Tag: tool
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The Hidden Weaknesses in AI SOC Tools that No One Talks About
If you’re evaluating AI-powered SOC platforms, you’ve likely seen bold claims: faster triage, smarter remediation, and less noise. But under the hood, not all AI is created equal. Many solutions rely on pre-trained AI models that are hardwired for a handful of specific use cases. While that might work for yesterday’s SOC, today’s reality is…
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Surge in LNK File Weaponization by 50%, Fueling Four Major Malware Types
The weaponization of Windows shortcut (LNK) files for malware distribution has increased by an astounding 50%, according to telemetry data, with dangerous samples rising from 21,098 in 2023 to 68,392 in 2024. These LNK files, typically used as virtual links to access files or applications without navigating complex folder structures, have become a potent tool…
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Backdoor in Unified CM: Fest kodierte Admin-Zugangsdaten in Cisco-Tool entdeckt
Die Zugangsdaten lassen sich laut Cisco nicht manuell entfernen, sondern ausschließlich per Patch. Angreifer können sich über SSH als Root anmelden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/backdoor-in-unified-cm-fest-kodierte-admin-zugangsdaten-in-cisco-tool-entdeckt-2507-197709.html
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GitPhish: Open-source GitHub device code flow security assessment tool
GitPhish is an open-source security research tool built to replicate GitHub’s device code authentication flow. It features three core operating modes: an authentication … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/03/gitphish-open-source-github-device-code-flow-security-assessment-tool/
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AI tools are everywhere, and most are off your radar
80% of AI tools used by employees go unmanaged by IT or security teams, according to Zluri’s The State of AI in the Workplace 2025 report. AI is popping up all over the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/03/shadow-ai-tools-workplace/
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Gamaredon Unleashes Six New Malware Tools for Stealth, Persistence, and Lateral Movement
Gamaredon, a Russia-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group attributed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) to the FSB’s 18th Center of Information Security, has exclusively targeted Ukrainian governmental institutions throughout 2024, abandoning prior attempts to hit NATO countries. According to ESET Research Report, which has closely tracked the group’s activities, this refocus aligns with Gamaredon’s long-standing…
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Sixfold surge of ClickFix attacks threatens corporate defenses
Countermeasures: ClickFix attacks often bypass many security tools because the approach relies on user interaction. Training users to recognize suspicious prompts and avoid copying and running code from untrusted sources is a critical first step in defending against the growing threat.Tightening up technical controls such as endpoint protection, web filtering, and email security technologies to…
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Auf der Suche nach Alternativen zum CVE-Programm
Tags: advisory, ceo, cisa, cve, cvss, cyber, cyersecurity, exploit, github, google, group, infrastructure, intelligence, kev, microsoft, nist, nvd, open-source, oracle, ransomware, resilience, risk, siem, soar, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-daySollte das CVE-Programm eingestellt werden, wäre die Bewertung und Behebung von Sicherheitslücken schwieriger.Der jüngste kurze Panikausbruch wegen der möglichen Einstellung des Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)-Programms hat die starke Abhängigkeit der Sicherheitsbranche von diesem Programm deutlich gemacht. Er führte zu Diskussionen über Notfallstrategien , falls das standardisierte System zur Identifizierung und Katalogisierung von Schwachstellen nicht…
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IDE Extensions Like VSCode Allow Attackers to Bypass Trust Checks and Deliver Malware to Developer Systems
OX Research conducted a ground-breaking study in May and June 2025 that revealed concerning security flaws in the extension verification procedures of some of the most popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Visual Studio Code (VSCode), Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, and Cursor. These tools, essential to millions of developers worldwide, rely heavily on third-party…
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Securing the next wave of workload identities in the cloud
Tags: access, api, breach, cloud, computing, control, credentials, data-breach, identity, infrastructure, iot, jobs, kubernetes, mfa, password, risk, service, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustExtending zero trust to workloads: Applying zero trust beyond just passwords is crucial. On the human side, MFA and conditional access are standard. For workloads, we implemented a similar approach using tokens, certificates and continuous checks. When one service calls another, it presents a cryptographic token or certificate, and the target service verifies it each…
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Hackers Target Linux SSH Servers to Deploy TinyProxy and Sing-Box Proxy Tools
Tags: credentials, cyber, exploit, hacker, intelligence, linux, malicious, monitoring, strategy, tool, vulnerabilityHackers are exploiting poorly managed Linux servers, particularly those with weak SSH credentials, to install proxy tools such as TinyProxy and Sing-box. The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has been closely monitoring these intrusions through honeypots mimicking vulnerable SSH services. Their findings reveal a sophisticated strategy where attackers repurpose legitimate tools for malicious intent, transforming…
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Cl0p cybercrime gang’s data exfiltration tool found vulnerable to RCE attacks
Experts say they don’t expect the MOVEit menace to do much about it First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/02/cl0p_rce_vulnerability/
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How cybersecurity leaders can defend against the spur of AI-driven NHI
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, exploit, framework, gartner, governance, group, guide, identity, infrastructure, least-privilege, LLM, login, monitoring, password, phishing, RedTeam, risk, sans, service, software, technology, tool, vulnerabilityVisibility Yageo Group had so many problematic machine identities that information security operations manager Terrick Taylor says he is almost embarrassed to say this, even though the group has now automated the monitoring of both human and non-human identities and has a process for managing identity lifecycles. “Last time I looked at the portal, there…
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Vercel’s v0 AI Tool Weaponized by Cybercriminals to Rapidly Create Fake Login Pages at Scale
