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Sudo Flaw Lets Linux Users Run Commands As Root Even When They’re Restricted

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Attention Linux Users!A new vulnerability has been discovered in Sudo—one of the most important, powerful, and commonly used utilities that comes as a core command installed on almost every UNIX and Linux-based operating system.The vulnerability in question is a sudo security policy bypass issue that could allow a malicious user or a program to execute arbitrary commands as … [Read more...] about Sudo Flaw Lets Linux Users Run Commands As Root Even When They’re Restricted

KDE Linux Desktops Could Get Hacked Without Even Opening Malicious Files

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If you are running a KDE desktop environment on your Linux operating system, you need to be extra careful and avoid downloading any ".desktop" or ".directory" file for a while.A cybersecurity researcher has disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in the KDE software framework that could allow maliciously crafted .desktop and .directory files to silently run arbitrary code … [Read more...] about KDE Linux Desktops Could Get Hacked Without Even Opening Malicious Files

A New Backdoor Implant Spies On Linux Desktop Users

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Security researchers have discovered a rare piece of Linux spyware that's currently fully undetected across all major antivirus security software products, and includes rarely seen functionalities with regards to most Linux malware, The Hacker News learned.It's a known fact that there are a very few strains of Linux malware exist in the wild as compared to Windows viruses … [Read more...] about A New Backdoor Implant Spies On Linux Desktop Users

Hackers’ Operating System Kali Linux Released for Raspberry Pi 4

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We've got some really exciting news for you...Offensive Security has released an official version of Kali Linux for Raspberry Pi 4—the most powerful version of the compact computer board yet that was released just two weeks ago with the full 4GB of RAM at low cost and easy accessibility.Based on Debian, Kali Linux has always been the number one operating system for ethical … [Read more...] about Hackers’ Operating System Kali Linux Released for Raspberry Pi 4

Your Linux Can Get Hacked Just by Opening a File in Vim or Neovim Editor

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Linux users, beware!If you haven't recently updated your Linux operating system, especially the command-line text editor utility, do not even try to view the content of a file using Vim or Neovim.Security researcher Armin Razmjou recently discovered a high-severity arbitrary OS command execution vulnerability (CVE-2019-12735) in Vim and Neovim—two most popular and powerful … [Read more...] about Your Linux Can Get Hacked Just by Opening a File in Vim or Neovim Editor

Microsoft Releases “Visual Studio Code” Editor for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux

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Microsoft has released a preview of Visual Studio Code for Mac OS X. Visual Studio Code provides developers with a new choice of developer tool that combines the simplicity and streamlined experience of a code editor with the best of what developers need for their core code-edit-debug cycle. Visual Studio Code is the first code editor, and first cross-platform development tool … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases “Visual Studio Code” Editor for Mac OS X, Windows, Linux

North Korea's Official 'Red Star' Operating System Borrows Heavily From OS X

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Screenshots from the latest version of North Korea's home-grown "Red Star" Linux operating system reveal a striking resemblance to OS X, as shown in a new report from IDG News Service. The new look seen in version 3.0 of the software replaces the Windows-inspired design of version 2.0.   If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, might the folks in Cupertino be … [Read more...] about North Korea's Official 'Red Star' Operating System Borrows Heavily From OS X