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The Dual Edge of Open Source: Examining Key Benefits and Security Challenges

Open-source software (OSS) adoption has increased dramatically over recent years due to its flexibility and cost-cutting benefits, but whether or not OSS is completely safe is often controversial. Due to its open and collaborative nature, this t...
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Understanding Open Source: Benefits and Security Challenges of OSS

Open-source software (OSS) adoption has increased ...
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Enhance Your Business Agility and Security with Low-Code Platforms

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Dec 03, 2024
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Geolocation for nftables Brings Simplicity & Flexibility to Geolocation Matching

Geolocation for nftables Brings Simplicity & Flexibility to Geolocation Matching

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What if you could block connections to your network in real-time from countries around the world such as Russia, China and Brazil where the majority of cyberattacks originate? What if you could redirect connections to a single network based on their origin? As you can imagine, being able to control these things would reduce the number of attack vectors on your network, improving its security. You may be surprised that this is not only possible, but straightforward and easy, by implementing geographic filtering on your nftables firewall with Geolocation for nftables. 

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RavenDB 5.0: A Versatile Open-Source NoSQL Database with an Intense Focus on Security

RavenDB 5.0: A Versatile Open-Source NoSQL Database with an Intense Focus on Security

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RavenDB is at the forefront of data management innovation - leveraging open-source development and an intense focus on usability to offer efficient, versatile and highly secure database services to business application developers worldwide. The latest release of the open-source NoSQL document database, RavenDB 5.0, accommodates both local and hosted environments, and adds time series support and document compression to its robust feature set.

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What is Linux Pentesting? How Can It Improve Network Security?

What is Linux Pentesting? How Can It Improve Network Security?

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When setting up and testing network security websites or systems, it is critical to ensure they work correctly and do not have cybersecurity vulnerabilities that malicious hackers could exploit. The best way to improve and guarantee data and network security while preventing attacks is by continuously testing the system for potential flaws. Pentesting is an incredibly helpful tool that can be utilized to protect your company. This article will introduce Linux pentesting and its benefits, explain the basic methodology, and explore some excellent network security toolkits available to Linux users. 

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Reverse Engineering and Network Security Toolkits Can Help Protect Linux Systems From Malware

Reverse Engineering and Network Security Toolkits Can Help Protect Linux Systems From Malware

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For many years, Windows users were the only ones at risk of facing malware network security threats; however, cybercriminals have come to view Linux as a viable target for their attacks due to the growing popularity of the open-source OS and the plethora of high-value devices it powers. During 2019 and 2020, dangerous Linux malware variants like CloudSnooper, EvilGnome, and HiddenWasp emerged, and the number of malware strains continued to grow over time as Linux malware operators harbored great success with their malicious malware and phishing campaigns. Thus, taking proactive measures to secure your Linux systems against attacks has never been more critical.

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Modernize Your Intrusion Detection Strategy with an AI-Powered, Open-Source NIDS

Modernize Your Intrusion Detection Strategy with an AI-Powered, Open-Source NIDS

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As 2020 comes to an end, cyber risk has reached an all-time high, and intrusion detection has never been more essential in securing networks and preventing attacks and breaches. Cyber criminals’ methods, tactics and techniques are evolving to become increasingly stealthy and sophisticated, and more organizations than ever are turning to AI-based intrusion detection systems to beef up their security defenses, outsmart the “bad guys” and protect their critical servers, systems and data.

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OctopusWAF: A Customizable Open-Source WAF for High Performance Applications

OctopusWAF: A Customizable Open-Source WAF for High Performance Applications

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Mainstream web application firewalls (WAFs) can be very difficult to understand, with thousands of lines of code and obscure plugins. This complexity makes it challenging for developers to modify code to block specific anomalies and secure their applications. But OctopusWAF is different - the open-source WAF is customizable, user-friendly and optimized for a large number of parallel connections - making it ideal for high performance Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) applications.

