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Keycloak: Open-source identity and access management

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Keycloak: Open-source identity and access management 2024-12-12 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Keycloak is an open-source project for identity and access management (IAM). It provides user federation, strong authentication, user management, authorization, and more. Keycloak is based on standard protocols and supports OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SAML. Single Sign-On: Users authenticate through Keycloak […]

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Open source malware up 200% since 2023

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Open source malware up 200% since 2023 2024-12-11 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Sonatype’s 2024 Open Source Malware Threat Report reveals that the number of malicious packages has surpassed 778,500 since tracking began in 2019. In 2024, researchers examined how threat actors leverage malicious open-source packages to target developers, particularly as enterprises increasingly adopt

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21 years since its inception, GNU Shepherd 1.0.0 is released

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21 years since its inception, GNU Shepherd 1.0.0 is released 2024-12-10 at 13:03 By Help Net Security GNU Shepherd is a service manager designed to oversee the system’s daemons. It functions both as an “init” system (PID 1) and as a tool for unprivileged users to manage per-user daemons. GNU Shepherd GNU Shepherd supports various

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Neosync: Open-source data anonymization, synthetic data orchestration

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Neosync: Open-source data anonymization, synthetic data orchestration 2024-12-10 at 06:37 By Help Net Security Neosync is an open-source, developer-centric solution designed to anonymize PII, generate synthetic data, and synchronize environments for improved testing and debugging. What you can do with Neosync Safely test code with production data: Anonymize sensitive production data to safely use it

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Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible

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Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible 2024-12-09 at 20:51 By Zeljka Zorz A security issue that could have allowed attackers to serve malicious firmware images to users has been fixed by OpenWrt Project, the organization that helms the development of the popular Linux distribution for embedded devices. About OpenWrt OpenWrt

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SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF)

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SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF) 2024-12-04 at 07:38 By Mirko Zorz SafeLine is an open-source and self-hosted Web Application Firewall (WAF) that protects websites from cyber attacks. “SafeLine WAF was created to protect web applications for small and medium-sized enterprises from cyber threats by monitoring and filtering HTTP/HTTPS traffic. More importantly, with the widespread

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Securing AI’s new frontier: Visibility, governance, and mitigating compliance risks

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Securing AI’s new frontier: Visibility, governance, and mitigating compliance risks 2024-12-04 at 07:21 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Niv Braun, CEO at Noma Security, discusses the difficulties security teams face due to the fragmented nature of AI processes, tools, and teams across the data and AI lifecycle. Braun also shares insights

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70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

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70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained 2024-12-04 at 06:35 By Help Net Security The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, according to Lineaje. Open-source code risks rise with anonymous contributions Microsoft estimates that its customers face 600 million cyberattacks

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Nextcloud Talk: Open-source, GDPR-compliant alternative to Microsoft Teams

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Nextcloud Talk: Open-source, GDPR-compliant alternative to Microsoft Teams 2024-12-03 at 11:18 By Mirko Zorz Nextcloud has unveiled Nextcloud Talk, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Teams. It’s a privacy-compliant collaboration platform for hybrid teams that gives companies complete control over their data. Nextcloud Talk collaboration software delivers highly secure, GDPR-compliant communication while providing all the essential

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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: November 2024

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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: November 2024 2024-11-27 at 06:03 By Help Net Security This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. ScubaGear ScubaGear is an open-source tool the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) created to automatically evaluate Microsoft 365 (M365) configurations

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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking

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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking 2024-11-25 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Balázs Pózner, CEO at Hackrate, discusses the essential technical skills for ethical hackers and how they vary across different security domains. He explains how AI and machine learning enhance ethical hacking by streamlining vulnerability detection

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Deploy a SOC using Kali Linux in AWS

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Deploy a SOC using Kali Linux in AWS 2024-11-25 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz The Kali SOC in AWS project enables the deployment of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in AWS, utilizing the Kali Linux toolset for purple team activities. This environment is ideal for honing skills in security operations, threat detection, incident response, and

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Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3: SDN-firewall integration, faster container backups, and more!

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Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3: SDN-firewall integration, faster container backups, and more! 2024-11-22 at 10:01 By Help Net Security The Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 enterprise virtualization solution features management tools and a user-friendly web interface, allowing you to deploy open-source solutions in clustered, highly available setups. This version is based on Debian 12.8 (Bookworm), but uses

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AxoSyslog: Open-source scalable security data processor

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AxoSyslog: Open-source scalable security data processor 2024-11-21 at 08:52 By Mirko Zorz AxoSyslog is a syslog-ng fork, created and maintained by the original creator of syslog-ng, Balazs Scheidler, and his team. “We first started by making syslog-ng more cloud-ready: we packaged syslog-ng in a container, added helm charts, and made it more suitable for use

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GitHub Secure Open Source Fund: Project maintainers, apply now!

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GitHub Secure Open Source Fund: Project maintainers, apply now! 2024-11-20 at 15:42 By Zeljka Zorz GitHub is calling on maintainers of open source projects to apply for the newly opened Secure Open Source Fund, to get funding and knowledge to improve the security and sustainability of their software. The program is funded by companies (AmEx

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Debunking myths about open-source security

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Debunking myths about open-source security 2024-11-20 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Stephanie Domas, CISO at Canonical, discusses common misconceptions about open-source security and how the community can work to dispel them. She explains how open-source solutions, contrary to myths, offer enterprise-grade maturity, reliability, and transparency. Domas also shares key

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AlmaLinux 9.5 released: Security updates, new packages, and more!

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AlmaLinux 9.5 released: Security updates, new packages, and more! 2024-11-19 at 11:01 By Help Net Security AlmaLinux is a free, open-source, enterprise-grade Linux distribution. Governed and owned by the community, it offers a production-ready platform with binary compatibility to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. AlmaLinux 9.5, codenamed Teal Serval, is now available. Security updates: The OpenSSL

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Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy

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Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy 2024-11-19 at 06:47 By Anamarija Pogorelec We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous accounts can be challenging. Password managers simplify this by securely storing all your passwords so

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ScubaGear: Open-source tool to assess Microsoft 365 configurations for security gaps

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ScubaGear: Open-source tool to assess Microsoft 365 configurations for security gaps 2024-11-18 at 06:32 By Mirko Zorz ScubaGear is an open-source tool the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) created to automatically evaluate Microsoft 365 (M365) configurations for potential security gaps. ScubaGear analyzes an organization’s M365 tenant configuration, offering actionable insights and recommendations to help

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How Intel is making open source accessible to all developers

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How Intel is making open source accessible to all developers 2024-11-14 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Arun Gupta, Vice President and General Manager for Open Ecosystem, Intel, discusses the company’s commitment to fostering an open ecosystem as a cornerstone of its software strategy. He explains how this approach empowers

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