The recent discovery of a backdoor in XZ Utils, a widely used Linux tool, raises concerns about the security of the open-source ecosystem. While the open-source community successfully reacted to remove the malware, this event highlights the presence ...
The recent discovery of a backdoor in XZ Utils, a widely used Linux tool, raises concerns about the security of the open-source ecosystem. While the open-source community successfully reacted to remove the malware, this event highlights the presence of spies within their midst and the need for stricter security measures.
Open Source maintainers and developers have been warned about the continued wave of attacks aimed at project maintainers similar to those recently targeting the Linux xz data compression library, XZ Utils. Many believe the attempt to backdoor Linux’s xz data compression library might not be an isolated incident. According to the OpenJS Foundation and Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), there has been a series of suspicious emails that appear targeted at a popular unnamed JavaScript project that the OpenJS Foundation hosts.
The open-source movement has come a long way, from its origins in the 1960s and 1970s to becoming an integral part of organizations worldwide. Recently, its adoption across various industries has increased significantly.
The importance of prioritizing memory-safe programming languages has never been greater. Using memory-safe programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, Go, Rust, and Swift offers significant security advantages for admins and programmers, while avoiding the vulnerabilities associated with memory-unsafe languages like C++.
A common misconception is that open-source software is less secure than proprietary software. To help dispel this myth, we'll highlight the benefits of open-source software in terms of security and show that the trust placed in the open-source community is well-founded.
It is a common belief among Linux users that antivirus software is unnecessary. Many long-time Linux users have never encountered viruses or malware on their Linux desktop.
As an increasing number of users and businesses worldwide make the switch to Linux, there are clearly some compelling arguments for using Linux instead of the Windows operating system. Reasons to consider making the switch to Linux include stability and security, customization and flexibility, open-source nature, cost-effectiveness, and community support.
Implementing robust security measures in Linux-based systems is essential and doesn't need to be complex. In this article, we'll provide an overview of key concepts and basic strategies you can use to fortify your Linux environment against evolving threats.
Test data management is the technique of providing modern teams with restricted data access throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). By giving fast access to fresh, relevant data downstream for code development, automated tests, debugging, and validation, modern Test Data Management solutions help organizations increase application development speed, code quality, data compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
Hi fellow Linux users! With 2023 recently behind us, I thought it would be fun to recall the most remarkable events in the Open Source ecosystem that shaped the year. 2023 was quite an eventful year in the realm of open-source security, so now is the perfect time to share the highlights.
Linux has a unique way of securing its kernel code. This is important because it helps prevent hackers from gaining access to the kernel, which is the operating system's core.
Linus Torvalds, the founder of Linux and the father of open-source software, sat down with ZDNet to talk about the state of Linux today and how AI figures into its future.
In 2014, the cybersecurity community witnessed a critical OpenSSL vulnerability, “Heartbleed,” which changed how the world perceived digital security. It is considered to be among the most serious flaws in internet history. Heartbleed not only exposed the weaknesses in popular cryptographic protocols but also the potential repercussions of a small coding error.
Open source is everywhere; a Synopsys study found that 96% of all software code bases analyzed included open-source software. That’s the good news. Ironically, it’s also the bad news, as the very pervasiveness of open source introduces risk.
Linux is a secure operating system that allows for steady communication between hardware and software so employees can continue working without facing data and network security issues. Linux is an open-licensed system that is developer-friendly. After mastering Linux security and hardening, developers can distribute the modified versions to employees and clients.
It’s easy to believe that releasing software at a slower pace means the software gets released more securely. While it’s sometimes counter-intuitive, my experience has been the exact opposite: quick releases are beneficial for shipping secure products.
Recently, an article crossed my path that made me smile. There’s not much in tech these days that does that, so I took a moment to savor this rare sensation.
