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Dangerous Samba vulnerability affects all Linux systems
The commonly used tool contains an error that can be executed remotely by attackers, giving them root access to a system. Proof-of-concept code is available, experts warn. News | 11 Apr 2012
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Hacking tool exploits faulty AES cookie encryption implementations
Microsoft's popular Web framework, ASP.NET, fails to protect encrypted cookies that store online credentials on some popular banking and shopping websites. Article | 16 Sep 2010
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Black Hat 2010: New Firefox tool to clean Adobe Flash file errors
Browser-based add-on, Blitzableiter, cleans SWF files prior to running on a user's computer. The tool will be released at Black Hat 2010 in Las Vegas. Article | 07 Jul 2010
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H.D. Moore on future of Metasploit attack platform
Metasploit creator H.D. Moore says the Rapid7 acquisition strengthens development on the platform. News | 18 Nov 2009
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H.D. Moore speaks about Metasploit Project deal, Release 3.3
The sale of the Metasploit Project, and its highly respected pen-testing platform to vulnerability management vendor Rapid7 in October signals change for yet another major open-source project to a commercial company. In a wide-ranging interview, Meta... Interview | 17 Nov 2009
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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 | 21 Oct 2009
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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 | 28 Aug 2009
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Free HP SWFScan tool detects Adobe Flash flaws
SWFScan analyzes Adobe Flash to identify dozens of source code errors. Article | 23 Mar 2009
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Open source security concerns can trump cost savings
Despite tough economy, Palamida survey shows companies are hesitant to broaden open source use. Article | 29 Dec 2008
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Free security tool helps track down bots
BotHunter, a free tool that monitors traffic flows between infected hosts and external attackers helps organizations track down infected hosts and battle botnets in their network. Article | 26 Nov 2008
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