XBOW’s AI system found a high-severity Linux kernel flaw that can let some users gain root privileges. The bug affects SMC-D code that now runs on ordinary x86 Linux machines through loopback ...

A recently patched Linux privilege escalation vulnerability now has a publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that allows local attackers to gain root privileges on Arch Linux systems. The ...

Discovery of the Copy Fail Linux kernel exploit sparked widespread discussion and concern around Linux kernel security earlier this month, and that was for an exploit that had mostly already been ...

Researchers have discovered malicious code circulating in the wild that hijacks the earliest stage boot process of Linux devices by exploiting a year-old firmware vulnerability when it remains ...

It's not often that a major vulnerability is found in the Linux kernel, but when it does happen, it demands attention. Such is the case with "Copy Fail", which has just been found and disclosed by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Admit it: the first thing you think of when ransomware is ...

Nguyen’s 2027 PS5 Pro Linux plan collapsed after LLM-assisted researchers sold the last exploit to Sony’s bug bounty program With over five years in the web and tech space, I’ve developed a deep ...

Choosing a security-focused Linux distribution is ultimately about operational trust. When you are running a penetration test, conducting a red team engagement, or working under tight timelines, your ...