New CIFSwitch Linux flaw gives root on multiple distributions

A newly discovered local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed 'CIFSwitch' in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to forge CIFS authentication key descriptions, abuse the kernel's key request ...
Hackaday

Linux Fu: Fake Webcams Have Many Uses

Dealing with text streams is a fundamental skill for the Linux power user. You can sort, merge, and search text files easily ...
SecurityWeek

19-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Root Access

Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code has been released for the CIFSwitch flaw, which allows low-privileged users to escalate to root on vulnerable Linux systems. A vulnerability that lurked in the ...
Design And Reuse

AI-Accelerated Vulnerability Discovery: An Emergency in Software Security. Is Hardware Next?

They now identify vulnerabilities in production software at a speed, scale, and cost efficiency that no human team can match. Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber are two prominent ...
Investopedia

Effective Compliance Program Strategies: Essential Steps and Benefits

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...