Tag: hacking
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Cyber experts offer lukewarm praise for voluntary code governing use of commercial hacking tools
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in SecurityNewsThe Pall Mall Process guidelines for nations could be useful, they said, but have obvious limitations. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/pall-mall-process-global-cybersecurity-code-conduct-commercial-hacking-tools/
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Tainted drive appears to be source of malware attack on Western military mission in Ukraine
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in SecurityNewsResearchers at Symantec said the Russia-linked group known as Gamaredon appears to have departed from its usual email phishing tactics in hacking a Western military mission in Ukraine. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/gamaredon-removable-drive-malware-western-military-mission-ukraine
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
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Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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Researchers Uncover Hacking Tools and Techniques Shared on Russian-Speaking Cybercrime Forums
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in SecurityNewsTrend Micro, a cybersecurity firm, has released its 50th installment report on the Russian-speaking cybercriminal underground, revealing the intricate web of tools, techniques, and cultural elements defining this notorious cybercrime ecosystem. The report highlights the sophistication and resilience of this community, which has been a pioneer in cybercriminal innovation. Sophisticated Tools and Techniques The Russian-speaking…
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Die meistgesuchten Hacker der Welt
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in SecurityNewsHacking ist heutzutage ein weltweites Phänomen, das jeden einschließen kann von den sogenannten Skriptkiddies über Netzaktivisten bis hin zu cyberkriminellen Organisationen und sogar Staaten. In diesem Artikel widmen wir uns den meistgesuchten Hackern weltweit, die sich noch immer auf der Flucht befinden. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/05/20/die-meistgesuchten-hacker-der-welt/
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As spyware market continues to expand, diplomatic Pall Mall Process hits a pivot point
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in SecurityNewsThe Pall Mall Process, a diplomatic initiative designed to reform the commercial spyware and hacking market, has added more nations as it confronts an industry that is more complex than ever. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pall-mall-process-commercial-spyware-hacking-paris-diplomacy
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Spionage-Ring Sednit nutzt Exploits von Hacking Team
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in SecurityNewsDer berüchtigte Spionage-Ring Sednit nutzt seit neuestem Exploits von der italienischen Firma Hacking Team, die in der vergangenen Woche offengelegt wurden. Über 400GB an internen Informationen gelangten dabei an die Öffentlichkeit. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/07/14/spionage-ring-sednit-nutzt-exploits-von-hacking-team/
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New Mirai Botnet Variant Exploits TVT DVRs to Gain Admin Control
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in SecurityNewsGreyNoise has noted a sharp escalation in hacking attempts targeting TVT NVMS9000 Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). The surge in malicious activity, peaking on April 3, 2025, with over 2,500 unique IP addresses, suggests a new variant of the notorious Mirai botnet is at play, exploiting an information disclosure vulnerability to seize administrative control over these…
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New GIFTEDCROOK Stealer Targets Government Organizations to Exfiltrate Sensitive Data
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity experts have uncovered an alarming escalation in cyber-espionage operations targeting Ukrainian critical sectors, as outlined in CERT-UA’s latest alert, CERT-UA#14303. The campaign, attributed to the UAC-0226 hacking group, leverages a sophisticated C/C++-based stealer called GIFTEDCROOK to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, and exfiltrate it via covert channels. The operation has been active since February…
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Over 26,000 Dark Web Discussions Focused on Hacking Financial Organizations
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Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, finance, hacker, hacking, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityRadware’s comprehensive research into the cybersecurity landscape has uncovered significant trends shaping the financial services industry’s vulnerabilities in 2024. The analysis, conducted across 46 deep-web hacker forums, identified over 26,000 threat actors’ discussions that revealed increasingly sophisticated cyberattack methods. The study highlights the adoption of advanced tools and strategies by cybercriminals, underscoring the urgent need…
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Xanthorox AI: New Automated Hacking Tool Surfaces on Hacker Forums
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in SecurityNewsA new malicious AI tool,Xanthorox AI, has emerged on underground hacker forums. Dubbed the >>Killer of WormGPT and all EvilGPT variants,
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BTS #48 Hardware Hacking Tips Tricks
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in SecurityNewsIn this episode, Paul and Chase delve into the world of hardware hacking, focusing on devices like the Flipper Zero and ESP32. They discuss the various applications of these tools, their impact on awareness in the hacking community, and the security implications surrounding their use. The conversation also touches on vulnerabilities in hotel security systems,……
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Dental Practice Support Firm Notifying 173,400 of Email Hack
Breach Affects Pediatric, Orthodontic and Dental Surgery Practices in 6 States. A Nashville, Tennessee firm that provides HR and finance services to dozens of specialty dental practices across six states is notifying more than 173,400 people of a 2024 email hacking incident affecting children and other patients. The company already faces several lawsuits related to…
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Threat Actors Exploit Toll Payment Services in Widespread Hacking Campaign
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in SecurityNewsIn a sophisticated cybercrime operation, the Smishing Triad, a China-based group, has been identified as the orchestrator behind a surge in smishing campaigns targeting consumers in the US and UK. These campaigns exploit toll payment services like FasTrak, E-ZPass, and I-Pass, with expectations of expanding globally. The Smishing Triad’s Modus Operandi The group employs fraudulent…
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Brothers Behind Rydox Dark Web Market Extradited to US
