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TuxCare Services automate, simplify, and enhance cybersecurity operations.
Our security team has found that CVE-2025-24070, a vulnerability in ASP.NET Core, also affects .NET 6 apps, despite no mention in Microsoft’s advisory. We've developed a patch through our ELS program for affected customers.

Full analysis:
tuxcare.com/blog/critica...
March 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Our latest report reveals surprising shifts in Linux distribution usage.

✅ Ubuntu is now the most widely used distro, with RHEL close behind.
✅ CentOS Stream usage dropped drastically.
✅ Debian is rising in popularity, while Rocky Linux remains steady.

👇 Full report:
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March 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Modern apps rely on open-source dependencies, but hidden transitive dependencies expand the attack surface, making them targets for threats like dependency confusion & malicious injections.

Our recent article explores how to mitigate these risks:
tuxcare.com/blog/the-hid...

#Linux #cybersecurity
March 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
March 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
CVE-2024-50302, a #Linux kernel #vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5, has been added to CISA’s KEV catalog due to active exploitation. This highlights why CVSS alone isn't enough—real-world threats demand deeper analysis.

👇 Read our full breakdown:
tuxcare.com/blog/when-cv...
March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in #PHP for #Windows (CVE-2024-4577) is being actively exploited, allowing remote code execution by leveraging Windows' "Best-Fit" character conversion.

Mitigations and Recommendations:
tuxcare.com/blog/critica...
March 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Bundled IT support packages often reduce live patching to a checkbox feature, offering minimal coverage while still requiring disruptive maintenance. In contrast, dedicated solutions like KernelCare Enterprise provide true rebootless security and protection.

Analysis:
tuxcare.com/blog/when-li...
March 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
eBPF is revolutionizing #Linux monitoring & security with real-time observability and minimal overhead.

We explore how #eBPF works and its practical applications in performance tuning, security enforcement, and container protection in our latest article.

Read more:
tuxcare.com/blog/ebpf-fo...
March 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Selecting the best #Linux distro can be a complex task, requiring an evaluation of business objectives, technical requirements, and budget, with a focus on long-term support, security, and stability.

We explore the top options based on your needs in our latest article:
tuxcare.com/blog/the-bes...
March 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
February 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#FIPS validation and #FedRAMP authorization are distinct but interconnected aspects of federal security compliance.

For organizations managing #Linux systems in federal environments, understanding this relationship is crucial.

👇 Read our guide for an in-depth analysis:
tuxcare.com/blog/underst...
February 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Dan Goodin's recent Ars Technica article critiques passkeys, highlighting issues with fragmentation and platform lock-in.

Yet, Linux lets you manage them on your own terms.

Join us as we explore how passkeys work, why they matter, and how to implement them in Linux:
tuxcare.com/blog/passkey...
February 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#Linux firewalls play a crucial role in #cybersecurity, with iptables and nftables as key traffic management tools. Our latest guide explores their configurations, best practices, and the top Linux firewall solutions for 2025 to enhance security.

👇 Read the full guide:
tuxcare.com/blog/linux-f...
February 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Immutable infrastructure replaces servers and containers rather than modifying them, ensuring consistent, repeatable deployments while leveraging automation and version control.

Learn more:
tuxcare.com/blog/what-is...

#TuxCare #linux #cybersecurity #opensource #technology #linuxsecurity #devops
February 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Over 660,000 #Rsync servers are at risk due to six newly discovered vulnerabilities, including a critical heap-buffer overflow #vulnerability (CVE-2024-12084) that enables remote code execution. Update to Rsync 3.4.0 immediately to protect your servers.

Learn more:
tuxcare.com/blog/six-vul...
January 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In just the first 16 days of 2025, we've seen more #Linux kernel #CVEs (134) than in all of 2020 (120), signaling that last year's surge wasn't a temporary anomaly but rather the new normal.

Read our latest analysis on how this continues to impact the industry:
tuxcare.com/blog/the-lin...
January 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Centralized patch management enhances Linux infrastructure security by offering better visibility, control, and efficiency.

👇 Learn about the best practices for getting the most out of centralized patch management:
tuxcare.com/blog/central...
January 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
January 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A 6-month-old OpenSSH vulnerability, CVE-2024-6387, is back in the spotlight thanks to a public PoC.

Organizations should act quickly by upgrading OpenSSH, hardening configurations, and monitoring logs to mitigate this now-heightened threat.

👇 Learn more:
tuxcare.com/blog/regress...
January 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Securing #Linux containers requires a layered approach that includes minimizing attack surfaces, controlling privileges, leveraging kernel isolation features, and regularly scanning images for #vulnerabilities.

Learn more about these strategies in our latest blog:
tuxcare.com/blog/securin...
January 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Arguably more deadly than a bite.
January 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM