The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed

Publicly released exploit code for an effectively unpatched vulnerability that gives root access to virtually all releases of ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I tested the 3 most popular Linux distros of April 2026, here's how I rank them

Ubuntu and Fedora are no longer in the Linux top three—so which distros dethroned them, and are they actually worth using?

Severe Linux Copy Fail security flaw uncovered using AI scanning help

Copy Fail was identified by Theori’s researchers with assistance from their Xint Code AI tool. According to a blog post, ...

After years of Linux, I tried GhostBSD and found it incredibly stable - and nearly unbreakable

After years of Linux, I tried GhostBSD and found it incredibly stable - and nearly unbreakable ...

New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw gives hackers root on major distros

An exploit has been published for a local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed "Copy Fail" that impacts Linux kernels ...

Ubuntu is going all in on Generative AI and other Linux distros might follow

A lot of people dislike what Microsoft has turned Windows into, cramming AI into different corners of the OS. Now Canonical ...
Security Boulevard

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431): Frequently asked questions about Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability

A flaw in the Linux kernel present since 2017 allows a local user to gain root access on virtually every major Linux distribution. A public exploit is available and reported to work reliably.Key ...
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New Linux 'Copy Fail' Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions

CVE-2026-31431 CVSS 7.8 flaw since 2017 enables root via 732-byte exploit, impacting major Linux distributions.
ZDNet

My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) - and I've tried them all

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...