Security News

How to limit access to the su command in Linux
2018-10-10 18:21

Jack Wallen shows you a simple trick to heighten your Linux server security, by limiting Linux users' access to the su command.

Why TENS is the secure bootable Linux you need
2018-10-03 17:45

If you're looking for a security-minded live Linux distribution, TENS makes desktop protection incredibly simple.

Another Linux Kernel Bug Surfaces, Allowing Root Access
2018-09-28 18:11

Android, Debian and Ubuntu users are still at risk.

Google Hacker Discloses New Linux Kernel Vulnerability and PoC Exploit
2018-09-28 08:48

A cybersecurity researcher with Google Project Zero has released the details, and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a high severity vulnerability that exists in Linux kernel since kernel...

Google Project Zero Discloses New Linux Kernel Flaw
2018-09-28 05:38

Google Project Zero this week disclosed the details and released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a potentially serious Linux kernel vulnerability. read more

Local-Privilege Escalation Flaw in Linux Kernel Allows Root Access
2018-09-27 16:00

Researchers said the vulnerability "is very easy to exploit."

'Mutagen Astronomy' Linux kernel vulnerability sighted
2018-09-27 06:01

Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS users at risk A new Linux kernel vulnerability that can only be locally exploited is nonetheless proving a bit of a nuisance.…

New Linux Kernel Bug Affects Red Hat, CentOS, and Debian Distributions
2018-09-26 12:18

Security researchers have published the details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits of an integer overflow vulnerability in the Linux kernel that could allow an unprivileged user to gain superuser...

Linux Kernel Vulnerability Affects Red Hat, CentOS, Debian
2018-09-26 10:25

Qualys has disclosed the details of an integer overflow vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be exploited by a local attacker for privilege escalation. The flaw, dubbed “Mutagen Astronomy,”...

The Linux Foundation brings network automation and cloud native communities together
2018-09-25 23:30

The Linux Foundation announced further collaboration between telecom and cloud industry leaders enabled by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and LF Networking (LFN), fueling migrations...