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Stop fighting Windows to learn Python: Why WSL changes everything

Unleash the power of Python without giving up Windows.

Linux cryptographic code flaw offers fast route to root

Developers of major Linux distributions have begun shipping patches to address a local privilege escalation (LPE) ...
Cybernews

One tiny exploit gives full Linux access: all kernels since 2017 are vulnerable

The critical "Copy Fail" bug (CVE-2026-31431) affects all Linux kernels since 2017, allowing unprivileged local users to gain ...
Hackaday

This Week In Security: State Malware, State Hardware Bans, And Stuxnet Before Stuxnet Was Cool

Making headlines everywhere is the CopyFail Linux kernel vulnerability, which allows local privilege escalation (LPE) from any user to root privileges on most kernels and distributions. Local ...
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The tiny open-source apps that somehow became essential (and you've probably never heard of ...

Stop using bloated tools—these 5 tiny open-source apps quietly solve problems nobody else bothers to fix and do more with ...
PC World

Best antivirus for Windows PC in 2026: 7 apps to keep your PC safe

You need antivirus software. Because of AI, online threats keep getting more sophisticated—more and more AI-fueled attacks pop up with each passing week. Even the tech-savvy and cautious can get ...