![]() Hopefully companies and individuals still using the ancient Windows XP will migrate to Linux instead of a newer version of Windows or OS X. Kudos to the UK government for running these tests and confirming the value of Linux when it comes to security issues. With all of the choices available to them, there is now one that stands well above the rest. With Windows XP about to be put to rest, there will be a seemingly endless needs for businesses around the globe to replace those aging desktops. The results of this test couldn't have come at a more poignant time. And now, thanks to the UK government, there is official proof that Linux (specifically Ubuntu 12.04) is the best choice in a world where security should be priority number one. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of reports and claims of Windows superior security, when real-world results point to quite the opposite. TechRepublic is reporting that tests by the UK government demonstrate that Linux is tops when it comes to security. This release’s files are signed by Chuck Burgess (C245F175).Linux beats Windows and OS X in UK security tests “Beginning with v1.10.10, the GitHub repository will now contain GPG signature files for each phar file. ![]() There were no code changes between v1.10.9 and v1.10.10.” reads the release note. “This is a fresh release to assist in clearing up the issue with tainted file go-pear that was discovered on the server. PEAR maintainers have released a clean version 1.10.10 of pearweb_phars on Github. The hack could have a significant impact on a large number of websites because many web hosting providers allow running PEAR. The PEAR download manager (go-pear.phar) is pre-installed for Unix/Linux/BSD systems, Windows and Mac OS X users need to manually install it. A more detailed announcement will be on the PEAR Blog once it's back online.- PEAR January 19, 2019 The PEAR website itself has been disabled until a known clean site can be rebuilt. PEAR maintainers are working to determine how hackers breached the server and how many users have been impacted.Ī security breach has been found on the webserver, with a tainted go-pear.phar discovered. Hackers compromised the website at least six months ago, the investigation is still ongoing. If different, you may have the infected file.” “If you have downloaded this go-pear.phar in the past six months, you should get a new copy of the same release version from GitHub (pear/pearweb_phars) and compare file hashes. ![]() A more detailed announcement will be on the PEAR Blog once it’s back online.” reads a security alert published by the admins last week. “A security breach has been found on the webserver, with a tainted go-pear discovered. Maintainers pointed out that the GitHub copy of go-pear.phar is not compromised. Last week, the maintainers at PEAR took down the official website because hackers have replaced the legitimate PHP PEAR package manager (go-pear.phar) with a malicious version in the core PEAR file system. Packages written in PHP programming language. The PHP Extension and Application Repository (PEAR) is a framework and distribution system that allows anyone to search and download free ![]() PHP PEAR official site hacked, attackers replaced legitimate version of the package manager with a tainted version in the past 6 months.īad news for users that have downloaded the PHP PEAR package manager from the official website in the past 6 months because hackers have replaced it with a tainted version.
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