January 30, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Ubuntu 18.04 needs patching
Ubuntu is a very popular Linux distribution for servers, clouds, and the desktop. So, when parent company Canonical announces it is moving Ubuntu 18.04, the latest long term support (LTS) edition, to a new Linux kernel, it’s time to pay attention and patch. Ubuntu … Continue reading
January 29, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Can you trust the personal Internet of Things?
Some of us are really excited about a world of human-implantable Internet of Things (IoT). I’m not keen on it. You see, a few years back, in the TV series Homeland, the US Vice President was assassinated by a terrorist who hacked … Continue reading
January 23, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Nasty security bug found and fixed in Linux apt
If you want to install a program on the Debian/Ubuntu/MintLinux distribution family, you almost always end up using the core software installer program Advanced Package Tool (apt). It works well, but security researcher Max Justicz recently found a nasty way to make … Continue reading
January 22, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on How to set up SELinux right, the first time
Twenty years ago, when it became apparent how important Linux would become, the U.S. National Security Agency created a mandatory access control (MAC) architecture for Linux. As in other realms, security is always important, but sometimes it’s especially important. From its creation … Continue reading
January 15, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Metasploit, popular hacking and security tool, gets long-awaited update
The open-source Metasploit Framework 5.0 has long been used by hackers and security professionals alike to break into systems. Now, this popular system penetration testing platform, which enables you to find, exploit, and validate security holes, has been given a long-delayed refresh. … Continue reading
January 10, 2019
by sjvn01
Comments Off on New Linux Systemd security holes uncovered
Many Linux sysadmins and users dislike Systemd, but love it or hate it, the Systemd is the default system and service manager for most Linux distributions. So, security company Qualys‘s recent revelation of three new Systemd security vulnerabilities isn’t going to win Systemd any friends. New … Continue reading