IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 Ships Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 200 introduces Linux kernel 6.18 LTS and a preview of the new IPFire Domain Blocklist for DNS filtering.
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sudo-rs Changes Default Password Prompt Behavior
A recent sudo-rs commit changes the default sudo experience by enabling visible feedback as you type passwords, replacing the long-standing no-echo prompt.
Wireshark 4.6.4 Packet Analyzer Fixes USB HID Memory Exhaustion
Wireshark 4.6.4 network protocol analyzer resolves three security vulnerabilities, including a USB HID memory exhaustion flaw.
Let’s Encrypt Introduces DNS-PERSIST-01 for Persistent ACME DNS Validation
With DNS-PERSIST-01, Let's Encrypt users can validate their domains without having to update DNS records every time they issue or renew a certificate.
OpenVPN 2.7 Released with Multi-Socket Server Support
OpenVPN 2.7 adds multi-socket server support, enhanced cross-platform DNS handling, and an updated Windows architecture with win-dco as the default driver.
IPFire Introduces Community-Driven DBL for Domain Blocking
IPFire DBL is a new community-powered domain blocklist that organizes domains into categories and supports RPZ, SquidGuard, and Adblock formats.
Parrot OS 7.1 Released with Linux kernel 6.17
Parrot OS 7.1 is out now, featuring Linux kernel 6.17, fixes for GRUB boot problems on some laptops, and updated security tools.
Sudo’s Longtime Maintainer Appeals for Sponsorship to Sustain the Project
After maintaining sudo for over three decades, Todd C. Miller is asking organizations and individuals to sponsor ongoing development efforts.
OPNsense 26.1 Open-Source Firewall Released With Threat Intelligence Feeds
OPNsense 26.1 open-source firewall and routing platform boosts security with threat intelligence, host discovery, and clearer real-time firewall visibility.
OpenSSL 3.6.1 Released With High Severity Security Fixes
OpenSSL 3.6.1 is out with fixes for multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting TLS, PKCS12, CMS, and certificate handling.