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Nine CrackArmor flaws in Linux AppArmor since 2017 enable root escalation and container bypass, putting 12.6M systems at risk.

Just what every Linux system administrator wants just before the holidays: A serious Linux kernel security bug. The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), a zero-day security research firm, announced a new Linux ...

For those who are looking to replace Windows 10, you might be wondering just how different Windows and Linux are. Beyond the usual concerns for the user interface, there's also security to take into ...

In the age of increasing digital threats, securing sensitive data and systems is more crucial than ever. For Linux users, whether they are managing personal projects or securing enterprise servers, ...

Security researchers have discovered an unusually evasive Linux backdoor, undetected even by VirusTotal, compromising systems as a malicious pluggable authentication module (PAM). Dubbed “Plague” by ...

It was a big year for Linux in 2001, from IBM’s $1 billion commitment to the introduction of the latest feature-laden kernel updates. At vendor Red Hat Inc., 2001 saw the introduction of new Linux ...

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According to user reports following this month's Patch Tuesday, the August 2024 Windows security updates are breaking dual boot on some Linux systems with Secure Boot enabled. This issue is caused by ...

Microsoft has confirmed the August 2024 Windows security updates are causing Linux booting issues on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled. The issue is caused by a Secure Boot Advanced Targeting ...

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