Security News

Pentagon declares war on 'outdated' software buying, opens fire on open source
2025-05-06 18:27

(If only that would keep folks off unsanctioned chat app side quests) The US Department of Defense (DoD) is overhauling its "outdated" software procurement systems, and insists it's putting...

Vuls: Open-source agentless vulnerability scanner
2025-05-05 04:30

Vuls is an open-source tool that helps users find and manage security vulnerabilities. It was created to solve the daily problems admins face when trying to keep servers secure. Many...

Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: April 2025
2025-05-01 05:30

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for...

Villain: Open-source framework for managing and enhancing reverse shells
2025-04-30 05:00

Villain is an open-source Stage 0/1 command-and-control (C2) framework designed to manage multiple reverse TCP and HoaxShell-based shells. Beyond simply handling connections, Villain enhances...

Open source text editor poisoned with malware to target Uyghur users
2025-04-29 03:15

Who could possibly be behind this attack on an ethnic minority China despises? Researchers at Canada’s Citizen Lab have spotted a phishing campaign and supply chain attack directed at Uyghur...

GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital footprints
2025-04-28 05:00

GoSearch is an open-source OSINT tool built to uncover digital footprints linked to specific usernames. Designed for speed and accuracy, it lets users quickly track someone’s online presence...

SWE-agent: Open-source tool uses LLMs to fix issues in GitHub repositories
2025-04-23 05:30

By connecting powerful language models like GPT-4o and Claude Sonnet 3.5 to real-world tools, the open-source tool SWE-agent allows them to autonomously perform complex tasks: from fixing bugs in...

Hawk Eye: Open-source scanner uncovers secrets and PII across platforms
2025-04-21 05:30

Hawk Eye is an open-source tool that helps find sensitive data before it leaks. It runs from the command line and checks many types of storage for PII and secrets: passwords, API keys, and...

Enhancing your DevSecOps with Wazuh, the open source XDR platform
2025-04-14 14:01

Security shouldn't wait until the end of development. Wazuh brings real-time threat detection, compliance, and vulnerability scanning into your DevOps pipeline—powering a stronger DevSecOps...

Tirreno: Open-source fraud prevention platform
2025-04-14 05:00

Tirreno is an open-source fraud prevention platform designed as a universal analytics tool to monitor online platforms, web applications, SaaS products, digital communities, mobile apps,...