Signal for Debian-based Distros
How to install the encrypted chat program that many are talking about, even Elon, as an alternative to Whatsapp or Telegram for its security. This is a very simple set…
Stealthy Linux rootkit found in the wild after going undetected for 2 years
Krasue infects telecom firms in Thailand using techniques for staying under the radar. Stealthy and multifunctional Linux malware that has been infecting telecommunications companies went largely unnoticed for two years…
New systemd update will bring Windows’ infamous Blue Screen of Death to Linux
Systemd is used by Debian, Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, and many downstream Linux distros. Windows’ infamous “Blue Screen of Death” is a bit of a punchline. People have made a hobby…
RSH – the legacy remote shell tool
The rsh (remote shell) program was a tool for remotely running a command on a remote computer. It has since been superseded by ssh. Everyone who still has rsh enabled…
rlogin – the legacy remote login tool
The rlogin (remote login) program was a tool for remotely using a computer over a network. It could be used to get a command line on a remote computer. SSH…
Memcached DDoS attack
Memcached can speed up websites, but a Memcached server can also be exploited to perform a DDoS attack. What is a memcached DDoS attack? A memcached distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack…
What is DDoS mitigation?
Properly implemented DDoS mitigation is what keeps websites online during an attack. Explore the process of DDoS mitigation and the essential characteristics to look for in a mitigation service. What…
What Is a Command Line Interpreter?
Command line interpreter definition & common command line interfaces A command line interpreter is any program that allows one to enter commands and then execute those commands to the operating…
What is a virtual machine?
Virtual machines (VMs) are computers that run inside of other computers using a process known as virtualization. What is a virtual machine? A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based computer…
The power of Sudo – Linux
“The power of sudo is strong with this one!” Sudo is a command-line utility for Unix and Unix-based operating systems such as Linux and macOS. The utility provides an efficient…