# Suricata 7.0.17 and 8.0.6 packages are now available for Ubuntu on Ubuntu PPA (Launchpad) **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [July 8, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.suricata.io/t/suricata-7-0-17-and-8-0-6-packages-are-now-available-for-ubuntu-on-ubuntu-ppa-launchpad/6397 "2026-07-08T10:29:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pevma](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.suricata.io/pevma/32/29_2.png) [@pevma](https://forum.suricata.io/u/pevma)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.suricata.io/t/suricata-7-0-17-and-8-0-6-packages-are-now-available-for-ubuntu-on-ubuntu-ppa-launchpad/6397/1 "2026-07-08T10:29:19Z")
More about Suricata 7.0.17 and 8.0.6 features, improvements and release notes : > [@Suricata 8.0.6 and 7.0.17 released!](https://forum.suricata.io/t/suricata-8-0-6-and-7-0-17-released/6391): > > We are pleased to announce the releases of Suricata 8.0.6 and 7.0.17. These are security releases, fixing a number of important issues. This is another release that reflects a change in vulnerability reporting volume as a result of the rise of AI(-assisted) analysis, resulting in a higher-than-usual number of issues. Get the releases here: :small\_orange\_diamond:8.0.6: [https://www.openinfosecfoundation.org/download/suricata-8.0.6.tar.gz](https://www.openinfosecfoundation.org/download/suricata-8.0.5.tar.gz) :small\_orange\_diamond:7.0.17: [https://www.openinfosecfou…](https://www.openinfosecfoundation.org/download/suricata-7.0.16.tar.gz) Suricata 7.0.17 and 8.0.6 packages are now available for Ubuntu on Ubuntu PPA (Launchpad). - 20.04 Focal - 22.04 Jammy - 24.04 Noble 64 bit packages available with the following architectures - - amd64 - arm64 - armhf - ppc64el The default installation in 7.0.17 and 8.0.6 also includes (available in the package) the tools: - suricata-update - suricatactl You can also get some help of how to use the tools by doing “suricata-update -h” or “suricatactl -h” The packages are build-in by default with: - IPS (nfqueue/AFP) - All JSON output - GeoIP - Unix-Socket - Lua scripting - PIE - Position Independent Executable - Redis enabled support The Ubuntu - 20.04 Focal - 22.04 Jammy - 24.04 Noble - 26.04 Resolute distribution packages are with Hyperscan enabled by default for extra performance. (Your CPU needs to have the SSSE3 flag. You can check with - `cat /proc/cpuinfo`) By community request there is also available “suricata-dbg” (Suricata with enabled debug features) package ready to use out of the box install: ```auto sudo apt-get install suricata-dbg ``` Suricata 8.0.6 is available from our `suricata-stable` and/or `suricata-8.0` PPA repository. Suricata 7.0.17 is available from our `suricata-7.0` PPA repository. How to: > **[3.2.1. Ubuntu Package Installation — Suricata 8.0.6 documentation](https://docs.suricata.io/en/suricata-8.0.6/install/ubuntu.html)** Feedback is welcome! ## News from SuriCon The Call for Talks for SuriCon Lisbon 2026 is officially closed! We are finalizing the last bits of the schedule, bringing together pre-SuriCon trainings and a strong lineup of talks packed with fresh ideas, practical insights, and the community spirit that makes SuriCon special. For SuriCon archives, registration and more, go to: [suricon.net](http://suricon.net) ## About Suricata [Suricata](https://suricata.io/) is a high-performance Network Threat Detection, IDS, IPS, and Network Security Monitoring engine. Open-source and owned by a community-run non-profit foundation, the Open Information Security Foundation ([OISF](https://oisf.net/)). Suricata is developed by OISF, its supporting vendors, and the community. ## Newsletter Stay up-to-date with latest events, webinars and happenings in our community: sign up for Suricata’s quarterly newsletter: [https://newsletter.suricata.io/](https://newsletter.suricata.io/) Thank you !