Copy Fail exploit lets 732 bytes hijack Linux systems and quietly grab root

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A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability called Copy Fail lets a normal user gain root access using just a 732-byte script. The exploit is simple, reliable, and works across major distributions like Ubuntu, RHEL, and SUSE. Even worse, it silently modifies the page cache instead of files on disk, making detection difficult and raising concerns for both local systems and containerized environments.

GNOME 50 Tokyo arrives for Linux 

Gnome 50

GNOME 50, codenamed Tokyo, is now rolling out to Linux distributions with a long list of practical improvements. From new parental controls and accessibility upgrades to faster file management and smoother Wayland performance, this release focuses on refining the desktop experience rather than reinventing it.

Canonical and Microsoft team up to push Ubuntu Pro security deeper into enterprise Linux environments

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Canonical is tying Ubuntu Pro into Microsoft Defender, giving enterprises a unified way to secure Linux and Windows systems. Convenient, sure, but it also raises questions about how closely Linux should align with proprietary ecosystems.