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Mission Linux: How the Open Source Software Is Now a Lucrative Target for Hackers

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With the growth of Linux in cloud environments, critical infrastructure, and even mobile platforms, hackers are increasingly targeting the open source system for higher returns.

Brittany Day
Jul 04, 2023

Has Linux Lost Its Security Edge?

The OS enjoys a reputation for enhanced security. That might change as cyberattacks surge against Linux-based products and services.

Brittany Day
Jun 27, 2023

AI ‘Hallucinations’ Can Become an Enterprise Security Nightmare

Researchers at an Israeli security firm on Tuesday revealed how hackers could turn a generative AI’s “hallucinations” into a nightmare for an organization’s software supply chain.

Brittany Day
Jun 13, 2023

Open Saucers Have Job Security

While tech companies are laying off staff claiming that they are cutting costs because of “economic headwinds” they do not seem that keen to let their open saucers go. "The demand for skilled tech talent remains strong, particularly in fast-developing areas, such as cloud and containers, cybersecurity, and artificial and machine intelligence. These are all areas which are heavily dependent on open source and Linux technologies."

Brittany Day
May 15, 2023

It’s Not Just Windows that Gets Malware

Seemingly immune for so long, here's a reminder that MacOS and Linux need to protect themselves against malware, too.

Brittany Day
Mar 26, 2023

Surveying Software Supply Chain Security

Chainguard, the co-creator of Sigstore, has conducted a survey to better understand if and how software supply best practicesare utilized by the industry. We take a look at the findings.

Brittany Day
Mar 23, 2023

Business Conditions Prime for More Open-Source Contributors

Companies that established open-source program offices over the last few years now need more C-suite oversight to drive education, awareness, and use of open-source software. That sets the stage for an expanded role of open-source program officers.

Brittany Day
Mar 23, 2023

IceFire Ransomware Portends a Broader Shift From Windows to Linux

IceFire has changed up its OS target in recent cyberattacks, emblematic of ransomware actors increasingly targeting Linux enterprise networks, despite the extra work involved.

Brittany Day
Mar 10, 2023

Companies Can’t Stop Using Open Source

"Open source security is arguably getting better, thanks to vendors like Chainguard and industry consortia like the Open Source Security Foundation. But we have a ways to go, and in the meantime, security, as well as other factors, mean that “free as in beer” is never truly free."

Brittany Day
Mar 08, 2023

We Now Work in an Open Source World; Here's the Data

More than 40% of technology managers say security and compliance are an issue with open source.

Brittany Day
Feb 22, 2023

Making The Switch: Exploring The Pros And Cons Of Migrating From Windows To A Linux-Based OS

"Linux-based operating systems are also known for their stability and security. Unlike Windows, which is often targeted by malware and viruses, Linux-based operating systems are less prone to security threats. This is due, in part, to the open-source nature of the operating system, which allows developers to quickly identify and fix security vulnerabilities."

Brittany Day
Feb 22, 2023

Why Open-Source Projects Need to Address Dependency-related Security Risks

Open-source software and hardware projects are becoming increasingly popular, but their complexity and large supply chains bring new challenges for engineers in terms of cybersecurity. With the growing threat of cyber attacks, it's important to understand the security issues posed by dependencies and how the future of open-source projects can mitigate these risks.

Brittany Day
Feb 22, 2023

Protecting Against Linux Malware

Linux is a popular and powerful operating system, but it is not immune to malware. In fact, malware that targets Linux systems is on the rise. In fact, findings from Atlas VPN based on data from threat intelligence platform AV-ATLAS, claims that in 2022 there were 1.9 million new Linux malware threats, bringing the figure up 50% year-on-year.

Brittany Day
Feb 06, 2023

BlackBerry: Cyberattacks Are Being Launched Once Every Minute

Threat actors are evolving to target a wide variety of systems and infrastructure, BlackBerry says in a new report. "In addition, attacks against Linux systems and cloud infrastructure will increase as threat actors look to install backdoors on target systems and gain visibility into organizations for further activities."

Brittany Day
Jan 26, 2023

Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency

After rising and falling since 2021, new Linux malware hit record highs at year-end in 2022, growing by 117% over previous levels.

Brittany Day
Jan 25, 2023

An IBM Hacker Breaks Down High-Profile Attacks

For bad actors, the more intelligence they have on their target, the better. Attackers typically gather intelligence by scraping data readily available from public sources, called open source intelligence (OSINT).

Brittany Day
Jan 24, 2023

C++ Programming Language and Safety: Here's Where It Goes Next

There's been a shift towards 'memory safe' languages. So, can updates to C++ help it catch up in the eyes of developers?

Brittany Day
Jan 23, 2023

New Linux Malware Hits Record High, Rising by 50% in 2022

The first quarter of 2022 revealed an alarming surge in Linux malware samples, with 854,690 distinct instances detected. Fortunately, the second quarter saw a decrease from this figure to 833,065 – a 3% reduction from initial figures.

Brittany Day
Jan 19, 2023

Linux Operating System Market Predicted to Grow at a CAGR of 19.8% by 2029

The global linux operating system market was valued at 5.33 Billion U.S. dollars in 2021 and is expected to grow to 22.15 Billion U.S. dollars in 2029, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.8% during the forecast period.

Brittany Day
Jan 18, 2023

7 Mistakes New Linux Users Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Learning Linux can be a frustrating experience where everything little thing feels like a battle. Avoiding these common mistakes will make your introduction and adoption of Linux much easier and less stressful.

Brittany Day
Jan 15, 2023

Security Trends - Page 3

Leveraging Insights from the Linux Foundation's Census III Report for More Secure Linux Administration

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