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Linux malware of no use unless it gains access through SSH

A script that mines for cryptocurrencies on Linux systems first needs to infect these systems, either by using brute force to guess SSH passwords or else by gaining entry through the use of stolen ... read more

The best open source networking and security software

A login attempt using ... with Linux, virtual machines, and some Python. Cuckoo is helpful for the novice learning about malware analysis, but it's invaluable to the seasoned IT person looking to ... read more

Windows, Mac, or Linux? We compare the pros and cons of these computing platforms

Macs always come with MacOS, so there's no cost there. And, of course, Linux is free ... including the vast corporate breaches, are initiated through a phishing or malware attack that gains a foothold ... read more

Ensuring immutability in any cloud

This means malicious actors have ample time to create exploits for these vulnerabilities, use them to compromise an application, and gain ... of malware by ensuring no new changes to executables on ... read more

Linux vs. Windows: Which is Most Secure?

I’m more secure on Linux than I am on Windows. Yup, that’s right. I have no doubt whatsoever ... systems gain market share, that’s likely change, but by my thinking, Linux isn’t going to be the next ... read more

Why Social Media Users Should Never Lower Their Guard

According to the July 27 report, SecureWorks says it observed phishing campaigns targeted at Middle East and North Africa that delivered PupyRAT, the codename for a nasty bit of malware that targets ... read more

How to become anonymous online

This way, the list will be clear and attempts to gain access ... online, unless you want the site to know your real name and address. Most of the time sites will only collate and sell on, or use your ... read more

A Problem With Jaxx Cryptocurrency Wallet Security

Unless you also use a desktop version ... In a nutshell: if someone gains access to your Jaxx profile folder on Windows, Linux, or Mac, every single one of your cryptocurrency wallets will be ... read more

Super-safe Web Browsing

In the course of staying current on security issues, I frequently must browse the sorts of Web sites no ... use a separate browser for that. Or, because I use a dedicated browser for Facebook, the ... read more

BlueBorne is Bluetooth's Stagefright moment

Install malware? Done with a click and no one ... victim is using, and adjust his exploit accordingly. The attacker will then exploit a vulnerability in the implementation of the Bluetooth protocol in ... read more