OpenBSD 8.0 is now available as the project's 61st release, maintaining its strong security record with over 30 years of only two remote holes in default installations. Key updates include Intel Arc graphics support, expanded 512GB kernel virtual address space, hibernation for ARM64, RPKI-to-router daemon, and improvements to LibreSSL and OpenSSH.
Background
OpenBSD is a security-focused Unix-like operating system descended from 4.4BSD, known for its emphasis on correctness, security, and code cleanliness. Founded by Theo de Raadt in 1995 after he left the NetBSD project.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 21, 2026 at 03:57 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10