Category: Security
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Ubuntu 26.04 Introduces Password Feedback Hide Toggle for Sudo
Ubuntu 26.04 introduces a significant update to its sudo command by incorporating password feedback that displays asterisks by default. This shift from nearly 40 years of tradition has been generally welcomed, but not everyone prefers it. In response, a new keyboard shortcut has been added to sudo-rs that allows users to hide this feedback temporarily…
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Ubuntu 26.10: Potential Removal of Btrfs, ZFS, and LUKS Support from GRUB
Ubuntu engineers are currently considering reducing the number of features in the signed version of GRUB, the boot loader used on systems with Secure Boot enabled. Canonical engineer Julian Klode has suggested removing support for several filesystems including btrfs, HFS+, XFS, and ZFS, alongside certain image parsers within GRUB, ahead of the Ubuntu 26.10 release.…
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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.…
