Tag: open-source
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Popular AI Systems Still a WorkProgress for Security
According to a recent Forescout analysis, open source models were significantly less successful in vulnerability research than commercial and underground models. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/popular-ai-systems-still-work-in-progress-security
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How to detect Open Bullet 2 bots running in Puppeteer mode
Open Bullet 2 is an open-source tool built for credential stuffing attacks, automated attempts to gain access to user accounts using stolen credentials from data breaches. It supports both website and mobile application targets and has become a staple in the fraud ecosystem due to its flexibility, extensibility, and active First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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9 things CISOs need know about the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, ai, attack, automation, backup, blockchain, botnet, breach, captcha, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, ddos, deep-fake, defense, detection, dns, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, guide, hacking, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, law, leak, lockbit, malicious, malware, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, russia, saas, scam, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayNew groups form after major marketplaces are disrupted: International takedown efforts damage infrastructure and curb cybercrime operations by disrupting larger operations, removing major players from the ecosystem and scattering user bases.However, the dark web is highly adaptive and sophisticated actors often maintain contingency plans, including mirrors, backups, and alternative forums, according to Edward Currie, associate…
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Utilities, Factories at Risk From Encryption Holes in Industrial Protocol
The OPC UA communication protocol is widely used in industrial settings, but despite its complex cryptography, the open source protocol appears to be vulnerable in a number of different ways. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/utilities-factories-encryption-holes-industrial-protocol
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SSHamble: New Open-Source Tool Targets SSH Protocol Flaws
Security researchers have unveiled SSHamble, a powerful new open-source tool designed to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in SSH implementations across networks. Developed by HD Moore and Rob King, the tool represents a significant advancement in SSH security testing capabilities, addressing critical gaps in how organizations assess their secure shell infrastructure. SSH (Secure Shell) has become…
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A Special Diamond Is the Key to a Fully Open Source Quantum Sensor
Tags: open-sourceQuantum sensors can be used in medical technologies, navigation systems, and more, but they’re too expensive for most people. That’s where the Uncut Gem open source project comes in. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/fully-open-source-quantum-sensor-uncut-gem/
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DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge reveals winning models for automated vulnerability discovery and patching
The initiative seeks to patch vulnerabilities in open-source code before they are exploited by would-be attackers. Now comes the hard part, putting the systems to the test in the real world. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/darpa-ai-cyber-challenge-winners-def-con-2025/
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BSidesSF 2025: Using AI To Discover Silently Patched Vulnerabilities In Open Source
Creator/Author/Presenter: Mackenzie Jackson Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators/Authors/Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon – certainly a venue like no other; and via the organization’s YouTube channel. Additionally, the organization is welcoming…
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HashiCorp Vault 0-Day Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution Attacks
Tags: attack, authentication, cve, cyber, flaw, open-source, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, zero-dayResearchers at Cyata have disclosed nine previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in HashiCorp Vault, a widely adopted open-source secrets management platform, enabling attackers to bypass authentication, escalate privileges, and achieve remote code execution (RCE). These flaws, assigned CVEs through responsible disclosure and patched in collaboration with HashiCorp, stem from subtle logic errors in core components like…
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Securing the AI Era: Sonatype Safeguards Open Source Software Supply Chains
Open source drives modern software”, but with innovation comes risk. Learn how Sonatype secures the software supply chain to enable safer, faster delivery. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/securing-the-ai-era-sonatype-safeguards-open-source-software-supply-chains/
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HashiCorp Vault & CyberArk Conjur kompromittiert
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, cloud, credentials, cve, iam, identity, infrastructure, mfa, open-source, password, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, tool, usa, vulnerabilitySecrets Management und Remote Code Exceution gehen nicht gut zusammen.In Enterprise-Umgebungen übersteigt die Anzahl nicht-menschlicher Identitäten (wie sie beispielsweise von Anwendungen und Maschinen verwendet werden), die Anzahl menschlicher Identitäten schätzungsweise um das 150-Fache. Damit sind Credential- oder Secrets-Management-Systeme eine kritische Komponente der IT-Infrastruktur. Umso fataler sind die Erkenntnisse, die Sicherheitsexperten des Identity-Spezialisten Cyata bei der…
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HashiCorp Vault & CyberArk Conjur kompromittiert
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, cloud, credentials, cve, iam, identity, infrastructure, mfa, open-source, password, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, tool, usa, vulnerabilitySecrets Management und Remote Code Exceution gehen nicht gut zusammen.In Enterprise-Umgebungen übersteigt die Anzahl nicht-menschlicher Identitäten (wie sie beispielsweise von Anwendungen und Maschinen verwendet werden), die Anzahl menschlicher Identitäten schätzungsweise um das 150-Fache. Damit sind Credential- oder Secrets-Management-Systeme eine kritische Komponente der IT-Infrastruktur. Umso fataler sind die Erkenntnisse, die Sicherheitsexperten des Identity-Spezialisten Cyata bei der…
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HashiCorp Vault & CyberArk Conjur kompromittiert
