New Linux 'Dirty Frag' zero-day gives root on all major distros

A new Linux zero-day vulnerability, named Dirty Frag, allows local attackers to gain root privileges on most major Linux ...

This critical Linux vulnerability is putting millions of systems at risk - how to protect yours

CVE-2026-31431, also known as Copy Fail, is a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that's been hiding out since 2017 and is ...
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I can't install Windows 11 on my old PC, but I can run it fine in a VM instead

Virtual machines provide a convenient way to run Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, offering a seamless experience for ...

Critical New Linux Zero-Day Goes Public—What Admins Need To Do Now

Hot on the heels of Copy Fail comes Dirty Frag. A Linux kernel zero-day vulnerability with no patch, giving hackers root.

CISA Warning: High-Severity Linux Flaw Puts Unpatched Systems at Risk

CISA warns that the nine-year-old Linux Copy Fail flaw is being actively exploited, allowing local attackers to gain root ...

Linux exposes important AMD Ryzen performance feature that's also heading to Windows 110 0

Linux has revealed a key AMD Ryzen performance feature that is being worked on. This enhancement is also expected to arrive ...
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Linux Hacks

Linux folks are used to having to roll many of their own solutions, and better Linux desktop usability is a goal of the WayVR project, which aims to provide desktop control and app launching from ...
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Linux Kernel 7.1 RC2 Released: KVM Renames and AI Patch Trends

Linus Torvalds released the second release candidate (RC2) for Linux Kernel 7.1. Here's what's new in Linux 7.1-rc2.
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Copy Fail: The 732-Byte Script That Roots Every Major Linux Systems

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a severe logic flaw in the Linux kernel affecting every distribution since 2017. Patch your ...