
Blog Series
Month: November 2023

Breaking the Cycle: Embracing Change...
While checking my cybersecurity news feed a couple of days ago, an account (re-)publishing stories from years gone by was highlighting a late 2000 (actual year 2000, not the decade)...
Kinsing Actors Target Cloud Environments...
Recently, there has been a concerning development in the world of cloud security. A group of threat actors linked to Kinsing is actively targeting cloud environments. They are doing this...
Mozi IoT Botnet: Kill Switch...
In a surprising turn of events, the Mozi botnet experienced a sudden and significant drop in malicious activities in August 2023. This unexpected decline was attributed to the deployment of...
The Impending Sunset of CentOS...
The looming end of life (EOL) for CentOS Stream 8 – set for May 31, 2024 – presents both challenges and opportunities for developers, administrators, and users alike. It’s essential...
Firewalld in CentOS 7: Simplifying...
When it comes to securing the CentOS server, one of the essential tools at your disposal is Firewalld. Firewalld is, by default, available in CentOS 7 and many other RHEL-compatible...
Several xrdp Vulnerabilities Addressed in...
xrdp is a free and open-source project that enables a graphical login to remote systems by utilizing the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The Ubuntu security team has released some...
No Patches, No...
In the cybersecurity domain, we often assume that regularly checking for and applying updates keeps our systems secure. However, a subtle nuance is frequently overlooked. When we say we’ve applied...
Weekly Blog Wrap-Up (November 6...
Welcome to the TuxCare Weekly Blog Wrap-Up – your go-to resource for the latest insights on cybersecurity strategy, Linux security, and how to simplify the way your organization protects its...
Citrix Bleed Exploit: Protect Your...
Recently, there’s been a buzz in the tech world about a potential security risk known as the ‘Citrix Bleed’ vulnerability, officially labeled as CVE-2023-4966. This vulnerability affects Citrix NetScaler ADC...
BIG-IP Vulnerability Alert: Remote Code...
In recent news, F5 has issued a critical security alert regarding a significant BIG-IP vulnerability that poses a severe risk to their BIG-IP systems. This vulnerability, rated at 9.8 out...
Evaluating the Impact of Linux...
Kernel patches are changes in code that are applied to the Linux kernel to address bugs and security issues as well as improve hardware support. They are essential to maintaining...
Multiple Node.js Vulnerabilities Fixed in...
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS has received security updates addressing several Node.js vulnerabilities that could be exploited to cause a denial of service or arbitrary code execution. It is crucial to keep...