Tag: tool
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Uncover Hidden Browsing Threats: Get a Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks
As GenAI tools and SaaS platforms become a staple component in the employee toolkit, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have skyrocketed. Learn how a complimentary LayerX risk assessment can help identify, assess, and address browsing and SaaS risks in your workplace. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article:…
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Top 8 Penetration Testing Tools to Enhance Your Security
Penetration testing is vital in keeping an organization’s digital assets secure. Here are the top picks among the latest pen testing tools and software. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-penetration-testing-tools/
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Credential Dumping: AD User Comment
In this article, we shall explore different tools & techniques that help us enumerate Active Directory (AD) users’ passwords using which an attacker can expand First seen on hackingarticles.in Jump to article: www.hackingarticles.in/credential-dumping-ad-user-comment/
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Hellcat Ransomware Attacking Government Organizations Educational Institutions
Tags: cyber, dark-web, data, extortion, government, group, infrastructure, ransomware, service, theft, toolA new ransomware gang, Hellcat, emerged on dark web forums in 2024, targeting critical infrastructure, government organizations, educational institutions, and the energy sector. Operating on a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, Hellcat offers ransomware tools and infrastructure to affiliates in exchange for a profit share. The group relies on double extortion techniques, combining data theft with system…
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Reaktion auf Semgrep: Opengrep sichert offene Codeanalyse-Tools
Tags: toolOpengrep bietet offene statische Codeanalyse. Unterstützt von einem Konsortium, bleibt es für Developer ohne kommerzielle Einschränkungen zugänglich. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Reaktion-auf-Semgrep-Opengrep-sichert-offene-Codeanalyse-Tools-10260223.html
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Google Researchers Breakdowns Scatterbrain Behind PoisonPlug Malware
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) in collaboration with Mandiant has revealed critical insights into ScatterBrain, a sophisticated obfuscation tool utilized by China-nexus cyber espionage groups, specifically APT41, to deploy the advanced backdoor family POISONPLUG.SHADOW. This analysis underscores the significant evolution of obfuscation techniques from earlier counterparts like ScatterBee, making ScatterBrain a primary contributor to the…
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FleshStealer: A new Infostealer Attacking Chrome Mozilla Users
A newly identified strain of information-stealing malware, FleshStealer, is making headlines in 2025 due to its advanced evasion techniques and targeted data extraction capabilities. Flashpoint analysts have shed light on its operation, revealing a sophisticated tool that poses significant risk to organizations worldwide. Designed to bypass traditional defenses and target sensitive data, FleshStealer is emerging…
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CISOs are moving closer to the board, but budget hurdles remain
In recent years, CISOs have often felt that their board of directors did not take them seriously. This key issue for cybersecurity, however, is turning around, with 82% of CISOs now reporting directly to their CEOs, versus 47% in 2023, according to a survey by Splunk.Splunk’s report, which surveyed 500 CISOs, CSOs, and similar security officers,…
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Diese vier KI-gestützten Cybersicherheitstools sichern 2025 Ihr Unternehmen
Die technologische Revolution auf Grund des Einsatzes der künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) hat vielen Bereichen der Wirtschaft große Vorteile ermöglicht. Gegenwärtig können beispielsweise Unternehmen weltweit dank der zahlreichen verfügbaren KI-gestützten Tools und Systeme von einer höheren Produktivität und verbesserten Effizienz profitieren. Diese Fortschritte in der KI-Technologie sind jedoch zu einem zweischneidigen Schwert geworden. Auch die KI-bezogenen……
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Prosecutors say they can’t obtain murder conviction after judge throws out evidence from facial recognition match
An Ohio judge threw out key evidence in a murder case earlier this month because the prosecution improperly relied on facial recognition technology, highlighting the limitations of a tool being widely adopted by police departments across the country. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/prosecutors-cant-obtain-murder-conviction-after-judge-throws-out-facial-recognition-evidence
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New open-source SAST tool unveiled after Semgrep clampdown
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-open-source-sast-tool-unveiled-after-semgrep-clampdown
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Network security tool defects are endemic, eroding enterprise defense
When malicious hackers exploit vulnerabilities in firewalls, VPNs and routers, it’s not the vendors that get hit — it’s their customers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/network-security-defects-erode-defense/738387/
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Neue Ransomware-Gruppe Funksec profitiert von LLMs
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Lumma Stealer Found in Fake Crypto Tools and Game Mods on GitHub
McAfee Labs uncovers malicious GitHub repositories distributing Lumma Stealer malware disguised as game hacks and cracked software. Learn… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lumma-stealer-github-fake-crypto-tools-game-mods/
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DeepSeek hit by cyberattack and outage amid breakthrough success
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, ceo, china, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, encryption, finance, GDPR, google, group, HIPAA, infrastructure, malicious, nvidia, open-source, risk, saas, service, startup, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityChinese AI startup DeepSeek said it was hit by a cyberattack, prompting the company to restrict user registrations and manage website outages as demand for its AI assistant soared.According to the company’s status page, DeepSeek has been investigating the issue since late evening Beijing time on Monday.”Due to large-scale malicious attacks on DeepSeek’s services, registration…
