Tag: linux
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Carsenal: Neues Kali Linux enthält Tools zum Hacken von Autos
Kali Linux 2025.2 liefert nicht nur eine optimierte Menüstruktur. Es enthält auch ein aktualisiertes Toolset, mit dem sich Fahrzeuge hacken lassen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/carsenal-neues-kali-linux-enthaelt-tools-zum-hacken-von-autos-2506-197164.html
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Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition
Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/16/review-learning-kali-linux-2nd-edition/
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Kali Linux 2025.2 delivers Bloodhound CE, CARsenal, 13 new tools
OffSec has released Kali Linux 2025.2, the most up-to-date version of the widely used penetration testing and digital forensics platform. KDE Plasma 6.3 in Kali Linux 2025.2 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/14/kali-linux-2025-2-released-bloodhound-ce-carsenal/
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Kali Linux 2025.2 Released: New Tools, Smartwatch and Car Hacking Added
Kali Linux, the preferred distribution for security professionals, has launched its second major release of 2025, Kali Linux 2025.2, in June. This update introduces a restructured Kali Menu, upgraded desktop environments, 13 new tools, and significant Kali NetHunter advancements, including smartwatch Wi-Fi injection and a car hacking toolset. Here’s a concise look at the key…
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LinuxFest Northwest: LFNW 2025: In The Beginning…
Author/Presenter: Jon “maddog” Hall (Board Chair Emeritus: Linux Professional Institute, Founder: Project Cauã, Co-Founder: Caninos Loucos, Technical Advisor: QSentinel, Executive Director: Linux® International®) Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events…
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Linux Malware Authors Targeting Cloud Environments with ELF Binaries
Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence division, has recently conducted investigations that have revealed a worrying trend: threat actors are increasingly creating and modifying Linux Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) malware to attack cloud infrastructure. With cloud adoption skyrocketing and Linux-based systems underpinning the vast majority of cloud workloads estimates suggest between 70% and…
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Neues GenAI-Tool soll Open-Source-Sicherheit erhöhen
Tags: ai, bug, chatgpt, cvss, exploit, github, incident response, linux, LLM, open-source, tool, update, vulnerabilityEin neu entwickeltes GenAI-Tool soll helfen, Schwachstellen in großen Open-Source-Repositories zu erkennen und zu patchen.Niederländische und iranische Sicherheitsforscher haben ein neues Tool auf Basis von generativer KI (GenAI) ins Leben gerufen, das Plattformen wie ChatGPT ermöglichen soll, Bugs in Code-Repositories zu erkennen und zu patchen.Die Anwendung wurde getestet, indem GitHub nach einer bestimmten Schwachstelle durch…
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Multiple Chrome Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution by Attackers
Google Chrome’s Stable channel is being updated to version 137.0.7151.103 for Windows and Mac, with Linux receiving version 137.0.7151.103 as well. The rollout will take place gradually over the coming days and weeks, ensuring smooth deployment and minimal disruption for users. The official changelog provides a detailed breakdown of all modifications and enhancements included in…
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Apple tries to contain itself with lightweight Linux VMs for macOS
Swift-based containerization framework aims to improve performance and security First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/10/apple_tries_to_contain_itself/
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Linux Foundation unveils decentralized WordPress plugin manager
A collective of former WordPress developers and contributors backed by the Linux Foundation has launched the FAIR Package Manager, a new and independent distribution system for trusted WordPress plugins and themes. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/linux-foundation-unveils-decentralized-wordpress-plugin-manager/
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Kali GPT Revolutionizing Penetration Testing with AI on Kali Linux
In the rapidly evolving digital world, cybersecurity professionals are continually seeking innovative tools that not only streamline workflows but also empower users with deeper insights and automation capabilities. Enter Kali GPT, a groundbreaking AI assistant explicitly tailored for the Kali Linux ecosystem, engineered by XIS10CIAL. This article examines the origins, capabilities, and tangible benefits of…
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Kali GPT-Revolutionizing Penetration Testing with AI on Kali Linux
In the rapidly shifting digital world, cybersecurity professionals are constantly seeking innovative tools that not only streamline workflows but also empower users with deeper insights and automation. Enter Kali GPT”, a groundbreaking AI assistant tailored specifically for the Kali Linux ecosystem, engineered by XIS10CIAL. This article explores the genesis, capabilities, and tangible advantages of Kali…
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Linux Foundation tries to play peacemaker in ongoing WordPress scuffle
FAIR Package Manager project aims to prevent political power plays First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/06/linux_foundation_wordpress_peacemaker/
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From StackStorm to DeepTempo
