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Top 15 Vulnerabilities Attackers Exploited Millions of Times to Hack Linux Systems

Close to 14 million Linux-based systems are directly exposed to the Internet, making them a lucrative target for an array of real-world attacks that could resu…

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Linux version of BlackMatter ransomware targets VMware ESXi serve

The BlackMatter gang has joined the ranks of ransomware operations to develop a Linux encryptor that targets VMware's ESXi virtual machine platform. As more bu…

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Debian LTS: DLA-2714-1: linux-4.19 security upda

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.

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Debian: DSA-4941-1: linux security upda

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.

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6 Must-Have Open-Source Tools to Secure Your Linux Serv

Don't want to compromise on the security of your Linux server? Install these six must-have open-source tools to set up an impenetrable network.

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Linux version of HelloKitty ransomware targets VMware ESXi serve

''The ransomware gang behind the notorious attack on CD Projekt Red is now using a Linux variant that targets VMware's ESXi virtual machine platform for maximu…

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Debian: DSA-4938-1: linuxptp security upda

Miroslav Lichvar reported that the ptp4l program in linuxptp, an implementation of the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), does not validate the messageLength field…

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REvil ransomware's new Linux encryptor targets ESXi virtual machin

The REvil ransomware operation is now using a Linux encryptor that targets and encrypts Vmware ESXi virtual machines. By targeting virtual machines this way, R…

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13 Important Privacy and Security Settings in Ubuntu Lin

Learn 13 Linux security best practices you can follow to avoid privacy risks and data leaks.

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Wormable DarkRadiation Ransomware Targets Linux and Docker Instances

Cybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm bell over a new ransomware strain called "DarkRadiation" that's implemented entirely in Bash and targets Linux…

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Debian LTS: DLA-2689-1: linux security upda

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to the execution of arbitrary code, privilege escalation, denial of service, or …

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Debian LTS: DLA-2690-1: linux-4.19 security upda

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to the execution of arbitrary code, privilege escalation, denial of service, or …

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Linux and open-source communities rise to Biden's cybersecurity challen

On Wednesday, May 12th, in the wake of the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack , President Biden signed an executive order placing strict new standards …

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A Now-Patched Linux Kernel Vulnerability Could Lead To Data Leaks

A serious vulnerability in Linux Kernel could leak data as it exposed stack memory. The…A Now-Patched Linux Kernel Vulnerability Could Lead To Data Leaks on La…

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Linux kernel bug opens door to all manner of attac

Security researchers have discovered an information disclosure vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be exploited to leak data, at least on 32-bit Arm dev…

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Researchers Uncover Stealthy Linux Malware That Went Undetected for 3 Years

A previously undocumented Linux malware with backdoor capabilities has managed to stay under the radar for about three years, allowing the threat actor behind …

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Researchers Uncover Stealthy Linux Malware That Went Undetected for 3 Yea

Researchers have discovered a dangerous strain of Linux malware Dubbed " RotaJakiro " that went undetected for three years, enabling its operators to harvest a…

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Linux kernel vulnerability exposes stack memory, causes data lea

An information disclosure vulnerability in the Linux kernel that exposes stack memory (tracked as CVE-2020-28588 ) can be exploited to leak data and act as a s…

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Canonical Releases Another Ubuntu Linux Kernel Security Update to Fix 6 Fla

Canonical has released another Linux kernel security update for Ubuntu to address six vulnerabilities affecting the Linux 5.8 and 5.4 kernels of several Ubuntu…

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Fifteen-Year-Old Linux Vulnerability Allows Local Privilege Escalation, Information Leak, and Denial of Servi

Researchers have discovered three vulnerabilities capable of granting attackers root privileges on Linux systems if they are able to gain access through other …

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Three npm packages found opening shells on Linux, Windows syste

Three malicious npm JavaScript packages have been found opening shells on Linux and Windows systems. According to npm staff: "Any computer that has this packag…

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Debian: DSA-4774-1: linux security upda

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to the execution of arbitrary code, privilege escalation, denial of service or i…

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Securing A Linux Web Server: Preventing Information Leaka

Information leakage is a serious threat to the security of a Linux server, and can result in a host of severe consequences including significant downtime and t…

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Securing a Linux Web Server: A Prim

Over the next couple of weeks and months, LinuxSecurity editors and contributors will be writing a series on Linux Web Server Security. This week, we're summar…

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