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New Ubuntu Desktop Vulnerability Turns Local Access Into Root Control
A vulnerability in snap-confine lets an unprivileged user gain root access on affected Ubuntu Desktop systems. Install the latest snapd update to fix the issue.
‘CrackArmor’ Vulnerability in AppArmor Impacts 12.6M Linux Systems
Qualys uncovers 'CrackArmor' vulnerabilities in AppArmor that could expose 12.6M Linux systems to root access and container escapes.
SSID Stripping flaw lets hackers mimic real wireless access points
SSID Stripping has emerged as a significant threat because it impacts major platforms like MS Windows, macOS, Apple iOS, Ubuntu, and Android.
Improve security of your Linux OS with simple steps
It’s normal to hear Linux users brag about security and sometimes tease Windows users however Linux devices are now under malware attacks as well.
Bytecoin cryptocurrency mining malware found in Ubuntu Snap Store
A Github user going by the handle of “Tarwirdur” recently identified a cryptocurrency mining malware in 2048buntu and Hextris apps…
Chrome OS Will Soon Start Supporting Linux Applications
We do know that there is a deep underlying connection shared by Chrome operating system and Linux. Though…
Ubuntu Forums Suffer Data breach; Credit Goes to SQL Flaw
Another day another hack — This time, it’s Ubuntu forums facing massive data breach affecting registered users! The…
Embarrassing Linux Vulnerability Lets You Login Any Computer Pressing Backspace 28 Times
Linux, the purportedly highly-secure operating system that runs everything from computers to the backbone of the Internet has…
Linux Distributions at Risk due to Ghost Vulnerability
Security vendor Qualys announced on Tuesday that a flaw in the popular component of many Linux distributions which…
6 Official Domains of Ubuntu One Hacked and Defaced by Indonesian Gantengers Crew
A famous Indonesian hacker going with the handle of SultanHaikal from Gantengers Crew has hacked and defaced total 6…