Miles de servidores Linux infectados con el malware Ebury

Miles de servidores Linux todavía están infectados con Ebury, un malware que roba información desde hace décadas y que se creía extinto. Ebury es un sofisticado malware diseñado para comprometer los sistemas basados ​​en Linux, especialmente los servidores. Es un tipo de malware que opera como puerta trasera y roba credenciales, lo que permite a … Read more

Latest Ubuntu beta and other Linux distros delayed by xz-utils security issues

The beta version of Ubuntu 24.04 won’t be released on time, the developers have confirmed, following concerns about a major security threat. Instead of launching on April 4, the latest Ubuntu version, which also holds the codename Noble Numbat, will now be released on April 11 after developers Canonical decided to push the release for … Read more

Linux servers targeted by dangerous espionage malware as Windows threat makes the jump

A dangerous espionage malware, previously only used against Windows devices, is increasingly being observed on Linux machines, too, experts have warned. Following earlier reports by ESET and Trend Micro, Kaspersky is now warning of the Dinodas Remote Access Trojan (RAT), signaling the rising popularity of the malware.  Kaspersky claims the backdoor is “fully functional, granting … Read more

Huge backdoor discovered that could compromise SSH logins on Linux

On Friday March 29, Microsoft employee Andres Freund shared that he had found odd symptoms in the xz package on Debian installations. Freund noticed that ssh login was requiring a lot of CPU and decided to investigate leading to the discovery. The vulnerability has received the maximum security ratings with a CVS score of 10 … Read more

An ancient Linux flaw might be opening up users to dangerous cyberattacks

Many versions of Linux may be vulnerable to a flaw that allowed hackers to steal passwords, or change the contents of their clipboard. The vulnerability, however, comes with a major caveat that makes exploitations somewhat unlikely (or at least heavily limited). Cybersecurity researcher Skyler Ferrante recently discovered an “improper neutralization of escape sequences in wall” … Read more

‘What if the operating system is the problem’: Linux was never created for the cloud — so engineers developed DBOS, a new operating system that is part OS, part database

Michael Stonebraker has developed several influential database management systems over the years, including Ingres, PostgreSQL, and VoltDB. Matei Zaharia is the creator of Apache Spark and co-founder and CTO of Databricks.  Working with a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, the pair have created a revolutionary prototype operating system called DBOS … Read more

NixOS free open source Linux makes system configuration easy

If you’re in the market for a Linux distribution that offers advanced package and system management, NixOS is a platform that might catch your interest. It stands out with its unique approach to handling software packages and system configurations, aiming to provide users with both stability and flexibility. This Linux distribution is designed for those … Read more

Orange Pi Neo Ryzen 7 7840U Linux games console specs

The world of handheld gaming is about to get more exciting with the introduction of the Orange Pi Neo. This new Linux handheld games console is not just another entry in the market; it’s a powerful gaming system that promises to enhance the gaming experience for players everywhere. With its advanced processor and versatile operating … Read more

Build a Chimera OS Linux mini gaming PC with Steam Big Picture access

Gamers seeking a compact yet powerful Chimera OS powered Linux gaming PC with access to Valve’s Steam Big Picture and the ability to start playing your favorite games on your large screen TV or favorite monitor. May find the MINISFORUM MS01 to be an attractive option. This mini PC has been making waves in the … Read more