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A fileless attack tends to hit via a software vulnerability, inject a stinky payload into an otherwise fragrant system process and then lurk in memory. The malware also attempts to remove any trace of itself on disk, which makes disk-based detection tricky.
Are you a Google Chrome user? High-rated security vulnerabilities have already been discovered in version 80 of Google Chrome. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is encouraging Google users to update again just weeks after the Chrome 80 release. Here’s what you need to know.
Firefox version 73 has only been out for a week but already Mozilla has had to update it toversion 73.0.1to fix a range of browser problems and crashes, including when running on Linux machines.
Mozilla has recently released the first minor update for Firefox 73, this time bringing important fixes for Windows and Linux systems running the browser.
Google has abruptly pulled over 500 Chrome extensions from its Web Store that researchers discovered were stealing browsing data and executing click fraud and malvertising after installing themselves on the computers of millions of users.
Google removed 500 malicious Chrome extensions from its Web Store after they found to inject malicious ads and siphon off user browsing data to servers under the control of attackers.
Are you a Firefox user? Mozilla has released Firefox 73 to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with bug fixes, new features, and security fixes.
Are you a Google Chrome user? Have you heard that Google has announced a timetable for phasing out insecure file downloads in the Chrome browser, starting with desktop version 81 due out next month?
Are you a Google Chrome user? Google has released Chrome 80 to the Stable desktop channel for the Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android platforms with bug fixes, new features, and 56 security fixes.
Are you a ProtonVPN user? Have you heard that ProtonVPN applications are now 100% open source?
Followingthe recent AppArmor performance regression in Linux 5.5(since resolved), some Phoronix readers had requested tests out of curiosity in looking at the performance impact of Fedora's decision to utilize SELinux by default. Here is how the Fedora Workstation 31 performance compares out-of-the-box with SELinux to disabling it.
Are you a privacy-conscious Google Chrome user? Google doesn’t want to block third-party cookies in Chrome right now. It has promised to make them obsolete later, though. Wait – what?
Are you a Mozilla Firefox user? Firefox 72 brings more privacy protection enhancements and addresses annoying notification request popups. Learn more about this release:
Are you an Arch Linux user? Arch Linux is one of the very first GNU/Linux distributions to kick off 2020 with a brand new ISO image, the first to be based on the latest Linux kernel series. Learn more:
The Kali Linux distribution is going to switch to a new security model by defaulting to a non-root user starting with the upcoming 2020.1 release. Learn more:
A software engineer has designed a so-called USB "kill cable" that works as a dead man's switch to shut down or wipe a Linux laptop when the device is stolen off your table or from your lap in public spaces like parks, malls, and internet cafes. Learn more about this interesting and potentially dangerous new USB cable:
BlackArch Linux developers have announced the release of new ISOs and OVA image for their penetration testing and ethical hacking operating system with new tools and many improvements. Learn more:
Are you a Mozilla Firefox user looking to better protect your privacy online? Good news for Firefox users interested in turning on the browser’sDNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)privacy feature – they now have two providers to choose from. Learn more:
The Debian Project released a new intel-microcode security update for Intel CPU microarchitectures to address a regression affecting HEDT and Xeon processors, and add mitigations for Coffe Lake CPUs. Learn more about this update:
Mozilla announced this week that all developers of Firefox add-ons must enablea two-factor authentication (2FA) solutionfor their account to prevent supply-chain attacks. The new rule is to enter effect starting in 2020. Learn more: