Linus Torvalds On Where Rust Will Fit Into Linux
An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from a ZDNet article, written by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Linux is the poster-child for the C language. But times change. The Rust language has been slowly gathering support for use as a system language in Linu.....»»
Mac: How to scan for malware and remove it with free and paid tools
Macs are more protected from malicious software like viruses, Trojans, adware, etc. than Windows and Linux. However, they aren’t immune, and more and more malware is being designed specifically for Mac. Whether you just want to do a checkup or thi.....»»
Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer
The latest malware report from Elastic Security Labs lays out the security situation for macOS, Windows and Linux -- and the results might surprise you......»»
Malware threat report reveals risk on Mac compared to Windows and Linux
So far this year we’ve seen a few reports about malware that’s affecting Macs. Now Elastic Security Labs has released its spring 2023 Global Threat Report. It offers a big-picture look at the state of malware including how often it’s impacting.....»»
InfluxData releases InfluxDB 3.0 product suite for time series analytics
InfluxData is betting on Rust (the programming language) to power the newest version of its InfluxDB time series database product portfolio. InfluxData is betting on Rust (the programming language) to power the newest version of its InfluxDB time.....»»
DFRobot Launches LattePanda Sigma Hackable Single-Board Server
In our 2022 Boards Guide, we described the LattePanda 3 Delta as a “beast mode” Windows/Linux Single Board Computer (SBC), with a class-leading 11th-generation Intel Celeron N5105 processor and 42 types of I/O. This year, the LattePanda.....»»
Proton update gets 18 more Windows games running on Linux, including Chex Quest HD
Valve dev calls Proton 8.0 release "our biggest rebase to date." Enlarge / The modern remake of an infamous Doom clone, Chex Quest HD is now playable on the Steam Deck and other modern Linux PCs. (credit: General Mills).....»»
LockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time
Over the last several years, LockBit has become one of the most powerful ransomware gangs. While it has focused on Windows, Linux, and virtual host machines, it looks like the group has developed its first ransomware for Macs. more… The post Lock.....»»
Steam will end support for Windows 7 and 8 in January of 2024
Windows 7 still runs on more Steam PCs than every version of Linux combined. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) PC gamers sticking with old versions of Windows may finally need to upgrade if they want to keep playing the games.....»»
One of the largest tech YouTube channels was killed by crypto scammers
The Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel, along with several related channels, have been terminated after being hijacked by a cryptoscam......»»
Week in review: Kali Linux gets Purple, Microsoft zero-days get patched
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Samsung, Vivo, Google phones open to remote compromise without user interaction Several vulnerabilities in Samsung’s Exynos chipsets may allow att.....»»
ASUS IoT announces first RISC-V single-board computer, embracing open-source architecture for industrial IoT developers
ASUS IoT announced on March 14 the Tinker V — a versatile single-board computer (SBC) powered by a 64-bit RISC-V-based processor, which supports both Linux Debian and Yocto operating systems......»»
Penetration Testing with Kali Linux 2023 released: New modules, exercises, challenges (PEN-200)
OffSec released the 2023 edition of Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PEN-200). This new version, which incorporates the latest ethical hacking tools and techniques through real-world penetration testing simulations, offers many improvements and a.....»»
Amazon Linux 2023: Create and execute cloud-based applications with enhanced security
AWS has been offering Amazon Linux, a cloud-optimized Linux distribution, since 2010. This distribution’s latest version is now available. Amazon Linux 2023 is provided at no additional charge. Standard Amazon EC2 and AWS charges apply for runn.....»»
Kali Linux 2023.1 released – and so is Kali Purple!
OffSec (formerly Offensive Security) has released Kali Linux 2023.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform, and the release is accompanied by a big surprise: a technical preview of Kali Purple, a “.....»»
This dangerous Windows ransomware is now going after Linux networks too
IceFire spotted targeting Linux devices as researchers warn of a growing trend......»»
Sophos improves cyberthreat defenses with endpoint security advancements
Sophos introduced innovative advancements to its portfolio of endpoint security offerings. New adaptive active adversary protection; Linux malware protection enhancements; account health check capabilities; an integrated zero trust network access (ZT.....»»
PlanetPC XR’s series of computers are a Linux-powered alternative to the Mac mini
Are you looking for a small form factor PC similar to that of Apple’s Mac mini? Then perhaps the PlanetPC XR Mini might be worth checking out, especially if you don’t mind running Linux. The post PlanetPC XR’s series of computers are a Linux-po.....»»
Linux is not exactly “ready to run” on Apple silicon, but give it time
Some important milestones have been hit, but we're a long way from USB sticks. Enlarge / Everything Asahi Linux's four-person team has done to make Linux work on Apple's M-series chips is remarkable, but "ready to run" is a stret.....»»
M1 Mac Linux 6.2 support for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Studio, Mac mini
M1 Mac Linux 6.2 support is now available – an achievement that Linux creator Linus Torvalds originally saw as an impossible task. It can be run on the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra chips. Torvalds had long wanted an ARM laptop capable of runni.....»»
Linux 6.2 includes M1 Mac support, but it"s not fully ready to use
Linux 6.2 brings native support for M1 processors on Mac, but it isn't totally finished or ready for primetime.Linux 6.2 has M1 supportLinux support on ARM processors, and more specifically, Apple's M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra has been a long ti.....»»