Tag: tool
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Akira ransomware abuses CPU tuning tool to disable Microsoft Defender
Akira ransomware is abusing a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to turn off Microsoft Defender in attacks from security tools and EDRs running on target machines. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-abuses-cpu-tuning-tool-to-disable-microsoft-defender/
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Threat Actors Use GenAI to Launch Phishing Attacks Mimicking Government Websites
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging generative AI (GenAI) tools to craft highly convincing phishing websites that impersonate legitimate government portals. As highlighted by Zscaler ThreatLabz in their recent reports and blogs, the dual nature of GenAI empowering productivity for legitimate users while enabling cybercriminals has become a critical issue. These tools, such as DeepSite AI…
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How Can Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Help Your Organization?
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a black-box security testing method that analyzes running applications for vulnerabilities by emulating real-world attacks against their exposed interfaces. Instead of analyzing source code, DAST using manual and automated tools interact with a live deployment of the application (web app, APIs, mobile backend, etc.) and inject malicious payloads to……
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How Top CISOs Save Their SOCs from Alert Chaos to Never Miss Real Incidents
Why do SOC teams still drown in alerts even after spending big on security tools? False positives pile up, stealthy threats slip through, and critical incidents get buried in the noise. Top CISOs have realized the solution isn’t adding more and more tools to SOC workflows but giving analysts the speed and visibility they need…
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How Top CISOs Save Their SOCs from Alert Chaos to Never Miss Real Incidents
Why do SOC teams still drown in alerts even after spending big on security tools? False positives pile up, stealthy threats slip through, and critical incidents get buried in the noise. Top CISOs have realized the solution isn’t adding more and more tools to SOC workflows but giving analysts the speed and visibility they need…
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Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2025
Tags: 5G, access, ai, api, apple, application-security, attack, automation, awareness, banking, breach, business, ceo, cisco, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, detection, edr, email, endpoint, finance, firewall, gitlab, government, group, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, leak, microsoft, mitigation, network, password, programming, risk, risk-management, saas, service, software, sophos, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, waf, zero-trustPalo Alto Networks to buy CyberArk for $25B as identity security takes center stage July 30, 2025: Palo Alto Networks is making what could be its biggest bet yet by agreeing to buy Israeli identity security company CyberArk for around $25 billion. “We envision Identity Security becoming the next major pillar of our multi-platform strategy, complementing our leadership…
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Security tooling pitfalls for small teams: Cost, complexity, and low ROI
In this Help Net Security interview, Aayush Choudhury, CEO at Scrut Automation, discusses why many security tools built for large enterprises don’t work well for leaner, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/05/aayush-choudhury-scrut-automation-lean-security-teams/
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LegalPwn Attack Tricks AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Gemini into Running Malicious Code
Security researchers have discovered a new type of cyberattack that exploits how AI tools process legal text, successfully tricking popular language models into executing dangerous code. Cybersecurity firm Pangea has unveiled a sophisticated attack method called >>LegalPwn
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Wie Cyberkriminelle mit Fake-Jobangeboten und RMM-Tools zuschlagen – Cyberangriffe auf Bewerber nehmen zu
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/schutz-vor-cyberkriminalitaet-gefaelschte-jobangebote-a-a7f9714305e37d5bc940236e8bab3921/
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Your employees uploaded over a gig of files to GenAI tools last quarter
In Q2 2025, Harmonic reviewed 1 million GenAI prompts and 20,000 uploaded files across more than 300 GenAI and AI-powered SaaS apps, and the findings confirm that sensitive … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/05/genai-sensitive-data-exposure/
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So verändert KI Ihre GRC-Strategie
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Jury Holds Meta Accountable in ‘Landmark’ Privacy Decision
Verdict Says Meta Tracked Consumers’ Sensitive Data in Flo Health App. A federal jury found that Meta violated California privacy laws by eavesdropping and recording confidential communications without the consent of millions of consumers who used Flo Health’s fertility app embedded with Meta’ software development tools and tracking pixels. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Google says its AI-based bug hunter found 20 security vulnerabilities
The discoveries by an AI-based bug hunter are significant, as it shows these tools are starting to get real results, even if they still need a human. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/08/04/google-says-its-ai-based-bug-hunter-found-20-security-vulnerabilities/
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Modular Malware Suite Sold by Threat Actors Through Public Storefront Domains
A threat actor operating under the moniker Cyber Products has established a public-facing storefront at cyberproducts[.]io to distribute their modular malware suite, dubbed Cyber Stealer. This development marks a shift toward overt commercialization of malicious tools, with additional promotion occurring in clandestine online communities such as Hackforums. The malware, alternatively branded as Cyber Botnet &…
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Threat Actors Increasingly Leaning on GenAI Tools
From eCrime actors to fake IT tech workers, CrowdStrike researchers found that adversaries are using AI to enhance their offensive cyber operations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/threat-actors-leaning-genai-tools
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Sonar’s Take: Software Development Under America’s AI Action Plan
The White House’s “America’s AI Action Plan” aims to accelerate innovation, but for software development, speed must not compromise security. Nathan Jones, VP of Public Sector at Sonar, explores the recently published plan, risks of AI-generated code, and explains how static analysis tools help ensure AI adoption is both fast and secure. First seen on…
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Web-Based AI Usage Surge Shifts Global Internet Traffic Patterns
Web traffic to AI sites surged 50% from Feb 2024 to Jan 2025, driven by browser-based GenAI tools First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/web-ai-usage-shifts-internet/
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LegalPwn Attack Tricks GenAI Tools Into Misclassifying Malware as Safe Code
A new security flaw, LegalPwn, exploits a weakness in generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, where malicious code is disguised as legal disclaimers. Learn why human oversight is now more critical than ever for AI security. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/legalpwn-attack-genai-tools-misclassify-malware-safe-code/
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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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6 things keeping CISOs up at night
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data-breach, deep-fake, email, exploit, infrastructure, jobs, metric, password, phishing, regulation, risk, service, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityAI’s potential to create a competency crisis: At mental health organization Headspace CISO Jameeka Aaron sees many potential applications for AI but she is balancing enablement with caution. However, Aaron is particularly concerned about the impact of generative AI on the hiring process.While strong developers can leverage AI to their advantage, weaker developers may appear…
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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/
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Are Your Security Measures Capable Enough?
How Effective are Your Cybersecurity Measures? Is your organization taking the adequate security measures to protect itself from digital threats? With digital becomes increasingly sophisticated, so too does cybersecurity. For businesses operating in the cloud, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets management is emerging as a potent tool for enhancing protection and minimizing risk. The Imperative……
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 56
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Endgame Gear mouse config tool infected users with malware Auto-Color Backdoor: How Darktrace Thwarted a Stealthy Linux Intrusion Sealed Chain of Deception: Actors leveraging Node.JS to Launch JSCeal Decrypted: FunkSec Ransomware Threat actor uses…
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10 Best Dark Web Monitoring Tools in 2025
Choosing the right dark web monitoring tool is a critical decision for both individuals and organizations seeking to protect their digital assets and identity. With the dark web serving as a hub for illegal data trading, from leaked credentials to intellectual property, a robust monitoring solution is essential for proactive defense. The best tool for…
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Google Patches Vulnerability That Let Anyone Hide Search Results
Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool was exploited to de-index a press article, exposing a flaw that allowed attackers to suppress valid web content. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-search-refresh-outdated-content-exploit/