Security News

Kali Linux 2020.1 released: New tools, Kali NetHunter rootless, and more!
2020-01-29 08:39

Offensive Security have released Kali Linux 2020.1, which is available for immediate download. Kali Linux 2020.1 key new features. The popular open source project, which is heavily relied upon in the pentest community, is introducing several new features, including new packages and tools.

Micro Focus AD Bridge 2.0: Extending security policies and access controls to cloud-based Linux
2020-01-17 02:30

Micro Focus released Micro Focus AD Bridge 2.0, offering IT administrators the ability to extend Active Directory controls from on-premises resources, including Windows and Linux devices to the cloud - a solution not previously offered in the marketplace. With AD Bridge 2.0, organizations can leverage existing infrastructure authentication, security as well as policy, in order to simplify the migration of on-premises Linux Active Directory to the cloud, resulting in fully secured and managed Linux virtual machines in the cloud.

Wind River acquires Star Lab to broaden portfolio with cyber and anti-tamper security software for Linux
2020-01-16 01:00

Specializing in cyber and anti-tamper security software for Linux, Star Lab provides embedded security for mission-critical systems, infrastructure, and equipment. Star Lab advances the Wind River strategy for delivering security across the system, from boot to deployment and operations.

How to install and use Firejail on Linux
2019-12-24 20:18

Firejail allows you to easily sandbox Linux applications. Find out how to add this extra layer of security.

The Update Framework graduates from the Linux Foundation’s Cloud Native Computing Foundation
2019-12-23 04:30

The Update Framework (TUF), an open-source technology that secures software update systems, has become the first specification project to graduate from the Linux Foundation‘s Cloud Native...

Linux Bug Opens Most VPNs to Hijacking
2019-12-06 16:54

In a coffee-shop scenario, attackers can hijack "secure" VPN sessions of those working remotely, injecting data into their TCP streams.

Tricky VPN-busting bug lurks in iOS, Android, Linux distros, macOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, say university eggheads
2019-12-06 05:01

OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2/IPSec also vulnerable to unmasking flaw, we're told A bug in the way Unix-flavored systems handle TCP connections could put VPN users at risk of having their encrypted...

New Linux Bug Lets Attackers Hijack Encrypted VPN Connections
2019-12-06 03:02

A team of cybersecurity researchers has disclosed a new severe vulnerability affecting most Linux and Unix-like operating systems, including FreeBSD, OpenBSD, macOS, iOS, and Android, that could...

VPN Connection Hijacking Vulnerability Affects Linux, Unix Systems
2019-12-05 19:27

A vulnerability that can be exploited to determine if a user is connected to a VPN and hijack active TCP connections in a VPN tunnel has been found to affect various Linux and Unix operating...

Week in review: The data skills gap,  new Kali Linux release, Apache Solr RCEs with public PoCs
2019-12-01 16:30

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: The overlooked part of an infosec strategy: Cyber insurance underwriting When a data breach or cyber attack hits the...