Short write-ups on kernel releases, vulnerabilities, control panels and the infrastructure we work with every day.
LinuxLinus Torvalds Boosts Linux Performance with Security TweakLinux creator Linus Torvalds has implemented a notable security enhancement in Linux’s source code that provides a 2.6% boost in multithreaded performance.…7 Nov 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxSteelCloud’s ConfigOS 2024.2 Enhances Linux STIG ComplianceSteelCloud LLC, a leader in cyber compliance, has released its latest ConfigOS MPO suite, version 2024.2. This update enhances STIG and user-defined…7 Nov 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxNew Malware Uses Emulated Linux Backdoor for Stealth AttacksSecurity researchers from Securonix recently discovered a unique cyberattack. This new malware sets up an emulated Linux environment on compromised systems, functioning…6 Nov 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxIntel Microcode Patch Fixes Raptor Lake CPU Crashes on LinuxIntel has launched the "microcode-20241029" release for Linux users to address known stability issues in its 13th Gen "Raptor Lake" and 14th…31 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxMicrosoft Adds AlmaLinux as Linux Surpasses 60% on AzureFor years, Microsoft has shared that over half of the virtual machines (VMs) on Azure run on Linux. Today, the tech giant…30 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxLinus Torvalds on AI: 90% Marketing, Only 10% Reality Right NowLinux’s creator, Linus Torvalds, recently shared his skepticism about AI, labeling it “90% marketing” and only “10% reality.” Known for his frank…29 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxSnapdragon 8 Elite Gets Linux SupportQualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, officially announced less than a week ago, is already generating excitement within the Linux community. Recently, the Linux…28 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxBox and AWS Partner for AI Apps with Amazon BedrockBox users now have access to Amazon Bedrock, empowering them to build applications with private data and advanced AI models. This feature…27 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxAWS CDK Security Flaw Could Lead to Account TakeoverCybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a critical vulnerability within the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). This flaw could potentially expose AWS accounts…27 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxParrot OS 6.2 Launches with New Docker Tool and UpdatesParrot Security has officially launched Parrot OS 6.2, the latest version of its Debian-based distribution tailored for ethical hacking and penetration testing.…26 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxCritical CVE-2024-9050 Vulnerability in Red Hat NetworkManagerA serious security vulnerability, CVE-2024-9050, has been found in Red Hat’s NetworkManager-libreswan plugin, enabling local attackers to potentially gain root access on…26 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →
LinuxRaiDrive Brings Cloud Storage to LinuxOpenBoxLab Inc., the company behind the popular Windows version of this cloud storage gateway, has launched a Linux edition. Announced on September…26 Oct 2024 · 2 min readRead →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.