A New Linux Backdoor ‘Plague’ Uses PAM to Bypass System Login
Plague is a malicious program (a “backdoor”) specifically designed for Linux systems. Its main purpose is to allow attackers to secretly bypass system authentication. The…
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Ghostty Terminal Rewrites its GTK Build to Fix Linux Issues
Ghostty terminal has undergone a GTK rewrite, embracing the GObject type system. The result: new features, better memory management, and improved stability. You’re reading Ghostty…
VirtualBox 7.2.0 Release Brings UI Changes, Windows ARM Support
A new major release of VirtualBox 7.2.0 is available to download. Serving as the new stable series, VirtualBox 7.2 continues the UI changes the VirtualBox…
VirtualBox 7.2 Officially Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.17
VirtualBox 7.2 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux kernel 6.17 and 6.16. Here’s what else is new! The…
Fuzzy Application Search Extension for GNOME Works with your Typos
I am what I choose to call an “inattentive typist”, so if I’m trying to launch apps in GNOME Shell, it can cause me issues.…
SparkyLinux 8.0 Is Out as One of the First Distros Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”
SparkyLinux 8.0 is now available for download as one of the first stable distributions based on the Debian 13 “Trixies” operating system series. Here’s what’s…
Understanding Userspace Reboot (Soft Reboot) Operation In Linux
In this guide, we’ll explain what userspace reboot is, its benefits, how it works, and how to perform a userspace reboot in Linux. The post…
How To Avoid Infinite Until Loops In Bash Scripts Using Timeout
Learn how to use the timeout command in Bash scripts to prevent infinite loops when waiting for a service to come online. The post How…
Understanding the ‘nobody’ User in Linux and Unix
Understanding the ‘nobody’ user in Linux and Unix systems is essential for anyone managing services and processes. On these systems, processes typically run under specific…
Inside Proton’s New Two-Factor Authenticator App
Proton Authenticator is an open source, privacy-focused Authenticator app that lets you securely sync and manage 2FA codes across all your devices—without ads, tracking, or…
Bottles App for Running Linux Finds Funding
Bottles, the go-to app for running Windows software on Linux, just landed surprise funding — right as things looked dire. The post Bottles App for…
KDE Gear 25.08 Open-Source Software Suite Released with Many Improvements
KDE Gear 25.08 open-source software suite is now available with improvements for many of your favorite KDE applications. Here’s what’s new! The post KDE Gear…
Mesa 25.2 Lands with Vulkan 1.4 on PanVK, Drops X11 DRI2 Support
Mesa 25.2, an open-source OpenGL/Vulkan graphics API implementation, is out with Vulkan 1.4, new panvk features, and bug fixes for games like Ghost of Tsushima…
AlmaLinux 9/10 Introduces Native NVIDIA Driver Support
AlmaLinux 9 and 10 users can now easily install open-source NVIDIA drivers and CUDA tools with full Secure Boot compatibility using native packages. The post…
KDE Plasma 6.4.4 Desktop Environment Improves Notifications, Flatpak Support
Coming three weeks after KDE Plasma 6.4.3, the KDE Plasma 6.4.4 release changes the behavior of notifications marked as “low priority” or that have been…