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WiFi Security Vulnerabilities Make Linux and Android Systems Susceptible to Hackers

IT Toolbox

Cybersecurity researchers have found new WiFi security vulnerabilities that have made Linux and Android devices susceptible to attack. Learn more about the nature of the threat that has affected several business and home networks.

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10 essential Linux tools for network and security pros

Network World

Picking just 10 Linux open source security tools isn’t easy, especially when network professionals and security experts have dozens if not several hundred tools available to them. There are different sets of tools for just about every task—network tunneling, sniffing, scanning, mapping.

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Microsoft gives Linux a security boost with these new attack detection tools

Tech Republic Security

Linux endpoint detection and response will help Microsoft Defender customers secure Linux servers and networks against security nasties.

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Bluetooth Vulnerability Exposes macOS, iOS, Linux, and Android Devices

IT Toolbox

The post Bluetooth Vulnerability Exposes macOS, iOS, Linux, and Android Devices appeared first on Spiceworks. The vulnerability only requires a basic Bluetooth adapter to exploit.

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The rise of Linux malware: 9 tips for securing the OSS

Tech Republic

Jack Wallen ponders the rising tide of Linux malware and offers advice on how to help mitigate the issue. The post The rise of Linux malware: 9 tips for securing the OSS appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How to prevent fork bombs on your Linux development servers

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to protect your Linux server from the fork bomb denial-of-service attack with this video tutorial by Jack Wallen. The post How to prevent fork bombs on your Linux development servers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Researchers warn of Wi-Fi security flaw affecting iOS, Android, Linux

Computerworld Vertical IT

Apple’s decision to support MAC Address Randomization across its platforms may provide some degree of protection against a newly-identified Wi-Fi flaw researchers say could let attackers hijack network traffic. iOS, Linux, and Android devices may be vulnerable. To read this article in full, please click here

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