system hardening

Red Team

Linux Security Auditing with Lynis

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LInux SecurIty AudItIng wIth LynIs

Introduction In today’s digital world, system security has become more critical than ever with the rise of cyber attacks. The Linux operating system is widely used in many different environments, including servers, desktops, and embedded systems. Therefore, ensuring the security of Linux systems is of critical importance. This is where Lynis comes in. Lynis is an open-source security auditing tool developed for Linux, macOS, and Unix-based

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Cyber Security

Critical CUPS Vulnerability (CVE 9.9) in Linux

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Critical CUPS Vulnerability (CVE 9.9) on Linux: Immediate Security Measures Required

Introduction A major vulnerability affecting Linux systems has been discovered in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS). This vulnerability, classified with a CVSS score of 9.9, poses a severe risk to systems that rely on CUPS for managing printing tasks. It allows attackers to exploit the system remotely, enabling privilege escalation and potential full system takeover. This article explores the CUPS printing

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