Vulnerability In KDE Archive Tool Could Allow Linux Account Takeovers
KDE Ark Archive Tool contains a path traversal vulnerability that could be exploited by potential hackers to overwrite files or execute remote code on a system.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
New Initiative – Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF)
The Linux Foundation announced the new Open Source Security Foundation to improve open source software security.
Python-Based Bpytop Monitoring Application Released Version 1.0
Bpytop is a resource monitor that shows usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, network and processes.
Linux Kernel 5.8 Released As The ‘One Of Biggest Releases Of All Time’
Linux Kernel 5.8 release is mostly a big release in terms of hardware, graphics, and other updates.
Build Your Own Raspberry Pi-Powered NAS With Radxa SATA HAT
The Radxa SAT HAT allows you to connect up to four 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives to a Raspberry Pi simultaneously for your home-made NAS.
Wine 5.14 Released, Now Support Initial Version Of The Webdings Font
In Wine 5.14 release, Webdings font have come to Wine. It's quite amusing, considering it's been around since the late 90s.
Debian 10.5 Released With Patched SecureBoot ‘BootHole’ Vulnerability
This point release mainly adds corrections for SecureBoot 'BootHole' Vulnerability, along with a few adjustments for serious problems.
Systemd 246 Released With Zstd Compression of Journal Files
Systemd 246 has an incredibly long list of new features, many of which have to do with support for encrypted and signed disk volumes.
System76 Developing A New Linux Keyboard With Interchangeable Keys
The company promoted their forthcoming keyboard today on their blog. The System76 keyboard will have the space bar broken into two 2U keys.
Microsoft’s Edge Browser is Crashing if Google is Default Search Engine
The crash into Microsft's Edge browser appear to have affected Edge users who had selected Google as the default search engine.