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SACK TCP flaws can crash, slow down Linux-based systems
2019-06-18 10:13

An engineering manager at Netflix has unearthed several TCP networking vulnerabilities in Linux and FreeBSD kernels that could lead to systems crashing or consuming too many resources and...

Sad SACK: Linux PCs, servers, gadgets can be crashed by 'Ping of Death' network packets
2019-06-17 19:59

Don't let miscreants play hacky-SACK with your gear. Apply these mitigations, patches now if you can It is possible to crash network-facing Linux servers, PCs, smartphones and tablets, and...

Microsoft Pushes Azure Users to Patch Linux Systems
2019-06-17 15:02

Microsoft is urging users to patch every Exim installation in their organization and make sure that they are updated to the most recent version, Exim version 4.92.

Week in review: DevSecOps readiness, human bias in cybersecurity, Linux servers under attack
2019-06-16 14:50

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: CISO do’s and don’ts for board reporting Security is no longer just a job for IT – it impacts all areas of a business,...

Millions of Linux Servers Under Worm Attack Via Exim Flaw
2019-06-14 14:04

Attackers are exploiting a Linux Exim critical flaw to execute remote commands, download crypto miners and sniff out other vulnerable servers.

Linux servers under attack via latest Exim flaw
2019-06-14 11:39

It didn’t take long for attackers to start exploiting the recently revealed Exim vulnerability (CVE-2019-10149). Active campaigns One security enthusiast detected exploitation attempts five days...

Linux Command-Line Editors Vulnerable to High-Severity Bug
2019-06-11 16:00

A bug impacting editors Vim and Neovim could allow a trojan code to escape sandbox mitigations.

Your Linux Can Get Hacked Just by Opening a File in Vim or Neovim Editor
2019-06-10 18:33

Linux users, beware! If you haven't recently updated your Linux operating system, especially the command-line text editor utility, do not even try to view the content of a file using Vim or...

New Linux Malware ‘HiddenWasp’ Borrows from Mirai, Azazel
2019-05-30 21:21

HiddenWasp is unique for Linux-based malware in that it targets systems to remotely control.

Sophisticated HiddenWasp Malware Targets Linux
2019-05-30 17:16

A recently uncovered piece of sophisticated malware targeting Linux provides attackers with remote control of the infected systems, Intezer’s security researchers have discovered.  read more