Category: Malware
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Xubuntu Unveils the Details Behind Its Website Hijacking Incident
The Xubuntu team has reported a troubling incident regarding their website, detailing the events surrounding a website hijack that occurred last month. On October 15, the official Xubuntu download page began serving a harmful .zip file when users attempted to download the official torrent. Although the erroneous link was swiftly identified and remedied, it raised…
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Examining the Linux PPA Ransomware Scare: Is There Enough Evidence?
Hysteria surrounding potential Linux malware has taken hold, primarily due to claims about a PPA being involved in distributing ransomware. The situation started when a user encountered issues with the WinBoat application, which allows Windows apps to run on Linux. After attempting to resolve a connectivity issue related to FreeRDP, the user added a custom…
