SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16 puts AI in the operating system 2025-10-30 at 07:16 By Sinisa Markovic SUSE has released SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16, calling it AI-ready and built for long-term use. The release marks the first major update in the Enterprise Server line in more than five years and signals a new […]
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Maltrail: Open-source malicious traffic detection system 2025-10-15 at 08:30 By Sinisa Markovic Maltrail is an open-source network traffic detection system designed to spot malicious or suspicious activity. It works by checking traffic against publicly available blacklists, as well as static lists compiled from antivirus reports and user-defined sources. These “trails” can include domain names, URLs,
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Linux Kernel Runtime Guard hits 1.0.0 with major updates and broader support 2025-09-08 at 09:52 By Sinisa Markovic The Linux Kernel Runtime Guard (LKRG) is a kernel module that checks the Linux kernel while it’s running. It looks for signs of tampering and tries to catch attempts to exploit security flaws in the kernel. Because
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Arch Linux Project Responding to Week-Long DDoS Attack 2025-08-25 at 11:18 By Ionut Arghire The Arch Linux Project has been targeted in a DDoS attack that disrupted its website, repository, and forums. The post Arch Linux Project Responding to Week-Long DDoS Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original
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Open-source server management platform Proxmox VE 9.0 released 2025-08-06 at 16:17 By Help Net Security Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) 9.0 introduces advancements in both storage and networking capabilities, addressing critical enterprise demands. A highlight is the long-awaited support for snapshots on thick-provisioned LVM shared storage, improving storage management capabilities especially for enterprise users with Fibre
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Falco: Open-source cloud-native runtime security tool for Linux 2025-07-16 at 07:46 By Help Net Security Falco is an open-source runtime security tool for Linux systems, built for cloud-native environments. It monitors the system in real time to spot unusual activity and possible security threats. Falco is a graduated project from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation
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ParrotOS 6.4 lands with key tool updates and kernel upgrade 2025-07-08 at 11:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec ParrotOS, known for its emphasis on security, privacy, and development, is widely used by cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts alike. Version 6.4 delivers a host of updates and community-driven enhancements. The update is expected to be the final release in
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Sudo local privilege escalation vulnerabilities fixed (CVE-2025-32462, CVE-2025-32463) 2025-07-01 at 16:11 By Zeljka Zorz If you haven’t recently updated the Sudo utility on your Linux box(es), you should do so now, to patch two local privilege escalation vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-32462, CVE-2025-32463) that have been disclosed on Monday. What is Sudo? Sudo is command-line utility in Unix-like
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Amazon Linux 2023 achieves FIPS 140-3 validation 2025-06-20 at 10:52 By Help Net Security Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) has earned FIPS 140-3 Level 1 validation for several of its cryptographic modules. This means it’s now approved for use in systems that need to meet U.S. and Canadian government standards for encryption. FIPS (Federal Information Processing
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Linux Security: New Flaws Allow Root Access, CISA Warns of Old Bug Exploitation 2025-06-18 at 15:33 By Eduard Kovacs Qualys has disclosed two Linux vulnerabilities that can be chained for full root access, and CISA added a flaw to its KEV catalog. The post Linux Security: New Flaws Allow Root Access, CISA Warns of Old
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Chaining two LPEs to get “root”: Most Linux distros vulnerable (CVE-2025-6018, CVE-2025-6019) 2025-06-18 at 14:49 By Zeljka Zorz Qualys researchers have unearthed two local privilege escalation vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-6018, CVE-2025-6019) that can be exploited in tandem to achieve root access on most Linux distributions “with minimal effort.” About the vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-6018, CVE-2025-6019) CVE-2025-6018 affects the Pluggable
35 open-source security tools to power your red team, SOC, and cloud security 2025-06-18 at 08:31 By Help Net Security This article showcases free, open-source security tools that support your organization’s teams in red teaming, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability scanning, and cloud security. Autorize: Burp Suite extension for automatic authorization enforcement detection Autorize is
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Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition 2025-06-16 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide readers through its core tools and use cases. This updated edition introduces new material on digital
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The Windows Subsystem for Linux goes open source 2025-05-20 at 12:47 By Anamarija Pogorelec Microsoft has officially open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), closing the very first issue ever filed on the Microsoft/WSL GitHub repository: “Will this be open source?” WSL allows developers to run unmodified Linux command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly on
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Containers are just processes: The illusion of namespace security 2025-05-20 at 08:31 By Help Net Security In the early days of commercial open source, major vendors cast doubt on its security, claiming transparency was a flaw. In fact, that openness fueled strong communities and faster security improvements, making OSS often more secure than proprietary code.
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Nobara Linux 42 brings performance boost and better hardware support 2025-05-14 at 12:08 By Help Net Security The Nobara Project has released a new version of its Linux distribution, bringing updated packages, performance improvements, and a few visual tweaks aimed at making life easier for users who want a system that works well out of
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Avocado OS: Open-source Linux platform for embedded systems 2025-04-28 at 15:32 By Industry News Peridio, a platform for building and maintaining advanced embedded products, has launched Avocado OS, an open-source embedded Linux distribution made to simplify the way developers build complex embedded systems. Avocado OS focuses on delivering a smooth developer experience while offering security,
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Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition 2025-04-10 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Packed with real-world scenarios, hands-on techniques, and insights into widely used tools, the third edition of the bestselling Ultimate Kali Linux Book offers a practical path to learning penetration testing with Kali Linux. About the author Glen D. Singh, a seasoned
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Kunai: Open-source threat hunting tool for Linux 2025-02-19 at 08:19 By Mirko Zorz Kunai is an open-source tool that provides deep and precise event monitoring for Linux environments. “What sets Kunai apart is its ability to go beyond simple event generation. While most security monitoring tools rely on syscalls or kernel function hooking, Kunai takes
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Don’t let these open-source cybersecurity tools slip under your radar 2025-01-27 at 07:07 By Help Net Security This article showcases free, open-source cybersecurity tools that help you identify and address vulnerabilities, detect intrusion, protect websites from cyber attacks, monitor and detect suspicious activities across your network. Am I Isolated: Open-source container security benchmark Am I
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