Thought Leadership
Surge in Linux Kernel CVEs
Over 432 CVEs were published for the Linux kernel in just 24 hours. The surge is driven by review backlog processing and AI-assisted bug reports.
Bridging Isolated Networks
The hacker group Velvet Ant compromised Linux login systems with backdoors for nearly a decade, allowing them to secretly spy on networks without detection.
Working title "Alfa"
The developers of Linux Mint announce a longer release cycle and significant technical changes. The next release is internally called “Alfa” for now and is based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
All the updates
After 6.19 releases the version count had run its course. The new kernel brings more mature Rust integration, modern security signatures, and targeted improvements across filesystems, networking, and virtualization.
