New Linux kernel flaw CVE‑2026‑46300 “Fragnesia” allows local attackers to gain root Discovered by William Bowling of Zellic; PoC shows corruption of /usr/bin/su page cache to get root shell Security ...

In recent times, the security aspect of information technology has received considerable attention, and large organizations have dedicated security teams to keep tabs on vulnerabilities in their ...

There was a way to elevate normal Linux users' privileges to root, granting threat actors admin access.

Linux users have been bitten by yet another vulnerability that gives containers and untrusted users the ability to gain root access, marking the second time in as many weeks that a severe threat has ...

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Just what every Linux system administrator wants just before the holidays: A serious Linux kernel security bug. The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), a zero-day security research firm, announced a new Linux ...

The differences in security between Linux and Windows are complex; Youssef Bassil of the Lebanese Association for Computational Sciences spent nine pages detailing the differences in his article ...

If you're interested in security, you've probably already heard of security-focused Linux distros like Tails, Kali, and Qubes. They're really useful for browsing anonymously, penetration testing, and ...

Researchers have unearthed Linux malware that circulated in the wild for at least two years before being identified as a credential stealer that’s installed by the exploitation of recently patched ...

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Security professionals would be well-served with this Linux distribution that offers a wide range of penetration and vulnerability testing tools. Sometimes, choosing a Linux distribution is a ...