OVER DEZE AFLEVERING
In Destination Linux Episode 485, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb are joined by Craig from Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the latest Linux security trends. Craig shares insights from the upcoming Cold Incident Response Conference, including modern Linux malware tactics, IoT rootkit risks, fake kernel threads, UPX‑packed binaries, and new Golang C2 frameworks targeting non‑x86 platforms.
Jill highlights major updates in OpenRGB, including expanded support for GPUs, keyboards, motherboards, and more. Zeb covers Peppermint OS shifting from X.Org to XLibre, Ubuntu 26.10 unexpectedly adopting the Linux 7.3 kernel, and MX Linux’s forum being hit with a massive DDoS attack. Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security, and closing thoughts from the DL crew.
00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux
00:03:19 Community Feedback
00:15:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security
00:18:21 Cold Incident Response Conference
00:24:07 Linux Malware Trends
00:35:09 IoT Rootkit Risks
00:40:08 OpenRGB Adds Support for New Hardware
00:53:19 Peppermint OS Moving to XLibre
00:56:38 Ubuntu 26.10 to use Linux 7.3 Kernel
01:00:22 MX Linux Forums Suffer DDoS Attack
01:06:33 Closing Thoughts
Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long‑time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in‑depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.
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