Let’s Encrypt Launches IP Address Certificates With 6-Day Lifetimes
Let’s Encrypt has made IP-based TLS certificates generally available, allowing secure HTTPS connections directly to IP addresses.
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Parrot 7.1 Through 7.3 Planned for 2026 as Focus Moves to AI Security
Parrot Linux plans versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 throughout 2026, shifting its security research toward AI systems and real-world attack surfaces.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199 Brings WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 to the Firewall Platform
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 199, an open-source firewall, brings full WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 support, higher throughput, improved wireless stability, and updated core components.
Parrot OS 7.0 Released With KDE Plasma 6, Wayland, and Debian 13 Base
Parrot OS 7.0 is now available, introducing KDE Plasma 6, Wayland by default, a Debian 13 base, and a fully rewritten system architecture.
Kali Linux 2025.4 Released With GNOME 49, KDE Plasma 6.5
Kali Linux 2025.4 ships with GNOME 49, KDE Plasma 6.5, full Wayland support, updated tools, kernel 6.16, and desktop-wide refinements.
Let’s Encrypt to Cut Certificate Lifetimes to 45 Days by 2028
Let’s Encrypt begins a multi-year transition to shorter certificate validity, moving from 90-day to 45-day certificates.
ClamAV to Cut Signature Database Size by 50%
ClamAV will retire outdated signatures on December 16, reducing both databases by about 50% to improve performance and trim update costs.
KeePassXC Clarifies AI Policy: Used Only in Development, Never in the App
KeePassXC’s developers explain that AI helps with code reviews and small pull requests, but never appears in the KeePassXC codebase.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 Released with Suricata 8 and Real-Time IPS Email Reporting
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 open-source firewall ships with Suricata 8 and real-time IPS email alerts for faster threat detection and better network insight.
Pangolin Reverse Proxy Moves to Dual Licensing With New Enterprise Edition
The open-source Pangolin tunneled reverse proxy adopts dual licensing, adding a paid Enterprise tier with premium support and features.