Destination Linux
Destination Linux
Deviant Airwaves
454: Zen Browser: The Modern Firefox We’ve Been Waiting For? Plus Security Scoop With Craig Rowland
58 minutes Posted Feb 24, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Welcome to Destination Linux
Community Feedback
Security Scoop with Craig
Browser Extensions and Security
Agentic AI and Privacy Concerns
Notepad's Security Vulnerabilities
Notepad++ Supply Chain Attack
Linux Kernel 6.19 Updates
Exploring the Zen Browser
Closing Thoughts and Thanks
Intro
Welcome to Destination Linux
Welcome to Destination Linux
Community Feedback
Community Feedback
Security Scoop with Craig
Security Scoop with Craig
Browser Extensions and Security
Browser Extensions and Security
AI Tools and Security Risks
AI Tools and Security Risks
Agentic AI and Privacy Concerns
Agentic AI and Privacy Concerns
Notepad's Security Vulnerabilities
Notepad's Security Vulnerabilities
Notepad++ Supply Chain Attack
Notepad++ Supply Chain Attack
Linux Kernel 6.19 Updates
Linux Kernel 6.19 Updates
Exploring the Zen Browser
Exploring the Zen Browser
Closing Thoughts and Thanks
Closing Thoughts and Thanks
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The "Modern Firefox" has arrived, but is it secure?
In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the Zen Browser, a gorgeous, privacy-respecting fork of Firefox that’s modernizing the web with vertical tabs and split views. But beauty isn’t everything, so we brought in the ultimate defense specialist, Craig Rowland from Sandfly Security, to help us navigate the increasingly hostile digital landscape.
From AI-driven phishing attacks to the Notepad++ supply chain breach, Craig gives us a masterclass in "agentless" security and how to stay safe without bloating your system. We also break down Linux Kernel 6.19, featuring a 40% performance boost for older AMD hardware and the path toward stable HDR on the Linux desktop.
Grab your favorite beverage, put down that USB drive, and let’s get started!
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