Tag: tool
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NDSS 2025 Silence False Alarms
Tags: blockchain, china, conference, cyber, data, detection, finance, Internet, network, tool, vulnerabilitySession 11A: Blockchain Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Qiyang Song (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences; School of Cyber Security, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences), Heqing Huang (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Xiaoqi Jia (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences; School of Cyber Security, University of…
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Startup Amutable plotting Linux security overhaul to counter hacking threats
Tags: attack, backdoor, ceo, cloud, computer, computing, container, cve, cybercrime, data, exploit, fortinet, hacking, infrastructure, kubernetes, linux, microsoft, open-source, skills, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerabilitysystemd, he has alongside him two other ex-Microsoft employees, Chris Kühl as CEO, and Christian Brauner as CTO.A clue to Amutable’s plans lies in the announcement’s emphasis on some of its founders’ backgrounds in Kubernetes, runc, LXC, Incus, and containerd, all connected in different ways to the Linux container stack. Computing is full of security…
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Informant told FBI that Jeffrey Epstein had a ‘personal hacker’
The hacker allegedly developed zero-day exploits and offensive cyber tools and sold them to several countries, including an unnamed central African government, the U.K., and the United States. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/30/informant-told-fbi-that-jeffrey-epstein-had-a-personal-hacker/
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AIs Are Getting Better at Finding and Exploiting Security Vulnerabilities
Tags: ai, attack, best-practice, breach, cve, cyber, data, exploit, kali, linux, network, open-source, tool, update, vulnerabilityFrom an Anthropic blog post: In a recent evaluation of AI models’ cyber capabilities, current Claude models can now succeed at multistage attacks on networks with dozens of hosts using only standard, open-source tools, instead of the custom tools needed by previous generations. This illustrates how barriers to the use of AI in relatively autonomous…
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A Head Start on Emerging Vulnerabilities with The Pentest Tool You Need!
The world of cybersecurity is undergoing a seismic shift. In 2026, AI-driven pentest tools are set to redefine how we approach vulnerability detection and exploitation. The conventional pentesting methods, which have served as the backbone of security assessments for decades, cannot be replaced, but given the hi-tech tactics of the malicious contemporaries, these tools simply……
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‘Critical’ Mobile Management Vulnerabilities Seeing Exploitation
A pair of critical-severity vulnerabilities affecting an Ivanti mobile management tool have been exploited in cyberattacks, according to the company. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/ivanti-critical-mobile-management-vulnerabilities-seeing-exploitation
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Researchers Uncover Chrome Extensions Abusing Affiliate Links and Stealing ChatGPT Access
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered malicious Google Chrome extensions that come with capabilities to hijack affiliate links, steal data, and collect OpenAI ChatGPT authentication tokens.One of the extensions in question is Amazon Ads Blocker (ID: pnpchphmplpdimbllknjoiopmfphellj), which claims to be a tool to browse Amazon without any sponsored content. It was uploaded to the Chrome First…
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Sophos modernisiert Partnerportal und startet neuen Partner-Blog
Sophos hat umfassende Updates bei seinem Partnerportal vorgenommen. Mit dem neuen Auftritt erhalten die Channel-Partner eine moderne, intuitive Plattform, die Marketing- und Vertriebsaktivitäten noch effizienter unterstützt. Im Mittelpunkt steht eine vollständig überarbeitete Benutzeroberfläche, die den Zugriff auf Tools und Inhalte vereinfacht. Ergänzt wird dies durch smart geführte Demand-Generation-Kampagnen mit automatisiertem Co-Branding, mit denen Partner Marketingkampagnen…
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Human risk management: CISOs’ solution to the security awareness training paradox
Tags: access, ai, awareness, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, identity, intelligence, malicious, mitigation, risk, risk-management, strategy, tool, trainingWhat is human risk management?: HRM is defined as a cybersecurity strategy that identifies, measures, and reduces the risks caused by human behavior. Simply stated, security awareness training is about what employees know; HRM is about what they do (i.e., their actual cybersecurity behavior).To be more specific, HRM integrates into email security tools, web gateways,…
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Human risk management: CISOs’ solution to the security awareness training paradox
Tags: access, ai, awareness, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, identity, intelligence, malicious, mitigation, risk, risk-management, strategy, tool, trainingWhat is human risk management?: HRM is defined as a cybersecurity strategy that identifies, measures, and reduces the risks caused by human behavior. Simply stated, security awareness training is about what employees know; HRM is about what they do (i.e., their actual cybersecurity behavior).To be more specific, HRM integrates into email security tools, web gateways,…
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Security teams are carrying more tools with less confidence
Enterprise environments now span multiple clouds, on-premises systems, and a steady flow of new applications. Hybrid and multi-cloud setups are common across large … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/30/security-operations-tooling-confidence/
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Roughly half of employees are using unsanctioned AI tools, and enterprise leaders are major culprits
51% have connected AI tools to work systems or apps without the approval or knowledge of IT;63% believe it’s acceptable to use AI when there is no corporate-approved option or IT oversight;60% say speed is worth the security risk;21% think employers will simply “turn a blind eye” as long as they’re getting their work done.And…
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Still Trying to Reduce Technical Debt Manually?
