Tag: technology
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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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Fedora 41 Released w/ Kernel 6.11, DNF5, etc
Fedora Linux 41 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11, DNF5, GNOME 47, and More!This is the first Fedora Linux release to switch to DNF5 for a faster and more enhanced package management experience. The Fedora Project officially released today Fedora Linux 41 as the latest version of their Red Hat-sponsored GNU/Linux distribution for the masses featuring…
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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…
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Open Washing: Companies Pretend To Be Open Source
If you believe Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s AI large language model (LLM) Llama 3 is open source. It’s not, despite what he says. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) spells it out in the Open Source Definition, and Llama 3’s license – with clauses on litigation and branding – flunks it on several grounds. Meta, unfortunately, is…
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Happy 20th! Ubuntu 24.10 is Now Available
Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole takes flight – with a blend of innovation and nostalgia.Twenty years in the making, Ubuntu 24.10 has arrived, and it brings back the Ubuntu 4.10 startup sound. Here’s what else you can expect. 2004 was a heck of a year for Linux. SCO was still suing IBM and was sure it…
