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Need an in-depth introduction to a new security topic? Our features articles will bring up up-to-date on everything from buffer overflows to SE Linux policy development.
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Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas
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If you've ever wondered what a "buffer overflow" was, or how a "denial of service" attack works beyond
just a basic understanding, then there is no better book that will help you to delve into the
nitty-gritty than Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, Second Edition, by Jon Erickson.
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Posted by Administrator
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We are happy to announce a new addition to the Linux Security Contributing Team: Gian G. Spicuzza. Currently a Graduate Student pursuing a Masters Degree in Computer Security (MSIA), Gian is a certified Linux/Unix administrator, the lead developer for the OSCAR-Backup System (at Sourceforge.com) and has experience in a variety of CSO, Management and consulting positions.
His first topic is a quick foray into the world and psychology of Social Engineering:
All the security in the world isn't going to stop one of your employees or coworkers from giving up information. Just how easy is it?
Craig never worked for Linda's company, nor did he call from IT. Craig was an unethical hacker who just gained unauthorized access to her account.
Why? Because a phone call is simple.
Read on to see just how easy businesses can be exploited. |
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Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas
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Compiling a reference book of more than 800 pages, plus a complete DVD distributed with the book, is a huge project, even for four experienced Linux veterans such as those that wrote Ubuntu Unleased: 2010 Edition. |
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Posted by Dave Wreski
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Mark Sobell has again compiled a great collection of applications and utilities
in A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, and his experience shows in this second
edition.
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Posted by Ryan W. Maple
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If you're reading LinuxSecurity.com then it's a safe bet that you are already using SSH, but are you using it in the best way possible? Have you configured it to be as limited and secure as possible?
Read on for my best practices for using Secure Shell. |
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