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CISA Alerts on Critical CVEs 2025-49151, 49152, 49153 in MICROSENS NMP Web+CISA Alerts on Critical CVEs 2025-49151, 49152, 49153 in MICROSENS NMP Web+CISA Alerts on Critical CVEs 2025-49151, 49152, 49153 in MICROSENS NMP Web+ CISA Alerts on Critical CVEs 2025-49151, 49152, 49153 in MICROSENS NMP Web+CISA Alerts on Critical CVEs 2025-49151, 49152, 49153 in MICROSENS NMP Web+CISA Alerts on Critical CVEs 2025-49151, 49152, 49153 in MICROSENS NMP Web+

CISA Alerts on Critical CVEs 2025-49151, 49152, 49153 in MICROSENS NMP Web+

If you’re managing industrial networks, critical manufacturing systems, or infrastructure that demands tight security, you’ll want to sit down for this one. MICROSENS NMP Web+, a popular network management platform, is in the spotlight after researchers discovered several critical vulnerabilities that essentially gift-wrap your systems for attackers. This isn’t just a fix-it-whenever-you-can scenario. We’re staring at vulnerabilities with CVSS v4 scores as high as 9.3—serious problems that require immediate attention.

Brittany Day
Jul 02, 2025

Essential Techniques to Enhance Linux Security Measures in 2025Essential Techniques to Enhance Linux Security Measures in 2025Essential Techniques to Enhance Linux Security Measures in 2025 Essential Techniques to Enhance Linux Security Measures in 2025Essential Techniques to Enhance Linux Security Measures in 2025Essential Techniques to Enhance Linux Security Measures in 2025

Essential Techniques to Enhance Linux Security Measures in 2025

Recent years have demonstrated a notable shift in the cybersecurity landscape, with Linux systems increasingly targeted by adversaries. Once considered relatively immune to malware threats, Linux servers have seen the emergence of sophisticated attack vectors, including high-profile Linux malware strains such as Cloud Snooper, HiddenWasp, and Tycoon.

Brittany Day
Jun 29, 2025

The Security vs. Speed Dilemma: Ubuntus Controversial ChoiceThe Security vs. Speed Dilemma: Ubuntus Controversial ChoiceThe Security vs. Speed Dilemma: Ubuntus Controversial Choice The Security vs. Speed Dilemma: UbuntuThe Security vs. Speed Dilemma: UbuntuThe Security vs. Speed Dilemma: Ubuntu

The Security vs. Speed Dilemma: Ubuntu's Controversial Choice

Here’s the kind of change that gets sysadmins and devs talking—and not always in agreement. Ubuntu is introducing a configuration tweak that disables Spectre-related security mitigations at the Intel Compute Runtime level, promising up to a 20% increase in GPU performance for systems running on Intel hardware.

Brittany Day
Jun 26, 2025

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IBM Donates CBOM Toolset to Linux Foundation

IBM recently announced that it was donating its CBOM toolset to the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA) under the Linux Foundation. If you're a Linux admin or seasoned infosec professional, this announcement should catch your attention—not just as another open-source contribution, but as a serious move toward improving cryptography management in increasingly complex environments.

Brittany Day
Jun 24, 2025

Secure RHEL Clones Chart Diverging PathsSecure RHEL Clones Chart Diverging PathsSecure RHEL Clones Chart Diverging Paths Secure RHEL Clones Chart Diverging PathsSecure RHEL Clones Chart Diverging PathsSecure RHEL Clones Chart Diverging Paths

Secure RHEL Clones Chart Diverging Paths

When you're architecting a secure Linux environment, understanding where your operating system stands—both in terms of hardware compatibility and security features—isn't optional. It’s critical. With RHEL 10 redefining what enterprise Linux should look like and Rocky Linux 10 and AlmaLinux 10 adapting to meet the demands of downstream users, the landscape has shifted.

