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Ubuntu Linux impacted by decade-old 'needrestart' flaw that gives root
2024-11-20 19:04

Five local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities have been discovered in the needrestart utility used by Ubuntu Linux, which was introduced over 10 years ago in version 21.04. [...]

Oracle Linux 9 Update 5 brings security updates, OpenJDK 17, .NET 9.0
2024-11-20 13:33

Oracle Linux offers a secure, streamlined platform for deploying and managing applications across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. Designed for demanding workloads, it includes tools for...

New 'Helldown' Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
2024-11-19 09:40

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Linux variant of a relatively new ransomware strain called Helldown, suggesting that the threat actors are broadening their attack focus. "Helldown...

Deepen your knowledge of Linux security
2024-11-18 14:42

Event The security landscape is constantly shifting. If you're running Linux, staying ahead may rely on understanding the challenges - and opportunities - unique to Linux environments.…

New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus
2024-11-08 07:15

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware campaign that infects Windows systems with a Linux virtual instance containing a backdoor capable of establishing remote access to the...

Beware of phishing emails delivering backdoored Linux VMs!
2024-11-05 13:54

Unknown attackers are trying to trick Windows users into spinning up a custom Linux virtual machine (VM) with a pre-configured backdoor, Securonix researchers have discovered. The campaign The...

Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs in new phishing attacks
2024-11-04 15:53

A new phishing campaign dubbed 'CRON#TRAP' infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to corporate networks. [...]

Intel, AMD CPUs on Linux impacted by newly disclosed Spectre bypass
2024-10-18 14:48

The latest generations of Intel processors, including Xeon chips, and AMD's older Zen 1, Zen 1+, and Zen 2 microarchitectures on Linux are vulnerable to new speculative execution attacks that...

New Linux Variant of FASTCash Malware Targets Payment Switches in ATM Heists
2024-10-15 14:43

North Korean threat actors have been observed using a Linux variant of a known malware family called FASTCash to steal funds as part of a financially-motivated campaign. The malware is "installed...

New FASTCash malware Linux variant helps steal money from ATMs
2024-10-14 22:15

North Korean hackers are using a new Linux variant of the FASTCash malware to infect the payment switch systems of financial institutions and perform unauthorized cash withdrawals. [...]