From A to B to Billions: The Remarkable Rise of Linux
In 1991, a Finnish student's simple program displaying alternating letters grew into Linux - the operating system now powering billions of devices worldwide. Follow the journey from Linus Torvalds' humble university project to a revolutionary force in modern computing.
First Linux UEFI Bootkit 'Bootkitty' Discovered, Signaling New Security Concerns
Cybersecurity researchers at ESET have identified Bootkitty, the first-known UEFI bootkit targeting Linux systems. This sophisticated malware can survive OS reinstallations and demonstrates attackers' growing interest in compromising Linux-based infrastructure.
First Linux UEFI Bootkit Malware Emerges as New Cybersecurity Threat
Security researchers have discovered Bootkitty, the first-ever UEFI bootkit malware targeting Linux systems, marking a significant evolution in firmware-level threats. While currently limited to Ubuntu and containing implementation flaws, this proof-of-concept malware demonstrates cybercriminals' expanding focus beyond Windows environments.
Critical Root Access Vulnerabilities Discovered in Ubuntu's Needrestart Package
Multiple severe security flaws dating back to 2014 have been found in Ubuntu's needrestart utility, potentially allowing attackers to gain full system control. The vulnerabilities affect both desktop and server versions since Ubuntu 21.04, prompting Canonical to release urgent security patches.