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Advanced Linux backdoor found in the wild escaped AV detection - Ars Technica

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 15:00
Advanced Linux backdoor found in the wild escaped AV detection  Ars Technica

Researchers say they've discovered an advanced piece of Linux malware that has escaped detection by antivirus products and appears to be actively used in ...

Russian military moves closer to replacing Windows with Astra Linux - ZDNet

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 15:00
Russian military moves closer to replacing Windows with Astra Linux  ZDNet

The Chinese military is also working on a similar plan to replace Windows with a custom OS.

HiddenWasp: New Malware Targets Linux Machines To Control Them Remotely - Fossbytes

Thu, 05/30/2019 - 15:00
HiddenWasp: New Malware Targets Linux Machines To Control Them Remotely  Fossbytes

The first step of the HiddenWasp Linux malware involves the initial script for the deployment of malware. The hidden script uses a user named 'sftp' and cleans ...

openSUSE Leap is the latest Linux distro to arrive on Windows 10 - TechRadar

Wed, 05/29/2019 - 15:00
openSUSE Leap is the latest Linux distro to arrive on Windows 10  TechRadar

It's definitely good to see another Linux distro arriving on the Microsoft Store.

NVMe on Linux - networkworld.com

Wed, 05/29/2019 - 15:00
NVMe on Linux  networkworld.com

In case you haven't yet noticed, some incredibly fast solid-state disk technology is as available for Linux as it is for other operating systems.

New HiddenWasp malware found targeting Linux systems - ZDNet

Wed, 05/29/2019 - 15:00
New HiddenWasp malware found targeting Linux systems  ZDNet

Malware believed to have been created by Chinese hackers.

A deeper dive into Linux permissions - Network World

Mon, 05/27/2019 - 15:00
A deeper dive into Linux permissions  Network World

Sometimes you see more than just the ordinary r, w, x and - designations when looking at file permissions on Linux. How can you get a clearer view of what the ...

Linux 5.2 + Mesa 19.2 Performance With Polaris/Vega/Vega20 vs. NVIDIA On Ubuntu 19.04 - Phoronix

Sun, 05/26/2019 - 15:00
Linux 5.2 + Mesa 19.2 Performance With Polaris/Vega/Vega20 vs. NVIDIA On Ubuntu 19.04  Phoronix

With last week having delivered *fresh* benchmarks of the mid-range NVIDIA/AMD graphics cards using the very latest drivers, particularly the in-development ...

Linux 5.1 Hit By A Data Loss Bug Due To Overly Aggressive FSTRIM - Phoronix

Sun, 05/26/2019 - 00:40
Linux 5.1 Hit By A Data Loss Bug Due To Overly Aggressive FSTRIM  Phoronix

As a forewarning to those using LVM, dm-crypt, and Samsung solid-state drives, this combination in some manner(s) may lead to data corruption if using the ...

Linux Mint Turns Cinnamon Experience Bittersweet - LinuxInsider.com

Fri, 05/24/2019 - 15:00
Linux Mint Turns Cinnamon Experience Bittersweet  LinuxInsider.com

Linux Mint no longer may be an ideal choice for above-par performance out of the box, but it still can serve diehard users well with the right amount of ...

Why Windows Containers Are Less Attractive Than Linux Containers - Container Journal

Fri, 05/24/2019 - 15:00
Why Windows Containers Are Less Attractive Than Linux Containers  Container Journal

Compared to Linux containers, there are few obvious reasons to run containers on Windows. Here's why I believe Linux is the better choice.

Linux Foundation Statement on Huawei Entity List Ruling - Linux.com

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 15:00
Linux Foundation Statement on Huawei Entity List Ruling  Linux.com

We have received inquiries regarding concerns about a member subject to an Entity List Ruling. [1] The Huawei Entity List ruling was specifically scoped to ...

IGEL Developing Linux Distro For Windows Virtual Desktop Users - CRN

Wed, 05/22/2019 - 15:00
IGEL Developing Linux Distro For Windows Virtual Desktop Users  CRN

IGEL is developing a lightweight Linux to run Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop on edge devices.

Yet another Linux distribution shuts down, and the Open Source community should be worried - BetaNews

Wed, 05/22/2019 - 15:00
Yet another Linux distribution shuts down, and the Open Source community should be worried  BetaNews

More and more people are trying Linux-based operating systems these days, and with Windows 10 being so hated, that should not be a surprise. Sadly, while ...

How to watch Netflix on Linux - The Daily Dot

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 15:00
How to watch Netflix on Linux  The Daily Dot

Here's everything you need to know watch Netflix on Linux, without complicated workarounds or fiddling with your system.

Linux version of Winnti malware found - TechRadar

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 15:00
Linux version of Winnti malware found  TechRadar

Security researchers from Alphabet's cybersecurity firm Chronicle have discovered a Linux version of the Winnti malware while investigating a recent cyberattack ...

Security boffins uncover Linux variant of Winnti malware - The INQUIRER

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 15:00
Security boffins uncover Linux variant of Winnti malware  The INQUIRER

SECURITY BOFFINS claim to have unearthed a Linux version of the Winnti malware. Chronicle, part of Alphabet's portfolio of companies, says the Linux ...

South Korea moves from Windows to Linux - TechRadar

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 15:00
South Korea moves from Windows to Linux  TechRadar

In an effort to prepare for Windows 7's End of Life early next year, South Korea has revealed that all of its government computers will soon make the switch from ...

Linux kernel RDS flaw affects Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian and SUSE - BetaNews

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 15:00
Linux kernel RDS flaw affects Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian and SUSE  BetaNews

If you're not in the habit of keeping up to date with the latest version of the Linux kernel, now might be a good time to think about doing so. Systems based on ...

South Korea eyes Linux as Windows 7 end of support nears - ZDNet

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 15:00
South Korea eyes Linux as Windows 7 end of support nears  ZDNet

South Korea's government wants to reduce its reliance on a single operating system.

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