New Linux Malware Targets Cloud-Based Linux Installations
Jan 16, 2026VoidLink, a new Linux malware, should be of real concern because of its stealth and customization.
more »Another Linux Malware Discovered
Nov 11, 2025Russian hackers use Hyper-V to hide malware within Linux virtual machines.
more »RingReaper Malware Poses Danger to Linux Systems
Aug 26, 2025A new kind of malware exploits modern Linux kernels for I/O operations.
more »Go-Based Botnet Attacking IoT Devices
Jun 05, 2025Using an SSH credential brute-force attack, the Go-based PumaBot is exploiting IoT devices everywhere.
more »ESET Discovers New Linux Malware
Nov 26, 2024WolfsBane is an all-in-one malware that has hit the Linux operating system and includes a dropper, a launcher, and a backdoor.
more »Thousands of Linux Servers Infected with Stealth Malware Since 2021
Oct 09, 2024Perfctl is capable of remaining undetected, which makes it dangerous and hard to mitigate.
more »XZ Gets the All-Clear
Apr 15, 2024The back door xz vulnerability has been officially reverted for Fedora 40 and versions 38 and 39 were never affected.
more »Vulnerability Discovered in xz Libraries
Apr 01, 2024An urgent alert for Fedora 40 has been posted and users should pay attention.
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
KDE Linux developers have dropped the Arch User Repository from the build pipeline due to security concerns; other distributions should consider doing the same.
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California May Exempt Linux from Its Age-Verification Law
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Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel
Qualys has discovered a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be used to elevate standard user privileges.
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Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features
Ubuntu Core 26 could be a game-changer for organizations looking for increased security and reliability.
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AI Flooding the Linux Kernel Security Mailing List
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Top Priorities for Open Source Pros Seeking a New Job
Professional fulfillment tops the list, according to LPI report.
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Container-Based Fedora Hummingbird Designed for Agent-First Builders
Fedora Hummingbird brings the same approach to the host OS as it does to containers to level up security.
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Linux kernel Developers Considering a Kill Switch
With the rise of Linux vulnerabilities, the kernel developers are now considering adding a component that could help temporarily mitigate against them… in the form of a kill switch.
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Fedora 44 Now Gaming Ready
The latest version of Fedora has been released with gaming support.
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Manjaro 26.1 Preview Unveils New Features
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