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How to protect Linux against rogue USB devices using USBGuard

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You deployed a perfect firewall and other network security policies preventing unauthorized access to the user’s desktop computer over a network. However, you still need to block USB device access. We can configure a Linux desktop security po…

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How to Install Tor Browser in Linux with Security Guide

Tor Browser is currently the most trusted and secure browser to protect you from internet censorship and protect your data with the layer of nodes (also known as the onion routers) to make it harder for companies to track back to you. Here’s how …

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25 Most Dangerous Software Flaws Identified by MITRE

MITRE has released its latest list of the top 25 most dangerous software flaws and exposures. Learn more about their findings here.
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Attackers are using deepfakes to snag remote IT jobs

Malicious individuals are using stolen personally identifiable information (PII) and voice and video deepfakes to try to land remote IT, programming, database and software-related jobs, the FBI has warned.
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How to Generate a Strong Pre-shared Key on Linux

A PSK, or pre-shared key, is a password made up of a random string of characters. Learn how to generate a strong pre-shared key on Linux here.
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Highly Sophisticated Malware Attacks Home and Small Office Routers

Security researchers have uncovered highly sophisticated malware that has been targeting small office/home office (SOHO) routers for nearly two years. Learn more here.
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Nearly a Million Kubernetes Instances Exposed on Internet

Cybersecurity researchers have found more than 900,000 instances of Kubernetes consoles exposed on the internet. Learn more here.
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Hacking Linux is Easy with PwnKit

CISA has added PwnKit as a high-severity Linux vulnerability to its list of actively exploited bugs. Learn more here.
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Cybersecurity Agencies Release Guidance for PowerShell Security

PowerShell is one of the most common tools used by hackers in “living off the land” attacks. Get guidance for PowerShell Security here.
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Top PHP Hardening Security Tips for Linux Servers

It’s no brainier that PHP is one of the most used server scripting programming languages. It makes sense for an attacker to find various ways by which he can manipulate PHP as it is often paired with MySQL and enable access to the private data of your users. So here are some tips for hardening […]

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Top PHP Hardening Security Tips for Linux Servers

The post Top PHP Hardening Security Tips for Linux Servers first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .
It’s no brainier that PHP is one of the most used server scripting programming languages. It makes sense for an attacker to f…

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Python packages with Malicious Code Expose Secret AWS Credentials

Sonatype researchers have discovered Python packages that contain malicious code that peek into and expose secret AWS credentials, network interface information, and environment variables. All those credentials and metadata then get uploaded to one or more endpoints, and anyone on the web can see this. Going up a directory level showed hundreds of TXT files […]

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My Body, My Data Act Tackles Online Privacy in Wake of Roe v. Wade Decision

Representative Jacobs’ office said that one of the bill’s intents is to protect women seeking abortions from the prying eyes of law enforcement in states where abortion is illegal.
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20 Useful Security Features and Tools for Linux Admins

In this article, we shall a list of useful Linux security features that every system administrator should know. We also share some useful tools to help a system admin ensure security on their Linux servers.
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How to Set up Automatic Security Updates on Ubuntu (Complete Guide)

We know the Linux operating system is considered secure “by design.” However, regular maintenance by applying released security updates ensures that it will remain such. This guide shows how to automatically set up updates on the Ubuntu system, also kn…

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Researchers Disclose 56 Vulnerabilities Impacting Thousands of OT Devices

Forescout’s Vedere Labs disclosed OT:ICEFALL, 56 vulnerabilities affecting devices from 10 operational technology (OT) vendors. This is one of the single largest vulnerability disclosures that impact OT devices and directly addresses insecure-by-design vulnerabilities. In this video for Help Net Security, Daniel dos Santos, Head of Security Research, Forescout, talks about the 56 vulnerabilities, which impact […]

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20 Useful Security Features and Tools for Linux Admins

The post 20 Useful Security Features and Tools for Linux Admins first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In this article, we shall a list of useful Linux security features that every system administrator should know. We also share s…

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Metasploit 6.2.0 Comes with 138 New Modules, 148 Enhancements and Features

Metasploit is the world’s most used penetration testing framework. It helps security teams verify vulnerabilities, manage security assessments, and improve security awareness. Metasploit 6.2.0 is now available. It includes 138 new modules, 148 enhancem…

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8 Useful Linux Security Features and Tools for Beginners

The post 8 Useful Linux Security Features and Tools for Beginners first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .The primary use of computers in any form, whether it’s a mobile phone, personal computer, a workstation, or a server offering…

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Testing & Evaluating SIEM Systems: A Review of Rapid7 InsightIDR

InsightIDR has SIEM at its foundation and scales out to essentially be an XDR solution. Learn more in this review of Rapid7 InsightIDR.
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