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FudgeC2 is a campaign orientated Powershell C2 framework built on Python3/Flask – Designed for team collaboration, client interaction, campaign timelining, and usage visibility.Note: FudgeC2 is currently in alpha stage, and should be used with caution in non-test environments. Setup Installation To quickly install & run FudgeC2 on a Linux host run the following: git […]
Oracle Autonomous Linux OS has been announced to simplify cloud computing needs for server-side computers. It is the world’s first autonomous operating system and comes with Oracle OS management services. Oracle Autonomous Linux OS will mainly be used as a server-side solution on an enterprise scale. This Linux OS will provide a great deal of […]
BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 2336 tools. You can install tools individually or in groups. BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs. ChangeLog: added more than 150 new tools added terminus font for all WMs (thanks to psf for i3-wm bugfixes) included […]
Dubbed Skidmap by researchers; the Linux malware mines cryptocurrency and drops backdoor – All that without being detected. The perception cryptocurrencies have created today ranges from them being a “flat out scam” to an innovative piece of technology in the new age. While our understanding of the latter is clear, the former needs some light […]
Three brand new Huawei Linux Laptops running Deepin have been released by the Chinese tech giant. Deepin is a Linux distro developed in China. The Chinese association with Deepin is a little unsettling for some users. But the source code of this Linux distro is open for everyone to go through, so there are no […]
A new strain of ransomware named Lilocked or Lilu has affected thousands of Linux-based servers all over the world. The ransomware started infecting servers back in mid-July but in the last two weeks, the attacks have become more frequent. The very first case of Lilocked ransomware came to light when a user uploaded a ransomware […]
Vulnerability testing specialists report that, over the most recent days, thousands of cases of infection have been detected by a dangerous new ransomware variant that compromises web servers and encrypts stored files. This ransomware variant, dubbed as Lilocked or Lilu, has been active for just over a month, but its most important activity period includes […]
A Linux-based AI camera using the Microsoft Azure service has been officially announced. Microsoft made the announcement of the $249 “Vision AI Developer Kit” in their official blog post. According to Microsoft, this Linux-based AI camera can recognize patterns, images, and moving objects. Microsoft Azure servers will provide Azure cloud processing for image processing tasks. […]
Just earlier this year in July, we gave you the latest update on the much-anticipated Libre 5 Linux smartphone that has been under development for quite some time. Back then, Purism announced the final specifications of its open source, Linux-based smartphone. Powered by a 1.5GHz i.MX8M Quad-Core processor, the smartphone will ship with 3GB RAM […]
According to vulnerability testing specialists, the software developer Canonical has just announced the release of a set of important security updates for the Linux kernel. According to the report, the updates cover all operating Ubuntu Linux systems supported, as well as addressing 28 security vulnerabilities. Among all the reported vulnerabilities, the most dangerous one, tracked […]
Earlier this year in May, the folks at Offensive Security shipped Kali Linux 2019.2 — the second Kali release of 2019. The biggest feature of 2019.2 was the new Nethunter 2019.2 release that supports more than 50 Android smartphones. Going one step further, the developers have released the third point update of the year in […]
The RK3399 SoC has been used in a huge variety of devices. From Chromebooks to SBCs, routers, TV boxes, and even the upcoming Pinebook Pro. With its six cores, gigabit ethernet, USB 3.0, and PCIe support, it’s clearly an SBC powerhouse in the ARM world. I’ve often wondered what kind of benefit was actually gained […]
Linux users have known the pain of dealing with exFAT-formatted flash drives and SD cards on their computers. Thankfully Microsoft, which has recently become a big Linux fanboy, is removing its hold on the patents related to the exFAT file system. This move comes after the company has already had its share of profits, making […]
Blue Systems, a German IT company, is a major supporter and sponsor of KDE and Kubuntu. Over the years, the company has hired many developers for KDE development and contributed to the overall improvement of the Kubuntu operating system. In 2010, the company released Netrunner Linux distro, which was based on Kubuntu. Over the years, […]
Nvidia GPU hardware documents have been released on GitHub for the easier development of Open source Linux drivers, also known as NOUVEAU. Open Source software like Linux and Nvidia haven’t played nice for a long time. So, it’s no surprise that Nvidia has been promising to release the full documentation of its GPU since 2012. […]
We’ve previously covered System76 and their Linux loving laptops. But there are several other brands around that put Linux first. Star Labs is one of them and they’ve provided a demo unit of their Labtop (yes, Labtop). A premium laptop with fairly boastful specs. Star Labs Labtop In case you missed it, we covered ZorinOS […]
Last time I checked there was no official list of ‘Best Linux Games’ anywhere, and it didn’t surprise me. The open-source nature of Linux OS does not sit well with other companies like Nvidia, Epic Games, and even Microsoft. However, Valve is dedicated to making its Steam OS, which is also based on Linux, a mainstream product. That’s why Steam officially started supporting […]
If you are running a KDE desktop environment on your Linux operating system, you need to be extra careful and avoid downloading any “.desktop” or “.directory” file for a while. A cybersecurity researcher has disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in the KDE software framework that could allow maliciously crafted .desktop and .directory files to silently […]
With each passing year, the Linux desktops are becoming more complete than ever. Multiple Linux distros are now known to offer a much better gaming experience and high-definition display performance. Pop!_OS, Manjaro, and Zorin OS are some of the notable examples. Over the course of last decade, Linux Mint has been able to establish itself […]
There are many Linux users out there and despite that, Linux desktops have failed to break into the mainstream when compared to Microsoft’s Windows. One of the main reasons behind it, as described by Linus Torvalds, is “the fragmentation of different [Linux] vendors.” There are multiple Linux vendors, unlike the Windows ecosystem, which creates a […]
The specifications of the highly anticipated Librem 5 Linux Smartphone have finally been released. The phone is made by a company known as Purism. If you’re a regular reader of Fossbytes then you might be aware of our support to companies dedicated to making a privacy-focused, secure, open-source, and an overall genuine product. Purism, the […]