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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Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance
A developer changed three lines of code, giving Linux storage performance a 5% bump.
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AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages
Once again the Arch User Repository is plagued by a high volume of malicious packages.
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Alpine Linux 3.24 Features Fresh Desktops and a Newer Kernel
If you're a fan of Alpine Linux, it's time to upgrade because the latest version has been released with KDE Plasma 6.6, Gnome 50, and Linux kernel 6.18 LTS.
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EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package
Comprehensive measures adopted by the European Commission aim to reduce dependency on non-EU countries.
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Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring
Within growing security and skills gaps, AI has been found to be a positive driving force behind tech hiring trends in Europe.
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United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live
A new open source portal seeks to coordinate and scale open source efforts across the United Nations system.
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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
After backlash from the Linux community, California may be backing off on its promise to force all operating systems to verify age, but one platform may still have to comply.
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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.
