Tag: kernel

Top 10 Linux distributions for privacy and security

If you are serious about protecting your private data from hackers or other snooping eyes, you should start using a security-focused operating system. More tech-savvy users will quickly discover that many Linux distributions (or distros for short) keep your data secure with strong encryption and other advanced security features. However, if you are just starting…
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April 22, 2024 0

WireGuard kernel module vs. user space: Speed and performance

   The WireGuard kernel module has been enabled in AOSP (Android Open Source Project) since 2020 and should in theory be preferred over user space implementations. The Nord Security team explored this hypothesis by results. Differences between user space and kernel What is the difference between these two approaches? In terms of sending and receiving…
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October 18, 2023 0