Linux, security and hosting news

Short write-ups on kernel releases, vulnerabilities, control panels and the infrastructure we work with every day.

linux CVE-2024-53104 bannerLinuxLinux Users Must Patch CVE-2024-53104 NowSecurity vulnerabilities are surfacing rapidly across platforms. Billions of Chrome users face high-severity exploits, Windows users are dealing with a critical account…6 Feb 2025 · 2 min readRead →linux RC1 bannerLinuxLinux 6.14 RC1 Released: Key Features & EnhancementsLinus Torvalds has announced the general availability of the first Release Candidate (RC) development milestone for the upcoming Linux 6.14 kernel series,…3 Feb 2025 · 2 min readRead →wineLinuxWine 10.0 Brings Arm64EC Support and High-DPI ImprovementsWineHQ has unveiled Wine 10.0, the latest version of the popular Windows compatibility layer for Linux. This release, which powers projects like…26 Jan 2025 · 2 min readRead →virtualbox bannerLinuxVirtualBox 7.1.6 Released: Key Updates, Fixes, and FeaturesVirtualBox, the widely popular open-source virtualization software, has rolled out version 7.1.6, marking the third maintenance update to the 7.1 stable series…24 Jan 2025 · 2 min readRead →Linux kernel 6.13 bannerLinuxLinux Kernel 6.13: Hardware Support, Security Features, and Performance EnhancementsThe Linux community has received a significant boost with the release of Linux kernel 6.13. This latest update introduces an array of…24 Jan 2025 · 4 min readRead →vivaldi 7.1 bannerLinuxVivaldi 7.1: New Features, Customization, and Seamless Chrome TransitionVivaldi has rolled out version 7.1 of its web browser, bringing a host of features tailored for privacy-focused and customization-loving users. With…24 Jan 2025 · 2 min readRead →Linux mint 22.1LinuxLinux Mint 22.1 “Xia” Released: Features, Updates, and DownloadLinux Mint 22.1 “Xia” is finally here, bringing new features, enhanced tools, and long-term support until 2029. The stable release follows closely…18 Jan 2025 · 2 min readRead →openzfsLinuxOpenZFS 2.3 Released with RAIDZ Expansion & UpgradesOpenZFS 2.3, the latest version of the advanced open-source file system and volume manager, is now available. This release is packed with…14 Jan 2025 · 2 min readRead →linuxLinuxGoogle and Linux Foundation Join Forces to Strengthen Chromium EcosystemGoogle has joined hands with the Linux Foundation to launch the "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers" initiative, a program designed to ensure the…11 Jan 2025 · 3 min readRead →Debian13MalwareDebian 13 “Trixie” Installer Alpha Released with Linux 6.12 LTSThe Debian Project has released the first alpha version of the installer for the upcoming Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie” operating system series,…5 Jan 2025 · 2 min readRead →paloaltoMalwarePalo Alto Fixes CVE-2024-3393 DNS Security Vulnerability in PAN-OSPalo Alto Networks has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-3393, that impacts its PAN-OS software. This flaw, carrying a CVSS score…30 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →wordpressMalwareWordPress.org Shutdown Sparks Open Source ConcernsWordPress.org, the home of the open-source WordPress software and its community, is facing a temporary but significant shutdown. Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg…23 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →

Have a server problem that needs a second look?

Most of what we write about started as a real incident on a customer system. If something on yours does not add up, talk to us.