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IceFire Ransomware Now Encrypts Both Linux and Windows Systems
Threat actors linked to the IceFire ransomware operation now actively target Linux systems worldwide with a new dedicated encryptor. SentinelLabs security rese…
ZeroLock: How to Defend Against Ransomware on Linux
Written by Linux security expert and LinuxSecurity.com Founder Dave Wreski.Attacks targeting Linux have surged in recent years due to the mass migration of wor…
Debian LTS: DLA-3349-1: linux-5.10 security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Debian LTS: DLA-3322-1: golang-github-opencontainers-selinux
runc, as used in Docker and other products, allows AppArmor and SELinux restriction bypass, and thus a malicious Docker image could breach isolation.
Microsoft Upgrades Defender to Lock Down Linux Gear for its Own Good
Organizations using Microsoft's Defender for Endpoint will now be able to isolate Linux devices from their networks to contain intrusions and whatnot.
Clop Ransomware Flaw Allowed Linux Victims to Recover Files for Months
The Clop ransomware gang is now also using a malware variant that explicitly targets Linux servers, but a flaw in the encryption scheme has allowed victims to …
Linux Variant of Clop Ransomware Spotted, But Uses Faulty Encryption Algorithm
The first-ever Linux variant of the Clop ransomware has been detected in the wild, but with a faulty encryption algorithm that has made it possible to reverse …
Linux Version of Royal Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Servers
Royal Ransomware is the latest ransomware operation to add support for encrypting Linux devices to its most recent malware variants, specifically targeting VMw…
Debian: DSA-5324-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Security Researchers Report Linux Malware with Cryptocurrency Miner Payload
South Korean cybersecurity firm AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center said it has observed a new Linux malware in the wild that deploys a cryptocurrency mi…
New shc-based Linux Malware Targeting Systems with Cryptocurrency Miner
A new Linux malware developed using the shell script compiler (shc) has been observed deploying a cryptocurrency miner on compromised systems."It is presumed t…
WordPress Security Alert: New Linux Malware Exploiting Over Two Dozen CMS Flaws
WordPress sites are being targeted by a previously unknown strain of Linux malware that exploits flaws in over two dozen plugins and themes to compromise vulne…
Debian LTS: DLA-3244-1: linux-5.10 security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Deception Technology for Linux: How to Trick Cyber Criminals into Focusing on a Decoy
Security-savvy Linux sysadmins understand that it's best to assume that their systems are breached. Threats targeting Linux systems are becoming increasingly p…
Debian LTS: DLA-3173-1: linux-5.10 security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
3 Ways to Help Customers Defend against Linux-Based Cyberattacks
Linux operating systems power more than 90% of the world's public cloud workload , from government web servers to smart manufacturing technologies. But as orga…
Debian LTS: DLA-3157-1: bluez security update
Several vulnerabilities were discovered in BlueZ, the Linux Bluetooth protocol stack. An attacker could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or leak information.
OldGremlin Hackers Use Linux Ransomware to Attack Russian Orgs
OldGremlin, one of the few ransomware groups attacking Russian corporate networks, has expanded its toolkit with file-encrypting malware for Linux machines.
Debian: DSA-5257-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Debian LTS: DLA-3131-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Defenders Be Prepared: Cyberattacks Surge Against Linux Amid Cloud Migration
Ransomware in particular poses a major threat, but security vendors say there has been an increase in Linux-targeted cryptojacking, malware, and vulnerability …
Debian: DSA-5207-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
GwisinLocker A New Ransomware Encrypts Windows and Linux ESXi Servers
A new ransomware family has been discovered, which targets specifically Linux-based systems using a range of encryption methods. GwisinLocker is the malware re…
Your Linux Firewall Cant Stop These 3 Attacks!
Nowadays, Linux systems are considered fairly secure, as people think that Linux rarely gets infected with malware such as viruses, rootkits, worms, etc. You m…