Tag: tool
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How Python Software Development Enhances Cyber Defense
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in SecurityNewsPython has emerged as a powerful ally in combating rising cybersecurity threats and tracking cybercrime through tools leveraging… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/python-software-development-enhances-cyber-defense/
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Phishing-as-a-Service Rockstar 2FA continues to be prevalent
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Tags: 2fa, attack, authentication, credentials, malicious, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, phishing, service, threat, toolPhishing tool Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 credentials, it uses adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks to bypass multi-factor authentication. Trustwave researchers are monitoring malicious activity associated with Phishing-as-a-Service (PaaS) platforms, their latest report focuses on a toolkit called Rockstar 2FA. Rockstar 2FA targets Microsoft 365 accounts and bypasses multi-factor authentication with adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. In AiTM phishing, threat…
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The CSO guide to top security conferences
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Tags: access, cio, cloud, compliance, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, email, germany, guide, identity, india, intelligence, international, jobs, law, resilience, risk, risk-management, threat, tool, training, updateThere is nothing like attending a face-to-face event for career networking and knowledge gathering, and we don’t have to tell you how helpful it can be to get a hands-on demo of a new tool or to have your questions answered by experts. Fortunately, plenty of great conferences are coming up in the months ahead.…
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AI-based tools designed for criminal activity are in high demand
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in SecurityNewsMultiple regional conflicts, such as Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, have resulted in a surge in cyberattacks and hacktivist activities, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/29/ai-tools-ransomware/
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Matrix, A Single Actor Orchestrate Global DDOS Attack Campaign
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a widespread Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) campaign attributed to a threat actor using the alias >>Matrix.
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SMOKEDHAM Backdoor: UNC2465’s Stealth Weapon for Extortion and Ransomware Campaigns
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in SecurityNewsA comprehensive analysis by TRAC Labs has shed light on the SMOKEDHAM backdoor, a malicious tool leveraged by the financially motivated threat actor UNC2465. Active since 2019, SMOKEDHAM plays a... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/smokedham-backdoor-unc2465s-stealth-weapon-for-extortion-and-ransomware-campaigns/
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‘Tis the season for website cloning tools, RCEs and AI phishing lures
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/tis-the-season-for-website-cloning-tools-rces-and-ai-phishing-lures
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Scientists demonstrate Pixelator deepfake image verification tool
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in SecurityNewsWith the age of deepfake imagery upon us, a team led by York St John University researchers has created a tool to help people ‘navigate the fine line between reality and fabrication’ First seen on Jump to article: /www.computerweekly.com/news/366616231/Scientists-demonstrate-Pixelator-deepfake-image-verification-tool
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Russian Script Kiddie Assembles Massive DDoS Botnet
Over the past year, Matrix has used publicly available malware tools and exploit scripts to target weakly secured IoT devices, and enterprise servers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/russian-script-kiddie-assembles-massive-ddos-botnet
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AmberWolf Launches NachoVPN Tool to Tackle VPN Security Risks
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in SecurityNewsResearchers reveal major vulnerabilities in popular corporate VPN clients, allowing remote attacks. Discover the NachoVPN tool and expert… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/amberwolf-nachovpn-tool-vpn-security-risks/
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Zscaler-Tool <> bekämpft den Malware-Loader <>
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in SecurityNewsDurch die Zusammenarbeit von internationalen Strafverfolgungsbehörden mit Partnern aus der Wirtschaft in der Operation Endgame konnten im Mai viele bekannte Malware-Loader ausgeschaltet werden. Mehr als 1.000 Befehls- und Kontrolldomänen (C2) wurden damals beschlagnahmt und über 50.000 Infektionen beseitigt. Diese erste großangelegte Aktion gegen eine C2-Infrastruktur seit über zehn Jahren hatte allerdings nur kurzfristige Wirksamkeit, denn…
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Wie die künstliche Intelligenz die Zukunft von Cyberbedrohungen und -abwehr neu definiert
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in SecurityNewsKnowBe4 hat ihre Cybersicherheitsprognosen für 2025 veröffentlicht. Die Experten von KnowBe4 beleuchten, wie fortschrittliche KI-Tools die Dynamik zwischen Angreifern und Verteidigern weiter verändern werden. Im Jahr 2024 beschleunigte sich die Entwicklung von Cyberbedrohungen erheblich angetrieben durch die zunehmende Verbreitung und Raffinesse von KI-Werkzeugen. Diese Tools ermöglichen es Cyberkriminellen, ihre Angriffe präziser, komplexer und schwerer […]…
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Cybersecurity’s oversimplification problem: Seeing AI as a replacement for human agency
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Tags: access, ai, awareness, business, ciso, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, election, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, technology, threat, tool, trainingThere’s a philosophical concept called the Great Man Theory that suggests history is all about how significant individuals act as centers of gravity for society as a whole, think Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, Queen Elizabeth I, or the founding fathers of the American Revolution.Recent research suggests that cybersecurity and related professions are developing a…
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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: November 2024
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in SecurityNewsThis month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. ScubaGear … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/27/open-source-cybersecurity-tools-november-2024/
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Firefox 133.0 Released with Multiple Security Updates What’s New!
