Linux Tops 2026 CVE Charts, Greg KH Says That’s a Good Thing

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Bobby Borisov
Aug 17, 2026

Greg Kroah-Hartman says Linux leads CVE counts for the first half of 2026, arguing the numbers reflect responsible reporting, not poor security.

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