Tag: tool
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Manthe-Middle Vulns Provide New Research Opportunities for Car Security
A pair of researchers plan on detailing effective tools to dig into the effectiveness of vehicle cybersecurity without breaking the bank. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/mitm-vulns-research-opportunities-car-security
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Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks
The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed ‘BRUTED’ to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/black-basta-ransomware-creates-automated-tool-to-brute-force-vpns/
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Best Cloud Pentesting Tool in 2025: Azure, AWS, GCP
Tags: breach, cloud, data, data-breach, exploit, hacker, penetration-testing, risk, tactics, tool, vulnerabilityCloud pentesting involves manually or automatically exploiting vulnerabilities detected by a security expert or vulnerability scanner, simulating real-world hacker tactics to uncover weaknesses. By identifying these vulnerabilities, cloud providers and customers can strengthen data security and mitigate risks, preventing incidents like the February 2024 23andMe breach, which exposed the private data of over 700 million……
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AWS SNS Exploited for Data Exfiltration and Phishing Attacks
Amazon Web Services’ Simple Notification Service (AWS SNS) is a versatile cloud-based pub/sub service that facilitates communication between applications and users. While its scalability and integration capabilities make it a powerful tool for organizations, its misuse by adversaries for malicious purposes such as data exfiltration and phishing has raised significant security concerns. This article delves…
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Winring0: Windows stuft beliebte Tools plötzlich als Bedrohung ein
Betroffen sind Steuerungs- und Monitoring-Tools wie Fan Control, MSI Afterburner und Open Hardware Monitor. Die Entwickler stehen vor einem Problem. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/winring0-windows-stuft-beliebte-tools-ploetzlich-als-bedrohung-ein-2503-194314.html
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New AI Security Tool Helps Organizations Set Trust Zones for Gen-AI Models
Measure the different level of risk inherent to all gen-AI foundational models and use that to fine-tune the operation of in-house AI deployments. The post New AI Security Tool Helps Organizations Set Trust Zones for Gen-AI Models appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-ai-security-tool-helps-organizations-set-trust-zones-for-gen-ai-models/
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DeepSeek R1 Jailbreaked to Create Malware, Including Keyloggers and Ransomware
Tags: ai, chatgpt, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, google, intelligence, malicious, malware, openai, ransomware, toolThe increasing popularity of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, has attracted cybercriminals seeking to exploit these technologies for malicious purposes. Despite the guardrails implemented by traditional GenAI platforms to prevent misuse, cybercriminals have circumvented these restrictions by developing their own malicious large language models (LLMs), including WormGPT, FraudGPT,…
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Lazarus Group Weaponizes IIS Servers for Deploying Malicious ASP Web Shells
The notorious Lazarus group has been identified as leveraging compromised IIS servers to deploy malicious ASP web shells. These sophisticated attacks have been reported to facilitate the spread of malware, including the LazarLoader variant, and utilize privilege escalation tools to gain extensive control over infected systems. The Lazarus group, associated with North Korean actors, has…
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Critical ruby-saml Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the ruby-saml library, a popular tool used for Single Sign-On (SSO) via Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) on the service provider side. The vulnerabilities, designated as CVE-2025-25291 and CVE-2025-25292, allow attackers to bypass authentication and conduct account takeover attacks if they possess a valid signature created with…
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Boards Challenged to Embrace Cybersecurity Oversight
Integrating Cyber Risk into Business Risk Decisions Cybersecurity failures are now business risks that CEOs and Boards must own. The world of business owners, investors, and their representatives are collectively realizing the potentially catastrophic impacts of cybersecurity incidents if not incorporated into the strategic management of the most senior business leadership. Many regulatory bodies, insurance…
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SailPoint bringt Identitätssicherheit in kleinere Unternehmen
Mehr Organisationen können nun Identitätssicherheitsprogramme auf einer modernen, skalierbaren und KI-gestützten Plattform aufbauen. Diese exklusive Go-to-Market-Initiative für Partner ermöglicht es noch mehr MSP-Partnern, die SailPoint-Tools mit ihren eigenen Strategien und Mehrwerten zu kombinieren, First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sailpoint-bringt-identitaetssicherheit-in-kleinere-unternehmen/a40138/
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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RMM Tools: The New Weapon of Choice for Cybercriminals
Proofpoint researchers have released a report highlighting a concerning trend: the increasing use of legitimate Remote Monitoring and First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/rmm-tools-the-new-weapon-of-choice-for-cybercriminals/
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Windows Notepad to get AI text summarization in Windows 11
