Short write-ups on kernel releases, vulnerabilities, control panels and the infrastructure we work with every day.
LinuxHalcyon: Advanced Ransomware Protection for Linux SystemsHalcyon has announced the release of Halcyon Linux, a dedicated platform for protecting Linux-based systems from the rising threat of ransomware attacks.…Read →
LinuxLinux 6.12-rc1: Intel Xe2 Graphics, PREEMPT_RT, and MoreThe Linux 6.12-rc1 kernel release is out, following an exciting two-week merge window that brought several high-profile enhancements. This release is packed…Read →
LinuxCachyOS September 2024 Boosts Compiler and System PerformanceCachyOS, an Arch-based Linux distribution focused on KDE Plasma, has released its September 2024 ISO update. This release introduces a slew of…Read →
MalwareCUPS Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution on LinuxIntroductionRead →
MalwareCritical RCE Vulnerability in Linux SystemsA critical unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered, impacting all GNU/Linux systems. This flaw, which has existed for over…Read →
LinuxNFS Gains Extreme Performance Boost – LOCALIO in Linux 6.12In the Linux 6.12 development cycle, significant updates to the Network File System (NFS) were introduced. These updates focus on optimizing performance…Read →
MalwareMallox Ransomware Targets Linux with Kryptina VariantMallox ransomware, traditionally a Windows-based threat, has expanded its operations by targeting Linux systems using a modified version of the Kryptina ransomware.Read →
LinuxUbuntu 24.10 Beta Released: What’s New and How to DownloadCanonical has officially announced the availability of the Ubuntu 24.10 Beta, codenamed "Oracular Oriole". This Beta release is available for Ubuntu Desktop,…Read →
MalwareSupershell Malware Targets Linux SSH Servers: Prevention TipsSupershell is a command-and-control (C2) platform designed to remotely control systems through web services. Its main feature is a reverse SSH tunnel…Read →
LinuxLinux 6.12 DRM Updates: New Graphics & QR Code SupportThe Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) kernel graphics/display driver updates have been submitted and merged for the in-development Linux 6.12 kernel. This release…Read →
HackZorin OS 17.2: Enhanced Customization & New FeaturesThe latest release in the Zorin OS 17 series, based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, introduces exciting new features and improvements. Touted as…Read →
LinuxOpenSearch Transferred to Linux Foundation, AWS AnnouncesAmazon Web Services (AWS) has made a significant move by transferring its open-source project, OpenSearch, to the Linux Foundation. Announced on September…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.
