Tag: security
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NVIDIA 550.135 Driver Released, Better Kernel 6.11 Support
NVIDIA 550.135 Graphics Driver Released with Better Linux Kernel 6.11 SupportThis release also improves the build process of the NVIDIA kernel module and supports recent versions of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. NVIDIA released today the NVIDIA 550.135 graphics driver as the latest “Production Branch” version for users who want to stay on the stable…
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More Work from Valve on Stability for Linux
From Gaming on Linux, By Liam Dawe: Steam Game Recording was recently released, which came as part of a big Stable Steam Client update that noted it had fixes for “miscellaneous common crashes” on Linux. Now we know a little more on what’s happening behind the scenes. Coming from a blog post from developer Timothée…
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Update WSL 2’s Linux kernel
From PC World, By Thorsten Eggeling: There are many open source programs (aka code that’s accessible to the public) out there for both Linux and Windows. For programs and tools where that’s not the case, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is the ideal solution for using Linux programs on Windows computers. This means that you…
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Windows infected with backdoored Linux VMs
A new phishing campaign dubbed ‘CRON#TRAP’ infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to corporate networks. Using virtual machines to conduct attacks is nothing new, with ransomware gangs and cryptominers using them to stealthily perform malicious activity. However, threat actors commonly install these manually after they…
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AlmaLinux endorsed in Azure – MS
Microsoft Press Release: October 29, 2024: Linux has become the most popular operating system on Azure as over 60% of customer cores run Linux-based workloads. We (Microsoft) are committed to continuously investing in the platform to enhance the Linux and open source experience in Azure, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers. AlmaLinux…
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Converting into a Workstation
I converted a mini PC running Windows 11 into a Linux workstation, and it blew me away!If you’re looking for a small form-factor PC that doesn’t skimp on performance, the Herk Orion might be just what you need. I’ve been using and reviewing PCs for a long time. I used to build my own PCs…
