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Screencast: How to launch an OpenVAS scan
In this screencast, Peter Giannoulis demonstrates the OpenVAS Linux/Unix-based assessment and penetration testing tool. Tip
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Metasploit Project acquired by vulnerability management firm Rapid7
The popular Metasploit Framework remains a free and open source hacking tool. Creator HD Moore joins Rapid7 as CSO, Metasploit architect. Article
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SSH key compromise shuts down Apache website
Attackers forced Apache to shut down its website for several hours Friday morning, using a compromised SSH key to gain access to one of its servers. Article
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Smoothwall video: Smoothwall firewall offers defense in lean times
Peter Giannoulis of TheAcademyHome.com and TheAcademyPro.com details why Smoothwall may be a smart choice to protect SMBs or lower-priority assets on the cheap Tip
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Screencast: Samurai offers pen-testing nirvana
Peter Giannoulis of The AcademyPro and The Academy Home demonstrates the Samurai Web Testing Framework, a free, live Linux distro pre-configured to function as a stand-alone Web pen-testing environment. Tip
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Rootkit Hunter demo: Detect and remove Linux rootkits
Peter Giannoulis of The Academy Home and The Academy Pro demonstrates how to install and use Rootkit Hunter, a free rootkit scanner for Linux and BSD distributions. Tip
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When to use open source security tools over commercial products
When budgets are cut and open networks still need securing, it may be helpful to try open source security tools as a sufficient and affordable alternative to pricey commercial products. Tip
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Maltego demo: Identifying a website's trust relationships
This month, Peter Giannoulis of TheAcademyPro.com and TheAcademyHome.com demonstrates Maltego, an information-gathering tool that infosec pros can use to assist with vulnerability assessments and penetration tests by identifying trust relationships o... Tip
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Free HP SWFScan tool detects Adobe Flash flaws
SWFScan analyzes Adobe Flash to identify dozens of source code errors. Article
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L0phtCrack returns
Security expert Chris Wysopal explains why the L0phtCrack password cracking tool was unveiled once again after Symantec discontinued sales of L0phtCrack in 2006. Video
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