Category: Security
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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…
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Xubuntu Website Breach: Users Exposed to Malware Downloads
The official Xubuntu website experienced a security breach over the weekend of October 18-19, 2025, where it inadvertently served malware disguised as a legitimate download. Users attempting to download the Xfce version of Ubuntu were met with a suspicious file named xubuntu-safe-download.zip. Upon extraction, this file contained a Windows executable and a poorly written terms…
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Warning: Free VPN Extension Caught Taking Screenshots and Uploading Data
If you are a user of Google Chrome or any Chromium-based browser and have installed a free VPN extension from the Chrome Web Store, it’s vital to verify its legitimacy. This caution is especially crucial for users in the UK, where VPN usage has surged recently due to the implementation of online age verification systems.…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Enhances Disk Encryption with TPM for Better Security
Ubuntu 25.10 is set to enhance its security features by offering an improved method for utilizing hardware-backed full-disk encryption (FDE) through a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Although this feature is still experimental, it aims to bolster the distro’s security credentials significantly. Currently, users can enable full disk encryption during the installation process using a passphrase…
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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…
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NordVPN Linux App Gets a Fresh Look: Discover the New GUI Update!
NordVPN has rolled out a significant update for its Linux application, introducing a much-anticipated graphical user interface (GUI). This new GUI is designed to streamline how users control, configure, and monitor their secure connections, making the service more accessible to those who may find a command-line interface (CLI) daunting. For years, Linux users could only…
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Ubuntu Issues Critical Update to Address Severe Security Vulnerability in CUPS
If you’ve somewhat followed Linux-related online discussions recently, you may have heard that a significant Linux security vulnerability was set to be announced. And now, it has been revealed: a critical remote code execution vulnerability within the CUPS printing system, which is implemented in most leading Linux distributions including Ubuntu, as well as Chrome OS.…
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App Not Working on Ubuntu 24.04? An AppArmor Update Could Be the Solution
If you’ve been experiencing issues getting some apps to run or work properly in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS it may be down to the distro using AppArmor to restrict the creation of user namespaces. This change (which I touched on in my article look at what’s new in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS) is there to bolster security.…
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Linux Mint Update: Unverified Flatpaks to Be Hidden in Software Manager
The Software Manager application in Linux Mint 22 is set to offer quicker start-up times and will implement a major security feature concerning search results. If you’re unfamiliar (seriously, have you been living on Mars? ;P), the Linux Mint Software Manager (package name mintinstall) enables users to install DEB packages from the Ubuntu/Linux Mint repositories…
