Tag: tool
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The Identities Behind AI Agents: A Deep Dive Into AI & NHI
AI agents have rapidly evolved from experimental technology to essential business tools. The OWASP framework explicitly recognizes that Non-Human Identities play a key role in agentic AI security. Their analysis highlights how these autonomous software entities can make decisions, chain complex actions together, and operate continuously without human intervention. They’re no longer just tools, First…
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Cyberkriminelle setzen weiterhin auf ClickFix als bewährte Methode
Über ein gefälschtes Sicherheitsfenster wird der Nutzer dazu verleitet, eine bestimmte Tastenkombination auszuführen. Diese öffnet das Windows-Tool ‘Ausführen”, über das ein schädlicher Befehl eingeschleust und direkt ausgeführt wird. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cyberkriminelle-setzen-weiterhin-auf-clickfix-als-bewaehrte-methode/a40458/
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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OpenSSH 10.0 Released: New Protocol Changes and Key Security Improvements
The OpenSSH team has announced the release ofOpenSSH 10.0on April 9, marking an important milestone for one of the most widely-used open-source tools in secure communications. With significant protocol changes, security advancements, and new features, this version aims to provide enhanced protection and functionality for users worldwide. Key Security Improvements The OpenSSH 10.0 release introduces…
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Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition
Packed with real-world scenarios, hands-on techniques, and insights into widely used tools, the third edition of the bestselling Ultimate Kali Linux Book offers a practical … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/10/review-the-ultimate-kali-linux-book-third-edition/
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DOGE dilettantes ‘didn’t test’ Social Security fraud detection tool at appropriate scale
Feds claim creaky COBOL, user spike is real reason key portal now flaky First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/09/social_security_website/
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SOC It to Me: Planning Your Career in an AI-Driven World
Emerging AI Tools Can Transform SOC Analysts’ Jobs But Require New Sets of Skills In a job market known for its talent shortage and skills gap, the shift to AI-based solutions represents both an opportunity and a call to action. While AI can tackle grunt work with remarkable accuracy, it also demands a new set…
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Microsoft Warns Ransomware Actors Exploiting Windows Flaw
Tech Giant Says Threat Actors Are Exploiting a Flaw in Widely-Targeted Windows Tool. Ransomware threat actors are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability discovered in a highly targeted Windows logging system tool in a campaign in part targeting U.S. IT and real estate sectors, Microsoft confirmed in a Tuesday blog post urging customers to apply available patches.…
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Researchers Uncover Hacking Tools and Techniques Shared on Russian-Speaking Cybercrime Forums
Trend Micro, a cybersecurity firm, has released its 50th installment report on the Russian-speaking cybercriminal underground, revealing the intricate web of tools, techniques, and cultural elements defining this notorious cybercrime ecosystem. The report highlights the sophistication and resilience of this community, which has been a pioneer in cybercriminal innovation. Sophisticated Tools and Techniques The Russian-speaking…
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Google Targets SOC Overload With Automated AI Alert and Malware Analysis Tools
Google plans to unleash automated AI agents into overtaxed SOCs to reduce the manual workload for cybersecurity investigators. The post Google Targets SOC Overload With Automated AI Alert and Malware Analysis Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-targets-soc-overload-with-automated-ai-alert-and-malware-analysis-tools/
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Teaching Cybersecurity With Principles That Endure
Academics Map Out Holistic Cyber Education for Future Defenders in the Age of AI. Cybersecurity education can’t be built on tools alone. It must prepare students to think critically, navigate complex systems and address the human dimensions of security. That’s the vision behind the new textbook Cyber Security Foundations: Fundamentals, Technology and Society. First seen…
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SideCopy APT Hackers Impersonate Government Officials to Deploy Open-Source XenoRAT Tool
The Pakistan-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as SideCopy has significantly expanded its targeting scope since late December 2024. Initially, the group focused on infiltrating India’s government, defense, maritime sectors, and university students. Recent developments indicate an inclusion of crucial sectors like railways, oil & gas, and external affairs ministries into their cyber activities.…
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Making Compliance a Strategic Business Driver With AI
Tags: ai, awareness, business, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, risk, risk-management, strategy, toolUNSW’s Pranit Anand on Personalizing Cyber Awareness Programs. Compliance programs can be more than tick-box exercises. When aligned with business strategy, cybersecurity awareness efforts become tools for improving continuity, profitability and risk management, said Pranit Anand, chief investigator at UNSW Business School. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/making-compliance-strategic-business-driver-ai-a-27959
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5 Big Google Cloud Security Announcements At Next 2025
Google Cloud announced its Google Unified Security platform along with new agentic security tools and other updates at Google Cloud Next 2025. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/5-big-google-cloud-security-announcements-at-next-2025
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AI agents raise stakes in identity and access management
IT vendors roll out fresh tools to take on identity and access management for AI agents as enterprises deploy them internally and battle malicious ones externally. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/news/366622025/AI-agents-raise-stakes-in-identity-and-access-management
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Enzoic AD Lite Password Audit Report
Enzoic for AD Lite Password Auditor is an innovative tool designed to integrate with an organization’s Active Directory environment seamlessly. Enzoic analyzed the 2024 AD … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/09/enzoic-ad-lite-password-audit-report/
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Threat Intelligence: Unverzichtbar aber kaum beherrschbar?
