AI
Linus Torvalds Uses AI to Decode Linux Kernel Patches and Find Bugs
Linux creator Torvalds leveraged AI tools to clarify code patches and identify additional long-standing bugs in the kernel this weekend.
Linux
Everything Threat Times has reported about Linux: 26 stories, newest first. Part of our Tech News coverage.
AI
OpenAI Codex CLI 0.157.0 Installs Persistent Self-Updating Daemon by Default
A GitHub issue reports that the latest OpenAI Codex CLI version installs a background service that auto-updates and persists after sessions end, prompting user requests for change.
Vulnerabilities
AnyDesk Linux Patch Fixes Remote Root Code Execution Flaw
AnyDesk released version 8.0.3 to address a heap buffer overflow in Linux builds that allowed attackers to gain root access before user approval.
Vulnerabilities
AnyDesk Heap Overflow Flaw Allows Unauthenticated Root Code Execution
A critical vulnerability in AnyDesk versions prior to 8.0.3 enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root on Linux systems without user approval.
Tech News
Author argues shifting conditions could make Linux phones viable alternative to Android and iOS
A 2026 op-ed suggests that hardware, software and market factors are finally aligning to allow Linux mobile devices to compete with major platforms.
Tech News
Intel Updates Linux Driver Code to Support HDMI 2.1 FRL on Meteor Lake and Newer Chips
Intel developers have released updated open-source driver code enabling HDMI 2.1 FRL support for Meteor Lake processors and newer hardware platforms.
Tech News
Android Phone Capable of Running Windows 11 and Linux Has Been Delayed
The release of a unique smartphone capable of running Android, Linux, and Windows 11 has been postponed, meaning interested users must wait longer for the device.
Tech News
Linux 7.3-rc7 release delayed by travel mix-up, includes VFS and networking fixes
Linus Torvalds attributes a slight delay in the Linux 7.3-rc7 release candidate to a travel mix-up. The update includes core networking and VFS fixes.
Tech News
NVIDIA and Red Hat Present Rust-Based Nova Driver at LPC2026
Engineers from NVIDIA and Red Hat presented updates on the Nova driver stack at the LPC2026 conference in Prague this week, according to Phoronix.
Tech News
System76 Releases COSMIC Epoch 1.10 with GPU-Accelerated Launcher Rendering
System76 has launched COSMIC Epoch 1.10, an incremental update for its Rust-based desktop environment that introduces GPU-accelerated rendering for the system launcher.
Tech News
Ventoy update adds SteamOS recovery support and multiple Linux enhancements
The latest Ventoy release includes SteamOS recovery support and several improvements for Linux distributions, according to Neowin.
AI
AMD PerfOpt Boosts AI Performance on Prior-Gen Ryzen APUs in Linux 7.4
Benchmarks show AMD’s new IOMMU optimization improves AI workloads on older Ryzen chips, with gains reported for current hardware.
Cyber Attacks
AnyDesk Linux 8.0.2 Vulnerability Allows Unauthenticated Root Code Execution
A zero-click flaw in AnyDesk Linux 8.0.2 enables remote attackers to execute commands as root without user approval or authentication credentials.
Tech News
Valve and CodeWeavers Release Proton 11.0-2e To Address EA App Issues
The new Proton release aims to resolve compatibility hurdles for users attempting to run EA software on Linux via Steam Play.
Tech News
KDE Plasma 6.8 Release Imminent With Last-Minute NVIDIA Driver Fix Included
The KDE Plasma 6.8 desktop environment is scheduled for release next week, featuring a critical last-minute fix for NVIDIA graphics compatibility.
Tech News
Linux 7.3-rc7 Receives Over 50 Networking Fixes Amid AI-Driven Churn
The upcoming Linux 7.3-rc7 kernel incorporates more than 50 networking patches, reflecting a surge in AI-generated bug reports and code submissions.
Tech News
KNOD Project Updates Linux In-Kernel GPU Offloading Capabilities At Prague Conference
Developers shared progress on the open-source KNOD project at the Linux Plumbers Conference, highlighting its use of AMD GPUs for efficient network packet processing.
Tech News
Qualcomm Engineer Questions Linux LTS Relevance Amid GenAI Patch Surges
A Qualcomm engineer argues rolling release distributions may better serve the rapid patching demands of the generative AI era than traditional LTS models.
Tech News
Kodi 22 RC1 Adds Android Deep Links and WebOS PulseAudio Integration
The Kodi 22 release candidate one introduces Android deep linking and WebOS audio support, but Linux users face HDR menu display issues.
Tech News
Linux 7.3-rc7 Adds Kernel Workaround for AMD TLBI Erratum 1718
A new Linux kernel release includes a software mitigation for an AMD CPU defect, offering protection for systems unable to receive updated microcode immediately.
Cyber Attacks
ClingSTUN Linux Backdoor Exploits 24 Flaws to Turn IoT Devices Into Proxy Nodes
A new Linux backdoor named ClingSTUN abuses known vulnerabilities in Internet of Things hardware to create a covert proxy network using legitimate STUN servers.
Malware & Ransomware
Linux Backdoors Disguise Traffic as Email Services to Evade Detection in Asia
Malware in South Korea and Taiwan mimics email security tools and legitimate OS processes to hide from defenders on network appliances.
Vulnerabilities
Working exploit published for pre-auth AnyDesk Linux root flaw
Researchers released code for an unauthenticated remote code execution bug in AnyDesk Linux that grants root access, though a patch is available.
Malware & Ransomware
Rapid7 VP Explains BPFDoor Backdoor Targets Network Edge Devices
Christiaan Beek of Rapid7 Intelligence discusses how the BPFDoor malware uses magic packets to evade detection on mail gateways and telecom infrastructure.