The Arch Linux AUR had over 400 packages compromised with malware
Looks like the Arch Linux AUR (Arch User Repository) needs some better security and package checks - as some malicious users compromised a lot of packages.
Category: Security
X.Org Security Advisory released for 9 new vulnerabilities in X.Org X server and Xwayland
Here we are again - X.Org X server and Xwayland have new security issues that have been revealed and patched in new versions released.
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NVIDIA reveal more GPU driver security flaws for May 2026
Do you have an NVIDIA GPU? You should probably ensure you're on updated drivers, as we have another wave of security issues that have been revealed today.
Sunshine game streaming tool adds Vulkan encoding plus XDG, Pipewire, and KWin direct screencast capture
Sunshine, the game streaming tool you use with Moonlight, has a major upgrade now available with some big new features and a security fix too.
Linux head says "AI tools are great" but they're making the security list "almost entirely unmanageable"
While announcing the fourth release candidate for Linux kernel 7.1, Linux head Linus Torvalds had some interesting words to say about AI.
Fragnesia and ssh-keysign-pwn are the latest Linux security problems
We're seeing a wave of Linux security issues lately as it has become a bigger focus, and now we have Fragnesia and ssh-keysign-pwn revealed.
Popular emulator Cemu was recently compromised with malware in Linux downloads
Unfortunately, the popular Nintendo Wii U emulator Cemu was recently attacked, with it serving up malware in certain Linux builds.
SteamOS 3.8.4 Beta brings further Steam Machine support and fixes for experimental nested desktop mode
Along with SteamOS 3.8.4 Beta being released with more exciting improvements, an essential stable update SteamOS 3.7.23 was also released.
Linux security flaws Dirty Frag and Copy Fail are a good reminder to stay up to date
Have you run your Linux distribution updates recently? You probably should, because Dirty Frag and Copy Fail are coming for you.
Mozilla using Claude Mythos AI Preview to help fix major security issues in Firefox
The recent Firefox 150 release includes fixes for 271 vulnerabilities identified using Claude Mythos Preview AI.
Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.15.2 brings critical security updates
Luanti (formerly Minetest) is the popular free and open source voxel game engine powering some really fun experiences and a critical update is out now.
X.Org X server and Xwayland security advisory released for multiple issues
Time to get ready to run some system upgrades, as the X.Org X server and Xwayland developers have released a security advisory due to multiple issues.
Oh dear - ARC Raiders was logging your private Discord chats
Here's a reminder that when you connect up various accounts - you may end up just increasing the risk of your private data going somewhere else.
NVIDIA security bulletin for January 2026 reveals new GPU driver security issues
NVIDIA today made public a fresh security bulletin to detail some more security issues discovered in the GPU drivers - here's the details.
KDE Connect security advisory released due to possible authentication bypass
KDE Connect is a popular cross-platform app that allows you to send files across devices and more - with a security advisory being sent out due to a woops.
New security advisory released for X.Org X server and Xwayland issues
Today, an X.Org Security Advisory was sent out that details multiple security issues X.Org X server and Xwayland.
Xubuntu website hijacked to serve malware
Ouch, the Xubuntu website was recently hijacked and ended up serving Windows malware, and this isn't the first time the Xubuntu site was hit.
Around 70,000 users affected in Discord related breach which includes some government ID images
Ouch. This whole ongoing online safety thing is going well isn't it? Who could have guessed that some personal data would end up leaking? Everyone with a brain.
NVIDIA reveal new driver security issues for October 2025
NVIDIA just revealed more GPU driver security issues and so you should make sure you’re up to date.
Unity devs are scrambling to update their games due to a recent security issue
The Unity team recently revealed a security issue in their game engine, with lots of developers scrambling to update their games.