A newly documented Linux botnet named SSHStalker is using the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) operations.

SSH provides remote, text-based access to Unix systems. It is a secure replacement for Telnet, with several additional features. Pre-requisites for remote access Duo: You will need to have Duo set up.

A newly discovered botnet is compromising poorly-protected Linux servers by brute-forcing weak SSH password login authentication. Researchers at Canada-based Flare Systems, who discovered the botnet, ...

The SSHStalker Linux botnet has ensnared 7,000 systems, deploying various scanners and malware, an IRC bot, and multiple kernel exploits.

StratOS is one of the coolest Linux desktops I've seen. This Arch-based distribution uses the Hyprland compositor. StratOS can be downloaded and installed for free. I've seen and customized some ...

Learn how to use Bash aliases to shorten commands, reduce errors, speed up tasks, and improve your productivity in the Terminal.

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These Linux distros require no post-install effort. Each of these options is usable out of the box. You won't need to install software or tweak the desktop. Every ...

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NX Workstation is a remote access method allowing graphical access to Linux systems in the Engineering Computing Center (ECC) in a secure and bandwidth-efficient way. It supports hardware accelerated ...