Tag: security
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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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Beta Ubuntu 24.1 with Kernel 6.11
Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” enters public beta testing with Linux 6.11, GNOME 47. The final release of Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) is expected on October 10th, 2024. Today, Canonical released the beta version of the upcoming Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) operating system for public testing ahead of the final release on October 10th, 2024. With…
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Linus Torvalds at the LF Event 2024
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet, written by Steven Vaughan-Nichols: In a candid keynote chat at the Linux Foundation’s Open Source Summit Europe, Linux creator Linus Torvalds shared his thoughts on kernel development, the integration of Rust, and the future of open source. Dirk Hohndel, Verizon’s Open Source Program Office head and Torvalds friend, moderated…
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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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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…
