Category: Dracut
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Understanding Dracut in Ubuntu 25.10: Importance and Implications
Ubuntu 25.10 has made a transition to using Dracut for its boot system, a change that may go unnoticed by the average user. While new installations of Ubuntu 25.10 will utilize Dracut, those upgrading from earlier versions will continue to use the existing boot system. This shift is significant because it replaces the long-standing initramfs-tools,…
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Critical Linux Security Flaw Exposes Disk Encryption Vulnerability
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a significant security vulnerability affecting various Linux distributions that could allow attackers to gain complete system access, even when full disk encryption is employed. The exploit was detailed in a report by ERNW, demonstrating its effectiveness on Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 42, though it seems some distributions, like OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, are…
