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.....»»
Week in review: PostgreSQL databases under attack, new Chrome zero-day actively exploited
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: PostgreSQL databases under attack Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers......»»
LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is the first to provide an official package for Windows PCs based on ARM processors. The LibreOffice advantage LibreOffice is the best.....»»
PostgreSQL databases under attack
Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers. The attack – observed by Aqua Security researchers on a honeypot system – starts with the threat actors brute-forcing access.....»»
“Something has gone seriously wrong,” dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft update
Microsoft said its update wouldn't install on Linux devices. It did anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last Tuesday, loads of Linux users—many running packages released as early as this year—started reporting the.....»»
Climate change is already reshaping PNW shorelines: Tribal nations are showing how to adapt
Keeley Chiasson plodded through the steep, sandy sediment near the base of the bluff. Carefully perched on a firm shelf, she scraped back the weathered surface of the wall, revealing stripes of cocoa, rust and tan sediments......»»
Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance
AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows......»»
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Intel's latest chips often fall behind Ryzen, or even older Intel CPUs. Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.....»»
Doom + Doom II is a great excuse to jump back into Hell, for free or for $10
Just how you remember it, but through a 4K, 120 fps accessible lens. Enlarge / I don't know what this flame crossbow (?) is from the Legacy of Rust campaign, but I am going to keep running and gunning until I get it. (credit: Bet.....»»
You can kick the alpha tires on System76’s Cosmic, a new Linux desktop
A whole new desktop aims to appeal with tiling, themes, and a safer Rust core. Enlarge / A little auto-tiling on the Cosmic desktop. (credit: System76) System76 has released an alpha version of its Cosmic desktop environ.....»»
Which operating system is safest to use?
Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux -- which is the safest to use? Each have their strengths and weaknesses. Here's which we think is the most secure......»»
Imperfect Linux-powered DIY smart TV is the embodiment of ad fatigue
DIYer picks a "little insane"-looking setup for less tracking, more control. Enlarge (credit: Carl the Person/YouTube) Smart TV owners have been subjected to an increasing amount of ads and tracking. Ad fatigue, only wo.....»»
Imperfect, Linux-powered, DIY smart TV is the embodiment of ad fatigue
DIYer picks a "little insane"-looking setup for less tracking, more control. Enlarge (credit: Carl the Person/YouTube) Smart TV owners have been subjected to a growing amount of ads and tracking. Ad fatigue, only worsen.....»»
One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices
Attackers consistently discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing importance of robust software security, according to OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation. Despite this, many developers lack the essential knowledge and sk.....»»
Realm: Open-source adversary emulation framework
Realm is an open-source adversary emulation framework emphasizing scalability, reliability, and automation. It’s designed to handle engagements of any size. “Realm is unique in its custom interpreter written in Rust. This allows us to wri.....»»
Pentera updates RansomwareReady to secure Linux environments
Pentera announced a major update to its RansomwareReady product, enabling customers to proactively test the security of their Linux environments. With this addition, Pentera empowers organizations to adopt proactive measures against the world’s.....»»
Researchers reveal how myrtle rust pathogen breaks into a host plant
A recent study looking at the molecular foundation of myrtle rust reveals how the pathogen breaks into a host plant and how the host plant responds. This insight will inform the design of useful tools to prevent future break-ins and safeguard plant h.....»»
“RegreSSHion” vulnerability in OpenSSH gives attackers root on Linux
Full system compromise possible by peppering servers with thousands of connection requests. Enlarge Researchers have warned of a critical vulnerability affecting the OpenSSH networking utility that can be exploited to g.....»»
Federal agency warns critical Linux vulnerability being actively exploited
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urges affected users to update ASAP. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added a critical security bug in Linux to i.....»»
Ebury botnet compromises 400,000+ Linux servers
ESET researchers released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns. It is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of compromised servers in its at least 15-year-long operation. The Ebury group a.....»»
Linux maintainers were infected for 2 years by SSH-dwelling backdoor with huge reach
Ebury backdoors SSH servers in hosting providers, giving the malware extraordinary reach. Enlarge (credit: BeeBright / Getty Images / iStockphoto) Infrastructure used to maintain and distribute the Linux operating syste.....»»