September, 2013

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Kali Linux 1.0.5 and Software Defined Radio

Kali Linux

Today we are pleased to announce the immediate availability of Kali Linux 1.0.5 with a rollup of various tool additions, fixes, and upgrades , including our fix for the encrypted encrypted LVM installation issue that we documented last week. As usual, users with Kali already installed just need to run a simple update to get the latest goodness: root@kali:~# apt-get update root@kali:~# apt-get dist-upgrade We’ve also received updated ARM images from OffSec, which bring several fixes to issu

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The (untold) price of doing local search

Elie

Nearly everyone loves mobile apps that can perform local searches, get directions, or find the nearest decent restaurant. But what’s not so obvious is that these local apps can have hidden bandwidth costs — meaning that, in some cases, they can run up your phone bill in ways you might not expect.

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Canadian Advertisers Self-Regulate Online Behavioural Advertising

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Call to Action on OBA The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) is aware of the challenges associated with balancing privacy in the online […].

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Using Unified VRM to Implement SANS 20 Critical Security Controls

NopSec

The SANS 20 Critical Security Controls are prioritized mitigation steps to improve cybersecurity. Coordinated through the SANS Institute , many companies with mature security programs are aware of and have adopted the security controls with the objectives of increasing visibility of attacks, improving response preparedness and reducing information security risk.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Kali Linux on Android using Linux Deploy

Kali Linux

Kali Linux on any Android Phone or Tablet Getting Kali Linux to run on ARM hardware has been a major goal for us since day one. So far, we’ve built native images for the Samsung Chromebook, Odroid U2, Raspberry Pi, RK3306, Galaxy Note 10.1, CuBox, Efika MX, and BeagleBone Black to name a few. This however does not mean you cannot install Kali Linux in a chroot on almost any modern device that runs Android.

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Importing Vulnerability Scanner Results into Unified VRM

NopSec

One of the most important aspects of every complex system is flexibility. Flexibility of adapting to changing circumstances and leveraging existing investments in technology solutions. The architecture of Unified VRM was designed with flexibility as a primary consideration. It not only has the capability to perform native scans on a wide variety of assets (external, internal, configuration, web application, wireless and more to come) but it also has the flexibility to import scan results from ex

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Wireless Network Penetration Testing

NopSec

Cyber forensic investigators report that some of the most complicated and audacious hacks started in two simple ways: either with the compromise of an Internet-exposed web application or through the compromise of a misconfigured wireless network. Unified VRM Wireless module allows an organization to perform on-demand wireless penetration testing remotely and without cumbersome equipment.

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New enforcement policy published by ICO demonstrating lack of resource?

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Focussed enforcement action The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently published its new policy on regulatory and enforcement action. The […].

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Vulnerability Management for Amazon Web Services (AWS)

NopSec

As the benefits of cloud computing drive increased adoption by businesses, the fastest growing area of public cloud computing appears to be Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS).But with adopting an IaaS model, businesses are often leaving the safety of their applications to the service provider and blindly moving to the cloud with disregard for commonly held security practices.

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SANS Critical Control 20: SANS Penetration Testing and Red Team Exercises

NopSec

As we have reached the end of this blog post series on SANS 20 Critical Controls, this one is definitely one of my favorites and the one where NopSec can add a lot of value. But before delving into the details, let’s give penetration testing a definition. According to the SANS Critical Control # 20, Penetration testing involves mimicking the actions of computer attackers to identify vulnerabilities in a target organization, and exploiting them to determine what kind of access an attacker

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.