Microsoft

CVE-2026-31431: Copy Fail vulnerability enables Linux root privilege escalation across cloud environments

A high-severity Linux vulnerability, “Copy Fail” (CVE-2026-31431), enables root privilege escalation across cloud ...
ZDNet

You can use Linux 7.0 on these 7 distros today - here's what to expect

The new kernel's number ends in zero, but it's not a milestone release. Linux 7.0 boasts improvements in Rust, its scheduler - and it's further embracing AI. More than half a dozen distros will let ...
Bleeping Computer

Payouts King ransomware uses QEMU VMs to bypass endpoint security

The Payouts King ransomware is using the QEMU emulator as a reverse SSH backdoor to run hidden virtual machines on compromised systems and bypass endpoint security. QEMU is an open-source CPU emulator ...
ZDNet

How much RAM does Linux really need in 2026? My sweet spot after decades of use

RAM is a crucial component for a smooth PC experience. Linux doesn't require as much RAM as Windows. More is always better, but too much is also a thing. I'm not going to start with a "back in the day ...
OSTechNix

How to Fix Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) Vulnerability on Ubuntu and Linux Mint

Learn how to fix Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) in Ubuntu and Linux Mint. Copy Fail vulnerability allows any local user gain root ...
OSTechNix

Copy Fail: The 732-Byte Script That Roots Every Major Linux Systems

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a severe logic flaw in the Linux kernel affecting every distribution since 2017. Patch your ...