1. Copy Fail: The Linux vulnerability affecting crypto infrastructure security
A recently uncovered security flaw in Linux is drawing concern from cybersecurity specialists, government agencies and the cryptocurrency sector. Codenamed “Copy Fail,” the vulnerability affects many popular Linux distributions released since 2017.
Under specific circumstances, the flaw could let attackers escalate privileges and gain full root control of affected machines. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added the issue to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, highlighting the serious threat it poses to organizations worldwide.
For the crypto industry, the implications go well beyond a standard software bug. Linux powers much of the underlying infrastructure for…
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Source cointelegraph.com
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