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When Flatpak’s Sandbox Cracks: Real‑Life Security Issues Beyond the Ideal
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When Flatpak’s Sandbox Cracks: Real‑Life Security Issues Beyond the Ideal
In this article, you’ll learn how Flatpak’s sandbox, and how it can be compromised through misconfigurations, unpatched vulnerabilities, and ecosystem delays, and what proactive measures can strengthen its security.
George Whittaker - July 31, 2025
Veil of Vigilance: Tails 6.0’s New Frontiers in Surveillance Resistance
Veil of Vigilance: Tails 6.0’s New Frontiers in Surveillance Resistance
George Whittaker
July 29, 2025
Securing Linux: Steady Momentum in AppArmor and SELinux Uptake
Securing Linux: Steady Momentum in AppArmor and SELinux Uptake
George Whittaker
July 24, 2025
Fortifying Ubuntu’s Root with sudo‑rs: How Rust Reinforces Privilege Escalation
Fortifying Ubuntu’s Root with sudo‑rs: How Rust Reinforces Privilege Escalation
George Whittaker
July 22, 2025

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When Flatpak’s Sandbox Cracks: Real‑Life Security Issues Beyond the Ideal

When Flatpak’s Sandbox Cracks: Real‑Life Security Issues Beyond the Ideal

George Whittaker - July 31, 2025
In this article, you’ll learn how Flatpak’s sandbox, and how it can be compromised through misconfigurations, unpatched vulnerabilities, and ecosystem delays, and what proactive measures can strengthen its security.
Veil of Vigilance: Tails 6.0’s New Frontiers in Surveillance Resistance

Veil of Vigilance: Tails 6.0’s New Frontiers in Surveillance Resistance

George Whittaker - July 29, 2025
In this article, you’ll learn how Tails 6.0 (based on Debian 12 and GNOME 43) enhances surveillance resistance through encrypted auto-mounts, USB-device blocking when locked, persistent storage health alerts, privacy-focused display modes, streamlined usability, and updated core apps
Securing Linux: Steady Momentum in AppArmor and SELinux Uptake

Securing Linux: Steady Momentum in AppArmor and SELinux Uptake

George Whittaker - July 24, 2025
This article explores how AppArmor and SELinux have recently crossed major adoption thresholds, most notably with openSUSE Tumbleweed defaulting to SELinux
Fortifying Ubuntu’s Root with sudo‑rs: How Rust Reinforces Privilege Escalation

Fortifying Ubuntu’s Root with sudo‑rs: How Rust Reinforces Privilege Escalation

George Whittaker - July 22, 2025
Ubuntu is replacing its traditional C-based sudo with sudo-rs, a Rust rewrite that enhances memory safety and security. It launches as default in Ubuntu 25.10, keeping compatibility and rollback options.
Unplugged and Unstoppable: How Linux Transforms Laptop Power Management

Unplugged and Unstoppable: How Linux Transforms Laptop Power Management

George Whittaker - July 17, 2025
In this article, you’ll learn how Linux’s power enhancements, from kernel upgrades to tools like TLP and PowerTop, boost battery life and efficiency.
How Rust’s Debut in the Linux Kernel is Shoring Up System Stability

How Rust’s Debut in the Linux Kernel is Shoring Up System Stability

George Whittaker - July 15, 2025
This article dives into why that matters, how it’s being implemented, and what it could mean for Linux’s long-term robustness.
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