On October 12, 2023, Canonical will be releasing Ubuntu 23.10. This new version of Ubuntu Linux is already looking good. One new security feature, however, hasn't gotten much attention: Restricted ...

For a couple years, I resisted my friends' attempts to get me to check out Ubuntu. I thought, “What's the big deal? It's just another Debian derivative.” But, of course, I was wrong. Ubuntu is ...

The collection of user data has become a contentious issue for people worldwide. Fortunately, Canonical has shown how it can be done right.

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a major flaw in one of Linux’s most popular distros - Ubuntu, and are urging all users to patch immediately. As reported on Ubuntu’s website, two researchers ...

Linux admins who have enabled the unprivileged user namespace restriction in their recent Ubuntu environments should take action to close three new vulnerabilities that allow a threat actor to bypass ...

If you're interested in security, you've probably already heard of security-focused Linux distros like Tails, Kali, and Qubes. They're really useful for browsing anonymously, penetration testing, and ...

It seems that cybersecurity concerns are once again on the rise, as just this week, we reported on the surge in ransomware attacks. Now, researchers at Qualys have published a privilege escalation ...

Also in today's open source roundup: DistroWatch reviews Apricity OS 07.2016, and 10 big improvements in Android 7.0 Nougat Security is an important priority for all users, even those who run Linux as ...

A variety of high-quality Linux distributions allow you to expand your Linux OS deployments beyond the data center. Here are five that fit the bill. As anyone in IT can tell you, Linux has invaded the ...