Tag: open-source
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Threat Actors Exploiting Open-Source C2 Frameworks to Deploy Malicious Payloads
Tags: control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, exploit, framework, hacking, intelligence, malicious, open-source, russia, threat, toolThreat intelligence researchers have uncovered a growing campaign where cybercriminals are weaponizing AdaptixC2, a legitimate open-source Command and Control framework designed for authorized penetration testers. The discovery reveals how threat actors are exploiting ethical hacking tools to conduct sophisticated cyberattacks, with significant ties linking the framework’s development to Russian criminal networks. Silent Push threat analysts…
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Eclipse Foundation Revokes Leaked Open VSX Tokens Following Wiz Discovery
Eclipse Foundation, which maintains the open-source Open VSX project, said it has taken steps to revoke a small number of tokens that were leaked within Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions published in the marketplace.The action comes following a report from cloud security company Wiz earlier this month, which found several extensions from both Microsoft’s…
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OpenAI releases ‘Aardvark’ security and patching model
The model, currently in beta mode, is designed to automatically scan, analyze and patch vulnerabilities in private and open-source code bases. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/openai-aardvark-security-and-patching-model-beta/
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OpenAI releases ‘Aardvark’ security and patching model
The model, currently in beta mode, is designed to automatically scan, analyze and patch vulnerabilities in private and open-source code bases. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/openai-aardvark-security-and-patching-model-beta/
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OpenAI releases ‘Aardvark’ security and patching model
The model, currently in beta mode, is designed to automatically scan, analyze and patch vulnerabilities in private and open-source code bases. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/openai-aardvark-security-and-patching-model-beta/
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Malicious packages in npm evade dependency detection through invisible URL links: Report
Tags: ai, application-security, attack, control, detection, edr, endpoint, exploit, flaw, github, governance, hacker, malicious, malware, microsoft, open-source, programming, service, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, trainingCampaign also exploits AI: The names of packages uploaded to npm aren’t typosquats of common packages, a popular tactic of threat actors. Instead the hackers exploit AI hallucinations. When developers ask AI assistants for package recommendations, the chatbots sometimes suggest plausible-sounding names that are close to those of legitimate packages, but that don’t actually exist.…
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Hidden npm Malware Exposes New Supply Chain Weakness
Hidden npm malware steals developer credentials, exposing major software supply chain risks in the open-source ecosystem. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/hidden-npm-malware-supply-chain/
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Russian Ransomware Gangs Weaponize Open-Source AdaptixC2 for Advanced Attacks
The open-source command-and-control (C2) framework known as AdaptixC2 is being used by a growing number of threat actors, some of whom are related to Russian ransomware gangs.AdaptixC2 is an emerging extensible post-exploitation and adversarial emulation framework designed for penetration testing. While the server component is written in Golang, the GUI Client is written in C++…
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Open-source AdaptixC2 hacking tool has fans in Russian cybercrime underground
Available on GitHub and promoted to professional penetration testers, the tool AdaptixC2 has been used to spread loader malware associated with Russian ransomware groups, researchers said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/open-source-adaptixc2-red-teaming-tool-russian-cybercrime
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Open-source AdaptixC2 hacking tool has fans in Russian cybercrime underground
Available on GitHub and promoted to professional penetration testers, the tool AdaptixC2 has been used to spread loader malware associated with Russian ransomware groups, researchers said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/open-source-adaptixc2-red-teaming-tool-russian-cybercrime
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Large-Language-Models in KI-Agenten schützen
Der von Check Point Software Technologies akquirierte KI-Spezialist Lakera hat einen völlig neuartigen Benchmark zusammen mit Sicherheitsforschern des britischen AI Security Institute entwickelt. Dieser hilft vornehmlich, Large-Language-Models in KI-Agenten zu schützen. Der völlig neuartige Benchmark b3 ist ein Open-Source-Projekt zur Sicherheitsevaluierung, das speziell für den Schutz von LLMs in KI-Agenten entworfen worden ist. Der Benchmark…
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Large-Language-Models in KI-Agenten schützen
Der von Check Point Software Technologies akquirierte KI-Spezialist Lakera hat einen völlig neuartigen Benchmark zusammen mit Sicherheitsforschern des britischen AI Security Institute entwickelt. Dieser hilft vornehmlich, Large-Language-Models in KI-Agenten zu schützen. Der völlig neuartige Benchmark b3 ist ein Open-Source-Projekt zur Sicherheitsevaluierung, das speziell für den Schutz von LLMs in KI-Agenten entworfen worden ist. Der Benchmark…
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Threat Actors Weaponizing Open Source AdaptixC2 Tied to Russian Underworld
AdaptixC2, a legitimate and open red team tool used to assess an organization’s security, is being repurposed by threat actors for use in their malicious campaigns. Threat researchers with Silent Push have linked the abuse of the technology back to a Russian-speaking bad actor who calls himself “RalfHacker.” First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Threat Actors Weaponizing Open Source AdaptixC2 Tied to Russian Underworld
AdaptixC2, a legitimate and open red team tool used to assess an organization’s security, is being repurposed by threat actors for use in their malicious campaigns. Threat researchers with Silent Push have linked the abuse of the technology back to a Russian-speaking bad actor who calls himself “RalfHacker.” First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Dynamic binary instrumentation (DBI) with DynamoRio
Learn how to build your own dynamic binary instrumentation (DBI) tool with open-source DynamoRIO to enable malware analysis, security auditing, reverse engineering, and more. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/dynamic-binary-instrumentation-dbi-with-dynamorio/
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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: October 2025
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Chekov: … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/30/hottest-cybersecurity-open-source-tools-of-the-month-october-2025/
