Keeping Your Data Safe: How PSPINC Is Protecting Your Servers

At PSPINC, security is our top priority. We constantly monitor security channels to catch potential threats before they ever touch your business.

 

Recently, cybersecurity researchers discovered a critical flaw in the Linux operating system kernel. Security experts call this issue CVE-2026-99999 (nicknamed "PwnEscape").

 

Our server team moved quickly to protect our infrastructure. Here is a clear breakdown of what happened and how our team is keeping your servers safe.

 

What Is the "PwnEscape" Issue?

Think of a server's kernel as the main engine of an airplane. It manages all the heavy lifting behind the scenes.

 

Recently, security experts found a loophole in how the Linux kernel handles basic network traffic. Under specific conditions, a sneaky attacker could trick the host server into sharing hidden memory or crashing.

 

Because this bug lives deep inside the underlying system code, security teams across the tech industry treated it as an urgent priority.

 

How PSPINC Handled It

1. Assessed Our Systems: We quickly scanned our entire network to identify every server running affected kernel versions.
2. Tested the Patch: Our engineers tested the fix in a isolated environment to make sure it wouldn't disrupt your websites or online services.
3. Updated the Kernel: We applied the latest patched kernel updates across our AlmaLinux servers, effectively closing the security loophole.

Do You Need to Take Action?

• Fully Managed Services: If PSPINC manages your server, web hosting, or email services, you don't need to do anything. Our team has already handled the patch for you.
• Self-Managed Virtual Servers: If you manage your own virtual private server (VPS) with root access, we recommend running your system updates (sudo dnf update or sudo yum update) to pull in the latest kernel patches from AlmaLinux.