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New FASTCash malware Linux variant helps steal money from ATMs
North Korean hackers are using a new Linux variant of the FASTCash malware to infect the payment switch systems of financial institutions and perform unauthorized cash withdrawals. Previous variants of FASTCash targeted Windows and IBM AIX (Unix) systems, but a new report by security researcher HaxRob reveals a previously undetected Linux version that targets Ubuntu […]
New scanner finds Linux, UNIX servers exposed to CUPS RCE attacks
An automated scanner has been released to help security professionals scan environments for devices vulnerable to the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) RCE flaw tracked as CVE-2024-47176. The flaw, which enables attackers to perform arbitrary remote code execution if certain conditions are met, was disclosed late last month by the person who discovered it, Simone Margaritelli. Although […]
Linux malware “perfctl” behind years-long cryptomining campaign
A Linux malware named “perfctl” has been targeting Linux servers and workstations for at least three years, remaining largely undetected through high levels of evasion and the use of rootkits. According to Aqua Nautilus researchers who discovered perfctl, the malware likely targeted millions of Linux servers in recent years and possibly caused infections in several […]
CUPS flaws enable Linux remote code execution, but there’s a catch
Under certain conditions, attackers can chain a set of vulnerabilities in multiple components of the CUPS open-source printing system to execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable machines. Tracked as CVE-2024-47076 (libcupsfilters), CVE-2024-47175 (libppd), CVE-2024-47176 (cups-browsed) and CVE-2024-47177 (cups-filters) and discovered by Simone Margaritelli, these security flaws don’t affect systems in their default configuration. CUPS (short for […]
Best GPU Settings and Tweaks: Optimizing Performance and Quality
Graphics processing units (GPUs) are essential for gamers, designers, and those working with graphics-intensive tasks. Tweaking your GPU settings can significantly boost your system’s performance, leading to smoother image rendering, improved frame rates, and an overall better visual experience. Each video card comes with a control panel that allows users to customize settings to suit […]
New Linux malware Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers
Hackers are targeting Oracle WebLogic servers to infect them with a new Linux malware named “Hadooken,” which launches a cryptominer and a tool for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The access obtained may also be used to execute ransomware attacks on Windows systems. Researchers at container security solution company Aqua Security observed such an attack on a […]
Happy 33rd Birthday, Linux!
Today is August 25th, which means that Linux turns 33 years old. Grab a glass of your favorite beverage and join me in celebrating the 33rd birthday of Linux! On August 25th, 1991, the 21-year-old Finnish student Linus Benedict Torvalds made his now-famous announcement on the comp.os.minix newsgroup that he’s working on a free operating system for 386(486) […]
GNOME 47 Beta Desktop Released with Many Changes, Here’s What’s New
After a long wait, the GNOME Project released today the beta version of the upcoming GNOME 47 desktop environment series, due out on September 18th, 2024. There’s been a lot of changes added since the alpha version of the GNOME 47 desktop series, and the beta release is packed with lots of goodies, including support for hardware […]
Microsoft shares temp fix for Linux boot issues on dual-boot systems
Microsoft has provided a workaround to temporarily fix a known issue that is blocking Linux from booting on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled. The company says this temporary fix can help Linux users revive unbootable systems displaying “Something has gone seriously wrong: SBAT self-check failed: Security Policy Violation” errors after installing the August 2024 […]
Stealthy ‘sedexp’ Linux malware evaded detection for two years
A stealthy Linux malware named ‘sedexp’ has been evading detection since 2022 by using a persistence technique not yet included in the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The malware was discovered by risk management firm Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Insurance company, and enables its operators to create reverse shells for remote access and to further the the […]