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Kali Linux 2024.1 released with 4 new tools, UI refresh
2024-02-28 19:47

Kali Linux has released version 2024.1, the first version of 2024, with four new tools, a theme refresh, and desktop changes. [...]

6 Best Open Source IAM Tools in 2024
2024-02-22 18:49

IAM tools help organizations secure and manage user identities and access to resources, ensuring only authorized individuals gain access. Keycloak adheres to standard protocols such as OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0 and SAML and provides fine-grained authorization services that support different access control mechanisms like attribute-based access control, role-based access control, user-based access control, rule-based access control and context-based access control.

Microsoft Is Spying on Users of Its AI Tools
2024-02-20 12:02

Microsoft announced that it caught Chinese, Russian, and Iranian hackers using its AI tools-presumably coding tools-to improve their hacking abilities. In collaboration with OpenAI, we are sharing threat intelligence showing detected state affiliated adversaries-tracked as Forest Blizzard, Emerald Sleet, Crimson Sandstorm, Charcoal Typhoon, and Salmon Typhoon-using LLMs to augment cyberoperations.

5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations
2024-02-15 05:30

Digital forensics plays a crucial role in analyzing and addressing cyberattacks, and it's a key component of incident response. Digital forensics provides vital information for auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies in the aftermath of an attack.

As-a-Service tools empower criminals with limited tech skills
2024-02-08 04:00

As-a-service attacks continue to dominate the threat landscape, with Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service tools making up the majority of malicious tools in use by attackers, according to Darktrace. As-a-Service tools can provide attackers with everything from pre-made malware to templates for phishing emails, payment processing systems and even helplines to enable criminals to mount attacks with limited technical knowledge.

Custom rules in security tools can be a game changer for vulnerability detection
2024-02-01 05:30

Security teams need not take a binary approach to the tradeoff of fast scanning vs. vulnerability detection. How significant is the ability to write custom rules in security tools for organizations, and what impact does this have on the effectiveness of vulnerability detection?

Wazuh: Building robust cybersecurity architecture with open source tools
2024-01-17 15:04

Building a cybersecurity architecture requires organizations to leverage several security tools to provide multi-layer security in an ever-changing threat landscape. Organizations require various security tools that satisfy the key areas of a security architecture as they each play a role in securing digital assets.

Save up to $315 on data privacy tools with AdGuard VPN
2024-01-14 13:12

AdGuard VPN offers one-year, three-year, and five-year subscriptions to cover all of your devices, anywhere in the world. AdGuard VPN is built on a custom-designed protocol, drawing from the team's experience designing ad blockers and built from the ground up to provide faster connections while maintaining safety, even on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks.

Week in review: 15 open-source cybersecurity tools, Patch Tuesday forecast
2024-01-07 09:00

January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on PrintingThis article aims to provide a quick summary of some of the latest trends, announcements, and changes associated with IT patch operations while looking at the upcoming Patch Tuesday and what software updates to expect. Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Head of Research at IBM X-Force, discusses how 2024 is poised to be an incredibly impactful year for cyber attacks, driven by world events and access to advanced technologies like AI. 15 open-source cybersecurity tools you'll wish you'd known earlierIn this article, you will find a list of open-source cybersecurity tools that you should definitely check out.

15 open-source cybersecurity tools you’ll wish you’d known earlier
2024-01-04 05:00

Open-source tools represent a dynamic force in the technological landscape, embodying innovation, collaboration, and accessibility. In cybersecurity, open-source tools are invaluable assets, empowering organizations to fortify their defenses against evolving threats.