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

PamDOORa Linux backdoor abuses PAM modules for SSH persistence and credential theft, increasing Linux server compromise risks ...

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

It may have escaped notice for many, but Instagram has employed end-to-end encryption for its messaging since 2023. It won’t for much longer. Meta has confirmed that on May 8, end-to-end encryption ...

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The root account must be used with caution. Run the wrong command, and disaster could strike. Instead, you should always use sudo. When I first started using Linux, there was no choice but to work ...

Whenever you buy used computers there is a risk that they come with unpleasant surprises that are not of the insect variant. From Apple hardware that is iCloud-locked with the original owner MIA to ...

X has launched Chat, an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) replacement for its existing direct messaging service. Chat is rolling out on iOS now via the X app, and it includes support for video and voice ...

Logging in as the root user should never be done on Linux. Using the root account could lead to disaster. Sudo is the preferred method of gaining elevated privileges. When I first started using Linux ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

A Plex data breach in 2022 exposed usernames, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. The company required all users to change their passwords as a precaution, and ...