Tag: tool
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DEF CON 32 Troll Trapping Through TAS Tools Exposing Speedrunning Cheaters
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in SecurityNewsAuthors/Presenters: Allan Cecil Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/def-con-32-troll-trapping-through-tas-tools-exposing-speedrunning-cheaters/
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Google AI Tool Finds 26 Bugs in Open-Source Projects
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in SecurityNewsOne Vulnerability Had Been Undiscovered for Two Decades, Researchers Said. Google researchers used an AI-powered fuzzing tool to identify 26 vulnerabilities in open-source code repositories, some of which had been lurking undiscovered for several decades. Each was found with AI, using AI-generated and enhanced fuzz targets, Google said. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Price Drop: This Complete Ethical Hacking Bundle is Now $35
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in SecurityNewsGet a comprehensive, potentially lucrative ethical hacking education with 18 courses on today’s top tools and tech. This bundle is just $34.97 for a limited time. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/ethical-hacking-course-bundle/
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The Evolution of Hashing Algorithms: From MD5 to Modern Day
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Tags: toolHashing algorithms have come a long way! This blog post takes you on a journey through the evolution of hashing, from early examples like MD5 to the modern SHA family and beyond. Discover how these crucial cryptographic tools have evolved to meet the demands of today’s security challenges. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
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Tags: access, advisory, ai, application-security, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, cisa, cloud, computer, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, exploit, extortion, firewall, framework, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, incident, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, office, open-source, powershell, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsDon’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against…
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Google’s AI Powered Fuzzing Tool Discovers 26 New Vulns
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36632/Googles-AI-Powered-Fuzzing-Tool-Discovers-26-New-Vulns.html
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Russian Cyber Spies Target Organizations with HatVibe and CherrySpy Malware
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in SecurityNewsRussian-aligned TAG-110 uses custom tools to spy on governments, human rights groups and educational institutions in Europe and Asia First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russian-cyber-spies-hatvibe/
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DOJ Takes Down Global Cybercrime Hub PopeyeTools, Seizes Cryptocurrency
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of the PopeyeTools website, a notorious cybercrime website that facilitated the trafficking of stolen financial information and tools for committing fraud. Along with this major takedown, criminal charges have been filed against three administrators of the site: Abdul Ghaffar, 25, of Pakistan; Abdul Sami, 35, of…
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Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3: SDN-firewall integration, faster container backups, and more!
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in SecurityNewsThe Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 enterprise virtualization solution features management tools and a user-friendly web interface, allowing you to deploy open-source … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/22/open-source-proxmox-virtual-environment-8-3-released/
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What is DSPT Compliance: From Toolkit to Audit (2024)
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in SecurityNewsThe Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), an online tool, is undergoing significant changes. From September 2024, the DSPT will now align with the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) to enhance cybersecurity measures across the NHS. This shift will impact many NHS organisations and require adjustments to their data security and protection……
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Five Cyber Agencies Sound Alarm About Active Directory Attacks: Beyond the Basics
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, framework, iam, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, password, risk, service, software, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityA landmark global report emphasizes 17 attack techniques against Microsoft Active Directory and cautions organizations to step up protections. In the second of our two-part series, we take you beyond the basics to highlight three key areas to focus on. The landmark report Detecting and Mitigating Active Directory Compromises, released in September by cybersecurity agencies…
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How to Unenroll a Student from a Google Classroom: A Step-by-Step Guide
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in SecurityNewsTechnology tools for teaching and learning are booming in K-12 classrooms everywhere. Teachers are using multiple tools for all types of reasons. And Google Classroom has become a popular option as a Learning Management System (LMS) for its ease of use and integration with other Google Workspace apps. Integrating technology in the classroom is a…
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After CrowdStrike Outage, Microsoft Debuts ‘Quick Machine Recovery’ Tool
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft debuts Quick Machine Recovery tool to apply fixes even when machines are unable to boot, without needing physical access. The post After CrowdStrike Outage, Microsoft Debuts ‘Quick Machine Recovery’ Tool appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/after-crowdstrike-outage-microsoft-debuts-quick-machine-recovery-tool/
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How businesses can prepare for the 47-day certificate lifecycle: What it means and recent updates
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in SecurityNewsApple’s proposal to shorten SSL/TLS certificate lifespans to 47 days by 2028 emphasizes enhanced security and automation. Shorter cycles reduce vulnerabilities, encourage automated certificate management, and push businesses to adopt efficient tools like ACME protocols. While the proposal isn’t yet mandatory, businesses must prepare by modernizing infrastructure, automating renewal processes, and training teams. Adapting early…
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Cyber Story Time: The Boy Who Cried “Secure!”
