New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access

A new vulnerability dubbed Pack2TheRoot could be exploited in the PackageKit daemon to allow local Linux users to install or ...
SecurityWeek

Easily Exploitable ‘Pack2TheRoot’ Linux Vulnerability Leads to Root Access

Pack2TheRoot, a high-severity vulnerability in PackageKit, allows users to install packages on Linux systems with root ...
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5 useful Flatpaks you should install on your Linux PC

Five useful Flatpak apps that deserve more attention—so I’m giving them some.

Open source package with 1 million monthly downloads stole user credentials

Open source software with more than 1 million monthly downloads was compromised after a threat actor exploited a ...
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3 essential Linux apps to try this weekend (April 17-19)

Skip the Reddit rabbit hole. Here are three Linux apps worth your weekend.

Trigona ransomware attacks use custom exfiltration tool to steal data

Recently observed Trigona ransomware attacks are using a custom, command-line tool to steal data from compromised ...
SecurityWeek

China-Linked APT GopherWhisper Abuses Legitimate Services in Government Attacks

The China-linked APT GopherWhisper has been using legitimate services and various Go-based backdoors in attacks.
CNBC

6 ways to file your taxes for free

Americans spend an average of $290 to prepare and file their taxes, according to the National Taxpayers Union, with the cost of working with a CPA ranging from $500 to $1,200. But there are numerous ...
WeLiveSecurity

GopherWhisper: A burrow full of malware

ESET Research has discovered a new China-aligned APT group that we’ve named GopherWhisper, which targets Mongolian ...