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Lynis: Open-source security auditing tool

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Lynis: Open-source security auditing tool 2024-03-19 at 06:06 By Mirko Zorz Lynis is a comprehensive open-source security auditing tool for UNIX-based systems, including Linux, macOS, and BSD. Hardening with Lynis Lynis conducts a thorough security examination of the system directly. Its main objective is to evaluate security measures and recommend enhancing system hardening. The tool […]

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Quicmap: Fast, open-source QUIC protocol scanner

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Quicmap: Fast, open-source QUIC protocol scanner 2024-03-18 at 12:01 By Mirko Zorz Quicmap is a fast, open-source QUIC service scanner that streamlines the process by eliminating multiple tool requirements. It effectively identifies QUIC services, the protocol version, and the supported ALPNs. “As I started researching the QUIC protocol, I noticed that my favorite scanner had

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MobSF: Open-source security research platform for mobile apps

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MobSF: Open-source security research platform for mobile apps 2024-03-14 at 07:30 By Mirko Zorz The Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) is an open-source research platform for mobile application security, encompassing Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile. MobSF can be used for mobile app security assessment, penetration testing, malware analysis, and privacy evaluation. The Static Analyzer is adept

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CloudGrappler: Open-source tool detects activity in cloud environments

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CloudGrappler: Open-source tool detects activity in cloud environments 2024-03-11 at 09:07 By Mirko Zorz CloudGrappler is an open-source tool designed to assist security teams in identifying threat actors within their AWS and Azure environments. The tool, built on the foundation of Cado Security’s cloudgrep project, offers enhanced detection capabilities based on the tactics, techniques, and

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OpenARIA: Open-source edition of the Aviation Risk Identification and Assessment (ARIA)

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OpenARIA: Open-source edition of the Aviation Risk Identification and Assessment (ARIA) 2024-03-08 at 06:51 By Mirko Zorz MITRE now offers an open-source version of its Aviation Risk Identification and Assessment (ARIA) software suite, OpenARIA. This initiative is dedicated to enhancing aviation safety and efficiency through the active involvement of the aviation community. ARIA suite The

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Tazama: Open-source real-time fraud management

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Tazama: Open-source real-time fraud management 2024-03-07 at 07:39 By Help Net Security Tazama is an open-source platform focused on improving fraud management within digital payment systems. Tazama marks a substantial transformation in the approach to financial monitoring and compliance worldwide. Previously, the financial sector struggled with proprietary solutions that were both expensive and restrictive, impeding

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5 ways to keep API integrations secure

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5 ways to keep API integrations secure 2024-03-06 at 08:20 By Help Net Security API integrations often handle sensitive data, such as employees’ personally identifiable information (PII), companies’ financial information, or even clients’ payment card data. Keeping this data safe from attackers—while ensuring that the integrations perform at the desired level—requires adopting several security measures.

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RiskInDroid: Open-source risk analysis of Android apps

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RiskInDroid: Open-source risk analysis of Android apps 2024-03-06 at 07:30 By Mirko Zorz RiskInDroid (Risk Index for Android) is an open-source tool for quantitative risk analysis of Android applications based on machine learning techniques. How RiskInDroid works “A user should be able to quickly assess an application’s level of risk by simply glancing at RiskInDroid’s

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PyRIT: Open-source framework to find risks in generative AI systems

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PyRIT: Open-source framework to find risks in generative AI systems 2024-03-04 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Python Risk Identification Tool (PyRIT) is Microsoft’s open-source automation framework that enables security professionals and machine learning engineers to find risks in generative AI systems. PyRIT has been battle-tested by Microsoft’s AI red team. It started as a collection

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98% of businesses linked to breached third parties

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98% of businesses linked to breached third parties 2024-03-01 at 06:32 By Help Net Security According to the updated SEC regulations on cybersecurity incident disclosure, findings by SecurityScorecard reveal that 98% of companies are associated with a third party that has experienced a breach. It often takes months or longer for breaches to become public

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BobTheSmuggler: Open-source tool for undetectable payload delivery

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BobTheSmuggler: Open-source tool for undetectable payload delivery 2024-02-29 at 08:03 By Mirko Zorz BobTheSmuggler is an open-source tool designed to easily compress, encrypt, and securely transport your payload. It basically enables you to hide a payload in plain sight. BobTheSmuggler is helpful in phishing campaign assessments, data exfiltration exercises, and assumed breach scenarios. Features Hiding

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92% of companies eyeing investment in AI-powered software

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92% of companies eyeing investment in AI-powered software 2024-02-23 at 06:02 By Help Net Security In 2024, buyers are increasingly focused on cost efficiency, AI functionality, and enhanced security, according to Gartner. The report reveals that 61% of buyers are seeking upgrades for more functionality in their recently purchased software. The need to upgrade reflects

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TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets

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TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets 2024-02-21 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz TruffleHog is an open-source scanner that identifies and addresses exposed secrets throughout your entire technology stack. “TruffleHog was originally a research tool I independently authored in 2016. When I published it, no tools were scanning Git revision history for secrets. My hunch was

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CVE Prioritizer: Open-source tool to prioritize vulnerability patching

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CVE Prioritizer: Open-source tool to prioritize vulnerability patching 2024-02-19 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz CVE Prioritizer is an open-source tool designed to assist in prioritizing the patching of vulnerabilities. It integrates data from CVSS, EPSS, and CISA’s KEV catalog to offer insights into the probability of exploitation and the potential effects of vulnerabilities on your

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5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations

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5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations 2024-02-15 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Digital forensics plays a crucial role in analyzing and addressing cyberattacks, and it’s a key component of incident response. Additionally, digital forensics provides vital information for auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies in the aftermath of an attack.

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Product showcase: SearchInform Risk Monitor – next-gen DLP based insider threat mitigation platform

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Product showcase: SearchInform Risk Monitor – next-gen DLP based insider threat mitigation platform 2024-02-13 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Basically, DLP systems are aimed at prevention of data leaks, and in real-life mode they monitor and block (if required) transmitting of confidential data. However, the traditional approach to DLP system isn’t sufficient. That’s why

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Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturing

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Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturing 2024-02-12 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Yaron Edan, CISO at REE Automotive, discusses the cybersecurity landscape of the automotive industry, mainly focusing on electric and connected vehicles. Edan highlights the challenges of technological advancements and outlines strategies for automakers to address cyber

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SiCat: Open-source exploit finder

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SiCat: Open-source exploit finder 2024-02-12 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz SiCat is an open-source tool for exploit research designed to source and compile information about exploits from open channels and internal databases. Its primary aim is to assist in cybersecurity, enabling users to search the internet for potential vulnerabilities and corresponding exploits. Akas Wisnu Aji,

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SOAPHound: Open-source tool to collect Active Directory data via ADWS

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SOAPHound: Open-source tool to collect Active Directory data via ADWS 2024-02-08 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz SOAPHound is an open-source data collection tool capable of enumerating Active Directory environments through the Active Directory Web Services (ADWS) protocol. How SOAPHound works SOAPHound is a substitute for various open-source security tools typically employed for extracting data from

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Prowler: Open-source security tool for AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure

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Prowler: Open-source security tool for AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure 2024-02-07 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Prowler is an open-source security tool designed to assess, audit, and enhance the security of AWS, GCP, and Azure. It’s also equipped for incident response, continuous monitoring, hardening, and forensics preparation. Details The tool includes hundreds of controls that

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