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Linux, Open Source & Ubuntu: Cloud Computing, Security, Big Data  30 January 2012 
Source: eWeek - Posted by Dave Wreski   
A recent Linux Foundation survey shows that open-source technology is poised for continued growth among new and existing users for a variety of reasons, including lower total cost of ownership, technical features and security. The survey, released in January, is entitled “Linux Adoption Trends 2012: A Survey of Enterprise End Users,” and is co-written by the Linux Foundation and the Yeoman Technology Group.
 
Linux 3.2 Kernel: What To Consider Before Updating  30 January 2012 
Source: Datamation - Posted by Dave Wreski   
There are few things in life more exciting than a new system update for your favorite Linux distribution. Often, system updates can bring performance enhancements or simply address problematic security issues. These updates are generally considered a good thing. But when it comes to installing kernel updates, there are some critical factors that must be considered.
 
Security Software Aims To Trick Hackers  27 January 2012 
Source: WebPro News - Posted by Dave Wreski   
Hacker attacks are increasing and Web sites need new defenses to protect their data. That’s where Mykonos comes in, a security company that protects Web sites from attacks by wasting a hacker’s time instead of using an easily breakable wall.
 
Hackers Breached Railway Network, Disrupted Service  25 January 2012 
Source: Wired - Posted by Alex   
Hackers attacked computers at an an unidentified railway company, disrupting railway signals for two days in December, according to a government memo obtained by Nextgov.
 
Linux vendors rush to patch privilege escalation flaw after root exploits emerge  25 January 2012 
Source: PC Advisor - Posted by Dave Wreski   
Linux vendors are rushing to patch a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be exploited by local attackers to gain root access on the system.
 
Botnet operator used to work for anti-virus company  24 January 2012 
Source: H Security - Posted by Dave Wreski   
After continued investigation into the alleged operators of the Kelihos botnets, Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has named a new defendant who it alleges used to work as a "software engineer and project manager at a company that provided firewall, antivirus and security software".
 
OpenSSL fixes DoS flaw introduced by critical DTLS patch  23 January 2012 
Source: Network World - Posted by Anthony Pell   
The OpenSSL Project has released new versions of the popular OpenSSL library in order to address a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability that was introduced by a critical patch issued on Jan. 6.
 
What I Wish Wikipedia and Others Were Saying About SOPA/PIPA  18 January 2012 
Source: ReadWriteWeb - Posted by Dave Wreski   
The SOPA/PIPA blackout today by Wikipedia, Mozilla, WordPress.com and many other sites is (I hope) drawing attention to proposed legislation that is considered a threat to "Internet freedom." That's fine, admirable, and (with any luck) will be effective at curbing SOPA/PIPA for at least another legislative season.
 
Fundamental Oracle flaw revealed  18 January 2012 
Source: Network World - Posted by Anthony Pell   
Over the past two months, InfoWorld has been researching a flaw in Oracle's flagship database software that could have serious repercussions for Oracle database customers, potentially compromising the security and stability of Oracle database systems.
 
Who, besides Wikipedia, is going dark and why  17 January 2012 
Source: ZDNet Blogs - Posted by Anthony Pell   
On January 18th, Wikipedia, Reddit, Imgur and numerous other Web sites will be going dark in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA). Others, like Google, will be protesting in other ways. Here’s who’s shutting down and why.
 
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