And what does it tell us about Cybersecurity? As the founding CEO of StackStorm and now DeepTempo, I’ve seen how the needs of CISOs and SOCs have changed over the last 10+ years. New challenges and a better color scheme! When we started StackStorm, the cybersecurity landscape was different. Our power users rarely asked for more alerts”Š”,…
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New versions of Chaos RAT target Windows and Linux systems
Acronis researchers reported that new Chaos RAT variants were employed in 2025 attacks against Linux and Windows systems. Acronis TRU researchers discovered new Chaos RAT variants targeting Linux and Windows in recent attacks. Originally seen in 2022, Chaos RAT evolved in 2024, with fresh samples emerging in 2025. TRU also discovered a critical flaw in…
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Open-source Chaos RAT used in recent attacks targeting Linux
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/open-source-chaos-rat-used-in-recent-attacks-targeting-linux
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New Chaos RAT Targets Linux and Windows Users to Steal Sensitive Data
A new wave of cyber threats has emerged with the discovery of updated variants of Chaos RAT, a notorious open-source remote administration tool (RAT) first identified in 2022. As reported by Acronis TRU researchers in their recent 2025 analysis, this malware continues to evolve, targeting both Linux and Windows environments with sophisticated capabilities for espionage…
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KDE targets Windows 10 ‘exiles’ claiming ‘your computer is toast’
Encourages move to Linux but, for goodness sake, RTFM first First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/04/kde_windows_10_exiles/
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Chaos RAT Malware Targets Windows and Linux via Fake Network Tool Downloads
Threat hunters are calling attention to a new variant of a remote access trojan (RAT) called Chaos RAT that has been used in recent attacks targeting Windows and Linux systems.According to findings from Acronis, the malware artifact may have been distributed by tricking victims into downloading a network troubleshooting utility for Linux environments.”Chaos RAT is…
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New Linux PumaBot Targets IoT Devices with SSH Credential Brute-Force Attack
A new and insidious threat has surfaced in the cybersecurity landscape as Darktrace’s Threat Research team uncovers PumaBot, a Go-based Linux botnet meticulously designed to exploit embedded Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Unlike conventional botnets that cast a wide net through indiscriminate internet scans, PumaBot employs a highly targeted strategy, fetching a curated list of…
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Qualys entdeckt zwei lokale Sicherheitslücken in Apport und Systemd-Coredump in Linux-Systemen
Die Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) hat zwei lokale Sicherheitslücken in Apport und Systemd-Coredump entdeckt, die die Offenlegung von Informationen ermöglichen. Bei beiden Problemen handelt es sich um Race-Condition-Schwachstellen. Die erste (CVE-2025-5054) betrifft den Core-Dump-Handler von Ubuntu, Apport, und die zweite (CVE-2025-4598) zielt auf Systemd-Coredump ab, den Standard-Core-Dump-Handler unter Red-Hat-Enterprise-Linux 9 und der kürzlich veröffentlichten…
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Per Coredump: Angreifer können unter Linux Passwort-Hashes abgreifen
Mehrere Versionen von Ubuntu, Fedora und RHEL sind angreifbar. Böswillige Akteure können Anwendungen crashen und vertrauliche Daten erbeuten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/per-coredump-angreifer-koennen-unter-linux-passwort-hashes-abgreifen-2506-196786.html
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Widespread Linux password hash theft likely with new bugs
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/widespread-linux-password-hash-theft-likely-with-new-bugs
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Linux Crash Reporting Flaws (CVE-2025-5054, 4598) Expose Password Hashes
Qualys details CVE-2025-5054 and CVE-2025-4598, critical vulnerabilities affecting Linux crash reporting tools like Apport and systemd-coredump. Learn how… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/linux-crash-reporting-flaws-expose-password-hashes/
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New Linux Vulnerabilities Expose Password Hashes via Core Dumps
Two local information disclosure flaws in Linux crash-reporting tools have been identified exposing system data to attackers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/linux-vulnerabilities-expose/
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Sophisticated Malware Campaign Targets Windows and Linux Systems
A new malware campaign targeting Windows and Linux systems has been identified, deploying tools for evasion and credential theft First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/malware-campaign-targets-windows/
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Critical Linux Vulnerabilities Risk Password Hash Theft Worldwide
Critical Linux vulnerabilities that expose password hashes on millions of systems. Learn how to protect your data now! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/critical-linux-vulnerabilities-risk-password-hash-theft-worldwide/
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Hackers Weaponize Free SSH Client PuTTY to Deliver Malware on Windows
OpenSSH has become a standard tool for secure remote management on both Linux and Windows systems. Since its inclusion as a default component in Windows 10 version 1803, attackers have increasingly exploited its presence, leveraging it as a >>Living Off the Land Binary