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How to Disable Root Login via SSH: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
By HOC Team | Last updated: September 08, 2026 | Read time: ~12 min How to Disable Root…
Linux Kernel Published 440 Security Advisories— In 24hrs Here’s Why
Official linux-cve-announce mailing list published 440 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in less than 24 hours. Hundreds of…
15-Year-Old GhostLock Bug Hits Linux – Grants Root Access
A new report by Nebula Security reveals ‘GhostLock’ (CVE-2026-43499)—one of the most severe local privilege escalation (LPE) flaws…
“Bad Epoll” Linux Kernel Flaw – How Mythos Missed
A critical use-after-free race condition in the Linux kernel’s `epoll` subsystem allows local attackers to escalate privileges to…
How to Install Kali Linux on VirtualBox (Step by Step 2026)
By HOC Team | Last updated: June 2026 | Read time: ~20 min Kali Linux is the most…
AI-Powered Ransomware: PromptLock
Cybersecurity researchers at ESET have uncovered AI-powered ransomware, a discovery that marks a significant evolution in the cyber…
Critical Flaw Uncovered in SUSE Linux- Full Root Access at Risk
A security vulnerability has been identified by the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU), revealing a chain of local…
Detect Linux Kernel Rootkits Cheatsheet
Rootkits represent one of the most insidious forms of malware, allowing attackers to gain privileged access to a…
CISA Warns: Patch Now! Actively Exploited Linux Kernel Vulnerability Puts Systems at Risk
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning to patch a critical Linux kernel vulnerability. This…
Ebury: A Long-Lived Linux Botnet Still Lurking in the Shadows
A recent white paper by ESET, a cybersecurity company, sheds light on a persistent threat: the Ebury botnet.…