StripedFly: Perennially flying under the radar

Nobody would even suspect the mining malware was merely a mask, masquerading behind an intricate modular framework that supports both Linux and Windows. The amount of effort that went into creating the framework is truly remarkable, and its disclosure was quite astonishing. Continue reading StripedFly: Perennially flying under the radar

Linux Foundation’s ‘Super-Long-Term Stable Kernel Program’ Announces 10 Years of Support for Its 6.1 Kernel

Last week the Linux Foundation announced its Civil Infrastructure Platform project “has expanded its super-long-term stable kernel program with a 6.1-based series.

“Just like for the previously started kernel series (4.4-cip, 4.19-cip and 5.10-cip), … Continue reading Linux Foundation’s ‘Super-Long-Term Stable Kernel Program’ Announces 10 Years of Support for Its 6.1 Kernel

Risk of spyware with proprietary firmware packages on Linux, even after removing them?

When I installed Debian 12 LXQt ISO with the graphical install, it installed many proprietary firmware packages that were not needed and without my consent.
Is it possible that proprietary firmware included in Debian default installation c… Continue reading Risk of spyware with proprietary firmware packages on Linux, even after removing them?

10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets available for free

Cheat sheets are concise, to-the-point references tailored for instant insights. This article provides a curated list of 10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets, all free to download. Whether you’re seeking a quick refresher or a beginner trying … Continue reading 10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets available for free