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New Python backdoor DEEP#DOOR uses tunneling service to steal browser/cloud credentials; disables Windows security via batch script.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' launches with two years of cumulative updates, including new features and dropped legacy support.
Fake cell towers used in SMS scam ring, OpenEMR flaws, 600K Roblox hacks, malicious npm packages, and 5M exposed servers highlight urgent cyber risks.
Canonical reveals Ubuntu 26.10 codename 'Stonking Stingray', a quirky British slang term meaning 'excellent'. The unusual choice sparks community discussion.
Learn the step-by-step process of the April 2026 supply chain attack on PyTorch Lightning and Intercom-client, from account compromise to credential theft, with actionable protection tips.
Framework's Laptop 13 Pro is the first to receive Ubuntu certification, ensuring seamless Linux support out-of-the-box with upgradeable hardware.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' released as first LTS without Xorg, features Wayland-only GNOME 50 desktop, Linux 7.0 kernel, new apps, and 5+5 year support.
GitHub uses eBPF to prevent circular dependencies during deployment, ensuring site reliability even during outages.
Ubuntu 26.10 'Stonking Stingray' launches Oct 15, 2026; feature freeze Aug 10. Canonical shares tentative schedule, urging testing and developer planning.
Learn GitHub's updated status page: new Degraded Performance state, per-service uptime metrics, and Copilot AI component monitoring for clearer incident communication.
Canonical begins redesigning Launchpad's series page after nearly a decade, starting with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS to modernize the developer experience.
Mozilla expands free Firefox VPN with server location choice, boosting privacy and geo-bypass options for users in select countries.
Ubuntu to add on-device AI features in 2026, with local inference and open-weight models, enhancing accessibility without turning into an AI product.
Learn to use Git 2.54’s experimental `git history reword` and `git history split` commands for targeted, non-interactive history rewrites without merge conflicts or working tree changes.
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS security support has ended, including paid ESM. Users must upgrade in stages or face unpatched vulnerabilities. Upgrade path requires multiple steps.
GitHub pauses new Copilot Pro/Pro+ sign-ups, tightens usage limits, and removes Opus models from Pro plans to protect reliability for existing users. Pro+ gets higher limits and retains Opus 4.7.
Canonical moves Ubuntu Pro setup into Security Center, simplifying enrollment for personal and enterprise users with clearer interface and better discoverability.
GitHub Copilot transitions to usage-based billing with GitHub AI Credits starting June 1, 2026. Base prices unchanged; code completions free; fallback removed; code review consumes Actions minutes. Preview in May.
Security engineer Andy Nguyen releases ps5-linux-boot, enabling Ubuntu and Steam on PS5 with old firmware. Exploits patched hypervisor vulnerability.
Linux Mint releases HWE ISOs with Linux 6.17 kernel to fix compatibility with new hardware. Longer dev cycle prompted urgent update. Clement Lefebvre quotes included.