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Open-source security group pulls out of U.S. grant, citing DEI restrictions
The Trump administration’s zeal to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs is affecting national cybersecurity research, as a key open-source security foundation announced it would reject federal grant funding. The Python Software Foundation (PSF), which promotes safe and secure Python coding practices and helps oversee PyPI, the world’s largest open-source code repository for Python,…
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Open-source security group pulls out of U.S. grant, citing DEI restrictions
The Trump administration’s zeal to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs is affecting national cybersecurity research, as a key open-source security foundation announced it would reject federal grant funding. The Python Software Foundation (PSF), which promotes safe and secure Python coding practices and helps oversee PyPI, the world’s largest open-source code repository for Python,…
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Open Source “b3” Benchmark to Boost LLM Security for Agents
The backbone breaker benchmark (b3) has been launched to enhance the security of LLMs within AI agents First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/open-source-b3-benchmark-security/
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Notable post-quantum cryptography initiatives paving the way toward Q-Day
Tags: attack, awareness, cisa, cisco, communications, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, framework, google, government, group, guide, ibm, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, linux, microsoft, mitre, ml, nist, nvidia, open-source, service, side-channel, software, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIndustry heavyweights line up behind PQC: Google”¯Chrome became the first mainstream browser to support hybrid post”‘quantum key exchanges by default late last year.The approach combines classical elliptic-curve encryption, for backwards compatibility, with lattice-based PQC derived from ML-KEM.Other industry giants, including Amazon and IBM, have also begun laying foundations for quantum-safe cryptography. For example, IBM has…
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Notable post-quantum cryptography initiatives paving the way toward Q-Day
Tags: attack, awareness, cisa, cisco, communications, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, framework, google, government, group, guide, ibm, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, linux, microsoft, mitre, ml, nist, nvidia, open-source, service, side-channel, software, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIndustry heavyweights line up behind PQC: Google”¯Chrome became the first mainstream browser to support hybrid post”‘quantum key exchanges by default late last year.The approach combines classical elliptic-curve encryption, for backwards compatibility, with lattice-based PQC derived from ML-KEM.Other industry giants, including Amazon and IBM, have also begun laying foundations for quantum-safe cryptography. For example, IBM has…
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Ultimate Guide to Open Source Security: Risks, Attacks Defenses
Explore top risks and proven open source security strategies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/ultimate-guide-to-open-source-security-risks-attacks-defenses/
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Proximity: Open-source MCP security scanner
Proximity is a new open-source tool that scans Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It identifies the prompts, tools, and resources that a server makes available, and it can … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/29/proximity-open-source-mcp-security-scanner/
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A Major Leap Forward: FireTail Unveils New UI and Expansive AI Model Support to Secure Enable Enterprise AI Adoption FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, api, cloud, compliance, control, data, governance, incident response, intelligence, open-source, risk, service, tool, updateOct 28, 2025 – Alan Fagan – In the world of artificial intelligence, speed is the new security challenge. AI adoption is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, bringing transformative capabilities, and new risks, to the enterprise. As organizations race to leverage complex models from various providers, securing these fast-moving, multi-cloud environments is paramount.Today, we are…
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A Major Leap Forward: FireTail Unveils New UI and Expansive AI Model Support to Secure Enable Enterprise AI Adoption FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, api, cloud, compliance, control, data, governance, incident response, intelligence, open-source, risk, service, tool, updateOct 28, 2025 – Alan Fagan – In the world of artificial intelligence, speed is the new security challenge. AI adoption is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, bringing transformative capabilities, and new risks, to the enterprise. As organizations race to leverage complex models from various providers, securing these fast-moving, multi-cloud environments is paramount.Today, we are…
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IPFire 2.29 Released with Enhanced Intrusion Prevention System Reporting
The IPFire project has announced the release of version 2.29, Core Update 198, marking a significant milestone in the open-source firewall’s evolution. This update introduces transformative improvements to the Intrusion Prevention System, coupled with comprehensive reporting capabilities that fundamentally change how network administrators monitor and respond to security threats. New Features and Enhancements Real-Time Email…
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IPFire 2.29 Released with Enhanced Intrusion Prevention System Reporting
The IPFire project has announced the release of version 2.29, Core Update 198, marking a significant milestone in the open-source firewall’s evolution. This update introduces transformative improvements to the Intrusion Prevention System, coupled with comprehensive reporting capabilities that fundamentally change how network administrators monitor and respond to security threats. New Features and Enhancements Real-Time Email…
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Open-Source-Tools für Container-Sicherheit – Clair, Syft, Grype und Docker Bench for Security im Praxiseinsatz
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/clair-syft-grype-docker-bench-for-security-a-e624fd62645e1e07ac400a91e41fbc8b/
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Hackers steal Discord accounts with RedTiger-based infostealer
Attackers are using the open-source red-team tool RedTiger to build an infostealer that collects Discord account data and payment information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-steal-discord-accounts-with-redtiger-based-infostealer/
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Hackers steal Discord accounts with RedTiger-based infostealer
Attackers are using the open-source red-team tool RedTiger to build an infostealer that collects Discord account data and payment information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-steal-discord-accounts-with-redtiger-based-infostealer/