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Hackers exploit SSHole OpenSSH flaw to breach Linux systems
Hackers are actively exploiting the "SSHole" vulnerability (CVE-2026-123158) in OpenSSH to execute commands, steal credentials, and establish persistent access. [.
OpenAI's new GPT-6 Cyber AI finds 81 Firefox flaws, 948 Linux bugs
OpenAI has revealed GPT-6 Cyber, a new artificial intelligence model that has discovered 81 previously unknown high-severity Firefox vulnerabilities and developed working exploits for 948 distinct Linux kernel flaws. [.
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips are compatible with Android’s Linux Terminal app
Sadly, it's still not looking good for older Snapdragon-based hardware.
OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts
A newly disclosed OpenSSH vulnerability dubbed "*sshole" allows attackers to log in to certain Alpine Linux and other musl-based Linux accounts that are configured to block password authentication, simply by entering an oversized password. [.
Hackers backdoor Linux servers using trojanized CWP web server
A new Linux malware called CWPdoor is being distributed through a trojanized version of cwpsrv, the web server behind the Control Web Panel (CWP) management interface. [.
Alpine Linux rebuilds GitLab after attempted RCE attack
Hackers attempted to exploit a critical GitLab vulnerability in Alpine Linux's development infrastructure on October 20-21, prompting the open-source project to rebuild its GitLab server and reset all passwords over concerns of a possible compromise. [.
Critical Linux kernel flaw allows remote root attacks on MPTCP servers
Security researchers at Anthropic have developed an exploit for a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute commands as root on servers running Multipath TCP (MPTCP) listeners. [.
CISA warns of Fragnesia Linux flaw chained in PHP2Shell attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned federal agencies to patch a high-severity Linux kernel privilege escalation bug that attackers are chaining with the PHP2Shell flaws in the wild. [.
Kali Linux 2026.3 released with 6 new tools, desktop updates
Kali Linux has released version 2026.3, its third release this year, featuring six new hacking tools, desktop environment improvements, refreshed build scripts, and more. [.
Fake Arch Linux packages push malware with root privileges
A threat actor uploaded malicious packages to the Arch User Repository (AUR) that impersonated two popular helper tools, yay and paru.
Microsoft is rolling out Linux container support to WSL
Microsoft is taking Windows Subsystem for Linux beyond just running Linux distributions, as WSL Containers is now generally available.
New Spectre v2 attack variant leaks Linux root password hash in minutes
A new Branch Target Reuse (BTR) attack has been devised that can recover root password hashes on Intel computers running Linux in 3-5 minutes on average.
The Best Linux Laptops (2026): System76, Framework, and More
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Qualcomm is solving Snapdragon X’s Linux problem
Bringing this powerful operating system to the very latest in mobile computing.
CISA alerts of active exploitation of three Linux kernel flaws
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning that hackers are exploiting three Linux kernel vulnerabilities, one of them rated critical.
BambooToken malware controls Windows and Linux systems via MQTT
A previously unknown malware framework called BambooToken, active since at least 2023, is now using the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol to communicate with Windows and Linux systems.
Hackers breach F5 BIG-IP APM devices to deploy Linux rootkit
A Linux rootkit targeting devices in F5 BIG-IP APM environments can intercept PHP file loading and inject a fileless web shell directly into memory, avoiding the need to write malicious code to disk.
Magento StyleSmuggler zero-day exploited to deploy Linux backdoor
A zero-day vulnerability dubbed "StyleSmuggler" affecting all versions of Magento and Adobe Commerce is being exploited in attacks to deploy a backdoor.
New Evooo1Bot Linux botnet turns routers into traffic relay nodes
A new Mirai-based modular Linux botnet malware called Evooo1Bot has been targeting internet-facing gateway devices, turning them into SOCKS5 traffic relay nodes.
New TONTOU CPU attack bypasses Spectre v2 fixes, leaks Linux password hashes
Researchers found a way to bypass recent mitigations for Spectre v2 speculative execution side-channel attacks and developed an exploit to leak secrets from Linux machines.
Arch Linux disables AUR package adoption to stop malware flood
The Arch Linux project has temporarily disabled adoption of Arch User Repository (AUR) packages after a surge in malicious takeovers of existing packages.
New RefluXFS Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges
A nine-year-old race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's XFS filesystem, tracked as CVE-2026-64600, allows local attackers to overwrite protected files and gain root privileges.
The best app for Linux handhelds is now on Android
You can now easily play ported Linux games on Android thanks to this new.
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OpenMandriva Linux says contributor tried to sabotage the project
The OpenMandriva Linux project announced that it was the target of an attempted act of internal sabotage after a dispute among contributors.
New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices
A 16-year-old Linux kernel vulnerability, dubbed Januscape, allows attackers to escape a virtual machine and execute arbitrary code on the host.
Android’s Linux Terminal app picks up some new tricks in QPR1 Beta 5
QPR1 Beta 5 quietly upgrades the Linux Terminal with new console.
Kali Linux 2026.2 released with 9 new tools, NetHunter updates
Kali Linux 2026.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download, featuring 9 new tools and numerous Kali NetHunter improvements.
A Critical Deadline Is Approaching for Windows and Linux Security
The cryptographic keys that secure your computer's boot sequence will start to expire on June 24.