Tag: penetration-testing
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Sophisticated VoidLink malware framework targets Linux cloud servers
Cloud reconnaissance and adaptability: The malware was designed to detect whether it’s being executed on various cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Alibaba, and Tencent and then to start leveraging those vendors’ management APIs. The code suggests the developers plan to add detections for Huawei, DigitalOcean, and Vultr in the future.The malware collects extensive…
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DORA penetration testing and threat-led exercises explained
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a unified framework for managing ICT risk across the European financial sector, with key requirements, including penetration testing, coming into force in 2026. Its aim is to ensure that regulated organisations, and the critical third-party providers they rely on, can withstand, respond to and recover from operational disruptions.”¦…
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Parrot OS shares its 2026 plans for security tools and platform support
Parrot OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution built for cybersecurity work. Security practitioners use it for penetration testing, digital forensics, malware analysis, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/13/parrot-os-2026-plans-security-platform-roadmap/
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Parrot OS shares its 2026 plans for security tools and platform support
Parrot OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution built for cybersecurity work. Security practitioners use it for penetration testing, digital forensics, malware analysis, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/13/parrot-os-2026-plans-security-platform-roadmap/
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Notorious BreachForums hacking site hit by ‘doomsday’ leak of 324,000 criminal users
Tags: access, breach, crime, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, extortion, group, hacking, intelligence, law, leak, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, service, threatHave I Been Pwned, the data breach happened last August, two months before the police takedown of the BreachForums data extortion site after threats by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters to use it to release one billion records stolen from Salesforce customers.This tallies with the August 11 date on the database leaked last week; that was the…
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What Is Penetration Testing: Tools, Process, and Importance
Web applications, databases, sub-domains, DNS configuration, and public_html are some of the online places where you can never allow a hacker in. If they do, sometimes forcefully, a full account takeover is just a matter of time. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/what-is-penetration-testing/
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What Is Penetration Testing: Tools, Process, and Importance
Web applications, databases, sub-domains, DNS configuration, and public_html are some of the online places where you can never allow a hacker in. If they do, sometimes forcefully, a full account takeover is just a matter of time. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/what-is-penetration-testing/
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The Boardroom Case for Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity risk is no longer an abstract concern relegated to IT teams, it is a material business risk that boards and senior leaders must actively manage.UK government research indicates that around 43% of businesses experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the past year, underlining how common these incidents have become across sector, from”¦…
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GHOSTCREW: AI-Powered Red Team Toolkit Integrating Metasploit, Nmap, and More
A new open-source tool is bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and offensive security operations. GHOSTCREW is an advanced AI red team assistant that leverages Large Language Models (LLMs), Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to automate complex penetration testing tasks through simple natural language commands. Unlike standard chatbots that simply provide code snippets,…
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NeuroSploit v2 Launches as AI-Powered Penetration Testing Framework
Tags: ai, automation, cyber, framework, intelligence, penetration-testing, technology, threat, vulnerabilityNeuroSploit v2 is an advanced AI-powered penetration testing framework designed to automate and enhance offensive security operations. Leveraging cutting-edge large language model (LLM) technology, the framework brings automation to vulnerability assessment, threat simulation, and security analysis workflows. NeuroSploit v2 represents a significant evolution in how organizations approach penetration testing by combining artificial intelligence with established…
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ZeroThreat Review: The Next-Gen Automated Pentesting s DAST Platform
After spending the past few weeks hands-on with ZeroThreat, it’s clear this platform represents a significant step forward in automated security testing. In an era where web applications, APIs, and microservices ship faster than ever, automated pentesting and DAST have become essential”, not optional”, for modern security programs in 2025. ZeroThreat delivers a unified platform…
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Shannon: AI Pentesting Tool That Autonomously Identifies and Exploits Code Vulnerabilities
Keygraph has unveiled Shannon, a fully autonomous artificial intelligence pentester designed to discover and execute real exploits in web applications. Unlike conventional vulnerability scanners that generate false positives, Shannon bridges a critical security gap by delivering proof-of-concept exploits that demonstrate actual risk before attackers do. The modern development workflow has created a significant security paradox. Teams…
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Shannon: AI Pentesting Tool That Autonomously Identifies and Exploits Code Vulnerabilities
Keygraph has unveiled Shannon, a fully autonomous artificial intelligence pentester designed to discover and execute real exploits in web applications. Unlike conventional vulnerability scanners that generate false positives, Shannon bridges a critical security gap by delivering proof-of-concept exploits that demonstrate actual risk before attackers do. The modern development workflow has created a significant security paradox. Teams…
