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Nine CrackArmor flaws in Linux AppArmor since 2017 enable root escalation and container bypass, putting 12.6M systems at risk.

Qualys researchers expose ‘CrackArmor’ flaws that allow unprivileged users to escalate privileges to root, break container isolation, and crash systems, with no CVE identifiers yet assigned.

A set of newly identified vulnerabilities in the Linux security module AppArmor could allow attackers to gain root access, ...

Microsoft Authenticator mobile app will detect if the phone is jailbroken or rooted and block it from using the app.

WhatsApp has historically relied on OTP codes for user sign-ins, though an upcoming update appears to contain an option to add a traditional password for added security. Better late than never! It’s ...

Sometimes the path to root is not a flashy kernel exploit or a broken login prompt. It is a temp directory that gets cleaned up at the wrong moment. A newly disclosed flaw, CVE-2026-3888, affects ...

Learn how to extend your Linux laptop's battery lifespan by setting charge thresholds with TLP. Step-by-step config for major Laptop brands.