Security News

Hackers Planted Backdoor in Webmin, Popular Utility for Linux/Unix Servers
2019-08-20 08:48

Following the public disclosure of a critical zero-day vulnerability in Webmin last week, the project's maintainers today revealed that the flaw was not actually the result of a coding mistake...

KDE Linux Desktops Could Get Hacked Without Even Opening Malicious Files
2019-08-07 07:33

If you are running a KDE desktop environment on your Linux operating system, you need to be extra careful and avoid downloading any ".desktop" or ".directory" file for a while. A cybersecurity...

How to use a Yubikey on Linux with an encrypted drive
2019-08-01 17:47

Looking to use a Yubikey for added security on your encrypted Linux drives? With a few quick commands, you'll enjoy that added layer of security.

EvilGnome – Linux malware aimed at your laptop, not your servers
2019-07-25 14:59

EvilGnome was written to target the comparatively small but committed community who use Linux on their laptops.

Linux Botnet Adding BlueKeep-Flawed Windows RDP Servers to Its Target List
2019-07-25 09:48

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of WatchBog, a Linux-based cryptocurrency mining malware botnet, which now also includes a module to scan the Internet for Windows RDP...

ESET unveils new version of File Security for Linux
2019-07-23 02:00

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has launched Version 7.0 of their ESET File Security for Linux product. ESET File Security for Linux provides advanced protection to organisations’ general...

EvilGnome Malware Helps Hackers Spy on Linux Users
2019-07-17 15:12

Intezer security researchers have discovered a new backdoor targeting Linux systems with the purpose of spying on users. read more

EvilGnome: A New Backdoor Implant Spies On Linux Desktop Users
2019-07-17 14:19

Security researchers have discovered a rare piece of Linux spyware that's currently fully undetected across all major antivirus security software products, and includes rarely seen functionalities...

Unusual Linux Ransomware Targets NAS Servers
2019-07-12 16:09

QNAPCrypt continues to spread via brute-force attacks.

Ransomware Targets QNAP Linux Systems
2019-07-11 04:27

A recently observed ransomware family is targeting Linux-based file storage systems (NAS servers) made by QNAP, Intezer’s security researchers reveal.  read more