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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Snap Trap: The Hidden Dangers Within Ubuntu's Package Suggestion System (www.aquasec.com)

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Aqua Nautilus researchers have identified a security issue that arises from the interaction between Ubuntu’s command-not-found package and the snap package repository. While command-not-found serves as a convenient tool for suggesting installations for uninstalled commands, it can be inadvertently manipulated by attackers through the snap repository, leading to deceptive recommendations of malicious packages.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's messed up. I'm going to stay away from them for sure.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

FWIW Flatpak also does it automated, but as others said they manually verify new entries, and since it's such a widely adopted standard there's less opportunity to name-squat a popular app that isn't already available.

I don't know what flatpak does to stop, say, someone releasing a legit/dummy app to pass manual verification before replacing it with a malicious app and a new name, so can't comment on how effective their security is beyond the initial release