Leftovers: Security
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Tips for Improving the Linux Desktop Security
One of the longest-held beliefs is that the Linux desktop comes with invulnerable and foolproof security system.
A close examination of the security system indicates that this might not be the case after all. The desktop running on Linux Operating System needs enhanced protection to provide it with excellent security and ensure that it can withstand the most vicious attacks from the latest and highly potent malware as well as viruses and spyware of today.
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Apple removes malware-infected App Store apps after major security breach
Apple has removed malware-infected apps from the App Store after acknowledging its first sustained security breach. The malware, known as XcodeGhost, worked its way into several apps by convincing developers to use a modified version of Xcode, the software used to create iOS and Mac software.
"We've removed the apps from the App Store that we know have been created with this counterfeit software," Apple spokesperson Christine Monaghan told Reuters. "We are working with the developers to make sure they're using the proper version of Xcode to rebuild their apps."
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Understanding the World of Linux Foundation Security Checklist
Although this seemed quite weird to some people, it has become a reason for more and more attention to be drawn to some of the best ways to protect your Linux workstation, even if most IT experts do not welcome all recommendations the checklist has.
Konstantin Ryabitsev who is the director of collaborative IT services of the foundation created this list for all the users of LF remote sysadmins. This was done to make sure their laptops were always safe against all illegal attacks. Nevertheless, the foundation has not demanded for universal adoptions of the list.
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'Let's Encrypt' free encryption project issues first SSL/TLS certificate
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Important security notice regarding signing key and distribution of Red Hat Ceph Storage on Ubuntu and CentOS
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Tuesday's security updates
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Why is open source software more secure?
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OpenLDAP Vulnerabilities Closes in All Supported Ubuntu OSes
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