Linux stories

Palo Alto Networks reports 48.2% of enterprise IoT devices are high-risk and launches Cortex AgentiX, an AI platform to automate security operations.

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.

Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.

Omada launches Cloud Application Gateway to extend identity governance across hybrid IT, boosting security without firewall changes or custom integration.

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.

Borderless CS launches IT Hardening Expert Services to reduce cyber vulnerabilities and boost defences across diverse technology environments in the Pacific region.

Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.

Enterprise architects are urged to close the gap between digital strategies and execution by fostering shared vision and agile transformation amid evolving AI technologies.

BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.

Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.

AWS unveils Kiro, an AI-powered IDE that transforms prototypes into production-ready code with spec-driven development and automated workflows.

Red Hat launches no-cost Enterprise Linux for Business Developers, offering teams up to 25 instances for reliable app development and testing.

A cyber attack on Qantas highlights the rising threat from sophisticated hackers targeting top Australian brands and their data security.

OPSWAT integrates SentinelOne's AI malware detection into Metascan Multiscanning, boosting threat defence across Windows and Linux platforms.

ManageEngine launches MSP Central, a cloud-native platform that unifies MSP operations, boosting efficiency with modular, AI-powered tools and security features.

Penguin Solutions is expanding in Australia, boosting ultra-resilient edge computing for critical sectors like transport, mining, and finance.

Landis+Gyr cut infrastructure costs by 50% and boosted efficiency by migrating Oracle workloads from Windows to Linux on Google Cloud with Tessell's help.

Azul and Chainguard partner to deliver secure, commercially supported Java containers, boosting enterprise productivity and enhancing software supply chain security.