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RapidFort & ReversingLabs add security checks to libraries

Enterprises can now vet open-source dependencies before build time, as the catalogue adds independent malware and vulnerability checks for Python and Java.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Cybersecurity

Ubuntu snap-confine flaw can give attackers root access

A race condition in Ubuntu's snap-confine could let a local user seize root on default desktop installs, prompting urgent patching.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today

Open source

Anthropic launches Claude Desktop beta for Linux users

Developers on Linux can now use Claude Desktop natively, though the beta lacks Computer Use and voice input for now.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

SOTI ONE update boosts shared device security & automation

Frontline firms could cut downtime and manual IT fixes as SOTI adds automation, stronger security and faster shared-device logins.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Nvidia unveils tools for enterprise AI agents

Software groups in chip design and healthcare are already using Nvidia's new agent tools to automate complex workflows with tighter security controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Cloud Security

Qualys warns of Linux kernel flaw exposing root access

Public exploit code for a nine-year-old Linux kernel bug could let local users steal credentials or gain root on affected systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Open source

Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users hijack root access

A flaw in default Ubuntu snap setups lets local users hijack root access after a 10-30 day timing window tied to temporary file cleanup.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Qualys adds AI tool to forecast software patch risks

Qualys has launched an AI-driven Patch Reliability Score, helping IT and security teams gauge software update risk before mass rollout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Cloud Security

CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour risk Linux root access

CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour could let local Linux users gain root, bypass namespaces and weaken container isolation at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Virtualisation

AMD boosts Ryzen AI P100 chips for edge industrial use

AMD expands Ryzen AI Embedded P100 chips with up to 80 TOPS and ROCm support, targeting edge AI in factories, robots and medical systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Virtualisation

Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs

Broadcom has previewed AI-native VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, targeting MNOs with cost savings, GPU sharing and sovereign cloud controls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Robotics

Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems

Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED

Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return

Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Virtualisation

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025

Data Privacy

ExpressVPN launches Linux app with new graphical interface

ExpressVPN has launched its first Linux app with a graphical user interface, enhancing security and privacy for the increasingly popular open-source platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Malware

Critical needrestart vulnerabilities found in Ubuntu Servers

The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified five critical vulnerabilities in needrestart used by Ubuntu Servers, risking unauthorized root access for users.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024