Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches

Cybersecurity agencies in the U.S. and U.K. are warning about a custom malware called Firestarter persisting on Cisco ...

New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw gives hackers root on major distros

An exploit has been published for a local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed "Copy Fail" that impacts Linux kernels ...
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New Linux 'Copy Fail' Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions

CVE-2026-31431 CVSS 7.8 flaw since 2017 enables root via 732-byte exploit, impacting major Linux distributions.
SecurityWeek

‘Copy Fail’ Logic Flaw in Linux Kernel Enables System Takeover

Copy Fail, a logic bug in the Linux kernel, allows users to write 4-byte code into other files’ page cache and achieve root ...
ExtremeTech

Claude-Powered AI Agent Deletes Startup's Database After 'Guessing' Its Way Through Rules

A Claude-powered coding agent has deleted a startup's entire production database, leaving no up-to-date backups behind. The ...
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The 15 terminal commands that made me forget about Linux file managers

When it comes to shuffling documents around your file system, nothing beats the raw power of the command line.
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Apparent dump site raises questions over HPD's stolen bike database

Rep. Lisa Marten passed a law in 2022 that requires Honolulu police to maintain an online stolen bicycle database to help reunite owners with their transportation, but she said there is an obvious ...
OSTechNix

Copy Fail: The 732-Byte Script That Roots Every Major Linux Systems

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a severe logic flaw in the Linux kernel affecting every distribution since 2017. Patch your ...