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Batten down the ports: Linux networking bug SegmentSmack could remotely crash systems
2018-08-07 16:14

Patches incoming for kernel versions 4.9 and up A networking flaw has been discovered in the Linux kernel that could trigger a remote denial-of-service attack.…

Linux kernel bug: TCP flaw lets remote attackers stall devices with tiny DoS attack
2018-08-07 15:14

'SegmentSmack' Linux bug gives a remote attacker the means to knock out a system with minimal traffic.

'SegmentSmack' Flaw in Linux Kernel Allows Remote DoS Attacks
2018-08-07 14:39

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel can allow a remote attacker to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by sending specially crafted packets to the targeted system. The flaw could impact...

Drink this potion, Linux kernel, and tomorrow you'll wake up with a WireGuard VPN driver
2018-08-02 06:54

Secure tunneling tech hopes to move from module to resident The developer of WireGuard has laid the groundwork for pouring his open-source privacy tool directly into the Linux kernel in hope of...

Microsoft Releases PowerShell Core for Linux as a Snap Package
2018-07-20 19:33

Microsoft's love for Linux continues… Microsoft has released its command-line shell and scripting language PowerShell Core for Linux operating system as a Snap package, making it easier for Linux...

Linux, malware and data breaches – what can we learn? [VIDEO]
2018-07-13 10:23

We think Gentoo Linux did a good job in a bad situation following its recent malware invasion, and we can all learn something from that.

Arch Linux AUR Repository Compromised
2018-07-12 14:10

A user-maintained Arch Linux AUR (Arch User Repository) software repository was pulled earlier this week after it was found to contain malware. read more

Another Linux distro poisoned with malware
2018-07-11 13:51

Arch Linux user repository altered to host malware, Arch maintainers say they're "surprised it doesn't happen more often".

Malicious Software Packages Found On Arch Linux User Repository
2018-07-11 09:03

Yet another incident which showcases that you should not explicitly trust user-controlled software repositories. One of the most popular Linux distros Arch Linux has pulled as many as three...

Arch Linux PDF reader package poisoned
2018-07-11 05:04

Trust nobody: abandoned code was adopted by a miscreant Arch Linux has pulled a user-provided AUR (Arch User Repository) package, because it contained malware.…