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WireGuard Brings Speed and Simplicity to VPN Technology

WireGuard Brings Speed and Simplicity to VPN Technology

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VPN technology has become a critical part of our digital lives, serving a variety of purposes including securing wireless connections, resolving geographical limitations, reaching prohibited websites and protecting the privacy of sensitive data. However, the unfortunate reality is that many of the VPN protocols on the market today are comlex, slow, unstable and insecure. Luckily, the new, innovative Wireguard protocol has demonstrated significant promise in all of these areas - and has earned a place in the mainline Linux kernel as a result. This article will briefly explore VPN protocols and potential concerns when implementing a VPN, and will dive deeper into the unique benefits that Wireguard offers users.

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Securing A Linux Web Server: Preventing Information Leakage

Securing A Linux Web Server: Preventing Information Leakage

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Information leakage is a serious threat to the security of a Linux server, and can result in a host of severe consequences including significant downtime and the compromise of sensitive data. Luckily, server administrators can mitigate the risk of information leakage through a series of configuration changes.

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RavenDB: Pioneering Data Management with an Innovative Open-Source Approach

RavenDB: Pioneering Data Management with an Innovative Open-Source Approach

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When it comes to using a NoSQL document database to store, manage and retrieve documents, reliability, privacy, efficiency and ease-of-use are essential in optimizing productivity and ensuring data security. However, the unfortunate reality is that many NoSQL document databases fail to embody these important characteristics, leaving users frustrated - and often at risk. 

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How To Identify Libraries that are Still Vulnerable to Attacks After Updates

How To Identify Libraries that are Still Vulnerable to Attacks After Updates

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Patch management can be a complex and time-consuming process, and because of this, patches to fix vulnerabilities may not be applied before a hacker is able to breach an organization's security. The majority of organizations are not aware of these vulnerabilities until they have experienced a breach, at which point it is frustrating to learn that deploying a simple patch could have prevented the breach altogether.

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Securing a Linux Web Server: A Primer

Securing a Linux Web Server: A Primer

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Over the next couple of weeks and months, LinuxSecurity editors and contributors will be writing a series on Linux Web Server Security. This week, we’re summarizing the risks Linux administrators face when trying to secure their systems, as well as outlining the first steps that should be taken toward ensuring that your systems are secure. This series will dive deeper into topics including preventing information leakage, firewall considerations, protecting file and directory permissions, securely running PHP applications, monitoring logs and how to verify the security of a Linux server.

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Linux Server Security: A Getting Started Guide

Linux Server Security: A Getting Started Guide

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Are your Linux servers secure? No machine connected to the internet is 100% secure, of course. In the words of security guru Bruce Schneier: “Security is a process, not a product.” However, this doesn't mean that you are helpless. Although cyber attacks, hacks and breaches are sometimes unavoidable, all system administrators and users can take definitive measures to mitigate their risk online. 

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Could Your Router Be The Biggest Security Flaw in Your Linux System?

Could Your Router Be The Biggest Security Flaw in Your Linux System?

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Is your home router leaving your network vulnerable to attack? New research suggests that this worrisome scenario is more likely than you may have thought. A Fraunhofer Institute for Communication (FKIE) report reveals that the firmware used in a large number of popular home routers is susceptible to malware and other serious exploits in cybersecurity.

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Apache SpamAssassin Leads A Growing List of Open-Source Projects Taking Steps to Correct Instances of Racism and White Privilege

Apache SpamAssassin Leads A Growing List of Open-Source Projects Taking Steps to Correct Instances of Racism and White Privilege

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Over the past few weeks, a heated debate has arisen on the Apache SpamAssassin users list regarding the replacement of racially charged terms like “whitelist” and “blacklist” used in the Apache Spamassassin Project’s code with more inclusive language. Certain community members have been very supportive of Apache SpamAssassin’s efforts to remove racially insensitive language from the project, while others have loudly voiced their disapproval.

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Instructions for Disabling AdBlock Extensions on LinuxSecurity.com

Instructions for Disabling AdBlock Extensions on LinuxSecurity.com

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