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security advisory vulnerability GNOME is officially shortening its standard vulnerability disclosure window from 90 days to 30 days, a change that impacts upstream maintainers, downstream Linux distributions, and system administrators in how they handle software vulnerabilities. The policy shift, announced by long-time security coordinator Michael Catanzaro , addresses modern software patching realities and a growing influx of automated submissions. . Because GNOME is the default desktop environment on several major Linux...
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security advisory moderate For organizations that run a self-hosted Git platform, it’s no longer just about hosting static code repositories. Today, Git servers are responsible for deployment pipelines, API tokens, SSH keys, package repositories, and the automation scripts that push code directly. Confirm that the upgrade addresses known vulnerabilities but also provides production environments. . That makes them trusted systems within the development environment and attractive targets for attackers looking to move...
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data privacy automation Every system admin has lived through the same Monday morning ritual. A queue of forty tickets, half of them password resets, permission errors, or disk space warnings that any experienced technician could resolve in under two minutes. The other half require actual judgment. For years, automation promised that software would eventually sort the two apart on its own. That promise is now being tested in production Linux environments. . Early results are reshaping how IT teams think about tier-1...
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data collection automation You're running a web scraping project to collect pricing data from e-commerce sites. You set up a pool of datacenter proxies, launch your scripts, and within minutes — banned . CAPTCHAs everywhere. Your data pipeline stops before it really begins. . It's a frustrating scenario that plays out daily in ad verification, market research, and multi-account management. The website doesn't know you're doing legitimate research or monitoring. It just sees traffic coming from IP ranges it recognizes as...
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security advisory social engineering Business Email Compromise used to be a numbers game — mass-blasted emails, broken English, an obvious "URGENT WIRE TRANSFER" subject line. That era is over. Generative AI has turned BEC into a tailored, low-noise operation that mimics writing style, voice, and even video presence. This piece looks at what's actually changed under the hood, what defenders are testing in response, and why so many organizations are still structurally unprepared for it. . The Infrastructure Problem Nobody Wants to...
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security toolopen-sourcecommunity editionMetasploit Community Edition: New User-Friendly Pen Testing Tool
Two years after Rapid7 acquired the Metasploit Project, the company has rolled out a free and more user-friendly version of the open-source tool that is aimed at less technical users. . The new Metasploit Community Edition is a combination of the popular open-source Metasploit Framework and a basic version of the user interface of Rapid7's Metasploit Pro commercial product. HD Moore, Rapid7's CSO and chief architect for Metasploit, says the free pen-testing tool features a new user interface and automation of tasks to make penetration testing more approachable for organizations and users not necessarily versed in penetration testing. There's a growing number of organizations that want to get started with pen testing, either for compliance reasons or just to test it out, he says. The link for this article located at Dark Reading is no longer available. . Discover the intuitive Metasploit Community Edition designed for straightforward penetration testing. This platform makes security assessments accessible for beginners and experts alike.. Metasploit Community Edition, Pen Testing, Open Source Tool. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 24, 2011
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open sourcesecurity toolspenetration testingThe Transformation of Metasploit After the Rapid7 Acquisition Journey
When Rapid7 bought the Metasploit Project exactly one year ago this week, there were rumblings of concern that the open-source penetration testing tool would lose its identity and go all commercial. . Metasploit indeed has gone commercial -- there are new commercial versions of the tool available now from Rapid7 in addition to the open-source framework -- but most penetration testers say the tool has maintained its open-source roots and is evolving much more rapidly with the added development resources. Rapid7 rocked the penetration testing marketplace with its announcement it had purchased the Metasploit Project and hired its creator, HD Moore, as chief security officer of the company. Moore and Rapid7 executives were adamant about avoiding a failed open source-commercial marriage such as that of the Nessus scanning tool, which went from an open-source to a proprietary, closed-source license under Tenable Network Security. Their goal was to instead both improve and preserve the open-source framework, while making a commercial version of Metasploit as well. The link for this article located at Dark Reading is no longer available. . Metasploit indeed has gone commercial -- there are new commercial versions of the tool available now. rapid7, bought, metasploit, project, exactly, there, rumblings. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 20, 2010
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user experienceopen source toolmetasploitExplore Metasploit's New Java Interface for Improved Usability
