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  • Google to phase out Windows for Linux, Mac OSes

    Rumor has it that Google is ditching Microsoft Windows for Linux and Mac OSes, citing security issues due to the Aurora attacks that targeted a flawed Internet Explorer version.

  • Common security flaws to check for on your Linux-based Web systems

    Your Linux server may have Web application-related security vulnerabilities that should be checked out and repaired. These can include passwords, PHP code injection, weak file and directory permissions and outdated Apache and PHP versions. Learn what to look for and how to fix it.

  • One million Linux kernels booted by Sandia researchers using virtualization and HPC

    Sandia researchers announced that they have booted one million Linux kernels using virtual machines. The project focus was to model botnets, but has other uses as well.

  • Using nmap for Linux administration and security

    The open source tool nmap is ideal for network troubleshooting, scanning and auditing. The tool can be used to identify devices on the network as well as the services running on them. It can also identify advanced information, such as operating systems in use, name and version of services, and network filters and firewalls.

  • A look at real-world exploits of Linux security vulnerabilities

    From unprotected NetBIOS shares, null sessions in Samba, to poorly configured FTP servers, your Linux system may be open and waiting for hackers. Learn how hackers can get into your Linux servers through these weaknesses and what you can do to secure your system.

  • Using OpenSSH for secure network tunnels on Linux

    SSH is secure enough to be used across nonsecure private and public Internets. Learn the basics of SSH execution and how to implement and optimize SSH tunnels with Linux. SSH tunneling features allow remote traffic to be sent through the tunnel, expanding the security of the traffic network.

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 released

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 was released on January 20, with up-to-date security features and enhanced virtualization, OpenJDK, and Intel Nehalem processor support. RHEL 5 is more secure than RHEL 4, with the company issuing fewer advisories in version 5.2 than in 5.0 and 5.1.

  • Open source growth dims LAMP stack to symbolic status

    LAMP's status as the undisputed open source stack has dimmed to a largely symbolic role as the number of open source applications has expanded.

  • Automated tool at LinuxWorld reduces security risk

    A Trusted Computer Solutions security tool helps protect Linux servers from attack. The tool will be featured at the 2008 LinuxWorld show.

  • LinuxWorld preview: IBM engineer touts SELinux

    SELinux has made strides in protecting systems from intrusion by unauthorized access but its lack of user-friendliness remains a weakness.

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