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Grml 2024.12MalwareGrml 2024.12 Released: ARM64 Support & New FeaturesGrml, the live Linux distribution tailored for system administrators and text tool enthusiasts, has unveiled version 2024.12, codenamed “Adventgrenze.” This latest release…21 Dec 2024 · 3 min readRead →kali linuxMalwareKali Linux 2024.4: 14 New Tools & Key UpdatesKali Linux has officially rolled out version 2024.4, marking its fourth and final release of the year. Known for catering to cybersecurity…21 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →Iran malwareMalwareIran-Linked IOCONTROL Malware Targets IoT and OT SystemsIranian-affiliated threat actors have unveiled a new custom malware named IOCONTROL, which targets IoT and operational technology (OT) systems in the United…15 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →centosLinuxCentOS Stream 10 “Coughlan” Released: Key FeaturesThe CentOS Project has officially unveiled CentOS Stream 10, codenamed “Coughlan,” as the latest iteration of the Red Hat-backed Linux distribution. This…15 Dec 2024 · 3 min readRead →LFLinuxLinux Foundation Launches LF India to Advance Open Source DevelopmentThe Linux Foundation, a prominent non-profit organization driving innovation through open-source platforms, has announced the establishment of LF India. This significant development…13 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →PUMAKITLinuxPUMAKIT LKM Rootkit Targets Linux with Stealth FeaturesA new loadable kernel module (LKM) rootkit named PUMAKIT has been discovered, posing a significant threat to Linux systems. Unveiled by Elastic…13 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →open source reportLinuxLinux Foundation’s Census III: Key Open Source TrendsThe Linux Foundation has published the Census III report, a comprehensive study examining trends, challenges, and vulnerabilities in free and open source…8 Dec 2024 · 3 min readRead →alpine linuxLinuxAlpine Linux 3.21 Released: GNOME 47, KDE Plasma 6.2The Alpine Linux team has just released Alpine Linux 3.21, a major update to this security-focused, lightweight distribution. This release uses the…7 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →openSUSELinuxopenSUSE Leap Micro 6.1: Secure OS for ContainersThe openSUSE project has officially launched openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1, offering an advanced and secure platform tailored for containerized and virtualized workloads.…7 Dec 2024 · 2 min readRead →linux 6.12LinuxLinux 6.12 Officially Becomes LTS Kernel with Support Until 2026Renowned Linux kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman recently announced that Linux Kernel 6.12 has officially been designated as an LTS (Long-Term Support) release.…7 Dec 2024 · 3 min readRead →KDELinuxKDE and GNOME to Launch Their Own Linux DistributionsKDE and GNOME, two of the most prominent Linux desktop environments, are considering bold moves into creating their own dedicated Linux distributions.…1 Dec 2024 · 3 min readRead →awsLinuxAmazon Bedrock Revolutionizes AI with Prompt OptimizationPrompt engineering, the process of crafting instructions for foundation models (FMs) to achieve desired outputs, often involves extensive experimentation and iteration. This…30 Nov 2024 · 3 min readRead →

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