Linux is a robust and stable operating system kernel, but there are instances where it can panic, be it due to bad hardware or bad software. It does not happen often, but it can happen. If you’re ...

I have a service that maintains live kernel sysctl settings. I'm writing a test case to verify that this service works. Is there a harmless sysctl setting that can be used for this testing?

Most people assume Linux is secure, and that’s a false assumption. Imagine your laptop is stolen without first being hardened. A thief would probably assume your username is “root” and your password ...