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Peter Smith Releases Linux Network Security Online - Thanks so much to Peter Smith for announcing on linuxsecurity.com the release of his Linux Network Security book available free online. "In 2005 I wrote a book on Linux security. 8 years later and the publisher has gone out of business. Now that I'm free from restrictions on reproducing material from the book, I have decided to make the entire book available online."

Securing a Linux Web Server - With the significant prevalence of Linux web servers globally, security is often touted as a strength of the platform for such a purpose. However, a Linux based web server is only as secure as its configuration and very often many are quite vulnerable to compromise. While specific configurations vary wildly due to environments or specific use, there are various general steps that can be taken to insure basic security considerations are in place.

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Attackers have figured out a new way to get Amazon's cloud service to wage potent denial-of-service attacks on third-party websites--by exploiting security vulnerabilities in an open source search and analytics application known as Elasticsearch.
  Insecure Connections: Enterprises hacked after neglecting third-party risks (Jul 29)
 

It is said that an enterprise is only as secure as its weakest link. Today, that weak link often turns out to be partners, suppliers, and others with persistent network and application access.
  Boffins build FREE SUPERCOMPUTER from free cloud server trials (Jul 29)
 

Researchers Rob Ragan and Oscar Salazar have built a free LiteCoin-mining botnet that generates $US1750 a week using free cloud signup promotions.
  Hackers Plundered Israeli Defense Firms that Built