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What's the Best Linux Distro for Enhanced Privacy and Security?

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This LinuxSecurity.com feature article was recently featured on the frontpage of Slashdot. While all Linux 'distros' — or distributed versions of Linux software — are secure by design, certain distros go above and beyond when it comes to protecting users' privacy and security. We've put together a list of our favorite specialized secure Linux distros and spoken with some of their lead developers to find out first-hand what makes these distros so great.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 08, 2021

5 Linux Distros You Can Install in Windows Subsystem for Linux

Want to run Linux on Windows? Check out these five great Linux distros available from the Microsoft Store for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 05, 2021

Linux Mint May Resort to Windows 10-Style Forced Updates

Linux Mint is considering measures to keep users up-to-date - and Windows 10-style forced updates are not out of the question.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 02, 2021

Top Linux distro tells users: Stop using out of date versions, update your software now

Linux Mint maintainers are emphasizing the importance of keeping software up-to-date - a critical security best practice that many users are neglecting.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 24, 2021

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2: The GUI features developers have been asking for

Get ready, developers- Microsoft's WSL 2 is getting graphics support!

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 23, 2021

Debian GNU/Linux 10.8 “Buster” Released with 45 Security Updates

The Debian Project has released Debian GNU/Linux 10.8 as the eighth ISO release for the stable Debian GNU/Linux 10 “Buster” OS series. This release comes with 45 security updates and 56 updated packages with miscellaneous bug fixes, including the recently released Linux kernel security update addressing 11 flaws, as well as a patch for the recent sudo vulnerability.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 10, 2021

LibreOffice 7.1 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, This Is What’s New

The Document Foundation has released the LibreOffice 7.1 open-source and cross-platform office suite for all supported platforms - a major release that introduces an array of new features and improvements.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 08, 2021

Secure to the core: IoT Ubuntu Core Linux 20 released

Ubuntu Core 20 - the latest embedded Ubuntu Linux - makes a particular point of securing the OS against all attackers.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 03, 2021

AlmaLinux, the CentOS Linux replacement, beta is out

AlmaLinux - the enterprise-level Linux distro created as an alternative to CentOS - has been released in beta with most RHEL packages. Get the detais on this release.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 02, 2021

10 Best Linux Distros for Developers

Ready to start development on an open-source OS? Here's a rundown of the best Linux distros for programming.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 28, 2021

Is Oracle Linux a valid replacement for CentOS?

Is Oracle Linux a worthy replacement for CentOS? The end result might surprise you...

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 27, 2021

Kali Linux hands-on: A look at the installation options

There are a variety of different ways to install Kali Linux, and choosing the best one for your situation can make the process much easier! Here's a look at the possibilities.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 26, 2021

7 Linux Distros to Look Forward to in 2021

Here is a quick rundown of most anticipated Linux distributions you should keep an eye on this year.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 26, 2021

Red Hat introduces free RHEL for small production workloads and development teams

In response to complaints about Red Hat's latest plans for CentOS Linux, the vendor will start offering free RHEL for small production workloads and customer development teams.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 22, 2021

CloudLinux readies CentOS Linux replacement: AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux, CloudLinux's new business Linux distro based on RHEL and CentOS, will be released in the first quarter of 2021.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 15, 2021

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Microsoft Defender for Linux now has endpoint detection and response security

Microsoft Defender for Linux - Microsoft's server-based Linux security program - is now ready to protect your Linux servers, Windows desktops, and Macs with endpoint detection and response capabilities.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 13, 2021

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Security-Focused Tails OS Plans To Switch From Xorg To Wayland

Exciting things are in store for Tails OS users in 2021, as the Tails OS team plans to improve some core features of the privacy- and security-focused OS, especially for censorship circumvention.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 12, 2021

Red Hat OpenShift supports both Windows and Linux containers

Most container work is done with Linux - but the fact that some jobs are also done with Windows-based containers can't be ignored. Now Red Hat makes it possible to manage both Linux and Windows containers with Kubernetes via OpenShift.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 08, 2021

6 Open Source Tools for Your Security Team

Looking to improve your company's security in 2021? Open-source tools can be great additions to your cloud security arsenal. Here are a half-dozen to get you started.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 07, 2021

Debian-based deepin Linux 20.1 is here and you should switch from Windows 10 now!

"Neither Windows 10 or macOS are the prettiest desktop OS -- that designation belongs to a Debian-based Linux distro from China called "Deepin". Learn what you can expect from from the latest version of Deepin - Deepin 20.1.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 05, 2021

RHEL 9.4 Improves Security, Tackles Hybrid Cloud Complexity

Ubuntu 24.04 Security Enhancements Analyzed [Updated]

Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS Beta Released with Enhanced Security & Performance