Brittany Day
Jun 22, 2025

Reevaluating Security in Open-Source: Is a Baseline Truly Sufficient? Reevaluating Security in Open-Source: Is a Baseline Truly Sufficient? Reevaluating Security in Open-Source: Is a Baseline Truly Sufficient? Reevaluating Security in Open-Source: Is a Baseline Truly Sufficient? Reevaluating Security in Open-Source: Is a Baseline Truly Sufficient? Reevaluating Security in Open-Source: Is a Baseline Truly Sufficient?

Reevaluating Security in Open-Source: Is a Baseline Truly Sufficient?

When people talk about open-source software, it often comes with a certain level of trust—trust in the community, trust in transparent development, and trust that bugs and vulnerabilities are "seen by many eyes" and, therefore, will be caught before they do damage. But any Linux admin or security professional who’s spent more than a few years in the trenches knows that trust isn’t a substitute for actual security planning. It’s not that simple, and it never has been. So, when something like the OpenSSF’s Open Source Software Security (OSPS) Baseline comes along, people start asking: Is this enough?

Brittany Day
Jun 13, 2025

Talos Linux: Redefining Security for Kubernetes EnvironmentsTalos Linux: Redefining Security for Kubernetes EnvironmentsTalos Linux: Redefining Security for Kubernetes Environments Talos Linux: Redefining Security for Kubernetes EnvironmentsTalos Linux: Redefining Security for Kubernetes EnvironmentsTalos Linux: Redefining Security for Kubernetes Environments

Talos Linux: Redefining Security for Kubernetes Environments

If you’ve spent any time dealing with Linux in Kubernetes clusters, you know that simplicity is hard to achieve without compromises. Managing nodes in distributed systems often means balancing operational control with security, wrestling with configuration drift, and resolving unexpected inconsistencies across environments.

Brittany Day
Jun 12, 2025

Linux ELF Malware: The New Front in the Battle for Cloud SecurityLinux ELF Malware: The New Front in the Battle for Cloud SecurityLinux ELF Malware: The New Front in the Battle for Cloud Security Linux ELF Malware: The New Front in the Battle for Cloud SecurityLinux ELF Malware: The New Front in the Battle for Cloud SecurityLinux ELF Malware: The New Front in the Battle for Cloud Security

Linux ELF Malware: The New Front in the Battle for Cloud Security

Linux. It’s the silent backbone of modern cloud infrastructure—a workhorse running the vast majority of compute instances across enterprises. Depending on the report you reference, anywhere from 70% to 90% of cloud workloads operate on Linux. This prominence makes it an incredibly fertile target for attackers, and they’re wasting no time sharpening the tip of the spear.

Brittany Day
Jun 11, 2025

Not-So-Secure Boot: 2 Secure Boot Exploits Discovered Not-So-Secure Boot: 2 Secure Boot Exploits Discovered Not-So-Secure Boot: 2 Secure Boot Exploits Discovered Not-So-Secure Boot: 2 Secure Boot Exploits Discovered Not-So-Secure Boot: 2 Secure Boot Exploits Discovered Not-So-Secure Boot: 2 Secure Boot Exploits Discovered

Not-So-Secure Boot: 2 Secure Boot Exploits Discovered

Secure Boot has long been advertised as the security boundary that keeps rogue software and untrusted code at bay during system startup. By checking cryptographic signatures, it promises a clean chain of trust leading up to the operating system. That trust, however, is unraveled by vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-3052 and CVE-2025-47827—reminders that even cryptographic safeguards are only as effective as the weakest link in the ecosystem.

Brittany Day
Jun 10, 2025

How Secure Is Linux? Exploring Security Design and User Privilege ModelsHow Secure Is Linux? Exploring Security Design and User Privilege ModelsHow Secure Is Linux? Exploring Security Design and User Privilege Models How Secure Is Linux? Exploring Security Design and User Privilege ModelsHow Secure Is Linux? Exploring Security Design and User Privilege ModelsHow Secure Is Linux? Exploring Security Design and User Privilege Models

How Secure Is Linux? Exploring Security Design and User Privilege Models

So, how secure is Linux? That’s a question every sysadmin has probably asked themselves at some point, whether they’re setting up a shiny new server or just letting their mind wander while staring at a terminal.