Tags: toolReducing technical debt manually can be a time-consuming, never-ending process. Use tools to automate the process. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/still-trying-to-reduce-technical-debt-manually/
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Inside Real-World SOC Detections: A Practical View of Modern Attack Patterns
Executive Overview Modern cyberattacks rarely appear as a single loud event. Instead, they unfold as low-and-slow sequences across endpoints, networks, and identity platforms. Attackers blend into normal enterprise activity, using legitimate tools, valid credentials, and trusted services to evade traditional detection. This analysis presents real-world attack detections observed in enterprise environments, illustrating how correlated endpoint,…
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Simplifying K-12 Technology: How ManagedMethods Can Reduce Complexity To Do More With Less
Simplifying K-12 Technology: How ManagedMethods Can Reduce Complexity To Do More With Less As K-12 districts plan for the 2026/27 school year, the pressure is mounting. Budgets are tight, staffing is stretched thin, and the number of digital tools schools rely on continues to grow. What started as efforts to solve specific problems”, student safety,…
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Open Directory Exposure Leaks BYOB Framework Across Windows, Linux, and macOS
An exposed command-and-control server hosting a complete deployment of the BYOB (Build Your Own Botnet) framework, a sophisticated post-exploitation tool targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The discovery, made through Hunt.io’s AttackCapture tooling, reveals an active campaign that has operated for approximately ten months with multi-platform remote access capabilities and integrated cryptocurrency mining operations. The…
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BlackIce Introduced as Container-Based Red Teaming Toolkit for AI Security Testing
Databricks introduced BlackIce at CAMLIS Red 2025, an open-source containerized toolkit that consolidates 14 widely-used AI security tools into a single, reproducible environment. This innovation addresses critical pain points in AI red teaming by eliminating complex setup procedures and dependency conflicts that traditionally hinder security testing workflows. AI red teamers face four persistent obstacles that…
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Swarmer Tool Abuses Windows Registry to Evade Detection and Persist on Systems
Swarmer, a sophisticated tool designed to manipulate Windows registry hives while bypassing endpoint detection systems. The tool exploits legacy Windows infrastructure to achieve persistent access without triggering traditional EDR monitoring systems that typically flag direct registry modifications. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions have significantly hardened defenses against conventional registry persistence techniques. Classic methods using…
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Weaponized VS Code Extension “ClawdBot Agent” Spreads ScreenConnect RAT
A malicious Visual Studio Code extension posing as an AI coding assistant has been caught secretly installing a fully functional remote access tool (RAT) on developer machines. The extension looks convincing at first glance: polished branding, a professional icon, and integration with several AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, Groq, Mistral, and OpenRouter. In…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: New RCEs, Darknet Busts, Kernel Bugs & 25+ More Stories
This week’s updates show how small changes can create real problems. Not loud incidents, but quiet shifts that are easy to miss until they add up. The kind that affects systems people rely on every day.Many of the stories point to the same trend: familiar tools being used in unexpected ways. Security controls are being…
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CISA chief uploaded sensitive government files to public ChatGPT
Tags: access, chatgpt, cisa, compliance, control, cybersecurity, government, infrastructure, office, toolLeadership credibility questioned: The uploads triggered an internal DHS assessment involving the department’s then-acting general counsel Joseph Mazzara and chief information officer Antoine McCord, along with CISA’s chief information officer Robert Costello and chief counsel Spencer Fisher, the report said. The outcome has not been disclosed.According to the report, CISA spokesperson Marci McCarthy confirmed that…
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Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates
Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-rolls-out-android-theft-protection-feature-updates/
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Virenschutz ade: Malware über Update-Server von Antivirus-Tool verteilt
Angreifer haben über das Antivirus-Tool eScan Malware auf Nutzersysteme geschleust. Ein Update-Server des Anbieters war kompromittiert. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/von-wegen-virenschutz-malware-ueber-update-server-von-antivirus-tool-verteilt-2601-204754.html
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EU’s answer to CVE solves dependency issue, adds fragmentation risks
Tags: access, ai, china, cisco, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dos, exploit, finance, governance, grc, infrastructure, intelligence, international, nvd, open-source, risk, service, software, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementCoordinated disclosure: Nik Kale, principal engineer and product architect at Cisco Systems, says GCVE’s main challenge comes from building a platform that the security community can rely on for coordinated disclosure and remediation.”Viability depends far more on governance than on the data itself,” Kale says. “That includes clear attribution rules, transparent CNA processes, predictable decision-making,…
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Von wegen Virenschutz: Malware über Update-Server von Antivirus-Tool verteilt
Angreifer haben über das Antivirus-Tool eScan Malware auf Nutzersysteme geschleust. Ein Update-Server des Anbieters war kompromittiert. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/von-wegen-virenschutz-malware-ueber-update-server-von-antivirus-tool-verteilt-2601-204754.html
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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: January 2026
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. OpenAEV: … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/29/hottest-cybersecurity-open-source-tools-of-the-month-january-2026/