XShell is a lightweight, kernel-level Linux shell application designed to interact directly with the operating system’s kernel, bypassing traditional shells like Bash. It features a GUI built using ...

A newly found security flaw in Ubuntu could allow attackers with physical access to bypass full disk encryption. Learn how ...

The kernel and the shell are two essential components of an operating system, each playing distinct roles. Here's how they differ: Core Component: The kernel is the core part of the operating system ...

Just what every Linux system administrator wants just before the holidays: A serious Linux kernel security bug. The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), a zero-day security research firm, announced a new ...

However, don’t expect your Linux distribution of choice to pick up that kernel that soon. For example, Ubuntu will ship with the 5.13 kennel in October (with the release of 21.10).

A new Linux NetFilter kernel flaw has been discovered, allowing unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges to root level, allowing complete control over a system. The CVE-2023-32233 ...

538. The first release candidate (RC1) for the Linux Kernel version 6.16 is released on 8 June 2025.Linux 6.16-rc1 signals the closure of the two-week merge window, where so many new features and ...

Linux kernels and distributions doing physical damage to desktop hardware is rare but not unheard of. Mandrake 9.2 was found in October 2003 to be capable of killing specific LG CD-ROM drives.