Tittle: New Technique to Trick Developers Detected in an Open Source Supply Chain Attack Summary: In a recent attack campaign, cybercriminals were discovered cleverly manipulating GitHub’s search functionality, and using meticulously crafted repositories to distribute malware. Source at checkmarx.com

Title: Ubuntu 24.10 and Debian Trixie Are Getting a Refined APT Command-Line Interface Summary: The APT 3.0 package manager is getting a completely revamped UI with columnar display, support for colors, and much more. Source

Title: Hardening Your OpenSSH Server on Ubuntu 20.04 Summary: This tutorial focuses on enhancing the security of your OpenSSH server on Ubuntu 20.04 by implementing various hardening configurations. It begins with a general overview of SSH server administration and emphasizes the importance of securing the server as it serves as the primary entry point into your system. Source

Title: CVE-2024-3094: Critical RCE Vulnerability Found in ZX Utils Summary: A critical supply chain compromise, CVE-2024-3094, has been detected in XZ Utils Data compression library versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1. This vulnerability may lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via SSH authentication in specific versions of certain Linux distributions. Source

Title: Vulnerability Management: Beyond Patching - A Shift in Cybersecurity Focus Summary: An intriguing article explores the evolving landscape of vulnerability management, delving deeper than mere patching. Drawing from incidents like the Large Hadron Collider’s weasel-induced shutdown, it discusses how modern threats like ransomware demand a more holistic approach to cybersecurity. Highlighting compliance updates and the NIST framework, it underscores the importance of proactive strategies. Key points include the distinction between vulnerability and software vulnerability, the NIST cybersecurity framework’s core functions, and recent compliance changes in standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001/27002.

Took a very long time to get back xtralinux.org, but we got it at last!.