Short write-ups on kernel releases, vulnerabilities, control panels and the infrastructure we work with every day.
LinuxBootkitty: The First-Ever UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux SystemsCybersecurity researchers recently discovered Bootkitty, the first UEFI bootkit specifically targeting Linux systems. This finding introduces a significant shift in UEFI threats,…Read →
LinuxLinux Backdoors & Zero-Days eploit -Palo altoAttackers have exploited two critical zero-day vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474—to compromise approximately 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls. These vulnerabilities have allowed cybercriminals to…Read →
LinuxNew WolfsBane Linux Backdoor Linked to Gelsemium HackersThe cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as advanced persistent threat (APT) groups explore new attack avenues. Recently, ESET researchers uncovered WolfsBane, a…Read →
LinuxCritical LPE Flaws in Ubuntu Needrestart PatchedThe needrestart utility checks which services require restarting after package updates on Linux systems. This ensures updated shared libraries are active. However,…Read →
LinuxAlmaLinux OS 9.5 Released with Updated Tools,Enhanced SecurityThe AlmaLinux OS Foundation has unveiled AlmaLinux OS 9.5, codenamed “Teal Serval,” the latest stable version of this Red Hat Enterprise Linux…Read →
LinuxHelldown Ransomware Expands to Linux: A Growing ThreatCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a Linux variant of the Helldown ransomware, signaling a concerning shift in the tactics of this aggressive ransomware…Read →
LinuxLinux Kernel 6.12: Real-Time Features & New Hardware SupportLinus Torvalds has officially announced the release of Linux kernel 6.12, packed with groundbreaking features and improvements. This release introduces PREEMPT_RT for…Read →
LinuxArchinstall 3.0 Brings Revamped TUI & New FeaturesThe Arch Linux community has welcomed Archinstall 3.0, a major update to the menu-based installer designed to simplify Arch Linux installations. This…Read →
LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5: Secure & StreamlinedRed Hat has officially released Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.5, a significant update to its flagship enterprise Linux platform. Designed to…Read →
LinuxGoogle Expands AI Support for Startups in IndiaAt the Google Cloud Summit on November 8, Google unveiled new initiatives to help early-stage AI startups in India. With this expansion,…Read →
LinuxSysLinuxOS: A Debian-Based Distro for IntegratorsSysLinuxOS is gaining attention across the web as a fresh, Debian-based Linux distribution designed specifically for system integrators. With a suite of…Read →
LinuxLinux Patch-Intel’s-Flags Outdated Microcode as VulnerableIntel has introduced a Linux patch that flags outdated microcodes, marking systems as “vulnerable” if not updated. This move follows recent issues…Read →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.
