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Security researchers have discovered a rare piece of spyware for Linux named evilgnome, which is currently not found in all major antivirus software products and includes features that are rarely found concerning most of the malware for Linux, reports Official Hacker. It is known that in nature there are very few types of malware for […]
Malware is a common thing in the Windows and Android world, but Linux malware is rare owing to the core architecture of Linux. However, researchers from Intezer Labs have discovered a new strain of Linux malware dubbed EvilGnome, which exhibits rare functionalities. The Linux malware hides as a Gnome Shell extension and is intended to […]
The EvilGnomes Linux malware has been linked to infamous Russian threat actors from the Gamaredon Group. The IT security researchers at Intezar Labs have discovered a sophisticated new backdoor Linux malware in the wild that has been developed to target Linux devices. Dubbed EvilGnomes by researchers; the malware was found masquerading as a Gnome shell […]
The Raspberry Pi Foundation recently announced Raspberry Pi 4, its latest powerful mini-computer with a USB type-C port. It was the first Raspberry Pi SBC with a USB type-C port and the foundation has today admitted that the port has a faulty design. The flaw was revealed by Tyler Ward, a blogger who posts about […]
Offensive Security has officially released a version of Kali Linux for Raspberry Pi 4. The latest build of the Kali Linux comes just 2 weeks after the release of Raspberry Pi 4. Offensive Security also claims that the new build will take full advantage of everything that Raspberry Pi has to offer. Kali Linux for […]
Linux 5.2 Linux creator Linus Torvalds has released the latest kernel Linux 5.2 on its expected release date. The 5.2 kernel is here after the usual seven Release Candidate and development efforts of Linux developers spread all across the world. In his release announcement, Linus wrote that he was inclined towards delaying the kernel release […]
Python programming language has quickly gained popularity in recent years; however, it has a limitation when it comes to its app distribution. Developers can’t just share Python apps with a user who doesn’t know anything about the language. So, Mozilla developer, Gregory Szorc, has created a tool called PyOxidizer that will make it easier for […]
As a part of the ongoing Ubuntu-Steam spectacle, Valve has published a new update on their website. The Steam-maker company has reaffirmed its plans to continue to support Linux gamers and work with leading Linux distributions that are known to be popular among gamers. Starting with Ubuntu, Valve has confirmed that it will continue to […]
Just yesterday, we were greeted with the release of the brand-new Raspberry Pi 4. The new model ships with up to 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, making the device an even more convincing replacement for an entry-level laptop. While the 1GB base model still costs $35, the top-end version costs $55. Even though owning a Rasperry Pi […]
While the number of gaming titles being made available on Linux is increasing each month, it’s widely accepted that gaming remains one of the weakest points of all Linux based operating systems. There are options like Pop!_OS, Manjaro, etc., that deliver considerably better performance, but they’re also heavily dependent on the Valve-owned Steam game distribution […]
One of the biggest disadvantages of using pirated software is the increased risk of letting your computer get infected with malware. Cybercriminals often bundle the cracked versions of paid software on piracy websites with adware and cryptominer to earn free cash. So, if you’re installing such programs from unknown sources, the chances of you getting […]
Digital forensics services researchers warn that Linux and FreeBSD operating systems contain vulnerabilities that allow hackers to remotely lock servers and disrupt admins’ communications. Operating system distributors have recommended that users install update patches as soon as they are released or otherwise modify the necessary settings to reduce the risk of exploitation. According to digital […]
The 32-bit architecture used in Intel and other compatible CPUs is referred to as “i386” in the Debian and other communities of Linux distributions. However, as the legacy hardware that only runs a 32-bit operating system isn’t popular anymore, the major Linux distributions and software vendors are shifting away from it. To put things in […]
TOP500’s 53rd edition has been released and this time what lies common in all the top 500 supercomputers is Linux. The supercomputers on the list are Linux-based and capable of delivering a petaflop performance and even more. The top 10 on the list include Summit and Sierra supercomputers in first and second positions, respectively. Both […]
BackBox Linux is a free Open Source penetration testing and security assessment oriented Linux distribution providing a network and systems analysis toolkit. It has been developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment BackBox Linux includes some of the most […]
Endless Computers, which made waves a couple of years ago with the launch of Endless Mini, is also known for its Debian derivative Endless OS distribution. Featuring a highly-customized GNOME desktop, Endless OS makes use of lots of open source technologies to create a user-friendly operating system. Endless OS is also known to let you […]
The website security expert Armin Razmjou has reported the finding of remote command execution vulnerability in Vim and Neovim, considered a high severity flaw. The compromised tools are the most powerful and used to edit command lines and are pre-installed on most Linux-based operating systems. On Linux systems, the Vim editor allows users to create, […]
Although they are not uncommon, network security specialists mention that the security risks present in Linux systems are not known broadly enough. Either because of its little offensive nature or because the security mechanisms of these systems overlook them, these security threats do not receive as much diffusion as those that impact Windows systems. However, […]
Just earlier this week, we reported regarding the Chinese Military’s plan to ditch the Windows operating system and adopt a new operating system. At the moment, there are no reports of a Linux-based or Unix-like OS being adopted to ditch the proprietary software. As per various reports, it seems that Russia is also acting swiftly […]
Linux is considered a more secure and privacy-focused operating system than Windows, not only because of a low market share (only 2% of all installed desktop operating system) but also due to its very architecture that is patterned after Unix. However, a device cannot approach absolute security while also connected to the Internet, that in […]
Unlike the Windows cybersecurity ecosystem, the threats concerning the Linux systems aren’t often discussed in much detail. The attacks either go undetected by the security mechanisms laid out by enterprises or they aren’t too severe to be reported widely by the security researchers. However, as pointed out by cybersecurity firm Intezer, malware with sophisticated evasion […]