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Kali Linux 2025.4: New tools and >>qualitylife<< improvements
OffSec has released Kali Linux 2025.4, a new version of its widely used penetration testing and digital forensics platform. Most of the changes are related to appearance and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/15/kali-linux-2025-4-new-tools-improvements/
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Penetrationstests senken Kosten für Cyberversicherungen
Tags: penetration-testing69 Prozent der Firmen überzeugt: Kontinuierliches Pentesting hat Einfluss auf Versicherungsprämien BaFin: Markt für betriebliche Cyberversicherungen wächst rasant, Prämien steigen stetig Sicherheitsexperte Dennis Weyel: »Angesichts der sich verschärfenden Bedrohungslage werden kontinuierliche Pentest-Nachweise bald Voraussetzung sein, um Cyberrisiken überhaupt noch versichern zu können.« Unternehmen können ihre Kosten für Cyberversicherungen deutlich senken, indem sie regelmäßige Penetrationstests… First…
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Penetrationstests senken Kosten für Cyberversicherungen
Tags: penetration-testing69 Prozent der Firmen überzeugt: Kontinuierliches Pentesting hat Einfluss auf Versicherungsprämien BaFin: Markt für betriebliche Cyberversicherungen wächst rasant, Prämien steigen stetig Sicherheitsexperte Dennis Weyel: »Angesichts der sich verschärfenden Bedrohungslage werden kontinuierliche Pentest-Nachweise bald Voraussetzung sein, um Cyberrisiken überhaupt noch versichern zu können.« Unternehmen können ihre Kosten für Cyberversicherungen deutlich senken, indem sie regelmäßige Penetrationstests… First…
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Penetrationstests senken Kosten für Cyberversicherungen
Tags: penetration-testing69 Prozent der Firmen überzeugt: Kontinuierliches Pentesting hat Einfluss auf Versicherungsprämien BaFin: Markt für betriebliche Cyberversicherungen wächst rasant, Prämien steigen stetig Sicherheitsexperte Dennis Weyel: »Angesichts der sich verschärfenden Bedrohungslage werden kontinuierliche Pentest-Nachweise bald Voraussetzung sein, um Cyberrisiken überhaupt noch versichern zu können.« Unternehmen können ihre Kosten für Cyberversicherungen deutlich senken, indem sie regelmäßige Penetrationstests… First…
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Penetrationstests senken Kosten für Cyberversicherungen
Tags: penetration-testing69 Prozent der Firmen überzeugt: Kontinuierliches Pentesting hat Einfluss auf Versicherungsprämien BaFin: Markt für betriebliche Cyberversicherungen wächst rasant, Prämien steigen stetig Sicherheitsexperte Dennis Weyel: »Angesichts der sich verschärfenden Bedrohungslage werden kontinuierliche Pentest-Nachweise bald Voraussetzung sein, um Cyberrisiken überhaupt noch versichern zu können.« Unternehmen können ihre Kosten für Cyberversicherungen deutlich senken, indem sie regelmäßige Penetrationstests… First…
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Burp Suite Upgrades Scanner With Detection for Critical React2Shell Flaws
ActiveScan++, a widely used extension for the popular penetration testing tool Burp Suite, has released a significant upgrade. The scanner now includes specific detection capabilities for the critical >>React2Shell
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Burp Suite Upgrades Scanner With Detection for Critical React2Shell Flaws
ActiveScan++, a widely used extension for the popular penetration testing tool Burp Suite, has released a significant upgrade. The scanner now includes specific detection capabilities for the critical >>React2Shell
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Sprocket Security Earns Repeat Recognition in G2’s Winter 2025 Relationship Index for Penetration Testing
Madison, United States, December 5th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Sprocket Security is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized by G2 for “High Performer,” “Best Support,” and “Easiest to Do Business With” in the Winter 2025 Relationship Index for Penetration Testing. This marks the second consecutive quarter Sprocket has earned these honors, reinforcing the…
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Sprocket Security Earns Repeat Recognition in G2’s Winter 2025 Relationship Index for Penetration Testing
Tags: penetration-testingMadison, United States, 5th December 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/sprocket-security-earns-repeat-recognition-in-g2s-winter-2025-relationship-index-for-penetration-testing/
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Sprocket Security Earns Repeat Recognition in G2’s Winter 2025 Relationship Index for Penetration Testing
Tags: penetration-testingMadison, United States, 5th December 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/sprocket-security-earns-repeat-recognition-in-g2s-winter-2025-relationship-index-for-penetration-testing/
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Wie Unternehmen sich gegen neue KI-Gefahren wappnen
Tags: ai, china, cyberattack, cyersecurity, hacker, hacking, injection, iran, ml, penetration-testing, phishing, risk, tool, vulnerabilityKI ist nicht nur ein Tool für Hacker, sondern kann auch selbst zur Gefahr werden.In der Welt der Cybersicherheit gibt es ein grundlegendes Prinzip, das auf den ersten Blick widersprüchlich klingen mag: ‘Wir hacken, bevor Cyberkriminelle die Gelegenheit dazu bekommen.” Um dies umzusetzen und Produktionsstraßen oder Maschinen zu schützen, setzen Unternehmen wie Siemens auf zwei…
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Wie Unternehmen sich gegen neue KI-Gefahren wappnen
Tags: ai, china, cyberattack, cyersecurity, hacker, hacking, injection, iran, ml, penetration-testing, phishing, risk, tool, vulnerabilityKI ist nicht nur ein Tool für Hacker, sondern kann auch selbst zur Gefahr werden.In der Welt der Cybersicherheit gibt es ein grundlegendes Prinzip, das auf den ersten Blick widersprüchlich klingen mag: ‘Wir hacken, bevor Cyberkriminelle die Gelegenheit dazu bekommen.” Um dies umzusetzen und Produktionsstraßen oder Maschinen zu schützen, setzen Unternehmen wie Siemens auf zwei…
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BreachLock Named a Leader in 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) for Third Consecutive Year
New York, New York, December 1st, 2025, CyberNewswire BreachLock, the global leader in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), has been named a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for PTaaS for the third year in a row. The GigaOm Radar Report for PTaaS is published annually to help security leaders and practitioners…