USA secures extradition of criminals from 9 countries, including two brothers behind Rydox, a dark web market for stolen data and hacking tools. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/brothers-rydox-dark-web-market-extradited-to-us/
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King Bob pleads guilty to Scattered Spider-linked cryptocurrency thefts from investors
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in SecurityNewsA Florida man, linked to the notorious Scattered Spider hacking gang, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency thefts which have netted hundreds of thousands of dollars. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/king-bob-pleads-guilty-to-scattered-spider-linked-cryptocurrency-thefts-from-investors
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20-Year-Old Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in Major Ransomware Case
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in SecurityNewsA 20-year-old Noah Urban, a resident of Palm Coast, Florida, pleaded guilty to a series of federal charges in a Jacksonville courtroom. Urban, linked to the infamous Scattered Spider hacking group, admitted to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in Florida, as well as conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a separate…
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Xanthorox AI Surfaces on Dark Web as Full Spectrum Hacking Assistant
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in SecurityNewsA sophisticated new artificial intelligence (AI) platform tailored for offensive cyber operations, named Xanthorox AI, has been identified… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/xanthorox-ai-dark-web-full-spectrum-hacking-assistant/
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BSidesLV24 HireGround Tracking And Hacking Your Career
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in SecurityNewsAuthors/Presenters: Misha Yalavarthy, Leif Dreizler Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/bsideslv24-hireground-tracking-and-hacking-your-career/
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NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree
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Tags: hackingPlus: Another DOGE operative allegedly has a history in the hacking world, and Donald Trump’s national security adviser apparently had way more Signal chats than previously known. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-nsa-chief-ousted-amid-trump-loyalty-bloodbath/
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$500,000 stolen in Australian super fund data breach
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in SecurityNewsSuper industry’s peak body says majority of hacking attempts stopped but money lost by a small number of customers<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/apr/04/australia-election-2025-live-peter-dutton-anthony-albanese-labor-coalition-poll-tariffs-trump-interest-rates-rba-ntwnfb”>Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign</li><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>afternoon election email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Hackers have targeted Australian superannuation funds this week, with a small number of customers losing a…
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Australian super funds compromised after data breach as hackers use stolen passwords
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in SecurityNewsRetirement savings industry’s peak body says majority of hacking attempts stopped but a number of companies affected by data breach<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>afternoon election email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Hackers have targeted Australian superannuation funds this week, the retirement savings industry’s peak body has said, with a number of funds having member…
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Breach Roundup: Fast Flux DNS Misuse Evades Easy Detection
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in SecurityNewsAlso: Gootloader Malware, GCHQ Intern Pleads Guilty, Check Point Breach Update. This week, a Fast Flux warning, Gootloader malware, an GCHQ intern pleaded guilty to stealing top secret data and Check Point undercuts hacking claim. Also, Google rolled out end-to-end encryption for some Gmail users, Apple backported patches and Dutch prosecutors cut internet access. First…
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Halo ITSM Vulnerability Exposed Organizations to Remote Hacking
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in SecurityNewsAn unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Halo ITSM could have been exploited to read, modify, or insert data. The post Halo ITSM Vulnerability Exposed Organizations to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/halo-itsm-vulnerability-exposed-organizations-to-remote-hacking/
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Russian Seashell Blizzard Targets Organizations Using Custom-Built Hacking Tools
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in SecurityNewsSeashell Blizzard, also known as APT44, Sandworm, and Voodoo Bear, has emerged as a sophisticated adversary targeting critical sectors worldwide. Associated with Russia’s Military Intelligence Unit 74455 (GRU), this group has been active since at least 2009, focusing on sectors such as energy, telecommunications, government, military, manufacturing, and retail. Their operations often involve long-term access…
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Paris set to host difficult negotiations on tackling commercial hacking tools
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in SecurityNewsThis week in Paris, the diplomatic initiative formerly known as the Pall Mall Process will continue to look for international agreement on thorny issues related to hacking tools known as commercial cyber intrusion capabilities (CCICs). First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/paris-pall-mall-process-meeting-commercial-hacking-tools
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‘Inside the Mind of a Hacker” Report – Die Renaissance des Hardware-Hackings
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/bug-bounty-programme-crowdsourced-security-ethische-hacker-a-ade140db3b24ce6c9637dc1e0462b78c/
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Check Point Responds to Hacking Claims
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in SecurityNewsCheck Point has responded to a hacker’s claims of sensitive data theft, confirming an incident but saying that it had limited impact. The post Check Point Responds to Hacking Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/check-point-responds-to-hacking-claims/
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Canadian hacker arrested for allegedly stealing data from Texas Republican Party
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in SecurityNewsThe prominent hacker Aubrey Cottle is accused of hacking into a third-party hosting company for the websites for the Texas Republican Party and the Texas Right to Life anti-abortion group. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/canadian-hacker-arrested-texas-gop