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Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks
Both privilege escalation vulnerabilities stem from bugs in the kernel’s handling of page caches stored in memory, allowing untrusted users […]
New Linux PamDOORa Backdoor Uses PAM Modules to Steal SSH Credentials
Ravie LakshmananMay 08, 2026Malware / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Linux backdoor named PamDOORa that’s […]
Linux Kernel Dirty Frag LPE Exploit Enables Root Access Across Major Distributions
Ravie LakshmananMay 08, 2026Linux / Vulnerability Details have emerged about a new, unpatched local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability impacting the […]
AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux. That’s good news for the Steam Machine.
Last year, we noted how the long-standing vagaries of HDMI licensing and open source AMD driver development combined to prevent […]
The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed
Publicly released exploit code for an effectively unpatched vulnerability that gives root access to virtually all releases of Linux is […]
New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions
Ravie LakshmananApr 30, 2026Linux / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) flaw that […]
Opera GX arrives on Linux with built-in ad blocking and VPN
Opera GX has officially arrived on Linux, bringing the gaming-focused browser’s resource controls, customization features, and built-in privacy tools to […]
Canonical brings Microsoft Defender to Ubuntu to tighten Linux security
Canonical has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate Ubuntu Pro security features with Microsoft Defender, improving protection for enterprise […]
Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good
Skip to content Early Access impressions: New characters shine, but it feels like we’ve done this before. At a glance, […]