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River Machine Walkthrough on Attack The Box Platform

The River machine on the Attack The Box platform is designed for junior penetration testers and includes a walkthrough that covers various stages of penetration testing, ultimately leading to successful access to the target machine.
Security Vulnerability Discovered in Target Website's Email System

A security vulnerability involving HTML injection has been identified in the email system of a self-hosted website, potentially exposing users to malicious links through confirmation emails.
Security Vulnerability Discovered in TL-WR841N Router

A recent analysis has revealed a command injection vulnerability in early versions of the TL-WR841N router, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands through its diagnostics webpage.
Study Examines Environmental Impact of AI and Energy Use

A study from the Polytechnic of Porto explores the environmental impact of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on energy consumption and carbon footprint while introducing the concept of "Green AI" to promote sustainable AI practices.
Study Examines Security Risks of Voice Assistants

Recent research highlights security vulnerabilities in voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home, demonstrating the potential for attackers to use synthesized commands from unrelated speech to deceive these devices.
Surge in Malware Infections Targeting WordPress Websites

A recent increase in infections affecting WordPress websites has been linked to a sophisticated PHP reinfector and backdoor malware, highlighting broader vulnerabilities within the platform.
Weak Passwords Remain Common, NordPass Report Finds

A recent report by NordPass reveals that weak passwords remain a prevalent issue online, with many users still relying on easily compromised passwords despite ongoing security concerns.
Windows Event Tracing Enhances Incident Investigation Capabilities

Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) enhances incident investigations by providing detailed logs of operating system behaviors, which can be utilized for detecting suspicious activities and improving monitoring capabilities.
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Identified as Top Security Concern

A recent Gartner survey indicates that 80% of senior risk and assurance executives now consider AI-driven cyberattacks their top security concern, reflecting the growing sophistication of such threats.
Analysis of Certification Authority Authorization in Web Security

A recent article by researchers from HAW Hamburg and TU Dresden analyzes the shortcomings of Certification Authority Authorization (CAA) in web security, highlighting its limitations in preventing illegitimate certificate issuance.