If you don't like command mode to interact with metasploit, I have good news for you: there is a new Java GUI. Don't forget to install Java to execute it. . The link for this article located at SANS / Metasploit is no longer available. . Unveil insights into the innovative Java graphical user interface for Metasploit, which elevates user engagement by transcending traditional command-line operations.. Java GUI, Metasploit Interface, Open Source Tools. . Anthony Pell
Jul 20, 2010
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open sourcesecurity frameworkexploit toolsNew Features In Metasploit Framework 3.4.1: Enhanced Meterpreter Tools
The Metasploit Project is proud to announce the release of the Metasploit Framework version 3.4.1. This release sees the first official non-Windows Meterpreter payload, in PHP as discussed last month here.. Rest assured that more is in store for Meterpreter on other platforms. A new extension called Railgun is now integrated into Meterpreter courtesy of Patrick HVE, giving you scriptable access to Windows APIs and an unprecedented amount of control over post-exploitation. For those of you wishing to contribute to the framework, a new file called HACKING has been introduced that lays out a few guidelines to make it easier. The link for this article located at Darknet UK is no longer available. . Investigate the advancements in Metasploit Framework 3.4.1, showcasing upgraded utilities and functionalities designed to facilitate more effective exploitation techniques.. Metasploit Framework, Meterpreter, Exploitation Tools, Open Source Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 16, 2010
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security frameworkpenetration testingmetasploitExploring New Features in Metasploit Express for Improved Testing
A new version of the open source Metasploit Framework penetration testing tool is set to debut next month with the release of Metasploit Express -- ushering in new enhancements for ease-of-use and management that come courtesy of its new commercial underpinnings.. The Metasploit Framework is an open source vulnerability testing framework and is currently at version 3.3. Rapid7, the lead vendor supporting Metasploit, is now aiming to make Metasploit easier to use and manage -- and that's where Metasploit Express, set for release in May, fits in. Unlike the Metasploit Framework, Metasploit Express is not open source, but rather delivers an open core approach whereby proprietary components are included alongside the core open source framework. "Metasploit is great, and tens of thousands of security professionals use it and the modules within it for a variety of security tasks," HD Moore, Rapid7's chief security officer and Metasploit's chief architect, told InternetNews.com. "We want to make it easier and accessible for people by offering some additional capabilities on top of it, such as automation." The link for this article located at Datamation is no longer available. . The latest version of Metasploit Express simplifies penetration testing, merging the advantages of open source and commercial tools.. Metasploit Framework, Penetration Testing, Security Enhancements. . Anthony Pell
Apr 23, 2010
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open sourcesecurity testingpenetration testingMetasploit 3.3.3 Release: New Features for Security Testing
Metasploit provides useful information to people who perform penetration testing, IDS signature development, and exploit research. This project was created to provide information on exploit techniques and to create a useful resource for exploit developers and security professionals. The tools and information on this site are provided for legal security research and testing purposes only. Metasploit is an open source project managed by Rapid7. . Version 3.3.3 of the Metasploit Framework has been released, featuring exploit safety rankings, a smaller EXE template, the addition of the InitialAutoRunScript option for Meterpreter, and the ability to run a script or command on all open sessions (sessions -c/-s). The complete release notes are online and version 3.3.3 can obtained from the downloads page. . Metasploit Framework 4.1.0 launched, featuring enhanced risk assessments, optimized EXE architecture, and advanced Meterpreter capabilities.. Metasploit Framework, Penetration Testing Tools, Exploit Safety. . Anthony Pell
Dec 23, 2009
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networkingprivacypenetration testingEnhance Penetration Testing with Metasploit Decloaking Engine
This tool demonstrates a system for identifying the real IP address of a web user, regardless of proxy settings, using a combination of client-side technologies and custom services. No vulnerabilities are exploited by this tool. A properly configured Tor setup should not result in any identifying information being exposed. Have you used Metasploit for your penetration testing? This article looks at the Decloaking Engine. If you want to learn more about this extension to Metasploit read on.... The link for this article located at Metasploit is no longer available. . The link for this article located at Metasploit is no longer available.. demonstrates, system, identifying, address, regardless. . Bill Locke
Dec 17, 2008
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open sourcesecurity toolsmetasploitEssential Resources For Mastering Metasploit Exploit Framework
It seems these days you can't get into a discussion about security tools without having Metasploit, the open-source exploit framework, being mentioned. This day is no different. Due to a recent surge of research and development by the creators of Metasploit, the author of this article decided it would be a good idea to have a compilation post of resources including history, docs, and videos of the framework in action. Read on to find out what all the fuss is aboot. Oh yea, did I mention it was written in Ruby? . The link for this article located at Darknet.org is no longer available. . Dive into comprehensive materials that will empower you to command the Metasploit framework and elevate your cybersecurity expertise.. Metasploit Framework, Exploit Development, Open Source Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 20, 2007
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