linux security
Researcher releases exploit codes for Linux kernel 2.6 flaws
A researcher has released exploit codes for newly discovered Linux kernel 2.6 flaws which could permit attackers to gain root-system privileges they can use to steal data or mount denials of service on Linux-based systems.
Feb 13 2008 11:39AM
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Information is our only security weapon: Bruce Schneier at Linux.conf.au
Computer security expert Bruce Schneier took a swipe at a number of sacred cows of security including RFID tags, national ID cards and public CCTV security cameras in his keynote address to Linux.conf.au this morning.
Jan 30 2008 1:48PM
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Mass attack on Apache servers running Linux can be stopped by disabling server's dynamic loading: SecureWorks
Security vendor SecureWorks says a mass attack launched against Apache servers running Linux, which has now infected 10,000 websites, can be thwarted by disabling dynamic loading in the server configuration.
Jan 25 2008 9:47AM
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