with an email back-end, enabling enhanced user privacy and security with end-to-end encryption via Autocrypt. The post Delta Chat is an Open-Source Messenger App That Uses Email appeared first on Linux ...

20. 8 Best Password Managers for Linux in 2021
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Password managers help users to improve their online security not only by securing their passwords, but also by helping them generate strong and randomized passwords and encrypting them in a digital vault. ...

21. Neural Fuzzing: A Faster Way to Test Software Security
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Software vulnerabilities are a grave threat to the security of computer systems. They often go undetected for years until it is too late and the consequences are irreversible. In order to find these weaknesses, ...

22. EasyWSL Converts Any Linux Docker Image into a WSL Distro
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The cybersecurity company Red Code Labs has created an open source tool called easyWSL, which can be used to convert virtually any Docker image of a Linux distro to boot with WSL. Learn more about the ...

23. 6 Must-Have Open Source Tools to Secure Your Linux Server
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Over the years, I have come across many blogs that claim Linux is impenetrable by security attackers. While it is true that GNU/Linux operating systems for desktops and servers come with a lot of security ...

24. Get Paid to Improve Linux and Open-Source Security
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The Linux Foundation and allies will pay developers to help secure Linux and open-source software programs. The post Get Paid to Improve Linux and Open-Source Security appeared first on Linux Today. Read ...

25. New Ubuntu Linux Security Patches Fix Up to Seven Vulnerabilities, Update Now
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The new Ubuntu Linux security patches are available for the Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo), Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa), and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) operating system series, and addresses three ...