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The Play ransomware group, well-known for its double-extortion tactics, recently unveiled a Linux variant targeting ESXi environments. This development represents a significant evolution of ransomware strategies, and admins and businesses must understand these threats to implement effective defenses against them.

Canonical has fixed several recently identified critical Linux kernel vulnerabilities in July 2024. These vulnerabilities primarily affect Microsoft Azure cloud systems in Ubuntu 16.04 (Extended Security maintenance) and Ubuntu 1804 ESM.

Exim is one of Unix-like systems' most widely used mail transfer agents. It's essential for email delivery and handling and is a significant part of the Internet email infrastructure.

Balancing strong security measures while minimizing operational risks is a constant juggling act in cybersecurity. The recent global outage caused by that bad CrowdStrike update underscores the risks of relying on kernel-level modules for security.

Computer systems, software, applications, and other interfaces are vulnerable to network security threats. Failure to find these cybersecurity vulnerabilities can lead to the downfall of a company. Therefore, businesses must utilize vulnerability scanners regularly within their systems and servers to identify existing loopholes and weaknesses that can be resolved through security patching.