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How to Install and Use SFTP on Linux Servers

SFTP, or SSH File Transfer Protocol, is a method for securely transferring data between computers. Learn to install SFTP on Linux servers here.
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Debian Linux 11 Set Up OpenVPN Server In 5 Minutes

I am a new Debian Linux 11 server user and developer. How do I set up an OpenVPN Server on Debian Linux version 11 server to shield my browsing activity from bad guys on public Wi-Fi, and more?
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Lapsus$ Gang Says it Has Breached Okta and Microsoft

After breaching NVIDIA and Samsung and stealing and leaking those companies’ propertary data, the Lapsus$ cyber extortion gang has announced that they have popped Microsoft and Okta.
If Lapsus$’s assertions prove to be true, this (previously) relativel…

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How to Check and Install Security Updates on RHEL 6/7/8

This post will give you a detailed guide on how to check and install the latest security updates for RHEL 6/7/8 systems.
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How to Install Passbolt Password Manager on Rocky Linux

Passbolt is a free and open-source password manager based on PHP, MySQL, and OpenPGP. Learn how to install Passbolt password manager on Rocky Linux here.
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How Cobalt Strike Became a Favorite Tool of Hackers

Cobalt Strike was created a decade ago as a tool for security professionals. Learn how it became a favorite tool of hackers here.
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Attackers Using Default Credentials to Target Businesses, Raspberry Pi and Linux Top Targets

Findings from a Bulletproof report highlight the issue posed by poor security hygiene as automated attacks remain a high security threat to businesses. The research gathered throughout 2021, showed that 70% of total web activity is currently bot traffic. With attackers increasingly deploying automated attack methods, default credentials are the most common passwords used by […]

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Linux Kernel 5.17 Release Delayed to Tackle Spectre v2 Exploit

With last-minute Spectre fixes, the Linux Kernel 5.17 release was delayed while restarting the automated testing process. Learn more here.
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Dirty Pipe Makes Linux Privilege Escalation Easy

A major Linux vulnerability could allow the least privileged users to perform malicious acts. Learn how Dirty Pipe makes Linux privilege escalation easy here.
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Snort – A Network Intrusion Detection System for Ubuntu

Snort is a well-known open-source network intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS). Learn how to install and configure Snort on an Ubuntu 20.04 here.
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Canonical Patches Dirty Pipe Vulnerability in Ubuntu 21.10 and 20.04 LTS

Canonical has patched the Dirty Pipe vulnerability that affected both Ubuntu 21.10 and 20.04 LTS. Learn more and patch your OS now.
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Widely Used UPS Devices can be Hijacked and Destroyed Remotely

Three vulnerabilities in ubiquitous APC Smart-UPS (uninterruptible power supply) devices could allow remote attackers to use them as an attack vector, disable or completely destroy them, Armis researchers have discovered. The vulnerable devices, developed by Schneider Electric subsidiary APC, are used all around the globe to provide emergency backup power for critical physical infrastructure (industrial […]

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3 Most Secure Linux Web Browsers that Protect Your Privacy

When it comes to a web browser or browsing apps on Linux, there are many choices. In this article, we’re looking at the most secure Linux web browsers that protect your privacy.
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Linux Security Auditing with Lynis

Lynis is a free and open-source security solution for Linux security auditing. In this article, learn how to install Lynis and conduct an audit of a Kali Linux system.
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Bahraini Journalists and Activists Hacked With Pegasus

Pegasus, the malware developed by NSO Group, was responsible for the hacking of three Bahraini dissidents, according to an extensive study published on February 18, 2022 by The Citizen Lab. Two of the three activists have given their permission to be identified. NSO Group is an Israeli security company that…

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Oh snap! Security Holes Found in Linux Packaging System

If you use snap to install your Linux applications, it’s time to patch. Security holes have been found in the snap Linux packaging system. Learn more here.
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How to Audit a Remote Linux System with Lynis Security Tool

Lynis is a free and open-source security auditing tool released as a GPL licensed project. Learn how to audit a remote Linux system with the Lynis security tool here.
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How to Control Access Based on Client IP Address in NGINX

There are several ways to harden NGINX web server security. This guide explains how to secure web applications and control access based on client IP address in NGINX.
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Wazuh Vulnerability Detection

Wazuh is able to detect vulnerabilities through the integration of vulnerability feeds indexed by Canonical, Debian, Red Hat, and the National Vulnerability Database. Learn more here.
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Detecting Log4Shell with Wazuh

Recently, a zero-day vulnerability dubbed Log4Shell with CVE CVE-2021-44228 was detected in Apache’s Log4J 2 that allows malicious actors to launch Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks. This means that an assailant can remotely send commands to a server running vulnerable applications. The key to combating the current wave of attacks is early detection of the vulnerability […]

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