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  Applications are typically tested and guaranteed to function on specific Linux distributions, but may work on others as well. Kernel versions, libraries, and system calls are key factors affecting binary compatibility ...

Redmond reboot redux: “Something has gone seriously wrong.” You can say that again, Microsoft ...

The Zenbleed vulnerability exploits a flaw in the speculative execution mechanism of AMD Zen 2 CPUs. It affects the entire Zen 2 range, even extending to AMD’s EPYC data center chips. As ...

I recently wrote about reliable software. I also usually write about cybersecurity and major incidents. Today’s story intertwines both, in a situation so far reaching that, if you tried to write it ...

System administrators that work in enterprise environments know that patching is practically a full-time job. Consider the effort involved in patching just one system: a sysadmin must determine that a patch is ...

OverviewA remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Ghostscript document conversion toolkit, identified as CVE-2024–29510, is currently being exploited in the wild. Ghostscript, which comes pre-installed on many Linux distributions, is used ...

…and…How AI Can Revolutionize Code and Regression Testing Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming numerous industries, and software development is no exception. One of the critical areas where AI can make a ...

Qualys this week reported the discovery of a Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in OpenSSH servers (sshd) that could potentially impact more than 14 million Linux systems ...

Ransomware is a serious threat, so be prepared! The average ransom demand is high, and paying doesn’t guarantee recovery. Backups are crucial for recovery, but testing and proper storage are essential.   ...

Following up on the direction of my last post cves-the-double-edged-sword, where I explored digging for CVEs by vendor, I want to go a step further and stay current with any and all ...