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Linux has a new authenticator app, and it’s easy enough for anyone to use

Tech Republic

Jack Wallen shows you how to install and use the Authenticator 2FA desktop client on Linux. The post Linux has a new authenticator app, and it’s easy enough for anyone to use appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Many VMware Products Affected by SACK Linux Vulnerabilities

CTOvision

Over 30 VMware products are affected by SACK Panic and SACK Slowness, two recently disclosed Linux kernel vulnerabilities that can be exploited remotely without authentication for denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

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What to do when 2FA won't allow you into your Linux servers

Tech Republic Security

If two-factor authentication logins on your Linux servers are giving you fits, Jack Wallen has the solution for you.

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How to set up passwordless SSH authentication for Ubuntu Server

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to enable passwordless SSH authentication on both Linux and macOS.

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Mozilla VPN client security on Linux is broken with no patch in sight

TechSpot

For the past few months, the Linux version of the Mozilla VPN client has been affected by a dangerous security issue within the software's authentication process. The bug could easily be exploited to do very nasty things with the system and users' accounts, but Mozilla still has to provide a. Read Entire Article

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Scott Lowe

Ivan Pepelnjak dives deep on DHCP relaying on a Linux host. Rob McBryde shares his story of reviving a 2012 MacBook Pro with Linux. Security In early February a vulnerability was uncovered in a key component of the Linux boot process. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication.

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Yubico’s new USB-C security key with NFC could be the one key to unlock them all

The Verge

But with the new YubiKey 5C NFC that’s being announced today, you no longer have to pick between being able to plug your key into a USB-C port or the convenience of NFC authentication, which lets you just tap your key on your device — you can now buy a key that offers both. Hardware-based keys offer extra layer of account security.