The recent release of I2P 2.5.0, an anonymous P2P network that protects against online censorship, surveillance, and monitoring, has brought a slew of improvements and new features that will certainly intrigue security practitioners. This release aim...
One of the new Linux networking features we've been looking forward to seeing in the kernel is TCP Authentication Option (TCP-AO / RFC5925) as a means of improving TCP security and authenticity. The eleventh iteration of the TCP-AO patches were posted today for the Linux kernel with it looking like work on this network addition potentially wrapping up soon.
Kali Linux 2023.3, the third version of 2023, is now available for download, with nine new tools and internal optimizations. Kali Linux is a Linux distribution created for ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals to perform penetration testing, security audits, and research against networks.
Kali Linux 2023.2, the second version of 2023, is now available with a pre-built Hyper-V image and thirteen new tools, including the Evilginx framework for stealing credentials and session cookies.
Parrot Security announced today the release and general availability for download of Parrot OS 5.3, the latest stable version of this Debian-based, security-focused distribution for ethical hackers and penetration testers.
Looking for the best Linux distro to learn hacking? Whether you want to pursue a career in information security, are already working as a security professional, or are just interested in the field, a decent Linux distro that suits your purposes is a must.
The best forensic and pentesting Linux distros make it simple and easy to find weaknesses in your network. They also help you to ward off unwanted attention from bad actors, to spot potential security weaknesses in your IT infrastructure to enable adequate measures to harden the network periphery.
Arch Linux-based penetration testing and ethical hacking distribution BlackArch Linux has a new ISO release that includes over 2800 tools for penetration testers and security researchers.
Apple’s decision to support MAC Address Randomization across its platforms may provide some degree of protection against a newly-identified Wi-Fi flaw researchers say could let attackers hijack network traffic. iOS, Linux, and Android devices may be vulnerable.
A group of academics from Northeastern University and KU Leuven has disclosed a fundamental design flaw in the IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi protocol standard, impacting a wide range of devices running Linux, FreeBSD, Android, and iOS.
Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2023.1, the first version of 2023 and the project's 10th anniversary, with a new distro called 'Kali Purple,' aimed at Blue and Purple teamers for defensive security.
Kali Linux is a popular and powerful penetration testing operating system used by ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities and secure computer networks. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools that are designed to perform various types of security assessments.
Ethical hacking is a proactive approach using the same techniques like the same programming languages as malicious hacking. Ethical hackers must stay current on IT security as well as the latest methods and programming languages used by attackers. Three of the best programming languages for Ethical Hacking are PHP, Python, and SQL.
In December network security vendor Fortinet disclosed that a critical vulnerability in its FortiOS operating system was being exploited by attackers in the wild. This week, after additional analysis, the company released more details about a sophisticated malware implant that those attackers deployed through the flaw.
Picking just 10 Linux open source security tools isn’t easy, especially when network professionals and security experts have dozens if not several hundred tools available to them.
What appeared to be one simple Linux Wi-Fi networking security problem was soon revealed to be five different nasty Wi-Fi security problems. Fortunately, the patches are on their way.
Businesses rely on their networks to stay connected and productive. When something goes wrong with the network, it can cause significant disruptions in workflow. That's why it's essential to have a network monitoring system to help you detect and fix problems before they cause any damage. This post will discuss seven key benefits of network monitoring.
After nearly two years of adopting major network and security changes wrought by COVID-19 and hybrid work, weary IT network and security teams didn’t need another big issue to take care of, but they have one: Stemming potential damage from the recently disclosed vulnerability in open source Java-logging Apache Log4j software.
