Google Alert - Linux

	Linux As-it-happens update ⋅ January 10, 2018
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	Linux Systems with Exposed SSH Ports, Targeted by Python-Based Botnets Hashed Out by The SSL Store™ (blog) Apparently, this group of cyber-crooks is using brute-force attacks against Linux systems with exposed SSH ports. If they can find the correct password, they use a Python script to install a Monero miner. Per F5 Networks, attackers are also using a known exploit for the JBoss server (CVE-2017-12149) to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Meltdown and Spectre patch stops Ubuntu computers from booting iTnews The issue appears to be caused by the Linux kernel version 4.4.0-108 shipped as part of the Ubuntu update process. Reverting to the earlier kernel 4.4.0-104 without the security updates allowed users' computers start up as normal again. Kernel version 4.4.0-109 available from the Ubuntu software ... Flag as irrelevant
	Special Report: What You Should Know About Meltdown and Spectre Media & Entertainment Services Alliance M&E Daily Newsletter (press release) (blog) However, modern processors from AMD, Intel, ARM that are hardcoded to use speculative execution can leak information about commands that do not end up being run, allowing programs (using Linux, Windows, MacOS operating systems) to glimpse the protected parts of the operating system's ... Flag as irrelevant
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