Microsoft is now testing an AI-powered text summarization feature in Notepad and a Snipping Tool “Draw & Hold” feature that helps draw perfect shapes. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-notepad-to-get-ai-text-summarization-in-windows-11/
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North Korea-linked APT group ScarCruft spotted using new Android spyware KoSpy
North Korea-linked APT group ScarCruft used a new Android spyware dubbed KoSpy to target Korean and English-speaking users. North Korea-linked threat actor ScarCruft (aka APT37, Reaper, and Group123) is behind a previously undetected Android surveillance tool named KoSpy that was used to target Korean and English-speaking users. ScarCruft has been active since at least 2012, it made the…
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Cavelo To Expand MSP-Focused Attack Surface Management Platform With Remediation Tool
Attack surface management startup Cavelo will soon expand its platform to provide remediation capabilities for misconfigurations as the company continues its push to work with a wider set of MSPs, according to Cavelo CEO James Mignacca. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/cavelo-to-expand-msp-focused-attack-surface-management-platform-with-remediation-tool
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North Korea’s ScarCruft Deploys KoSpy Malware, Spying on Android Users via Fake Utility Apps
The North Korea-linked threat actor known as ScarCruft is said to have been behind a never-before-seen Android surveillance tool named KoSpy targeting Korean and English-speaking users.Lookout, which shared details of the malware campaign, said the earliest versions date back to March 2022. The most recent samples were flagged in March 2024. It’s not clear how…
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North Korean Hackers Use Google Play Malware to Steal SMS, Calls Screenshots
Cybersecurity researchers at Lookout Threat Lab have uncovered a sophisticated Android surveillance tool dubbed >>KoSpy,
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How to detect Headless Chrome bots instrumented with Puppeteer?
Headless Chrome bots powered by Puppeteer are a popular choice among bot developers. The Puppeteer API’s ease of use, combined with the lightweight nature of Headless Chrome, makes it a preferred tool over its full-browser counterpart. It is commonly used for web scraping, credential stuffing attacks, and the First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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North Korean Hackers Deploy DocSwap Malware Disguised as Security Tool
Tags: authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, intelligence, malware, north-korea, threat, toolIn a recent cybersecurity threat discovery, the S2W Threat Research and Intelligence Center Talon has identified and analyzed a new type of malware linked to a North Korean-backed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group. The malware, masquerading as a “문서열람 ì¸ì¦ 앱” (Document Viewing Authentication App), was first detected on December 13, 2024. This sophisticated threat…
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Generative AI red teaming: Tips and techniques for putting LLMs to the test
Defining objectives and scopeAssembling a teamThreat modelingAddressing the entire application stackDebriefing, post-engagement analysis, and continuous improvementGenerative AI red teaming complements traditional red teaming by focusing on the nuanced and complex aspects of AI-driven systems including accounting for new testing dimensions such as AI-specific threat modeling, model reconnaissance, prompt injection, guardrail bypass, and more. AI red-teaming…
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A Persistent Threat in the Age of AI
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, cyber, cybercrime, intelligence, phishing, spear-phishing, threat, toolPhishing is one of the most common and dangerous cyber threats facing organizations today. Despite growing awareness, employees often still fall victim to these attacks. Even worse, cybercriminals now have more sophisticated tools at their disposal fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). What once required a team of attackers to conduct a spear-phishing attack can […]…
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Trump nominates cyber vet Sean Plankey for CISA chief amid DOGE cuts and firings
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, disinformation, election, government, infrastructure, jobs, RedTeam, toolPlankey’s potential impact on CISA’s staff and spending cuts: CISA has long been a target of Republicans, primarily due to the minimal amount of now-discontinued work the agency conducted on misinformation efforts. It has also experienced heavy staff and spending cuts spurred by Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative.Over the past seven weeks, CISA has endured at…
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A Guide to Security Investments: The Anatomy of a Cyberattack
Organizations must recognize that security is not about the number of tools deployed, it is about ensuring those tools effectively disrupt the attack chain at every stage. The post A Guide to Security Investments: The Anatomy of a Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/a-guide-to-security-investments-the-anatomy-of-a-cyberattack/
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Browser-Based Data Leaks: 3 Biggest Data Security Challenges Today
Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions weren’t built for today’s browser-driven workplace. Now sensitive data moves moves through SaaS apps, AI tools, and personal accounts, bypassing legacy security controls. Learn from Keep Aware how real-time browser security can stop data leaks before they happen. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/browser-based-data-leaks-3-biggest-data-security-challenges-today/