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Stratoshark A New Wireshark Tool Released for Cloud
The masterminds behind the revolutionary network analyzer Wireshark have unveiled a new tool, Stratoshark, designed to bring their proven methodology to system call analysis. Marking over 25 years since Wireshark’s inception, this latest development continues the legacy of democratizing complex technical processes through accessible, high-quality tools. Revolutionizing Network Visibility Wireshark, released over two decades ago,…
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New Hacker Group Using 7z UltraVNC Tool to Deploy Malware Evading Detection
A sophisticated cyber campaign targeting Russian-speaking entities has been identified by cybersecurity researchers, unveiling a deceptive operation imitating the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of the Gamaredon APT group. The attackers believed to be part of the GamaCopy group, exploited military-related content as bait, leveraging open-source tools to obscure their activities. The attacks utilized 7z…
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US takes aim at healthcare cybersecurity with proposed HIPAA changes
Tags: access, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, control, csf, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dora, encryption, finance, framework, government, group, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, jobs, law, malware, mfa, network, nist, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, technology, threat, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a consultation on stricter rules for the safeguarding of electronic health records.The proposed revamp of security rules covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to address the increased risk from cyberattacks such as ransomware against healthcare environments.The revamped rules…
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What Makes This “Data Privacy Day” Different?
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cloud, data, data-breach, finance, identity, infrastructure, malware, monitoring, phishing, privacy, ransomware, risk, scam, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityAs we celebrate Data Privacy Day, Bernard Montel, Tenable’s EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist, wants to remind us that we live in a digital world and that we need to protect it. With data breaches a daily occurrence, and AI changing the playing field, he urges everyone to “do better.” Launched in April 2006…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 4 of Year 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, backup, botnet, breach, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, identity, infrastructure, korea, lazarus, leak, login, malicious, malware, north-korea, phishing, phone, privacy, regulation, remote-code-execution, risk, router, scam, service, software, startup, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vulnerability, windowsThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 19 JAN 2025 – 25 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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New ransomware group Funksec is quickly gaining traction
Tags: access, ai, attack, computer, control, country, cybercrime, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, email, encryption, extortion, government, group, leak, LLM, malware, password, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, rust, service, threat, tool, usa, windowsThreat reports for December showed a newcomer to the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) landscape quickly climbing the ranks. Called Funksec, this group appears to be leveraging generative AI in its malware development and its founders are tied to hacktivist activity.Funksec was responsible for 103 out of 578 ransomware attacks tracked by security firm NCC Group in December,…
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Brazil bans iris scan company co-founded by Sam Altman from paying citizens for biometric data
Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is blocking Tools for Humanity, a company co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, from offering individuals cryptocurrency in return for iris scans intended for an online identity program.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/brazil-iris-scan-data-privacy-tools-for-humanity
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Maybe AI Hallucinations Aren’t So Bad After All
Scientists Say Fabricated AI Responses Could Lead to New Discoveries and Innovation. Hallucinations are considered one of the most worrisome flaws of emerging artificial intelligence technology. But some scientists see the tendency of AI and large language models to fabricate responses is tool for discovery in fields such as chemistry and pharmaceuticals. First seen on…
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Open-source security spat leads companies to join forces for new tool
A company’s licensing change to a static analysis tool has forced 10 companies together to create Opengrep. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/opengrep-static-analysis-security-tool-semgrep-open-source/
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Data Privacy Day 2025: A Chance to Take Control of Your Data
Tags: access, ai, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, country, data, encryption, governance, law, password, privacy, regulation, service, software, strategy, technology, toolData Privacy Day 2025: A Chance to Take Control of Your Data madhav Mon, 01/27/2025 – 09:19 Trust is the cornerstone of every successful relationship between businesses and their customers. On this Data Privacy Day, we reflect on the pivotal role trust plays in the digital age. It’s earned not just through excellent products or…
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [27 January]
Welcome to your weekly cybersecurity scoop! Ever thought about how the same AI meant to protect our hospitals could also compromise them? This week, we’re breaking down the sophisticated world of AI-driven threats, key updates in regulations, and some urgent vulnerabilities in healthcare tech that need our attention.As we unpack these complex topics, we’ll equip…
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LockBit Ransomware: 11-Day Timeline from Initial Compromise to Deployment
A well-coordinated cyber intrusion, spanning 11 days, culminated in the deployment of LockBit ransomware across a corporate environment. The attack, which began with the execution of a malicious file posing as a Windows Media Configuration Utility, displayed a sophisticated playbook leveraging Cobalt Strike, advanced persistence mechanisms, lateral movement, data exfiltration tools, and an eventual ransomware…