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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5 Easy Ways to Check for Open Ports on Linux
16 July 2023
Know your network inside out by regularly checking for open ports with these Linux comman
How to Secure My Network
2 - 3 min read
How To Protect Against Critical Linux Kernel StackRot Bug
14 July 2023
Linux community members: we’ve got important security updates for you! Exploit code will soon b
Linux Advisory Watch
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Actively Exploited WebKitGTK Code Execution Vuln Fixed
13 July 2023
A type confusion issue that may have been actively exploited has been identified in the W
Security Vulnerabilities
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Critical Linux Kernel StackRot Bug Fixed
13 July 2023
Exploit code will soon become available for a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel
Security Vulnerabilities
1 - 2 min read
Important Vim DoS, Code Execution Bugs Fixed
13 July 2023
Several important security issues were discovered in the Vim enhanced vi editor, includin
Security Vulnerabilities
1 - 2 min read
Python-Based PyLoose Fileless Attack Targets Cloud Workloads for Cryptocurrency Mining
12 July 2023
A new fileless attack dubbed PyLoose has been observed striking cloud workloads
Cloud Security
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If You're Looking to Up Your Desktop Computer Security, Linux Might Be Your Best Bet
Desktop Security
11 July 2023
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Linux VPN Myths Exposed: Separating Fact from Fiction for Enhanced Online Security
10 July 2023
With concerns regarding online privacy-enhancing technology and overall security on the rise, VPN
LinuxSecurity.com Feature Articles
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How To Mitigate Remotely Exploitable Chromium Vulns
07 July 2023
Attention Linux Security Enthusiasts! Guess what?
Linux Advisory Watch
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Remotely Exploitable Bind DoS Bugs Fixed
06 July 2023
Several remotely exploitable security issues were found in the Bind Internet Domain Name
Security Vulnerabilities
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Linux Kernel DoS, Code Execution, Info Disclosure Vulns Fixed
06 July 2023
Several security issues were found in the Linux kernel, including an out-of-bounds write
Security Vulnerabilities
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Remotely Exploitable Chromium Vulns Fixed
06 July 2023
Three important vulnerabilities were discovered in Chromium, including a type confusion i
Security Vulnerabilities