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Week in review: Kali Linux roadmap, runtime container security, new issue of (IN)SECURE
2019-06-23 16:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and podcasts: Research shows Tesla Model 3 and Model S are vulnerable to GPS spoofing attacks Tesla Model S and Model 3...

This Cryptomining Malware Launches Linux VMs On Windows and macOS
2019-06-21 15:03

Cybersecurity researchers from at least two firms today unveiled details of a new strain of malware that targets Windows and macOS systems with a Linux-based cryptocurrency mining malware. It may...

macOS Crypto-Miner Emulates Linux
2019-06-21 14:46

New crypto-currency mining malware is targeting systems running macOS, and works by emulating Linux, Malwarebytes security researchers have discovered. read more

LoudMiner Cryptominer Uses Linux Image and Virtual Machines
2019-06-20 19:53

A Tiny Core Linux 9.0 image configured to run XMRig runs on a VM, rather than victim machines hosting the malware locally.

Botnets shift from Windows towards Linux and IoT platforms
2019-06-20 05:00

Botnets in 2018 continued to use DDoS as their primary weapon to attack high-speed networks, according to NSFOCUS. Continuous monitoring and research of botnets discovered significant changes...

Offensive Security unveils Kali Linux roadmap
2019-06-20 04:15

Offensive Security unveiled much of the 2019-2020 roadmap for the open source Kali Linux project, the most popular operating system used by penetration testers and ethical hackers. The strategy...

Facebook and the Linux Foundation to create a new foundation for the osquery project
2019-06-19 23:00

Facebook and the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, announced plans to create a new foundation for the osquery project, which will be...

Netflix researcher spots TCP SACK flaws in Linux and FreeBSD
2019-06-19 12:26

Three vulnerabilities in the FreeBSD and Linux kernels could allow attackers to induce a denial-of-service by clogging networking I/O.

Linux Kernel Bug Knocks PCs, IoT Gadgets and More Offline
2019-06-18 18:43

Four vulnerabilities could "SACK" connected devices with denial-of-service exploits.

Serious Vulnerabilities in Linux Kernel Allow Remote DoS Attacks
2019-06-18 10:17

A security researcher working for Netflix has discovered that the Linux kernel is affected by potentially serious vulnerabilities that can be exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker to...