Security update. No network = no malware
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No network = no ddos
This looks similar: https://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?309254-ping-not-permitted-for-user
They updated the headers for linux-lts and that fixed it. This is a common frustration with newer wifi components. Switch to lts and update
How does one update when network doesn't work? (would be nice to know)
SELinux enabled? Type sestatus in a terminal.
Solved! Latest Mullvad VPN update caused it. Removed Mullvad VPN (was not loaded and not enabled), and everything is back to normal.
Thanks for suggestions though :)
I always have connection issues after a Mullvad update. One of the downsides really
so you just uninstall and reinstall?
I usually end up fiddling with service bouncing or a reboot to get it to work.
@oyzmo I would start by going into Network Manager, delete all the interfaces, and rebuild from scratch, then reboot and try again.
I'm aghast: How can this be a solution?!? We slam Microsoft but at least their networking doesn't go toes-up.
@corsicanguppy It's an issue I've encountered more than once and this has always resolved it. If you want to load Spywar back onto your machine, be my guest.