Destination Linux

In Destination Linux Episode 485, Ryan, Jill, and Zeb are joined by Craig from Sandfly Security for a deep dive into the latest Linux security trends. Craig shares insights from the upcoming Cold Incident Response Conference, including modern Linux malware tactics, IoT rootkit risks, fake kernel threads, UPX‑packed binaries, and new Golang C2 frameworks targeting non‑x86 platforms.

Jill highlights major updates in OpenRGB, including expanded support for GPUs, keyboards, motherboards, and more. Zeb covers Peppermint OS shifting from X.Org to XLibre, Ubuntu 26.10 unexpectedly adopting the Linux 7.3 kernel, and MX Linux’s forum being hit with a massive DDoS attack. Plus community feedback, Sandfly Security, and closing thoughts from the DL crew.

00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux

00:03:19 Community Feedback

00:15:54 Sponsored by Sandfly Security

00:18:21 Cold Incident Response Conference

00:24:07 Linux Malware Trends

00:35:09 IoT Rootkit Risks

00:40:08 OpenRGB Adds Support for New Hardware

00:53:19 Peppermint OS Moving to XLibre

00:56:38 Ubuntu 26.10 to use Linux 7.3 Kernel

01:00:22 MX Linux Forums Suffer DDoS Attack

01:06:33 Closing Thoughts

Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long‑time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in‑depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.

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Special Guest: Craig Rowland.

Máirín 'Mo' Duffy from Red Hat joins Jill, Ryan, and Zeb for a packed episode covering responsible AI, Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset, Plex security warnings, accessibility breakthroughs, and one of the most open‑source wearables ever made. Plus community feedback, Session updates, and Sandfly Security.

Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more!

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Become a Patron

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Buy Me a Coffee

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00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux

00:01:08 Community Feedback

00:12:39 Sponsored by Sandfly Security

00:14:36 Thanks to Our Supporters

00:15:52 AI Risks and Ten-Year Warnings

00:30:29 Open Source as a Safeguard

00:39:21 AI’s Real-World Benefits

00:48:19 Steam Frame Revealed

01:07:59 Plex Patch Problems

01:16:19 Sound You Can Feel

01:19:31 Closing Thoughts

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In Destination Linux Episode 483, the crew is finally back at full strength! Zeb returns from his mysterious off‑world illness, recharged and ready to bring his signature wisdom back to the show. Jill unleashes one of the most beloved segments in DL history — the Treasure Hunt — where you never know what surprise she’ll pull out, but it’s always awesome.

We also dive into a packed set of topics that feel straight out of a doomsday‑style thriller: companies deleting your data instead of providing it, Switzerland attempting to break free from Microsoft’s gravitational pull, and Comcast rolling out motion‑sensing routers with serious privacy implications. Plus community feedback on Discord alternatives, open‑source wins, and more.

Below are the timestamps for this episode:

00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux

00:02:00 Community Feedback

00:10:58 Open Source Donation Poll Results

00:17:48 Sponsored by Sandfly Security

00:20:53 Thanks to Our Supporters

00:25:56 Jill's Treasure Hunt: A Surprise Gift

00:51:50 Privacy Act Put to the Test

01:02:03 Switzerland Ditches Microsoft

01:07:39 Comcast's Motion-Sensing Routers

01:13:12 Closing Thoughts

About The Show:

Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more!

Destination Linux website

https://deviantairwaves.com

Become a Patron

https://patreon.com/destinationlinux

Buy Me a Coffee

https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux

Merch

https://shop.deviantairwaves.com

EFF x Destination Linux

https://eff.org/destinationlinux

Sandfly Security

https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=yt-description

Linux #opensource #FOSS #podcast #security #privacy #AI #redhat #ubuntu #suse #opensuse #debian #SteamOS

In Destination Linux Episode 482, Jill leads a very special show featuring the long‑awaited return of Rocco, one of the original hosts who helped build Destination Linux from the ground up. It’s been years since he last joined us, and we’re thrilled to have him back.

We also welcome Red Hat VP Mike McGrath for an in‑depth conversation about Lightwell - a new approach to simplifying modern infrastructure, improving predictability, and supporting open source ecosystems at scale. Mike shares insights on AI’s rapid rise, open source economics, partnerships with industry heavyweights, and how Lightwell helps developers, sysadmins, and researchers in real‑world environments.

Along the way, we cover Session chat updates, website security improvements, and reflect on the origins of Destination Linux with Rocco. We wrap with a fun lightning round.

Below are the full timestamps for this episode:

00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux

00:01:22 Community Feedback

00:06:44 Sponsored by Sandfly Security

00:08:14 Thanks to Our Supporters

00:10:37 Session Chat and Website Security

00:16:23 Rocco and the Origins of Destination Linux

00:28:31 Meet Mike McGrath

00:32:28 AI’s Rapid Rise

00:41:00 Open Source Economics

00:47:47 Introducing Lightwell

00:49:55 Why Lightwell Exists

00:53:15 Predictable Security at Scale

00:56:59 Keeping It Simple for Developers

01:00:43 Real-World Security Scenarios

01:02:47 Palo Alto Networks Partnership

01:05:47 What Lightwell Does

01:09:58 Helping Researchers

01:12:40 Getting Started with Lightwell

01:13:45 Roadmap and New Ecosystems

01:17:19 The Lightning Round

01:21:57 Closing Thoughts

Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.

Destination Linux website

https://deviantairwaves.com

Become a Patron

https://patreon.com/destinationlinux

Buy Me a Coffee

https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux

Merch

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Sandfly Security

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Welcome to Destination Linux Episode 481. Ryan and Jill are joined by returning guest host Craig Rowland, founder and CEO of Sandfly Security, for a deep dive into the latest security, AI, and Linux news.

We explore the realities of surveillance, motion‑sensing routers with privacy tradeoffs, and Craig’s full breakdown of the chaos and hype coming out of Black Hat - including agentic AI, guardrails that don’t guard anything, and the growing divide between restricted AI and open‑weight models. Craig also covers the Cold Incident Response Conference, AI‑powered threat detection, and a Bitcoin RNG hack that proves why dice still matter.

Jill celebrates Linux’s 35th birthday and Valve’s 30th anniversary with a look back at the milestones that shaped open source, gaming, and the Linux desktop.

Below are the full timestamps for this episode.

00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux

00:02:04 Community Feedback

00:18:28 Destination Linux Session Server

00:22:24 Sponsored by Sandfly Security

00:24:16 Thanks to Our Supporters

00:25:45 Black Hat Agentic AI Hype

00:38:01 AI Guardrails Fall Short

00:52:13 Linux Turns 35

01:04:25 Valve Turns 30

01:16:00 Closing Thoughts

About the show:

Destination Linux is a weekly show where Ryan, Jill, and guests share their passion for Linux and Open Source. Destination Linux is a show for all experience levels, whether you’re a beginner to Linux and Open Source or a long time user, this is the podcast for you. Destination Linux covers a wide range of topics from the latest news, discussions on Linux and Open Source, Linux distributions, Linux applications, security, privacy, AI, gaming on Linux, and unique in-depth interviews with Linux developers and leaders and much more.

Destination Linux website

https://deviantairwaves.com

Become a Patron

https://patreon.com/destinationlinux

Buy Me a Coffee

https://buymeacoffee.com/destinationlinux

Merch

https://shop.deviantairwaves.com

EFF x Destination Linux

https://eff.org/destinationlinux

Sandfly Security

https://sandfly.com/?utm_source=destinationlinux&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=player-page

We're joined by Craig Rowland of Sandfly Security https://deviantairwaves.com/sandflysecurity
Special Guest: Craig Rowland.