Do Son With macOS Sequoia, Apple introduces a native containerization system, enabling security professionals to run Kali Linux directly on Apple Silicon for penetration testing without needing Docker.
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NVIDIA's Sasha Levin proposes new guidelines for AI in Linux kernel development, including a "Co-developed-by" tag and standardized configurations for AI coding tools like Claude and Copilot.
Linux Kernel 6.16 is officially out, bringing significant enhancements to hardware support, new drivers, and optimizations for filesystems and networking, including Intel TDX and Nvidia GPU support.
Debian Linux is proactively addressing the Year 2038 Problem by adopting a 64-bit time_t format on 32-bit architectures, preparing for the timestamp overflow set to impact legacy systems globally.
Arch Linux users are urged to uninstall and reinstall Firefox, LibreWolf, or Zen Web from AUR immediately due to malicious versions containing the CHAOS RAT trojan.
Intel has officially discontinued Clear Linux OS, its high-performance distribution. This move, part of broader cost-cutting, ends a decade of innovation and requires users to migrate immediately.
Debian 13 "Trixie" is entering full freeze on July 27 and launching August 9, marking the first official release with RISC-V architecture support.
Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole" reaches End of Life today, July 10, 2025. Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 or 24.04 LTS to ensure continued security and support!
A critical Linux flaw (CVE-2025-6019) in udisksd/libblockdev allows local privilege escalation to root. PoC available. Update now to secure your system!
ASEC uncovers attacks on Linux servers installing legitimate proxy software (TinyProxy, Sing-box) to hijack resources for covert operations, bypassing traditional malware detection.
Fedora Linux has withdrawn its proposal to drop 32-bit support for version 44, delaying the end of 32-bit editions due to community backlash and concerns for Linux gaming.
Linux Kernel 6.16-rc4 is out, focusing on filesystem fixes (bcachefs, SMB, Btrfs) and driver improvements. Final release expected in ~1 month, with Nvidia Blackwell/Hopper GPU support.
Two Sudo flaws (CVE-2025-32463 & CVE-2025-32462) allow local users full root via PoC. Critical privilege escalation vulnerabilities revealed by Stratascale CRU.
Qualys uncovered two critical Linux flaws (CVE-2025-6018, CVE-2025-6019) allowing local root privilege escalation via PAM and UDisks. Patching is urgent for major distros.
Ubuntu now offers monthly development snapshots for early access to new features. Test upcoming versions before beta, RC, and stable releases!
AlmaLinux OS 10 "Purple Lion" is out, offering RHEL 10 compatibility, extended x86_64-v2 support, and new features like SPICE protocol.
CVE-2024-26809 affects Linux nftables with a double-free bug in nft_pipapo_destroy, enabling kernel-level exploitation and potential root access.
Kali Linux warns users to manually install a new repository signing key after key loss to prevent update failures and potential security risks.
CVE-2025-21756 exploited a tiny Linux vsock bug to achieve root access via UAF and ROP chains. Michael Hoefler reveals the full exploitation path.
The Linux kernel community is discussing ending support for the aging Intel i486 and i586 processors to simplify code and reduce maintenance.
ARMO researchers reveal how io_uring blinds Linux security tools like Falco, Tetragon, and Defender, exposing systems to undetected rootkit attacks.
Linux Kernel 6.13 has reached its end-of-life after just three months. Users should upgrade to Kernel 6.14 or an LTS version for continued support.