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Today, Mozilla Monitor (previously called Firefox Monitor), a free service that notifies you when your email has been part of a breach, announced its new paid subscription service offering: automatic data removal and continuous monitoring of your exposed personal information.  There’s a growing interest among 42% of young adults – aged 18-24 – who want […]

The Linux Foundation recently published a report titled Maintainer Perspectives on Open Source Software Security , which provides valuable insights into the perspectives, practices, and challenges faced by OSS maintainers and core contributors regarding open-source software security . The report highlights the importance of utilizing software composition analysis (SCA) and static application security testing (SAST) tools in evaluating the security of OSS packages.

This article introduces projects available in Flathub with installation instructions. Flathub is the place to get and distribute apps for all of Linux. It is powered by Flatpak, allowing Flathub apps to run on almost any Linux distribution. Please read “Getting started with Flatpak“. In order to enable flathub as your flatpak provider, use the instructions […]

The one thing you don't want your data security to be is, er, edgy Opinion Are you a Windows user? How many spoons do you own? Have you counted them lately? The reason we ask is due to the old adage "The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons." When it comes to the tech giants, they like to talk about their commitment to data security a whole lot, but by Jiminy they like rifling through your cutlery drawer while they're doing it.…

Makerfabs has expanded its product lineup with the introduction of the MaTouch ESP32-S3 SPI IPS 2.8? module, featuring the OV3660 Camera. This Makerfabs module is designed for smart applications like remote monitoring and facial recognition, offering compact dimensions and flexible storage options. The module is equipped with the ESP32-S3 controller, providing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 […]

Multiple security vulnerabilities have recently been discovered in the XOrg Server prior to 21.1.11, and Xwayland display implementations prior to 23.2.4. These vulnerabilities could potentially result in heap overflows, out-of-bounds writes, and local privilege escalation, potentially enabling attackers to view additional infrastructure to attack, add or delete users, or modify permissions of files or other users.

The dynamic Kubernetes security landscape has given rise to several trends shaping how organizations approach this increasingly critical area. The aim of Kubernetes security is to prevent unauthorized access, foster data privacy, and protect the integrity of a Kubernetes environment. Robust Kubernetes security requires a defense-in-depth approach, including measures such as access control , network policies, resource isolation, and security context. Let's explore best practices you can implement to secure your Kubernetes clusters and the workloads and data running within them in 2024.

In the realm of Linux system administration and development, the importance of efficient and comprehensive system monitoring cannot be overstated. Monitoring the health, performance, and reliability of Linux servers and applications is paramount for ensuring high availability, diagnosing problems, and optimizing resources. Among the plethora of tools available for this purpose, three stand out for their robustness, versatility, and the powerful insights they offer: Prometheus, Grafana, and collectd. This article delves into each of these tools, exploring their key features, benefits, and how they can be integrated to create a formidable monitoring setup.

MayQueen Technologies has unveiled the PANZER-PLUS, a fanless computing device powered by the NXP i.MX8M-Plus processor with AI capabilities. Some key features of this modular solution include two GbE ports with TSN support, 4K display resolution and wireless capabilities. Unlike their Panzer box PC released in 2018, which is built around the NXP i.MX6 UL […]

Four significant vulnerabilities have been discovered in the GNU C Library (glibc) , a fundamental component of most Linux distributions. These vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to millions of Linux systems, as they can allow attackers to gain full root access and execute remote code on affected systems.

The Banana Pi BPI-F3 is a development board powered by an 8-core RISC-V processor, capable of supporting up to 16GB of RAM memory. This open-source board stands out as the first to incorporate the RISC-V K1 chip, developed by SpacemiT Technologies Ltd., designed in accordance with the RISC-V Foundation RVA22 standards. As previously mentioned, the […]

Joomla is flexible and open-source content management for building websites and online publications. Powered by PHP, it can be used for multiple scenarios, such as forums, photo galleries, e-commerce, and various web-based applications.

CockroachDB is an open-source distributed and scalable SQL database for cloud applications. CockroachDB provides next-level consistency, a replicated SQL database, and a transactional data store.

Zabbix is a free and open-source monitoring solution for IT infrastructure such as networks, servers, virtual machines, and cloud services. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install the Zabbix Server and client on a Rocky Linux 9 server.

Data security in a modern business environment is considered one of the most critical factors for any company. The digitalization of the world has led to more and more data being generated daily, including very sensitive data, such as internal business plans, customer payment data, etc.

Linux shell scripting is a powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks, customizing system operations, and managing complex workflows. This article aims to unravel the intricacies of shell scripting, illustrating its significance in automating system tasks across various Linux distributions. We will explore different shells, such as Bash and Zsh, each offering unique features for scripting.

Just over a year ago Mozilla launched two big investments in AI — a $35 million investment in a responsible tech fund, Mozilla Ventures and a $30 million investment in a R+D Lab developing trustworthy AI, Mozilla.AI. Since those initial investments, Mozilla has accelerated our efforts to build and deploy AI that adheres to our […]

Historically it has been difficult for developers to reliably use some software profilers on Linux due to how distributions are assembled. Fedora Linux recently improved this so everyone may contribute to making Linux faster, more efficient, and reliable. This article will guide you through using performance profiling in Fedroa Linux. It will also discuss how […]

Lightweight rivals, both based on Crunchbang, OpenBox, and Debian. Crunchbang++ and Bunsen Labs each aim to continue the tradition of the very lightweight Crunchbang Linux, although both distros have thickened around the waist a bit over the years.…

Tails, an open-source, portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship, has released version 5.22 with various updates and security features that privacy-conscious users and admins will surely appreciate. Here's what's new in this release and how you can upgrade to Tails 5.22 to reap the benefits it offers. ·