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What Craig McLuckie Is Doing Now and Why He Is Doing It

If you’re wondering what Craig McLuckie is doing since leaving Heptio and VMware behind… well, he’s not living full time in the Kubernetes world anymore, but he heads a startup that’s very much involved in open source issues.
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What Craig McLuckie Is Doing Now and Why He Is Doing It

If you’re wondering what Craig McLuckie is doing since leaving Heptio and VMware behind… well, he’s not living full time in the Kubernetes world anymore, but he heads a startup that’s very much involved in open source issues.
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What Craig McLuckie Is Doing Now and Why He Is Doing It

If you’re wondering what Craig McLuckie is doing since leaving Heptio and VMware behind… well, he’s not living full time in the Kubernetes world anymore, but he heads a startup that’s very much involved in open source issues.
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A Thorough Approach to Improve the Privacy and Security of Your Linux PC

Are you concerned about your online privacy? Let’s explore some useful strategies to enhance the privacy and security of your Linux PC.
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Several Russian Maintainers Removed From Linux Kernel Due To Compliance Concerns

Several Russian Maintainers removed from the Linux Kernel due to Compliance Concerns. Is nationality the new criteria for contributing to Linux?
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OpenSSH Splits Again: New Authentication Binary Unveiled

The sshd splitting progresses with sshd-auth, isolating authentication in a separate binary, and reducing pre-auth attack surface in OpenSSH.
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Tor’s Raising Funds — Get Swag, Attend Events, and a Benefactor Will Match Every Donation

Dollar for dollar matching funds, cool swag, and you get to sleep better at night knowing that the folks at Tor are able to continue working hard to protect your privacy. What’s not to like about that?
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13 Best Free and Open Source Anti-Malware Tools

Security is paramount. Security involves defence in depth. Approaching security one step at a time, with consistency and rigour, you can mitigate threats, and keep intruders at bay.
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Linux systems targeted with stealthy “Perfctl” cryptomining malware

Thousands of Linux systems are likely infected with the highly elusive and persistent “perfctl” (or “perfcc“) cryptomining malware and many others still could be at risk of getting compromised, Aqua Security researchers revealed. “In all the attacks observed, the malware was used to run a cryptominer, and in some cases, we also detected the execution […]

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How to Attach an Executable File to Your Email (Works on Gmail)

Find out the File Smuggling technique to secretly share the executable file from an email provider, such as Gmail, without getting blocked.
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New Cups Exploit Makes Desktop Linux Users Particularly Vulnerable — Update Now

By taking advantage of four separate vulnerabilities, an attacker can take control of a Linux system without having physical access to the targeted machine.
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Ubuntu Patches ‘Severe’ Security Flaw in CUPS

If you’ve cast a half-glazed eye over Linux social media feeds at some point in the past few days you may have caught wind that a huge Linux security flaw was about to be disclosed. And today it was: a remote code execution flaw affecting the CUP…

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OpenSSH 9.9 Features Enhanced Quantum-Resistant Algorithms

OpenSSH 9.9 is out now! Support for post-quantum key exchange, improved security features, and bug fixes.
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Linux File and Directory Permissions Guide

Ensuring the security and integrity of your Linux system involves mastering file and directory permissions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the core permission types—read (r), write (w), and execute (x)—and explore how to leverage them effectively. From basic permission assignments to advanced techniques like ACLs, this article will equip you with the knowledge […]

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Disable Password Authentication Popups in Ubuntu 24.04

When launching some apps (e.g., GParted, Synaptic, or Grub Customizer), install/uninstall packages with App Center or Software Updater, it always pops-up a dialog asking for admin password to authenticate. This is great for security! But for lazy men who don’t want to type user password again and again after logged in (or unlocked screen), it […]

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How To Install Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04

 This tutorial will help you install Tor Browser, the anonymity-promising web browser derived from Firefox, on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”. We also included below how to update, how to make desktop shortcuts, and even how to contribute back to thi…

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How to Check Your Private & Public IP Addresses in Ubuntu

Discover a step-by-step guide to check your private and public IP addresses, including both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, using CLI and GUI methods.
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6 Best Open-Source IAM Tools in 2024

Explore the top open-source IAM (Identity and Access Management) tools, their features, and how they can enhance your organization’s security and access control.
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Germany’s Sovereign Tech Fund Spends More Than $700K to Fund Samba Security Upgrades

Samba — once considered essential for desktop Linux users and which is still an essential part of enterprise operations — is getting a big security makeover.
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What is Tor Browser (and How to Install it on Major Linux)

Discover how to safeguard your online privacy on Linux by installing Tor Browser, a secure and anonymous web browser, with step-by-step instructions and essential tips for safe browsing.
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