LinuxSecurity Contributor - Anthony Pell
Anthony Pell
Anthony Pell is an experienced Linux admin with decades of experience managing Linux systems. He is also an experienced pentester and ethical hacker who enjoys finding and fixing vulnerabilities in open-source software. Anthony loves writing about Linux security-related topics and has contributed content to LinuxSecurity.com for many years.
Education: Pentest Penguin Polytechnic: "Keep Calm and sudo On"
Experience: Experienced Linux Sysadmin, Pentester & Ethical Hacker
Citizenship: USA
Articles From Anthony Pell
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Gentoo: GLSA-202305-03: ProFTPd: Memory Disclosure
03 May 2023
A vulnerability has been discovered in ProFTPd which could result in memory disclosure.
Gentoo Linux Distribution - Security Advisories
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Gentoo: GLSA-202305-02: Python, PyPy3: Multiple Vulnerabilities
03 May 2023
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Python and PyPy, the worst of which could result in arbi
Gentoo Linux Distribution - Security Advisories
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Linux’s sudo and su Are Being Rewritten in Rust
02 May 2023
Two of the most important Linux utilities are being rewritten in Rust to provide greater
Security Projects
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RTM Locker Ransomware Targets Linux Architecture
02 May 2023
A new ransomware binary targeting Linux systems has been attributed to the ransomware-as-
Hacks/Cracks
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Linux 6.3 Offers Improved Security and Functionality for Users
01 May 2023
The latest version of
Security Projects
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How To Protect Against Linux Malware Attacks Exploiting Unpatched Vulnerabilities
01 May 2023
Threat actors frequently exploit unpatched security vulnerabilities in software and appli
Linux Security Week
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Chinese Hackers Spotted Using Linux Variant of PingPull in Targeted Cyberattacks
28 April 2023
The Chinese nation-state group dubbed Alloy Taurus is using a Linux variant of a backdo
Hacks/Cracks
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Linux Kernel 6.3 Is Released with Some Major New Features
27 April 2023
The latest Linux kernel boasts security, speed, and power improvements for Intel, AMD, AR
Security Projects
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Lazarus Hackers’ Linux Malware Linked to 3CX Supply-Chain Attack
27 April 2023
New cyber research connects the infamous North Korea-aligned Lazarus Group b
Hacks/Cracks
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Chinese Hackers Use New Linux Malware Variants for Espionage
26 April 2023
Hackers are deploying new Linux malware variants in cyberespionage attacks, such as a new
Hacks/Cracks
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SELinux In Linux 6.4 Removes Run-Time Disabling Support
24 April 2023
After being deprecated for several years, Security Enhanced Linux "SELinux" beginning wit
Security Projects
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How To Secure Against WordPress Vulnerabilities
24 April 2023
Securing WordPress sites against damaging attacks is a challenge, as new vulnerabilities
Linux Security Week