📰 NTFS-3G 2026.9.18 NTFS Driver for Linux Released with Security and Bug Fixes

NTFS-3G 2026.9.18 driver for handling NTFS partitions on Linux-based operating systems is now available for download with various security and bug fixes.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ntfs-3g-2026-9-18-ntfs-driver-for-linux-released-with-security-and-bug-fixes

#linux #linuxbased

📰 Exploit Released for Unpatched Ubuntu Linux Flaw Enabling Host-Root Container Escape

A use-after-free in the Linux kernel's AF_UNIX socket subsystem can be used to escape a container and gain root on the host, security firm DepthFirst said in research published September 22.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-80521 (CVSS score: 7.8), was fixed upstream on August 6, but Ubuntu has not shipped the patch for its 26.04, 24.04, or 22.04 LTS releases. DepthFirst.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/exploit-released-for-unpatched-ubuntu.html

#kernel #linux #ubuntu

📰 KeePassXC 2.8 Promises Auto-Type on Wayland and Qt 6 Port, Beta Out Now

KeePassXC 2.8 open-source password manager is now available for public beta testing with Auto-Type support on Wayland, quick unlock on Linux, and a long-anticipated Qt 6 port.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/keepassxc-2-8-promises-auto-type-on-wayland-and-qt-6-port-beta-out-now

#linux #opensource #wayland

📰 Compromised MemTensor Packages Deliver sckit Credential Stealer via npm and PyPI

Unknown threat actors have managed to compromise two legitimate MemTensor packages across the npm and Python Package Index (PyPI) repositories to push a platform-specific Go-based implant dubbed sckit designed for Windows, Linux, and macOS.According to reports from Aikido, SafeDep, Socket, and StepSecurity, the libraries in question below - @memtensor/memos-cloud-openclaw-plugin versions.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/compromised-memtensor-packages-deliver.html

#linux #python

📰 Intel Developing Their DXVK-IGDEXT For Improved Linux Gaming On Arc Graphics

Intel engineers have been quietly developing dxvk-igdext as their own component for DXVK Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 atop the Vulkan API for leveraging Intel Direct3D 11 Graphics Extensions...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/DXVK-IGDEXT

#intel #linux

📰 Thoughts return to forbidden RAM upgrades as Raspberry Pi OS gets fresh lick of paint

New dock and app launcher arrive while soaring memory prices revive scrutiny of a two-year-old firmware restriction.

🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/systems/2026/09/23/thoughts-return-to-forbidden-ram-upgrades-as-raspberry-pi-os-gets-fresh-lick-of-paint/5298600

#raspberry

📰 Konveyor Brings Niri-Like Scrolling Tiling to KDE Plasma

Konveyor introduces a scrollable column-based tiling workflow for KDE Plasma users running Wayland and Plasma 6.4 or newer.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/konveyor-brings-niri-like-scrolling-tiling-to-kde-plasma/

#kde #plasma #wayland

📰 Distro With an Expiry Date? Gravity Linux is a New Distro for Apple Silicon

Its first alpha targets the M4 Mac mini and runs on a Fedora base, with all driver work aimed at the upstream Linux kernel.

🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17471348/gravity-linux-launch

#distro #fedora #kernel #linux

📰 git-bug 0.11 Adds a Full Web UI for Issues and Code Browsing

The distributed, offline-first bug tracker git-bug 0.11 introduces a revamped web UI, code browsing, GraphQL improvements, and new packages.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/git-bug-0-11-adds-a-full-web-ui-for-issues-and-code-browsing/

#git

📰 Debian-Based SparkyLinux 2026.09 “Tiamat” Introduces Sparky Labwc Edition

SparkyLinux 2026.09 is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.2, Sparky Labwc edition, and the latest Debian “Forky” Testing updates.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/debian-based-sparkylinux-2026-09-tiamat-introduces-sparky-labwc-edition

#debian #kernel #linux

📰 The newest ESP32 can actually run Linux, and it's getting uncomfortably close to a Raspberry Pi

It's still a microcontroller, but it's a step above any other.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/newest-esp32-run-linux-close-to-raspberry-pi/

#linux #raspberry

📰 Qualcomm Talks Up Linux On Snapdragon X2 Laptops

Qualcomm at their Snapdragon Summit taking place in Hawaii are talking up the forthcoming Linux support for Snapdragon X2 series laptops...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Qualcomm-Talks-Up-X2-Linux

#linux

📰 A Triple Screen Laptop, Mechacomet, and Steam Frame: Liliputing News Roundup

The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld computer that launched via a Kickstarter campaign earlier this year, and is now available for pre-order for $239 and up • Why carry around a portable monitor when you can buy a laptop that has one • The Steam Frame VR headset may be one of the most repairable on the market.

🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/triplescreenlaptop-mechacomet-and-steam-frame-liliputing-news-roundup/

#linux #steam

📰 Wireshark 4.6.9 Updates Protocol and Capture File Support, Fixes More Bugs

Wireshark 4.6.9 open-source network protocol analyzer is now available for download with updated protocol and capture file support, as well as various bug and security fixes.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/wireshark-4-6-9-updates-protocol-and-capture-file-support-fixes-more-bugs

#opensource

📰 I switched Ubuntu's desktop to Cinnamon for speed, but the real upgrade was how I work

Ubuntu's GNOME desktop is one of its biggest problems, and switching can make it much better. But performance shouldn't be the main reason.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/switched-ubuntus-desktop-cinnamon-speed-real-upgrade-how-work/

#gnome #ubuntu

📰 openKylin 3.0 Release Makes it a "AI first" Linux Desktop

The built-in skills allow you to control and change system settings via AI agent. Is this the beginning of AI assistant for desktop computers?

🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17471831/openkylin-3-0-released

#linux

📰 SteamVR Beta v2.18.1 brings more Linux fixes and general improvements

You'll most likely want SteamVR Beta if you have the new Steam Frame, especially on Linux - with SteamVR Beta v2.18.1 bringing numerous improvements.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/steamvr-beta-v2-18-1-brings-more-linux-fixes-and-general-improvements/

#linux #steam

📰 GNOME 50.5 Released With Numerous Bug and Security Fixes

GNOME 50.5 arrives as an old-stable maintenance update with fixes across GNOME Shell, Mutter, GTK, GDM, GVfs, Epiphany, and more.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/gnome-50-5-released-with-numerous-bug-and-security-fixes/

#gnome

📰 Intel GPU support with Proton should get better with DXVK-IGDEXT

Intel have an interesting new project with DXVK-IGDEXT, allowing Proton / Wine to make better use of Intel GPU features.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/intel-gpu-support-with-proton-should-get-better-with-dxvk-igdext/

#intel #proton #wine

📰 Linux 7.4 DRM Infrastructure Better Supporting HDMI 2.0 With New Helpers

Sent out today was the latest weekly pull of drm-misc-next changes of feature material to queue in DRM-Next for Linux 7.4. Most notable in this week's pull request are a number of patches for enhancing the HDMI 2.0 handling in the DRM core infrastructure and display helpers...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.4-DRM-Helpers-HDMI-2.0

#linux