Tag: System Administration
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Why Ruby Deserves Your Attention for Shell Scripting
In the realm of shell scripting, the usual names come to mind: Bash, Python, and Perl. However, one language that often gets overlooked is Ruby. Despite Ruby’s deep-seated association with the Rails framework, it offers a wealth of features that makes it excellent for scripting tasks, potentially superior to Bash for more complex operations. In…
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Revamping Root Access: Could SSH Replace Sudo?
Root access in Unix-like systems has always been a hot topic of debate among system administrators and security professionals. Traditionally, the ‘sudo’ command has been the go-to tool for gaining superuser permissions without logging in as root. However, a recent thought-provoking experiment suggests using SSH (Secure Shell) as an alternative method to obtain root-level permissions.…
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Imprudenza Tecnologica: Lezioni dal Caso di Sabotaggio di NCS
L’incidente occorso all’azienda NCS, in cui un ex-dipendente ha eliminato numerosi server virtuali causando una perdita monetaria di oltre S$918,000, è un monito importante per il settore IT. I dettagli di questa vicenda, rivelati dalle indagini e commenti degli esperti, identificano varie falle sistemiche e culturali nella gestione della sicurezza informatica e nei processi di…
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Run0, a systemd based alternative to sudo, announced
The announcement of Run0 as a systemd-integrated replacement for the ubiquitous sudo commands marks a notable pivot towards harnessing the capabilities of systemd for more secure and managed privilege escalation. Unlike traditional methods that utilize setuid bits, Run0 operates on a different paradigm by leveraging the systemd infrastructure, potentially minimizing the risks associated with direct…
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Understanding run0: Systemd’s New Approach to Privilege Escalation
In the evolving landscape of Linux system administration, a fresh development aimed at enhancing security practices around privilege escalation has recently surfaced. The systemd project, a cornerstone in managing system processes for numerous Linux distributions, has introduced a command known as run0. This tool is projected to redefine methods of achieving higher privileges for executing…