linux

Sophos: IoT Malware Growing More Sophisticated

The malware targeting connected devices is using increasingly complex techniques, Sophos has found

8 years ago

KillDisk Malware Targets Linux With £160,000 Ransom Demand

Researchers warn that paying up probably won't help you get your files back

8 years ago

Microsoft Joins The Linux Foundation In Latest Open Source Commitment

Microsoft will join as platinum partner of the Linux Foundation in the latest evolution of the new open era as…

8 years ago

Google Issues Supplemental Android Patch For Dirty COW Linux Security Hole

Latest security bulletin from Google's Android looks to help plug the Linux hole

8 years ago

ShadowBrokers Data Dump Leaks Compromised Servers Used By NSA For Hacking Operations

The servers are claimed to have been used by NSA-sponsored Equation Group as staging areas for covert hacking activity

8 years ago

Dirty COW Linux Flaw Can Root Android Devices

Long standing Linux vulnerability also impacts Android and can be used to root devices, researcher warns

8 years ago

Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Boosts Windows Ink, Photos

The new build offers a sneak peak at a feature that integrates the Photos app with Windows Ink so that…

8 years ago

Red Hat Discovers Dirty COW Archaic Linux Kernel Flaw Exploited In The Wild

The bug affects most versions of Linux potentially exposing huge numbers of machines to hackers

8 years ago

Canonical Delivers Openstack Cloud On IBM Iron For Canadian University

Canonical creates campus 'Research Cloud' to help Carleton University offer centralised system for researchers

8 years ago

Linux ‘Vulnerable To Tweet-Sized Attack’

The short command could allow any user to crash most Linux systems, claims a developer

8 years ago

Shellshock Bug Back And Stronger Than Ever

IBM Managed Security Services identifies poor server patching as the reason for the bug's survival

8 years ago

Pokemon Themed ‘Umbreon’ Rootkit Hides In Linux Systems

Rootkit is the latest malicious code to use a Pokemon theme

8 years ago

Logitech Offers ‘Silent’ And Multi-System Wireless Computer Mouse

IFA: Logitech offers greater multi system support and quieter clicking with new computer mouse range

8 years ago

Tales In Tech History: Linux Celebrates 25th Birthday

A humble open source software project from Finland has thrived for 25 years despite decades of competition from rival proprietary…

8 years ago

Linus Torvalds Gives GPL Credit for Linux’s Success

On the 25th anniversary of Linux, its creator details Linux's history to date and why he credits the GPL for…

8 years ago

Tech Quiz Of The Week: Linux At 25

How well do you know Linux, the open source operating system?

8 years ago

Red Hat CEO Tells LinuxCon Crowd What Makes Linux Stand Out

Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, explains at LinuxCon how the open-source management style works

8 years ago

LinuxCon To Highlight How Linux Has Changed In Its 25 Years

Linux users are set to assemble for the annual LinuxCon event, this time celebrating the 25th anniversary of the technology…

8 years ago

Linux Foundation Offering New Online Security Course

The Linux Foundation's new online Linux security training program will cover a broad range of topics, from application security to…

8 years ago

Microsoft Open Sources Powershell Tool

Also opens Powershell to both Linux and Mac OS X platforms, as Redmond continues open source push

8 years ago

Linux Bug ‘Lets Attackers Target Billions Of Android Devices’

About 80 percent of all Android gadgets are vulnerable, say experts

8 years ago

Linux Networking Flaw Allows Attacker To Trick Safety Mechanism

A feature designed to make Linux-based networks harder to infiltrate has done the opposite. But can it really affect Tor?

8 years ago

Linux Trojan Written In Go Mines For Cryptocurrencies

'Linux.Lday.1' exploits unprotected Redis servers and infects PC with cryptocurrency mining software

8 years ago

Fedora Linux Account System Patched For Serious Flaw

Fedora Linux and Red Hat look into account vulnerability that could allow attacker to add, edit, or remove user or…

8 years ago

Mirantis Now Supports Enterprise Linux With SUSE Partnership

OpenStacker Mirantis is now able to offer up support for SUSE’s enterprise Linux following a partnership that also brings support…

8 years ago

Linux Gets Improved Surface Support

Linux users should see improved Surface 3 compatibility with the next operating system version, developers say

8 years ago

Windows 10 Linux Feature Brings Real, But Manageable Security Risks

ANALYSIS: Bash support in Windows 10 Anniversary Update is valuable tool for developers, but needs to be used carefully because…

8 years ago

Risk From Linux Kernel Hidden in Windows 10 Exposed at Black Hat

BLACK HAT 2016: A researcher exposes design and control flaws in Windows 10 versions that have the capability to run…

8 years ago

Windows 10 Anniversary Update: What You Need To Know

UPDATED: Release date, features and enhancements for Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the first major upgrade for Microsoft's operating system

8 years ago