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in SecurityNewsAs a relatively new security category, many security operators and executives I’ve met have asked us “What are these Automated Security Validation (ASV) tools?” We’ve covered that pretty extensively in the past, so today, instead of covering the “What is ASV?” I wanted to address the “Why ASV?” question. In this article, we’ll cover some…
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Seit 10 Jahren vorhanden: Fünf Lücken verleihen Root-Rechte unter Linux
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in SecurityNewsIn einem Tool namens Needrestart klaffen gleich mehrere Root-Lücken, die zahlreiche Linux-Systeme gefährden – und das schon seit April 2014. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/seit-10-jahren-vorhanden-fuenf-linux-luecken-verleihen-angreifern-root-rechte-2411-191003.html
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Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors
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in SecurityNewsESET researchers have identified multiple samples of two previously unknown Linux backdoors: WolfsBane and FireWood. The goal of the backdoors and tools discovered is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/21/linux-backdoors-wolfsbane-firewood/
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Google’s AI-Powered OSS-Fuzz Tool Finds 26 Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Projects
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has revealed that its AI-powered fuzzing tool, OSS-Fuzz, has been used to help identify 26 vulnerabilities in various open-source code repositories, including a medium-severity flaw in the OpenSSL cryptographic library.”These particular vulnerabilities represent a milestone for automated vulnerability finding: each was found with AI, using AI-generated and enhanced fuzz targets,” First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Two PyPi Malicious Package Mimic ChatGPT Claude Steals Developers Data
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in SecurityNewsTwo malicious Python packages masquerading as tools for interacting with popular AI models ChatGPT and Claude were recently discovered on the Python Package Index (PyPI), the official repository for Python libraries. These packages reportedly remained undetected for over a year, silently compromising developer environments and exfiltrating sensitive data. As reported by a cybersecurity researcher, Leonid…
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Wireshark 4.4.2 Released: What’s New!
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in SecurityNewsThe Wireshark Foundation has officially announced the release of Wireshark 4.4.2, the latest version of the world’s most popular network protocol analyzer. Wireshark is wide use in troubleshooting, analysis, development, and educational purposes, Wireshark continues to be a vital tool for network professionals and enthusiasts. The nonprofit Wireshark Foundation, which promotes protocol analysis education, emphasizes…
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Microsoft Adds Raft of Zero-Trust Tools and Platforms
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft this week launched a raft of cybersecurity initiatives that address everything from making Windows platforms more secure to adding platforms that are more secure by design. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/microsoft-adds-raft-of-zero-trust-tools-and-platforms/
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Securing the Software Supply Chain: Checkmarx One Expands its Offerings
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Tags: ai, container, detection, exploit, programming, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, toolThe software supply chain is under siege. Threat actors increasingly exploit weaknesses in code repositories, dependencies and mismanaged secrets to infiltrate and disrupt software development processes. In response, organizations are turning to robust strategies to safeguard their supply chains, including tools like SCA scanning, AI and container security, secrets detection and repository health monitoring. Checkmarx’s..…
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Surf Security Launches World’s First AI Deepfake Detecting Browser
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in SecurityNewsSURF Security has launched the beta of its neural net-powered deepfake detection tool for customer testing today. The SURF Deepwater deepfake detector tool is built into the SURF Security Enterprise Zero-Trust Browser® and defends enterprises, media organisations, police, and militaries worldwide from AI deepfake threats. It can detect with up to 98% accuracy whether the…
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Hackers Hijacked Misconfigured Servers For Live Streaming Sports
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in SecurityNewsRecent threat hunting activities focused on analyzing outbound network traffic and binaries within containerized environments. By cross-referencing honeypot data with threat intelligence platforms, researchers identified suspicious network events linked to the execution of the benign tool ffmpeg. Although this particular instance was not inherently malicious, it did raise concerns due to the unusual context in…
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Surf Security Adds Deepfake Detection Tool to Enterprise Browser
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in SecurityNewsSurf Security has released Deepwater, a deepfake detection tool integrated into the company’s enterprise browser. The post Surf Security Adds Deepfake Detection Tool to Enterprise Browser appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/surf-security-adds-deepfake-detection-tool-to-enterprise-browser/
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Microsoft Ignite New 360-Degree Details Attackers Tools Methods
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in SecurityNewsA significant leap forward in cybersecurity was announced with the introduction of new threat intelligence (TI) capabilities in Security Copilot, aimed at giving organizations a comprehensive ‘360-degree’ view of attacker tools and methodologies. These innovations promise to provide defenders with deeper insights into potential threats, making it easier than ever to detect and neutralize adversaries before…