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Anatomy of a Linux backdoor attack

Cybercriminals are increasingly discovering Linux and adapting malware previously designed for Windows systems. We take you inside the Linux version of a famous Windows ransomware tool.

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Thanks for all the Alliteration

"We should try to work with these guys. They are just getting started, but I think they might be going places, and it will be good to make the connection." These were the words of Brian, my publisher, 20 years ago, when talking about an upsta…

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Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-10-25 10:34:08

Kubuntu 24.10 and Kali Linux 2024.3

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A modern cd command

Zoxide, a modern version of cd, lets you navigate long directory paths with less typing.

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Artificial intelligence as an aid for developers

Artificial intelligence is increasingly supporting programmers in their daily work. How effective are these tools? What are the dangers? And how can you benefit from AI-assisted development today?

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Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-10-25 10:34:00

In the news: The Gnome Foundation Struggling to Stay Afloat; Thousands of Linux Servers Infected with Stealth Malware Since 2021; Halcyon Creates Anti-Ransomware Protection for Linux; Valve and Arch Linux Announce Collaboration; OSI and LPI Form Strate…

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Make your microcontroller apps safe and secure with Rust

Rust, a potential successor to C/C++, claims to solve some memory safety issues while maintaining high performance. We look at Rust on embedded systems, where memory safety, concurrency, and security are equally important.

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Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-10-25 10:33:57

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

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Linux Magazine Full Feed 2024-10-25 10:33:54

Nate explores some top FOSS tools, including the latest Gnome desktop, a slick 3D model viewer, LibreQuake, and a neat currency converter.

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Go program updates local copies of Git repositories

Using the Go Interface mechanism, Mike demonstrates its practical application with a refresh program for local copies of Git repositories.

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User-friendly file sharing for a remote location

A battery-powered WiFi hotspot can provide useful services like file sharing even when you’re off the grid. A Pi Zero 2 W as the hotspot with ownCloud installed does the trick.

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FOSS and economic models

The stakeholder approach of open source broadens the pool of who can access, influence, and benefit from information technologies.

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Preserving legacy video games

People born in the late ’80s and early ’90s often have a sizeable collection of old video games gathering dust at home. Systems capable of executing these are, however, becoming scarce. This article explores the options for archiving old PC games and r…

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Customizing web content with Tampermonkey

Even small changes in a web page can improve the browsing experience. Your preferred web browser provides all the tools you need to inject JavaScript to adapt the page. You just need a browser with its debugging tools, some knowledge of scripting, and …

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Virtual flashcards with Anki

Flashcards are a fast and effective way to memorize pertinent facts for your next exam. Anki takes this time-honored trick in a direction you never could have imagined in the days of those classic 3×5 cards.

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Get notified on website changes

Do you want to be alerted when a product is back in stock on your favorite online store? Do you want to know when a website without an RSS feed gets an update? With changedetection.io, you can stay up-to-date on website changes.

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AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10: A Sneak Peek into the Future of AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux OS, an open-source and free enterprise Linux operating system, is developing a preview version of AlmaLinux OS 10, codenamed “Kitten”.
The post AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10: A Sneak Peek into the Future of AlmaLinux appeared first on Li…

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rbash – A Restricted Bash Shell Explained with Practical Examples

The post rbash – A Restricted Bash Shell Explained with Practical Examples first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In the world of Linux and Unix-like systems, security is crucial, especially when multiple users share a system. One…

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How to Monitor Apache Load with mod_status in Linux

The post How to Monitor Apache Load with mod_status in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In this article, you’ll learn how to monitor your Apache web server’s load and track requests using the mod_status module,
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Best Linux Task Managers You Can Run Comfortably in a GUI

Want a task manager for Linux but don’t want to go the terminal way? Here are the GUI ones I explored recently.

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