LinuxSecurity Contributor - Brittany Day
Brittany Day
Brittany is a passionate, committed content creator and editor for LinuxSecurity. Brittany aims to write and promote content that provides value to everyone, regardless of their career or familiarity with Linux, raising awareness of the many advantages of Open Source. Brittany earned a BS in General Science at the University of Oregon. Aside from writing, Brittany's passions include spending time with family, bodybuilding, and gardening.
Education: BS in General Science, University of Oregon
Experience: LinuxSecurity Senior Content Editor, 2018 - present
Citizenship: USA
Articles From Brittany Day
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Latest Ubuntu Beta, Other Linux Distro Releases Delayed by xz-utils Vuln
05 April 2024
The recent security issue with xz-
Security Vulnerabilities
1 - 2 min read
German State Abandons Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice
05 April 2024
The German state, Schleswig-Holstein, has decided to move away from proprietary software, such as
Government
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Recent X.Org Vulns Could Result in Full System Compromise
05 April 2024
Hello Linux users,
This week, X.Org is back in the spotlight after severe memory sa
Linux Advisory Watch
2 - 4 min read
Linux xz/liblzma Utility Backdoor Risks SSH Compromise
03 April 2024
A backdoor in the widely used xz compression utility has been discovered, posing a severe threat
Security Vulnerabilities
1 - 2 min read
The Critical Importance of Prioritizing Memory Safe Programming Languages
02 April 2024
The importance of prioritizing memory-safe programming languages has never been greater. Using me
Security Trends
1 - 2 min read
The Rise of Linux Ransomware Targeting IoT Devices: Implications & Considerations
02 April 2024
Ransomware targeting Linux systems is
IoT Security
1 - 2 min read
How To Improve Linux Kernel Security for Embedded Systems
01 April 2024
Securing the Linux kernel in embedded syste
How to Learn Tips and Tricks
1 - 3 min read
Practical Advice for a Successful Cybersecurity Career
01 April 2024
Linux admins and infosec pros,
Are you looking to start or advance your career in cyberse
Linux Security Week
1 - 3 min read
Canonical Snap Store Scams Lead To Policy Changes
31 March 2024
Canonical has taken steps to address the
Vendors/Products
2 - 3 min read
New GhostRace Attack Leaks Sensitive Information
29 March 2024
Hello Linux users,
A new type of attack called GhostRace that could expose sensitiv
Linux Advisory Watch
1 - 2 min read
Tails 6.1 Released with Security, User Experience Enhancements
27 March 2024
Tails 6.1 has been released as the
Security Projects
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Highlights & Takeaways from SCALE 21x: A Community Event Beyond Linux
26 March 2024
The Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE) 21x
Organizations/Events