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This Week in Security: The Time Kernel.org Was Backdoored and Other Stories

Researchers at Eset have published a huge report on the Ebury malware/botnet (pdf), and one of the high profile targets of this campaign was part of the kernel.org infrastructure. So on one hand, this isn’t new news, as the initial infection happened back in 2011, and...

Getting Started With Linux: Your Gateway to the Open-Source Realm

The current situation of the OS realm Being spied on is the worst thing that can happen to someone on the internet. Conglomerates like Microsoft and Apple do provide a polished operating system but that’s closed-source. So nobody knows what lies behind the curtains...

Are all Linux vendor kernels insecure? A new study says yes, but there’s a fix

All vendor kernels are plagued with security vulnerabilities, according to a CIQ whitepaper. Will the Linux community ever accept upstream stable kernels?

Microsoft PC Manager app bizarrely suggests Bing as a Windows fix-all

Microsoft PC Manager app bizarrely suggests Bing as a Windows fix-all Go to Source Bug or feature? Users looking for Windows repair tips via the Microsoft PC Manager app may be recommended to switch Edge's default search engine back...

North Korean Hackers Exploit Facebook Messenger in Targeted Malware Campaign

The North Korea-linked Kimsuky hacking group has been attributed to a new social engineering attack that employs fictitious Facebook accounts to targets via Messenger and ultimately delivers malware. "The threat actor created a Facebook account with a fake identity...

Android 15 Brings Improved Fraud and Malware Protections

Google is boosting fraud and malware protections in Android 15 with live threat detection and expanded restricted settings. The post Android 15 Brings Improved Fraud and Malware Protections appeared first on SecurityWeek.

CSI Linux: Linux Distribution for Cyber and OSINT Investigation

CSI Linux: Linux Distribution for Cyber and OSINT Investigation Intro In today's world, where cybercrimes are becoming increasingly widespread, it is important to have access to effective tools for investigation and counteraction against these threats. One such tool...