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Don't panic over new Linux exploits: How to check if your PC is affected in under 5 minutes

Instead of guessing about security alerts, learn how to confirm your system status using the tools your distro already ...
Security Boulevard

Operational Technology (OT) penetration testing: Defining, Process and Tools

Operational penetration testing is a process of simulating real-world attacks on OT systems to identify vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them, either physically or remotely. OT ...
ZDNet

Kali Linux vs. Parrot OS: Which security-forward distro is right for you?

Kali Linux and Parrot OS are geared toward penetration testing. Only Parrot OS has an option for general-purpose use. You can download and install each of these ...
PC Gamer

Hooray! Linux is GOG's 'next major frontier'. Oh no! It wants to 'Actively use and promote AI-assisted development tools'

AI Hasbro CEO still has 'so much AI-based' grist in his own D&D games 'it would floor you', but he's not putting it in MTG cards or D&D books because people 'just don't want it' Platforms Bluepoint ...
The Escapist

I put a bullet in Windows and now use Linux – and you can too!

On the 31st of December, just as the world’s time in 2025 was coming to an end, I jammed a USB stick into my PC to purge it of Windows. The time to move to Linux had come, and so, much like George did ...
PC World

Bye, Windows: Which Linux distribution is right for you?

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.
Bleeping Computer

Kali Linux 2025.4 released with 3 new tools, desktop updates

Kali Linux has released version 2025.4, its final update of the year, introducing three new hacking tools, desktop environment improvements, the preview of Wifipumpkin3 in NetHunter, and enhanced ...
IEEE

Enhanced TCP Security and Dockerized MQTT Implementation and Performance Parameters Analysis Using Kali Linux

Abstract: Securing communication protocols and ensuring efficient performance are critical in modern network environments. This paper presents a comprehensive study on the implementation of secure ...
Dark Reading

Pro-Russian Hackers Use Linux VMs to Hide in Windows

Threat actors supporting Russia's geopolitical interests are using Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) to obfuscate their activities from Windows endpoint security tools. The group is tracked as "Curly ...
Geeky Gadgets

This $15 Raspberry Pi Can Hack Your Wi-Fi : Are You Protected?

Have you ever wondered how secure your Wi-Fi network really is? With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, even the most robust-looking networks can harbor vulnerabilities. But what if ...
IEEE

Using Kali Linux as a Method of Defense Against Attacks

Abstract: The article presents a methodical approach to developing recommendations and actions to ensure cybersecurity based on vulnerability and anomaly detection algorithms. Kali Linux tools are ...