penetration testing

XBOW’s AI reached the top ranks on HackerOne, and now it has $75M to scale up
XBOW has raised $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI-driven offensive security platform. The round was led by Altimeter’s Apoorv Agrawal, with participation from …

Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition
Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide …

Kali Linux 2025.2 delivers Bloodhound CE, CARsenal, 13 new tools
OffSec has released Kali Linux 2025.2, the most up-to-date version of the widely used penetration testing and digital forensics platform. KDE Plasma 6.3 in Kali Linux 2025.2 …

Researchers warn of ongoing Entra ID account takeover campaign
Attackers are using the TeamFiltration pentesting framework to brute-force their way into Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) accounts, Proofpoint researchers have …

Build a mobile hacking rig with a Pixel and Kali NetHunter
A cybersecurity hobbyist has built a compact, foldable mobile hacking rig that runs Kali NetHunter on a Google Pixel 3 XL. It’s called the NetHunter C-deck, and it packs …

Product showcase: Smarter pentest reporting and exposure management with PlexTrac
The threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Staying ahead means going beyond automated scans and check-the-box assessments. It demands continuous, hands-on testing …

Autorize: Burp Suite extension for automatic authorization enforcement detection
Autorize is an open-source Burp Suite extension that checks if users can access things they shouldn’t. It runs automatic tests to help security testers find …

GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital footprints
GoSearch is an open-source OSINT tool built to uncover digital footprints linked to specific usernames. Designed for speed and accuracy, it lets users quickly track …

Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition
Packed with real-world scenarios, hands-on techniques, and insights into widely used tools, the third edition of the bestselling Ultimate Kali Linux Book offers a practical …

APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system
APTRS is an open-source reporting tool built with Python and Django. It’s made for penetration testers and security teams who want to save time on reports. Instead of writing …

Exegol: Open-source hacking environment
Exegol is a community-driven hacking environment, which helps users deploy hacking setups quickly and securely. It’s made for penetration testers, CTF players, bug …

Kali Linux 2025.1a drops with theme refresh, Kali NetHunter updates
Kali Linux 2025.1a is now available. This release enhances existing features with improvements designed to streamline your experience. 2025 theme refresh Kali Linux 2025.1a …