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Computer forensics and evidence management are the most important topic and very important aspect when we talk about computer crimes. Ethical hacking and intrusion management used to protect the system, but if the incident happened, then you need to investigate it. Here computer forensic comes. We have also created a free computer forensics training course […]
Whether you want to demonstrate how to run a piece of software, or giving a Linux newcomer a visual guide of the operating system, you’ll get the best results from a screen recording tool. What You Should Look for in a Screen Recorder Before proceeding, let’s take a look at the typical functions of a […]
McAfee patches flaws in its Linux security solution. Remote code execution flaws found in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux could allow an attacker to obtain root privileges, and a security researcher says that it’s all possible by simply tricking the app to use malicious update servers. Andrew Fasano from MIT Lincoln Laboratory said in a […]
Short Bytes: Linus Torvalds has released Linux kernel 4.9. It’s the biggest ever Linux version in terms of commits. A lot of bulk in this release comes due to AMD GPU register definition files and Project Ara’s “greybus.” Torvalds has also announced that Linux kernel 4.10 merge window will be shorter due to Christmas weekend. Update: […]
It’s time to patch your Linux servers and PCs again. The good news is developers are looking very closely at Linux’s core code for possible security holes. The bad news is they’re finding them. At least the best news is that they’re fixing them as soon as they’re uncovered. The latest three kernel vulnerabilities are […]
Dirty COW (designated as CVE-2016-5195) is a Linux vulnerability that was first disclosed to the public in October 2016. It was a serious privilege escalation flaw that allowed an attacker to gain root access on the targeted system. It was described as an “ancient bug” by Linus Torvalds and was quickly patched once it was disclosed, […]
North Korea’s personal homegrown PC operating device redstar, it’s presupposed to be completely hacker proof and extra comfortable than foreign OS, like Microsoft’s home windows, can effortlessly be hacked remotely. A set of hackers managed to break into pink celebrity OS — North Korea’s government sanctioned Linux-primarily based OS — the usage of only a […]
Security researchers find easy to exploit vulnerability. North Korea is one of those countries whose governments pushed for the migration to a domestically-developed operating system that’s supposed to be more secure than foreign software, such as Microsoft’s own Windows, which they claim can always include backdoors and malicious code. This is how North Korea ended […]
Short Bytes: In December 2016, a big Linux distribution release is taking shape in the form of Linux Mint 18.1 Serena, flavored by Cinnamon 3.2. It’ll be accompanied by the release of security and privacy-focused Anonymous Live CD Tails 2.9. Upcoming Linux distro releases Linux Mint 18.1 Released Date: Late December Last week, the Linux Mint […]
Short Bytes: Linux is often stereotyped as the operating system for tech savvy users and developers. However, there are some fun Linux commands that one can use in spare time. A small utility named sl can be installed in Linux to play with the Terminal Train. Even if you are a Linux beginner, learning the basics […]
Short Bytes: This week, open source world was greeted with the open source code of George Hotz’s comma.ai self-driving car. In other news, Firefox and Tor issued critical security patches. For more, read our weekly Linux and open source news roundup and stay in the know. Linux & Open Source News Of The Week George Hotz open sources […]
Critical code-execution flaw resides in Windows, Mac, and Linux. Patch now. Developers with both Mozilla and Tor have published browser updates that patch a critical Firefox vulnerability being actively exploited to deanonymize people using the privacy service. “The security flaw responsible for this urgent release is already actively exploited on Windows systems,” a Tor official […]
Short Bytes: Finnish company Jolla’s Sailfish OS has been recognized as the official mobile OS by the Russian government. This OS makes use of open source Linux kernel, Jolla’s open source Mer Core UI and other 3rd party proprietary components. We can expect new Sailfish OS devices in the Russian market in 2017. Apart from […]
Short Bytes: Microsoft is planning to introduce tons of new features in its Windows 10 Creators Update. The company is looking to add more functionalities in Windows 10 Linux subsystem and Windows console to make things easier for developers. This step is also seen as Microsoft’s way to erase the boundaries between Windows and Linux. […]
Short Bytes: This week Fedora 25 arrived with Wayland, GNOME 3.22, and other cutting-edge Linux features. We also read about Tor Phone prototype, VLC 360 preview, and Cinnamon 3.22 desktop environment. For more Linux and open source news, read our weekly roundup and stay in the know. Linux and Open Source News Of The Week […]
Short Bytes: PineBook is a budget laptop running an Allwinner quad-core 64-bit processor. The device comes in two screen sizes both of them having 2GB RAM and 16GB eMMC storage along various ports and connectivity options. PineBook supports a number of Linux distros and Android versions. If you are looking for a low-cost Linux machine which is also […]
Kaspersky is a security software developer and cyber security firm that is trusted by people globally. So, when the company states that it has created a hack-proof operating system, users are bound to feel overjoyed. Also Read: Facebook Join Forces with Kaspersky to Spot Malware on Computers According to the company’s CEO Eugene Kaspersky, this operating […]
Short Bytes: SUSE has released the first official 64-bit Linux-based operating system for Raspberry Pi 3. This release is basically a version of Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 that supports Raspberry Pi 3. The users need to visit SUSE’s website, make an account, and download the OS image. Raspberry Pi Foundation released the first 64-bit […]
Scriptless exploit bypasses state-of-the-art protections baked into the OS. Recently released exploit code makes people running fully patched versions of Fedora and other Linux distributions vulnerable to drive-by attacks that can install keyloggers, backdoors, and other types of malware, a security researcher says. One of the exploits—which targets a memory corruption vulnerability in the GStreamer […]
Short Bytes: Microsoft has advised Windows 10 users to avoid altering Linux subsystem files using Windows tools, app, consoles etc. This might result in the loss of metadata, making the whole Linux environment corrupt. The company advises you to access files on your Windows filesystem from within Bash. In its Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft […]
Short Bytes: Last week, Microsoft left a big mark in the open source world by joining the Linux Foundation as a Platinum Member. We also saw the release of two major Linux distributions–openSUSE Leap 42.2 and Zorin OS 12. For more Linux and open source news, read our weekly roundup and stay in the know. Linux […]