Are you confident you have the correct information about using a VPN? An abundance of false information about this vital tool for safeguarding online privacy is circulating, which could put you at risk. Discover the most common Linux VPN myths in this newsletter, and learn what is true. Our Linux security experts shed light on the misconceptions surrounding VPNs, empowering you to make informed decisions about your online privacy and security.
Linux malware is also a focus for us this week. The general consensus among experts is that Linux is a highly secure OS. So why is Linux malware on the rise, with the number of new Linux malware variants reaching a record high in the first half of 2022, as nearly 1.7 million samples were discovered? Is Linux still a viable OS for security-conscious users? We provide some background on Linux malware and shed some light on these questions to help contextualize this worrying trend.
Finally, how is the collaborative, transparent, open-source development model a superior vehicle for engineering flexible and adequate protection against the vast majority of cyberattacks carried out via email? We explore this in today's newsletter and offer other tips and best practices Linux users should implement to secure their email.
Hope you enjoy!
Yours in Open Source,
Linux VPN Myths Exposed: Separating Fact from Fiction for Enhanced Online Security
Are you confident you have the correct information about using a VPN? An abundance of false information about this vital tool for safeguarding online privacy is circulating, which could put you at risk. Discover the most common Linux VPN myths in this newsletter, and learn what is true. Our Linux security experts shed light on the misconceptions surrounding VPNs, empowering you to make informed decisions about your online privacy and security. |
Linux Malware: The Truth About This Growing Threat
The general consensus among experts is that Linux is a highly secure OS. So why is Linux malware on the rise, with the number of new Linux malware variants reaching a record high in the first half of 2022, as nearly 1.7 million samples were discovered? Is Linux still a viable OS for security-conscious users? We provide some background on Linux malware and shed some light on these questions to help contextualize this worrying trend. |
How Open Source Can Help Protect Your Organization Against Email Threats
Email is the root cause of over 90% of all cyberattacks, making robust email security critical for the safety and success of any organization. Learn why the collaborative, transparent, open-source development model is a superior vehicle for engineering flexible and adequate email protection, along with other tips and best practices Linux users should implement to secure their email. |
