Ubuntu
Xubuntu website hacked to serve Windows malware
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 launches academy for Ubuntu certifications
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.
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 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.