Unknown threat actors have been observed weaponizing v0, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool from Vercel, to design fake sign-in pages that impersonate their legitimate counterparts.”This observation signals a new evolution in the weaponization of Generative AI by threat actors who have demonstrated an ability to generate a functional phishing site from simple text prompts,”…
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Secretless Broker: Open-source tool connects apps securely without passwords or keys
Secretless Broker is an open-source connection broker that eliminates the need for client applications to manage secrets when accessing target services like databases, web … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/02/secretless-broker-open-source-tool-connects-apps-securely/
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Anthropic MCP Inspector Vulnerability Lets Hackers Run Arbitrary Code Remotely
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector tool has sent shockwaves through the AI development community, exposing a critical attack vector that could allow hackers to execute arbitrary code on developers’ machines”, simply by luring them to a malicious website. CVE-2025-49596: A Critical Threat Tracked as CVE-2025-49596 and carrying a CVSS…
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OpenMSP Launches to Help MSPs Cut Costs with Open-Source Tools and AI Insights
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/openmsp-launches-to-help-msps-cut-costs-with-open-source-tools-and-ai-insights
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Cloudflare to let customers block AI web crawlers
Publishers and other providers of creative content now have the option to block AI crawlers from accessing and scraping their intellectual property with new tools from Cloudflare. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626669/Cloudflare-to-let-customers-block-AI-web-crawlers
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Snake Keyloggers Exploit Java Utilities to Evade Detection by Security Tools
The S2 Group Intelligence team has uncovered a Russian-origin malware known as Snake Keylogger, a stealer coded in .NET, leveraging legitimate Java utilities to bypass security tools. This operation, distributed via a Malware as a Service (MaaS) model, targets diverse victims, including companies, governments, and individuals, with a particular focus on the oil industry during…
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Ghost in the Machine: A Spy’s Digital Lifeline
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, cloud, communications, control, country, crypto, cyber, data, encryption, endpoint, framework, government, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, law, linux, mfa, military, network, resilience, risk, software, spy, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vpn, windows, zero-trust -
Chrome Zero-Day, ‘FoxyWallet’ Firefox Attacks Threaten Browsers
Separate threats to popular browsers highlight the growing security risk for enterprises presented by the original gateway to the Web, which remains an integral tool for corporate users. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/browsers-targeted-chrome-zero-day-malicious-firefox-extensions
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U.S. House Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Seeks to Modernize Border Infrastructure Security with Proactive OT/IT Security Measures
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, cctv, cisa, cloud, control, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, fedramp, government, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, law, mitigation, monitoring, network, office, privacy, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustThe FY 2026 House Homeland Security Appropriations Bill highlights growing focus in Congress on protecting border infrastructure from cyber threats. The directive to implement continuous monitoring and real-time threat intelligence reflects a broader push toward modern, preventive cybersecurity across federal agencies. As the digital and physical worlds become increasingly intertwined, the technologies used to protect…
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KnowBe4 stellt neues Assessment-Tool zur Bewertung der Sicherheitskultur vor
Hier setzt das PMA an: Entwickelt von Perry Carpenter, einem führenden Experten für Sicherheitskultur, bietet das Tool einen klar strukturierten, praxisnahen Rahmen zur Selbsteinschätzung. Im Fokus stehen nicht technische Systeme, sondern die menschlichen und organisatorischen Faktoren, die für wirksames Human Risk Management entscheidend sind. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/knowbe4-stellt-neues-assessment-tool-zur-bewertung-der-sicherheitskultur-vor/a41280/
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Tool zur Bewertung der Sicherheitskultur in Unternehmen
KnowBe4 hat das veröffentlicht. Dieses kostenlose, strategische Tool soll IT- und Cybersicherheits-verantwortlichen dabei helfen, die Sicherheitskultur ihrer Organisation zu bewerten und zu verbessern angefangen bei den Mitarbeitern. Da Angreifer menschliches Verhalten zunehmend mit raffinierten Methoden ins Visier nehmen und ausnutzen, brauchen Unternehmen klare Erkenntnisse darüber, welche Schutzmaßnahmen wirken […] First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump to…
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HYCU Studie untersucht Cyberbedrohungen für SaaS-Anwendungen
Um den heutigen Herausforderungen im Bereich der SaaS-Datensicherung gerecht zu werden, müssen sie in der Lage sein, den tatsächlichen Umfang ihrer SaaS-Nutzung erfolgreich zu ermitteln, einschließlich der Tools, die unter den Begriff ‘Schatten-IT” fallen können. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/hycu-studie-untersucht-cyberbedrohungen-fuer-saas-anwendungen/a41269/
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North Korean IT Workers Employ New Tactics to Infiltrate Global Organizations
Tags: ai, china, cyber, intelligence, korea, microsoft, north-korea, russia, tactics, technology, threat, toolMicrosoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a sophisticated operation by North Korean remote IT workers who are leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools to infiltrate organizations worldwide. Since at least 2020, these highly skilled individuals, often based in North Korea, China, and Russia, have been targeting technology-related roles across various industries to generate revenue for the…
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PowerShell überwachen so geht’s
Tags: access, cloud, cyberattack, detection, hacker, login, mail, microsoft, monitoring, powershell, tool, windowsWird PowerShell nicht richtig überwacht, ist das Security-Debakel meist nicht weit.Kriminelle Hacker setzen mitunter auf raffinierte Techniken, um sich über ausgedehnte Zeiträume in den Netzwerken von Unternehmen einzunisten und still und heimlich sensible Daten oder Logins abzugreifen. Dabei missbrauchen die Cyberkriminellen in vielen Fällen auch vom jeweiligen Zielunternehmen freigegebene Tools, um sich initial Zugang zu…