The OpenSSF’s new baseline sets minimum security expectations for open-source projects — but not all developers agree it’s ...

Confusing security with privacy gives users a false sense of control — especially on mobile devices, where the OS often benefits more than the user.

Forget patching security holes — open source is building fortresses. Edera and CIQ are leading a new wave of hardened Linux and secure container tech built for the era of relentless cyberthreats.

I finally bit the bullet and swapped out an aging laptop and a failing desktop with much smaller replacements. My initial plan was to buy two well-endowed refurbished desktop computers. Instead, I ...

Open-source software has become a prime target in the escalating wave of cybersecurity threats. As attacks grow more sophisticated, the open-source community is racing to close critical security gaps ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science in Canada found that modifying just 30 lines of code in the Linux kernel could cut data center energy consumption by 30% ...

In 2025, open-source technology will navigate growing challenges, from security and sustainability to funding. New AI projects may offer solutions, but uncertainty remains. However, the open-source ...

Linux desktop developers may see an increase in adoption in 2025 despite the lack of commercial marketing strategies hawking the benefits of running Linux on consumer computers. The arrival of the New ...

Enterprise Linux users face growing risks from software vulnerabilities, especially given their widespread reliance on open-source code in Linux applications and commercial software. Live kernel ...

Some software developers disagree with the open-source community on licensing and compliance issues, arguing that the community needs to redefine what constitutes free open-source code. The term “open ...

The merger of two popular open-source communities could sharpen the focus on bolstering online privacy and web-surfing anonymity. The Amnesic Incognito Live System, or Tails, and the anonymity network ...

Canonical released Ubuntu 24.10 “Oracular Oriole” on Oct. 10, 2024. This latest version brings performance improvements and enhanced hardware support while also marking a special milestone — 20 years ...