Obwohl 71 Prozent der Unternehmen Threat Intelligence als unverzichtbar sehen, scheitert die Umsetzung oft an Kosten, Komplexität, Ressourcenmangel und Tool-Wildwuchs. Klar ist: Ohne Vereinfachung bleibt TI eine Idee keine Lösung. First seen on itsicherheit-online.com Jump to article: www.itsicherheit-online.com/news/security-management/threat-intelligence-unverzichtbar-aber-kaum-beherrschbar/
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APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system
APTRS is an open-source reporting tool built with Python and Django. It’s made for penetration testers and security teams who want to save time on reports. Instead of writing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/09/aptrs-open-source-automated-penetration-testing-reporting-system/
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Was ist eine Cyber-Versicherung?
Eine Cyber-Versicherung kann ein hilfreiches Tool sein, das im Falle eines digitalen Sicherheitsvorfalls ermöglicht, das Risiko zu übertragen – allerdings nur bei richtiger Anwendung. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/06/05/ist-eine-cyber-versicherung/
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Cybersecurity Pulse Report 2025: Security Implications of AI
Navigating the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity in an Era of Accelerating Risk. AI is reshaping cybersecurity, emerging as both a powerful defense mechanism and a sophisticated tool for cyber adversaries. The Cybersecurity Implications of AI Pulse Report 2025 provides an in-depth analysis of how AI is transforming the digital threat landscape. First seen on…
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Fake Microsoft Office add-in tools push malware via SourceForge
Threat actors are abusing SourceForge to distribute fake Microsoft add-ins that install malware on victims’ computers to both mine and steal cryptocurrency. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-microsoft-office-add-in-tools-push-malware-via-sourceforge/
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Survey: Widespread software supply chain risks persist amid tool overload, limited visibility
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/survey-widespread-software-supply-chain-risks-persist-amid-tool-overload-limited-visibility
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AI tool for cybercrime claims advanced capabilities without jailbreaks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/ai-tool-claims-advanced-capabilities-for-criminals-without-jailbreaks
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The SQL Server Crypto Detour
Tags: access, api, backup, credentials, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, jobs, microsoft, password, service, sql, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsAs part of my role as Service Architect here at SpecterOps, one of the things I’m tasked with is exploring all kinds of technologies to help those on assessments with advancing their engagement. Not long after starting this new role, I was approached with an interesting problem. A SQL Server database backup for a ManageEngine’s…
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Xanthorox AI: A New Breed of Malicious AI Threat Hits the Darknet
Xanthorox AI, a darknet-exclusive tool, uses five custom models to launch advanced, autonomous cyberattacks, ushering in a new AI threat era. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/xanthorox-ai/
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CISA, experts warn of Crush file transfer attacks as ransomware gang makes threats
The makers of the popular file transfer tool CrushFTP say a responsibly disclosed vulnerability in the software has been weaponized. CISA and cyber researchers are sounding alarm bells. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/crushftp-vulnerability-exploited
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Vidar Stealer Uses New Deception Technique to Hijack Browser Cookies and Stored Credentials
Vidar Stealer a notorious information-stealing malware has adopted a deceptive method to disguise itself as Microsoft’s BGInfo application. By exploiting a legitimate tool widely used by IT professionals to display system details, attackers have demonstrated advanced techniques to evade detection and execute malicious code designed to compromise sensitive data. BGInfo, part of Microsoft’s Sysinternals Suite,…
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Beyond Bits and Bytes: How Quantum AI Could Solve Humanity’s Biggest Problems
1. The Dead Weight of Classical Thinking Classical computers were never built to understand the world”, they were built to count. And they’ve done it well. Transistors, logic gates, memory”, all sharp-edged tools in a tidy box. But humanity’s problems aren’t tidy. Climate chaos, drug discovery, supply chains knotted like pub brawls”, all a bit…