Issue #310 / Sep 2026

AI data centers are on everyone's mind, and, at least in the public media, the opinions tend to the extremes.

In the news: New Linux Flaw Lets Attackers Escape VMs; Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance; AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages; Alpine Linux 3.24 Features Fresh Desktops and a Newer Kernel; EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package; Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring; and United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live.

Chronicler Zack Brown reports streamlining stability, and one patch to rule them all.

If you still aren't convinced of the need for vigilance, find out how easy it is for an attacker to get control of a laptop camera.

This month we explore Hardenwing 3.5, Redcore Linux 2601, RefreshOS 3.0, and AnduinOS 2.0.0.

Built for security and efficiency, this recent Linux laptop has a few teething problems.

If you're managing more than just a few servers, a monitoring system keeps you informed of any issues requiring your attention. Beszel provides a comprehensive solution that's easy to set up, yet incredibly powerful and flexible.

Use an intuitive graphical interface to manage Flatpak application permissions and secure your Linux desktop.

Security is more than a firewall. The biggest worry is what happens when an intruder gets inside. We take a look at some common misconfiguration issues that can lead to privilege escalation.

From simple TCP pipes to encrypted relays and ad hoc services, Ncat modernizes Netcat, the classic Swiss Army knife for network administrators.