Thank you for reading our Linux Security Week newsletter! In this weekly newsletter, we strive to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the week's most relevant open source security news. We want to provide you with the type of content you are interested in, and would love to hear your thoughts on this week's articles.
Today’s newsletter highlights our two most recent feature articles: How To Secure the Linux Kernel and Fileless Malware on Linux: Anatomy of an Attack. We also examine various topics including the dangerous new Pro-Ocean malware targeting Apache, Oracle and Redis servers and a serious vulnerability in the GnuPG crypto library that can be pwned during decryption, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE). Happy Monday - and happy reading!
Yours in Open Source,
LinuxSecurity.com Feature Extras:
How To Secure the Linux Kernel - This article will examine the importance of robust kernel security and explore various measures that administrators can take to secure the Linux kernel and protect their systems from malware and other exploits.
Fileless Malware on Linux: Anatomy of an Attack - This article will provide you with answers to these questions by honing in on the anatomy of a Linux fileless malware attack - equipping you with the knowledge necessary to secure your systems and your data against this stealthy and malicious threat. Let’s begin by exploring the concept of fileless malware.
‘One of the most beautiful bugs I’ve seen’: Decade-old sudo bug grants Linux root access (Jan 28) | ||
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New Linux SUDO flaw lets local users gain root privileges (Jan 27) | ||
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10 Best Linux Distros for Developers (Jan 28) | ||
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Is Oracle Linux a valid replacement for CentOS? (Jan 27) | ||
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Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF): Reflection and Future (Jan 29) | ||
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7 Linux Distros to Look Forward to in 2021 (Jan 26) | ||
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QNAP urges users to secure against Dovecat crypto-mining malware (Jan 25) | ||
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Kali Linux hands-on: A look at the installation options (Jan 26) | ||
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DreamBus botnet targets enterprise apps running on Linux servers (Jan 25) | ||
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How to Install WSL2 and Kali Linux on Windows 10 (Jan 29) | ||
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New Cryptojacking Malware Targeting Apache, Oracle, Redis Servers (Feb 1) | ||
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GnuPG crypto library can be pwned during decryption – patch now! (Feb 1) | ||
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