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Hackers' Operating System Kali Linux Released for Raspberry Pi 4
2019-07-10 07:48

We've got some really exciting news for you... Offensive Security has released an official version of Kali Linux for Raspberry Pi 4—the most powerful version of the compact computer board yet that...

Cryptomining Campaign Targets Linux Servers with Go Malware
2019-07-05 13:42

A recently uncovered cryptomining campaign is delivering a new Golang malware to target Linux-based servers, F5 Networks security researchers report. read more

Many VMware Products Affected by SACK Linux Vulnerabilities
2019-07-03 12:11

Over 30 VMware products are affected by SACK Panic and SACK Slowness, two recently disclosed Linux kernel vulnerabilities that can be exploited remotely without authentication for...

2001: Linux is cancer, says Microsoft. 2019: Hey friends, ah, can we join the official linux-distros mailing list, plz?
2019-06-27 19:13

Windows giant cheered on by Linux Foundation as it seeks membership of private security-focused message board Microsoft's transformation into a fully paid-up member of the Linux love-train...

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...