Tag: cybersecurity
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CUPS Linux Printer Exploit
Critical Linux CUPS Printing System Flaws Could Allow Remote Command Execution A new set of security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in the OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) on Linux systems that could permit remote command execution under certain conditions. “A remote unauthenticated attacker can silently replace existing printers’ (or install new ones) IPP urls…
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Tor Project Merges with Tails
The Tor Project is merging operations with Tails, a portable Linux-based operating system focused on preserving user privacy and anonymity. The merger comes against a backdrop of ongoing digital surveillance and regulatory maneuvers to break end-to-end encryption, while censorship of online services also remains firmly on the global agenda. Tails will be incorporated “into the…
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Kali 2024.3 with 11 New Hacking Tools
The Kali Linux team has released Kali Linux 2024.3, the latest iteration of their popular penetration testing and ethical hacking distribution. This update brings a host of new features, including 11 new hacking tools, improved Raspberry Pi support, and various behind-the-scenes optimizations. “Our focus has been on a lot of behind-the-scenes updates and optimizations since…
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Why I Use NixOS (And Why You Should Too)
NixOS is a Linux distribution that focuses on reproducibility, declarative configuration, and robust package management. Its unique approach to system configuration and package management makes it an attractive choice for users seeking more control over their Linux environment. I first discovered NixOS while listening to the Linux Unplugged podcast. As a die-hard Arch Linux user,…
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Meta Releases New bots for AI
Meta has 2 new sneaky bots scooping up free AI-training data from the web.Summary: – Generative AI tools are based on models that use huge amounts of content scraped from the web.– Meta has trained several versions of its Llama AI models, which rely heavily on internet content.– The company recently rolled out new bots…
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New Malware Is Going After VMware Systems
This dangerous new Linux malware is going after VMware systems with multiple extortion attempts. Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro recently found a Linux variant of the dreaded Play ransomware strain targeting VMWare ESXi environments. In a technical breakdown, Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team said this was the first time Play was seen targeting ESXi environments,…
