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Recent years have demonstrated that Windows users are not the only ones who should be concerned about malware. Linux is becoming an increasingly popular target among malware operators due to the growing popularity of the open-source OS and the high-value devices it powers worldwide. Security researchers from AT&T Alien Labs are now warning that ''cyber gangs have started infecting Linux machines via a fileless malware installation technique that until recently was more commonly used against Windows-based systems''.

The Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) that integrates with Fwupd for delivering firmware updates primarily to Linux users is surging with around three times the normal traffic volume. Unfortunately, this boost in traffic appears to be due to vendor(s) releasing new system firmware updates ahead of disclosing a presumptive security issue.

The new year has brought some bad news for Linux users and enthusiasts. Research reveals that Linux-specific malware saw a 35% increase in 2021 compared to a year before.

Welcome to LinuxSecurity.com - the community's central source for information on Linux and open source security since 1996. Whether you're a new visitor or a long-time community member, this article will provide you with insight into the mission behind our site, our history and the content we provide.

Lots of people ''run Linux'' without really knowing or caring '' many home routers, navigational aids, webcams and other IoT devices are based on it; the majority of the world's mobile phones run a Linux-derived variant called Android; and many, if not most, of the ready-to-go cloud services out there rely on Linux to host your content.

Tech giants and federal agencies meet at the White House to discuss open-source software security, a response to the widespread Log4j vulnerability that's worrying industry and cyber leaders.

This document takes you through the basics of intrusion detection, the steps necessary to configure a host to run the snort network intrusion detection system, testing its operation, and alerting you to possible intrusion events.