Brittany Day
Jun 09, 2025

How Secure Is Linux? Benefits of Design, Privileges, and Defenses ExplainedHow Secure Is Linux? Benefits of Design, Privileges, and Defenses ExplainedHow Secure Is Linux? Benefits of Design, Privileges, and Defenses Explained How Secure Is Linux? Benefits of Design, Privileges, and Defenses ExplainedHow Secure Is Linux? Benefits of Design, Privileges, and Defenses ExplainedHow Secure Is Linux? Benefits of Design, Privileges, and Defenses Explained

How Secure Is Linux? Benefits of Design, Privileges, and Defenses Explained

Brittany Day
Jun 09, 2025

Linux Ransomware Attack Breakdown: Strategies for ProtectionLinux Ransomware Attack Breakdown: Strategies for ProtectionLinux Ransomware Attack Breakdown: Strategies for Protection Linux Ransomware Attack Breakdown: Strategies for ProtectionLinux Ransomware Attack Breakdown: Strategies for ProtectionLinux Ransomware Attack Breakdown: Strategies for Protection

Linux Ransomware Attack Breakdown: Strategies for Protection

Ransomware has been making life miserable for IT folks for years now, and you’ve probably heard plenty about how it hits Windows systems. But Linux? Yeah, that’s not off-limits anymore. In fact, attackers are seeing Linux as an appealing target—servers running critical enterprise networks, government systems, and big databases that power everything from websites to operations. Anything important enough to cause chaos if it’s compromised, especially where someone’s willing to shell out money to get it back, gets a big bullseye on it. Sure, the majority of ransomware still goes after Windows machines, but if you’re thinking, "Linux is safe because fewer people target it," that’s a gamble you don’t want to take these days. The methods attackers use are evolving, and even though Linux ransomware is still less common, the attacks themselves are clever, nasty, and diverse.

Brittany Day
Jun 05, 2025

Understanding Linux Ransomware Attack Steps and Prevention StrategiesUnderstanding Linux Ransomware Attack Steps and Prevention StrategiesUnderstanding Linux Ransomware Attack Steps and Prevention Strategies Understanding Linux Ransomware Attack Steps and Prevention StrategiesUnderstanding Linux Ransomware Attack Steps and Prevention StrategiesUnderstanding Linux Ransomware Attack Steps and Prevention Strategies

Understanding Linux Ransomware Attack Steps and Prevention Strategies

Brittany Day
Jun 05, 2025

The Hidden Security Risks of Open-Source AI The Hidden Security Risks of Open-Source AI The Hidden Security Risks of Open-Source AI The Hidden Security Risks of Open-Source AI The Hidden Security Risks of Open-Source AI The Hidden Security Risks of Open-Source AI

The Hidden Security Risks of Open-Source AI

Alright, let’s talk about open-source AI models. If you’re a Linux admin or developer, and you’re already spinning up VMs, writing scripts, or monitoring logs like your life depends on it, you might assume AI isn’t wildly different. It’s software, right? Open-source is supposed to be transparent and reliable, and if something breaks, you dig through the code, patch it up, and call it a day.

Brittany Day
Jun 03, 2025

Linux vs Windows Security: Why Linux is the Safer Choice for BusinessesLinux vs Windows Security: Why Linux is the Safer Choice for BusinessesLinux vs Windows Security: Why Linux is the Safer Choice for Businesses Linux vs Windows Security: Why Linux is the Safer Choice for BusinessesLinux vs Windows Security: Why Linux is the Safer Choice for BusinessesLinux vs Windows Security: Why Linux is the Safer Choice for Businesses

Linux vs Windows Security: Why Linux is the Safer Choice for Businesses

If you manage systems, you’ve probably thought about the Windows vs. Linux security debate more than once. Security isn’t just some checkbox for compliance; it’s the thing keeping attackers out of your networks and your reputation intact.

