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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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Simple Steps for Identifying & Troubleshooting a Kernel Panic

Simple Steps for Identifying & Troubleshooting a Kernel Panic

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When dealing with a system crash due to a kernel panic, it is crucial to leave the “panic” to the kernel and focus on troubleshooting in a calm, structured way. This approach will help you get things running smoothly in less time and minimize stress and headaches in the process.

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The Unseen Potential of Wake-on-LAN

The Unseen Potential of Wake-on-LAN

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Will the pre-pandemic norm of exclusively in-office work ever return? The answer is a resounding no. What was coined as the new normal in 2020 has seamlessly transitioned into the normal of 2023 and beyond. Research from Gartner® forecasts that "almost 50% of employees will continue to work remotely post COVID-19."

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Linux Vulnerabilities: The Antidote to This Linux Security Poison

Linux Vulnerabilities: The Antidote to This Linux Security Poison

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In August 1991, Linus Torvalds, a student at the University of Helsinki, created an operating system that could be a free, open-source alternative to MINIX. He said about starting Linux, "Hello everybody out there using minix - I'm doing a (free) operating system (just a hobby, won't be big and professional like gnu)..."

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Preventing Linux DDoS Attacks with Minimal Cybersecurity Knowledge

Preventing Linux DDoS Attacks with Minimal Cybersecurity Knowledge

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Since the beginning of the modern internet, distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have been a scourge. The first known example of a major DDoS attack happened in 1996 when prominent New York commercial internet provider Panix suffered an attack that knocked its servers offline for several days. In the years since then, DDoS attacks have grown in size, scope, and frequency.

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igating Software Scalability: A Practical Guide to Building Scalable Systems with Linux

Navigating Software Scalability: A Practical Guide to Building Scalable Systems with Linux

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Scaling a software application successfully is no small feat. Like raising a child, it requires planning, having the right foundations, and being prepared to adapt along the way. Just as kids outgrow clothes and need bigger shoes, our software creations need room to grow and stretch as user demand escalates. That's where scalability comes in, or the capacity to handle increased usage without breaking strides in current successes and projects.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Linux Security: An Expert Analysis

Unlocking the Secrets of Linux Security: An Expert Analysis

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Linux security is anything but stagnant. Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of the OS and its powered high-value servers and devices by utilizing new and evolving attacks in network security. Despite the reputation Linux has earned, that of being secure and stable against all forms of network security issues, Linux malware is on the rise. The number of new Linux malware variants reached a record high in the first half of 2022, as researchers discovered nearly 1.7 million samples during this period.

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10 Common Security Mistakes Sysadmins Make & How To Avoid These Pitfalls

10 Common Security Mistakes Sysadmins Make & How To Avoid These Pitfalls

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It is valuable to learn from any administrative mistakes you make rather than repeat the same issue again. System administrators, or sysadmins, make mistakes but utilize what they learn to develop more skills, advance their careers, and improve their capabilities. It's also helpful to learn from the blunders of others, so today, we will discuss ten common administrative mistakes sysadmins make and how to address such problems.

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Guide to Web Application Penetration Testing

Guide to Web Application Penetration Testing

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Web applications are an integral part of most business operations responsible for storing, processing, and transmitting data. However, these systems are sometimes exposed to web application security vulnerabilities and risks. They attract malicious hackers who exploit these application security trends for their personal gain, thereby raising major web application concerns.

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What You Need to Know about Open-Source Software Supply Chain Security

What You Need to Know about Open-Source Software Supply Chain Security

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The products you purchase are the result of massive collaborations. They do not just come straight from the company, as the items you buy, like a shirt, start as something smaller, and the materials get passed from a cotton farm to logistics providers to manufacturers to truckers and finally to the retailers, where you get your hands on the product. Just as physical products pass through this supply chain, so too does software.

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Linux VPN Myths Exposed: Separating Fact from Fiction for Enhanced Online Security

Linux VPN Myths Exposed: Separating Fact from Fiction for Enhanced Online Security

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With concerns regarding online privacy-enhancing technology and overall security on the rise, VPNs have gained immense popularity recently. Nevertheless, an abundance of false information about this network security toolkit has circulated. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a tool that enables your computer to establish a secure connection with a distant server, making it seem as if it is physically located in that specific region.

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How Open Source Can Help Protect Your Organization Against Email Threats

How Open Source Can Help Protect Your Organization Against Email Threats

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Email is one of the most prominent methods of modern business communication. It is a critical dissemination channel for sharing legal documents and other confidential business information in any formal environment. However, email is also the root cause of over 90% of all attacks in network security, such as phishing, URL spoofing, malicious attachments, trojans, and malware.

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The Truth About Linux Malware & How to Protect Your System

The Truth About Linux Malware & How to Protect Your System

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If you’ve been keeping up with the latest IT security news, you may have noticed the increase in the number of attacks on network security within Linux systems. Cloud Snooper, EvilGnome, HiddenWasp, QNAPCrypt, GonnaCry, FBOT, and Tycoon have become prime malware variants to be aware of when working.

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Linux Container Security Primer

Linux Container Security Primer

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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, where agility and scalability are paramount, traditional software deployment methods often fall short. Container technology is a game-changing innovation that has revolutionized how software is deployed, managed, and scaled. It offers many benefits to ensure that applications run consistently regardless of the hosting environment.

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Email Phishing Using Kali Linux

Email Phishing Using Kali Linux

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So long as you navigate the Internet, you will encounter a phishing attack attempt sooner or later. Cybersecurity professionals seek solutions to these threats so that attacks in network security are not as common and harmful to online users.

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Is Linux A More Secure Option Than Windows For Businesses?

Is Linux A More Secure Option Than Windows For Businesses?

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Security is one of the most critical factors considered when choosing an OS. General expert consensus says that Linux is the most secure OS by design, an impressive feat that can be attributed to its variety of characteristics, including transparent, open-source code, strict user privilege model, diversity, built-in kernel security defenses, and application security. The high level of security, customization, compatibility, and cost-efficiency that Linux offers makes it a popular choice among businesses and organizations looking to secure valuable data. Linux has already been adopted by governments and tech giants around the world, including IBM, Google, and Amazon, and it currently powers 97% of the top one million domains in the world. All of today’s most popular programming languages were first developed on Linux and can now run on any OS. In this sense, we’re all using Linux whether we know it or not.

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How Secure Is Linux?

How Secure Is Linux?

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Choosing the safest operating system (OS) is a key determinant of your online security. After all, this software manages the memory and processes throughout your server. Experts agree that Linux is a highly secure OS, if not the best security OS designed. In this article, we will examine the key Linux security features that contribute to this system's being a secure OS. Additionally, we will evaluate the protection capabilities Linux features offer to administrators and users and how they combat cyber security vulnerabilities and attacks in network security.

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WordPress Security Vulnerabilities: FAQs and Solutions

WordPress Security Vulnerabilities: FAQs and Solutions

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As businesses continue to require a website for promoting content online, the demand for easy-to-navigate management systems remains necessary. Fortunately, WordPress is a platform that gives inexperienced, non-technical users a chance to create professional websites that can bring in traffic and attention. W3Techs explained that forty-three percent of companies utilized WordPress for their websites in 2022.

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How Can I Make PHP More Secure?

How Can I Make PHP More Secure?

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Organizations classify Hypertext Preprocessors (PHPs) as the most popular programming language since some of the biggest Internet names use the service in their businesses. PHPs help companies build websites, create applications, and manage their systems.

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