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Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits(arstechnica.com)

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peak_dunning_krueger@feddit.de
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That’s not good, but it’s not like we can switch to a more secure alternative. ;)

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Kbobabob@lemmy.world
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Or, don’t use the affected software?

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qaz@lemmy.world
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There is a difference in terms of security between distro’s. SELinux profiles, proper policykit policies, etc.

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Rooki@lemmy.world
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If your distro is affected distro hop to a secure distro and hop back if it is patched ;D

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Justin@lemmy.jlh.name
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The vulnerability isn’t even with linux anyways, it’s just for PHP servers that run on top of linux.

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Rooki@lemmy.world
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Ahhh, wow what a clickbait title then.

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BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca
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Arch! Too much work, then I have to invest in long socks and shave my legs.

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