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Xubuntu website hacked to serve Windows malware

2025년 10월 21일 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.

Canonical issues Ubuntu security updates for MuPDF, Redis, Samba, and more

Canonical has released several Ubuntu Security Notices addressing critical vulnerabilities in key open-source packages such as MuPDF, Redis, Samba, and Apache Subversion. These updates fix issues that could lead to denial-of-service attacks, data leaks, and remote code execution across multiple long-term support releases. The patches reinforce Ubuntu's commitment to system stability and security.

Canonical issues Ubuntu security updates for key vulnerabilities

Canonical has released several security updates for Ubuntu, addressing flaws in fetchmail, Go cryptography libraries, and Linux kernels used in Oracle Cloud and AWS environments. These patches, issued between October 23 and 24, 2025, fix issues that could lead to denial-of-service attacks, unauthorized access, and information leaks. The updates target critical components to enhance system stability and security.

Canonical launches academy for Ubuntu certifications

2025년 10월 23일 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.