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, cloud, credentials, cve, iam, identity, infrastructure, mfa, open-source, password, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, tool, usa, vulnerabilitySecrets Management und Remote Code Exceution gehen nicht gut zusammen.In Enterprise-Umgebungen übersteigt die Anzahl nicht-menschlicher Identitäten (wie sie beispielsweise von Anwendungen und Maschinen verwendet werden), die Anzahl menschlicher Identitäten schätzungsweise um das 150-Fache. Damit sind Credential- oder Secrets-Management-Systeme eine kritische Komponente der IT-Infrastruktur. Umso fataler sind die Erkenntnisse, die Sicherheitsexperten des Identity-Spezialisten Cyata bei der…
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Weg von Windows: Linux auf Business-Desktops und -Notebooks immer beliebter
Der treibende Faktor soll weniger der Wunsch nach Open-Source, sondern die Verbesserung der Sicherheitslage in Unternehmen sein. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/weg-von-windows-linux-auf-business-desktops-und-notebooks-immer-beliebter-2508-198920.html
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Researchers uncover RCE attack chains in popular enterprise credential vaults
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, cloud, credentials, cve, encryption, exploit, flaw, identity, infrastructure, login, malicious, mfa, open-source, password, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, vulnerabilityFrom identity forgery to full RCE: An AWS instance identity typically corresponds to a hostname. But the researchers explored how this could be abused within Conjur’s resource model, which uses three parameters: Account (Conjur account name), Kind (resource type, host, user, variable, policy, etc.), and Identifier (unique resource name). These parameters are also used in…
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Microsoft promises to eventually make WinUI ‘truly open source’
Developer community skeptical following ‘long silent stagnation’ of the framework and accompanying SDK First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/05/microsoft_winui_open_source/
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Threat Actors Exploit Open-Source Vulnerabilities to Spread Malicious Code
Tags: ai, cyber, data, exploit, malicious, malware, open-source, pypi, software, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityFortiGuard Labs has reported a sustained trend in the exploitation of open-source software (OSS) repositories for malware dissemination within supply chain ecosystems. As development workflows increasingly depend on third-party packages, adversaries are capitalizing on vulnerabilities in platforms like NPM and PyPI to inject malicious code, facilitate data exfiltration, and inflict broader damage. Leveraging proprietary AI-driven…
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Streamlit Vulnerability Exposes Users to Cloud Account Takeover Attacks
A critical security flaw in Streamlit, the popular open-source framework for building data applications, has been discovered that could allow cybercriminals to execute cloud account takeover attacks and manipulate financial data systems. The vulnerability, found in Streamlit’s file upload feature, demonstrates how a simple oversight in client-side validation can lead to devastating consequences for organizations…
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BloodHound 8.0 debuts with major upgrades in attack path management
SpecterOps has released BloodHound 8.0, the latest iteration of its open-source attack path management platform, featuring major enhancements and expanded capabilities. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/05/bloodhound-8-0-open-source-attack-path-management-platform/
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NVIDIA Triton Bugs Let Unauthenticated Attackers Execute Code and Hijack AI Servers
Tags: ai, control, exploit, flaw, intelligence, linux, nvidia, open-source, remote-code-execution, windowsA newly disclosed set of security flaws in NVIDIA’s Triton Inference Server for Windows and Linux, an open-source platform for running artificial intelligence (AI) models at scale, could be exploited to take over susceptible servers.”When chained together, these flaws can potentially allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to gain complete control of the server, achieving remote…
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News alert: OpenSSL conference to convene experts on cryptograohy, compliance and open-source
Newark, NJ, Aug. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire”, Early Bird registration is now available for the inaugural OpenSSL Conference, scheduled for October 79, 2025, in Prague. The event will bring together leading voices in cryptography, secure systems, and open-source infrastructure. Early registrants… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/news-alert-openssl-conference-to-convene-experts-on-cryptograohy-compliance-and-open-source/
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CISA releases Thorium, an open-source, scalable platform for malware analysis
Tags: access, ceo, cio, cisa, compliance, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, docker, framework, github, governance, incident response, kubernetes, malware, open-source, privacy, risk, skills, toolRethinking malware analysis at scale: Enterprise-grade malware analysis tools and platforms have been widely used in the security community. But many of them require paid licenses, lack orchestration at scale, or are difficult to integrate with enterprise workflows. Experts view Thorium as a significant democratization of advanced malware analysis technology.”It is a big deal as…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: VPN 0-Day, Encryption Backdoor, AI Malware, macOS Flaw, ATM Hack & More
Malware isn’t just trying to hide anymore”, it’s trying to belong. We’re seeing code that talks like us, logs like us, even documents itself like a helpful teammate. Some threats now look more like developer tools than exploits. Others borrow trust from open-source platforms, or quietly build themselves out of AI-written snippets. It’s not just…
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Plattform für Austausch und Zertifizierungen – Sysdig startet Open Source Community
Tags: open-sourceFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/sysdig-startet-open-source-community-fuer-falco-wireshark-a-57904c1590c15f5de41e55e46d47fe59/
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Pi-hole Data Breach Exposes Donor Emails Through WordPress Plugin Flaw
A trusted name in open-source privacy software is facing tough questions after a recent data breach exposed donor names and email addresses. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what you need to know. What Happened? On July 28, 2025, members of the Pi-hole community reported suspicious emails sent to addresses used only for Pi-hole……
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Open-source password recovery utility Hashcat 7.0.0 released
Hashcat is an open-source password recovery tool that supports five attack modes and more than 300 highly optimized hashing algorithms. It runs on CPUs, GPUs, and other … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/04/hashcat-open-source-password-recovery-7-0-0-released/