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Canonical launches academy for Ubuntu certifications

October 23, 2025 Lisa Kern

Canonical has announced the Canonical Academy, offering new official certifications for Ubuntu Linux skills. The initiative allows users to demonstrate their expertise through structured exams. It remains unclear if successful participants receive a fun animal name, a nod to Ubuntu's naming tradition.

Xubuntu website hacked to serve Windows malware

October 21, 2025 Lisa Kern

The official Xubuntu website has been compromised, redirecting torrent downloads to a malicious zip file containing Windows malware. The attack was discovered through user reports on Reddit, prompting the team to take down the affected page. Xubuntu contributors are collaborating with Canonical to resolve the issue.

Zorin OS 18 released for Windows 10 users

Zorin OS 18, a Linux distribution designed for users switching from Windows 10, has been officially released. It is based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and powered by Linux kernel 6.14. The new version is now available for download.

Canonical launches academy for ubuntu certification

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has introduced Canonical Academy, a platform for certifying Linux and Ubuntu skills. The initiative offers practical, hands-on exams to prepare professionals for real-world challenges. It begins with a System Administrator track featuring modular assessments based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.