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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systemd 253: You're Looking at the Future of Enterprise Linux Boot Processes
21 February 2023
The first systemd release of 2023 is here, and it introduces a brand spanking new tool fo
Security Projects
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What Is OpenSSL?
21 February 2023
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is an internet security protocol. It establishes encrypted con
Cryptography
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Microsoft Edge Beta Expands Enhanced Security Mode to macOS and Linux
21 February 2023
Microsoft Edge Beta has a new update available that brings a couple of changes. The rollo
Vendors/Products
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New Mirai Botnet Variant V3G4 Targets Linux Servers, IoT Devices
21 February 2023
A new variant of Mirai — the
Server Security
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Parrot OS 5.2 Tightens Security, Better TOR Bridges Support
20 February 2023
Parrot OS 5.2 brings Linux kernel 6.0, fixes important security issues, and improves its
Privacy
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The Best VPN for Your Linux System
20 February 2023
As security and privacy enthusiasts,
Linux Security Week
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Critical RCE Vulnerability Discovered in ClamAV Open Source Antivirus Software
20 February 2023
Cisco has rolled out security updates to address a critical flaw reported in the ClamAV o
Vendors/Products
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Linux Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization "KASLR" For RISC-V
17 February 2023
While there has been much work on the Linux kernel's RISC-V CPU architecture support, a
Security Projects
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The Quest to Make Linux Bulletproof
16 February 2023
Commercial Unix was expensive so it was carefully tended – and indeed tendered. Linux i
Security Projects
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Almalinux vs Rocky Linux: Battle of the CentOS Clones
16 February 2023
CentOS Linux was a long-standing, popular choice for users seeking free and open source L
Vendors/Products
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Make Linux Safer… Or Die Trying
16 February 2023
The OS family isn't broken – so why are so many companies trying to fix it?
Security Projects
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Thousands of VMware Servers Impacted by Ransomware Attack in Largest Incident Not Involving Windows
15 February 2023
Warnings of a major globe-spanning ransomware attack began circulating on social media in
Server Security