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1. How to Install SpiderFoot Security Scanner on Ubuntu 20.04
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Protect your Ubuntu 20.04 server with Spiderfoot, the free and open-source vulnerability testing tool. Read all

2. Parrot 4.11 Security OS Released with Linux Kernel 5.10 LTS, Updating Hacking Tools
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Release features better hardware support, includes up-to-date core components based on the stable Debian GNU/Linux 10 Buster operating system repositories. Read all

3. A Call to Action: Recent PHP Hack Highlights the Need for Better Security
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This weekend's PHP hack serves as the latest reminder of the importance of server security—and the need to do better.  Read all  ...

4. Debian GNU/Linux 10.9 Buster Released with 30 Security Updates, GRUB2 Patches
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The release consists of 30 security updates and 45 updated packages with miscellaneous bug fixes. Read all  ...

5. SECURITY UPDATE: Canonical Releases Another Ubuntu Linux Kernel Security Update to Fix Six Flaws
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Today's release addresses three flaws discovered by Adam Nichols in Linux kernel's iSCSI subsystem, which could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary ...

6. Huawei, a Roma il suo primo Centro di cybersicurezza italiano
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Si chiama Cybersecurity & Transparency Center, ed è il primo centro italiano di cybersecurity di Huawei. Read all  ...

7. CentOS 7 and RHEL 7 Receive Important Linux Kernel Security Update, 11 Flaws Patched
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The new kernel security and bug fix update has been rated by Red Hat Product Security as having a security impact of "Important." Read all  ...

8. Apache OpenMeetings 6.0 Released with Security Improvements
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Here's what to know about Apache's popular and free alternative for web conferencing software. Read all

9. PATCH NOW: New Ubuntu Linux Kernel Security Updates Address Six Vulnerabilities
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CVE-2021-3178, which was discovered in Linux kernel's NFS implementation, affects the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS releases. Read all

10. Canonical Says Ubuntu 16.04 Enters Extended Security Maintenance at the End of April
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Canonical is kicking off the transition to its Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) commercial package for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) on April 30th, 2021. Read all  ...

11. Free sigstore Signing Service Confirms Software Origin and Authenticity
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sigstore improves the security of the software supply chain. Read all  ...

12. How Secure Is Linux?
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Examine the key factors that contribute to Linux's robust security and protection against vulnerabilities and attacks. Read all  ...

13. OPNsense Set Up and Configure DNS Over TLS (DoT)
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Encrypt all DNS queries to protect from eavesdropping to increase our privacy and security. Read all  ...

14. How to Sync Files/Directories Using Rsync with Non-standard SSH Port
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SSH through a different port (where port ≠ 22) is a basic security measure. Here's how to do it. Read all  ...

15. How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Ubuntu
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Crucial tutorial on basic security in an insecure world. Read all  ...

16. Patches for Multiple New GRUB2 Security Flaws Start Rolling Out to Linux Distros, Update Now
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Users are urged to update their Debian Buster installations to GRUB2 2.02+dfsg1-20+deb10u4.    Read all

17. BREAKING - High severity Linux network security holes found, fixed
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The patch has been merged into mainline kernel version 5.11-rc7 and backported into affected stable trees. Read all

18. The Ultimate Guide to Secure, Harden, and Improve Performance of Nginx Web Server
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Considering replacing your Apache installations with Nginx, here are 12 tips to increase the security of your servers. Read all  ...

19. Linux Mint May Start Pushing High-Priority Patches to Users
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In the future, Mint's Update Manager may "insist" you make important security updates. Read all  ...

20. How to Install and Use GVM Vulnerability Scanner on Ubuntu 20.04
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Use this set of open-source network vulnerability tests to find security holes in systems and applications. Read all  ...

21. Best Secure Linux Distros for Enhanced Privacy and Security
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We've spoken with some of their lead developers to find out first-hand what makes these distros so great. Read all

22. Getting Started with CrowdSec - Open-Source Security Automation Tool
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CrowdSec leverages local IP behavior detection with a community-powered IP reputation system. Read all

23. Canonical Released New Ubuntu Kernel Security Update
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Update Fixes Over 20 Vulnerabilities Read all

24. How to Use Two-Factor Authentication with Ubuntu
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Any company or entity that takes security seriously needs to implement two-factor authentication (2FA). How to Use Two-Factor Authentication with Ubuntu Read all  ...

25. Google Funds Linux Kernel Developers to Work Exclusively on Security
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Linux is more secure than most operating systems, but that doesn't mean it can take security for granted. Read all  ...