Brittany Day
Jun 02, 2025

Data Security Best Practices for Strengthening Linux NetworksData Security Best Practices for Strengthening Linux NetworksData Security Best Practices for Strengthening Linux Networks Data Security Best Practices for Strengthening Linux NetworksData Security Best Practices for Strengthening Linux NetworksData Security Best Practices for Strengthening Linux Networks

Data Security Best Practices for Strengthening Linux Networks

When it comes to managing Linux systems, there’s one thing every admin knows: security is a constant battle. Sure, you've set up the basics—firewalls, permissions, maybe even automated updates—but is your data truly safe? Cyber threats aren't just about flashy headlines. They’re subtle, persistent, and driven by attackers exploiting overlooked vulnerabilities.

Brittany Day
May 30, 2025

Tails and Tor: A New Alliance for Digital SecurityTails and Tor: A New Alliance for Digital SecurityTails and Tor: A New Alliance for Digital Security Tails and Tor: A New Alliance for Digital SecurityTails and Tor: A New Alliance for Digital SecurityTails and Tor: A New Alliance for Digital Security

Tails and Tor: A New Alliance for Digital Security

Nine months ago, two of the most trusted names in digital privacy—Tails and the Tor Project—made a decision that could reshape how we defend ourselves against censorship and surveillance on the internet. Tails, a portable operating system designed with security as its cornerstone, and Tor, the network and browser that made anonymity accessible to millions, decided to unite their efforts. Instead of operating in parallel, they chose to pool resources and expertise, integrating Tails into the organizational structure of the Tor Project. The goal wasn’t just to make operations tidier or reduce costs. It was something much more impactful: merging these forces to create a stronger technical foundation for defending against advancing threats to online freedom.

Brittany Day
May 29, 2025

Revive Your Old PC & Fortify Your System with FunOSRevive Your Old PC & Fortify Your System with FunOSRevive Your Old PC & Fortify Your System with FunOS Revive Your Old PC & Fortify Your System with FunOSRevive Your Old PC & Fortify Your System with FunOSRevive Your Old PC & Fortify Your System with FunOS

Revive Your Old PC & Fortify Your System with FunOS

If you’ve been staring at an aging Windows 10 PC that’s slowed to a crawl, you might be feeling a little stuck. Do you give in and replace your perfectly functional hardware just because it can’t keep pace with the demands of modern software? Or do you put up with the frustration of sluggish performance because, after all, it still technically works? What if there was a way to breathe new life into that machine without shelling out big bucks for a hardware upgrade? Enter FunOS, a lightweight Linux distribution that offers a surprising path forward—for free—and it doesn’t stop at just giving you better performance. It’s stable, secure, and built with purpose.

Brittany Day
May 28, 2025

Understanding Security Threats In Open-Source Software Supply ChainsUnderstanding Security Threats In Open-Source Software Supply ChainsUnderstanding Security Threats In Open-Source Software Supply Chains Understanding Security Threats In Open-Source Software Supply ChainsUnderstanding Security Threats In Open-Source Software Supply ChainsUnderstanding Security Threats In Open-Source Software Supply Chains

Understanding Security Threats In Open-Source Software Supply Chains

When you think of supply chains, your mind probably jumps to physical products—a t-shirt passing through farms, factories, trucks, and stores before landing in your hands. Now take that same idea and apply it to software.

Brittany Day
May 23, 2025

Understanding Malicious .desktop Files: A Persistent Threat to Linux SystemsUnderstanding Malicious .desktop Files: A Persistent Threat to Linux SystemsUnderstanding Malicious .desktop Files: A Persistent Threat to Linux Systems Understanding Malicious .desktop Files: A Persistent Threat to Linux SystemsUnderstanding Malicious .desktop Files: A Persistent Threat to Linux SystemsUnderstanding Malicious .desktop Files: A Persistent Threat to Linux Systems

Understanding Malicious .desktop Files: A Persistent Threat to Linux Systems

Linux systems are known for their robust security and efficient design, but even they are not immune to evolving attack strategies. One such emerging threat has been identified in the form of malicious .desktop files. These seemingly harmless configuration files, which Linux admins use daily to manage application shortcuts and desktop interactions, are now being weaponized by cybercriminals. The result? A sophisticated attack method that bypasses conventional security measures.

Brittany Day
May 22, 2025