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
1 - 3 min read
Understanding the Need for Antivirus Software on Linux
04 March 2024
Many Linux users believe they don't need antivirus software, thinking their systems are imperviou
Linux Security Week
1 - 2 min read
Severe Firefox, Thunderbird Bugs Could Lead to System Takeover
03 March 2024
Multiple severe security issues have been found in the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser and Th
Security Vulnerabilities
1 - 2 min read
New DDoS Malware Puts Apache Servers at Risk
02 March 2024
A Lucifer DDoS botnet malware variant has been identified, specifically targeting Apache Hadoop a
Security Vulnerabilities
1 - 3 min read
Abyss Locker Ransomware Targets Linux & Windows Users
02 March 2024
A ransomware variant
Cryptography
2 - 3 min read
Severe X.Org Vulnerabilities Could Allow System Compromise
01 March 2024
Hello Linux users,
Today, I’m alerting you of
Linux Advisory Watch
1 - 2 min read
Exploring the 8220 Gang's Cloud Attacks and Risk Mitigation
27 February 2024
A recent increase in attacks has been observed from the 8220 Gang, a cybercriminal group from Chi
Cloud Security
1 - 3 min read
How Can Linux Help Close the Security Gap?
26 February 2024
Most of us know Linux works great on older systems, but how do we ensure we keep these legacy sys
Linux Security Week
2 - 4 min read
Critical Shim Bootloader Bug Threatens Major Linux Distros
23 February 2024
Hello Linux users,
Today, I’m alerting you of a
Linux Advisory Watch
1 - 2 min read
Understanding the Critical Joomla XSS Vulnerability and Its Risks
22 February 2024
A critical security vulnerability has been found in the popular
Security Vulnerabilities
1 - 2 min read
Enhancing Kubernetes Security with Seccomp Profiles
22 February 2024
Seccomp, which comes from "s
Cloud Security
2 - 3 min read
A Linux User's Guide to Secure Data Backup
19 February 2024
In today's digital environment, data security is among the most critica
Linux Security Week
2 - 3 min read
Fedora vs. Ubuntu: Which More Secure, Faster & More User-Friendly?
18 February 2024
Ubuntu and Fedora are
Security Projects