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Linux Developers Propose Hibernation Cancellation Feature Amid Sleep State Challenges

Linux kernel developers are proposing a mechanism to cancel hibernation using the power button, addressing user frustration with lengthy sleep processes. The patch emerges against broader concerns about hibernation reliability and data loss risks across distributions.

Power Button Interrupt Proposed for Linux Hibernation

Linux kernel developers are reportedly working on a patch that would allow users to cancel the hibernation process mid-operation, according to recent technical discussions. The proposed change would enable interrupting hibernation by pressing the power button, addressing what sources indicate has been a longstanding user experience issue.

by Harlow Wesley
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Xubuntu Website Security Breach Exposes Users to Cryptocurrency Malware Threat

The Xubuntu website’s downloads section was compromised with malware designed to steal cryptocurrency, according to recent reports. Security analysts suggest the incident underscores the vulnerabilities facing community-maintained Linux distributions. The breach has since been contained, with no confirmed financial losses reported.

Security Breach Targets Xubuntu Downloads

The official website for Xubuntu, the Ubuntu variant featuring the Xfce desktop environment, experienced a significant security breach where attackers inserted malicious software into the downloads section, according to reports from multiple online communities. Sources indicate the compromised file was designed specifically to target Windows users attempting to download the Linux distribution, though investigators suggest the attack methodology was relatively unsophisticated.

by Owen Holt