Mozilla has officially launched Firefox 133.0, offering enhanced features, significant performance improvements, and critical security fixes. This latest release enhances privacy, developer tools, and enterprise functionality while introducing several new features and updates. Here’s everything you need to know! One of the most exciting additions is the new Bounce Tracking Protection, available in Firefox’s Enhanced…
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AWS CISO details automated cybersecurity tools for customers
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in SecurityNewsChris Betz, CISO at AWS, discusses how three internal tools are designed to automatically identify and mitigate threats for the cloud giant’s customers. First seen on Jump to article: /www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366616344/AWS-CISO-details-automated-cybersecurity-tools-for-customers
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The 10 Hottest Cybersecurity Startups Of 2024
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in SecurityNewsCRN’s picks for the hottest cybersecurity startups of 2024 include companies offering tools for cloud and AI security, data security and security operations. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2024/the-10-hottest-cybersecurity-startups-of-2024
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Microsoft’s Cloud Defender integrates SCA tool by Endor Labs
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsofts-cloud-defender-integrates-sca-tool-by-endor-labs
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Dell unveils new AI, cybersecurity tools at Microsoft Ignite event
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/dell-unveils-new-ai-cybersecurity-tools-at-microsoft-ignite-event
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Cloud breaches possible with new attack leveraging IaC, PaC tool flaws
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cloud-breaches-possible-with-new-attack-leveraging-iac-pac-tool-flaws
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Chinese APT Hackers Using Multiple Tools And Vulnerabilities To Attack Telecom Orgs
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Tags: apt, attack, backdoor, china, control, cyber, exploit, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, rat, tool, vulnerabilityEarth Estries, a Chinese APT group, has been actively targeting critical sectors like telecommunications and government entities since 2023. They employ advanced techniques, including exploiting vulnerabilities, lateral movement, and deploying multiple backdoors like GHOSTSPIDER, SNAPPYBEE, and MASOL RAT, which have impacted Southeast Asia significantly. The group makes use of a sophisticated command and control infrastructure…
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Bing Wallpaper app, now in Windows Store, accused of cookie shenanigans
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft free tool snooping on users? Surely not! First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/bing_wallpaper_app/
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Here’s how simple it is for script kiddies to stand up DDoS services
How plug-and-play hacking tools and lax configs helped a Russian script kiddie start a scheme. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/russian-hacker-script-matrix-ddos-aqua/
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Tips and Tools for Social Media Safety
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in SecurityNewsProtect your social media presence with tools like privacy checkups, monitoring services, and digital footprint scanners. Stay secure by avoiding oversharing, limiting third-party app permissions, and using strong passwords. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/tips-and-tools-for-social-media-safety/
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Over a Third of Firms Struggling With Shadow AI
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in SecurityNewsSome 35% of global organizations report challenges monitoring use of non-approved AI tools First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/over-third-firms-struggling-shadow/
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Tool-Tipp 35 Nessus – Mit Nessus Schwachstellen im Netzwerk finden
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/nessus-netzwerk-schwachstellenscan-a-e52a045dd4e9d398f3c422c0f81d9b5f/
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Starbucks operations hit after ransomware attack on supply chain software vendor
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Tags: ai, attack, ceo, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, hacker, monitoring, open-source, privacy, programming, radius, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityStarbucks is grappling with operational challenges after a ransomware attack on a third-party software provider, affecting the company’s ability to process employee schedules and payroll, according to Reuters.Last week, Blue Yonder, a UK-based supply chain software vendor serving Starbucks and other retailers, acknowledged experiencing service disruptions due to a ransomware attack.”Blue Yonder experienced disruptions to…
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Researchers Detailed Tools Used By Hacktivists Fueling Ransomware Attacks
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in SecurityNewsCyberVolk, a politically motivated hacktivist group, has leveraged readily available ransomware builders like AzzaSec, Diamond, LockBit, and Chaos to launch DDoS and ransomware attacks against targets opposing Russian interests. The highly skilled members of the group modify and improve these tools, which results in an increase in their level of sophistication and makes it more…
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9 VPN alternatives for securing remote network access
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, corporate, credentials, cve, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dns, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, guide, Hardware, iam, identity, infrastructure, Internet, iot, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, office, password, ransomware, risk, router, saas, service, software, strategy, switch, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, waf, zero-trustOnce the staple for securing employees working remotely, VPNs were designed to provide secure access to corporate data and systems for a small percentage of a workforce while the majority worked within traditional office confines. The move to mass remote working brought about by COVID-19 in early 2020 changed things dramatically. Since then, large numbers…