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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 …
Security flaws in government apps go unpatched for years
78% of public sector organizations are operating with significant security debt, flaws left unaddressed for more than a year, according to Veracode. 55% are burdened with …
OWASP Nettacker: Open-source scanner for recon and vulnerability assessment
OWASP Nettacker is a free, open-source tool designed for network scanning, information gathering, and basic vulnerability assessment. Built and maintained by the OWASP …
Android Enterprise update puts mobile security first
Google is rolling out new Android Enterprise features aimed at improving mobile security, IT management, and employee productivity. According to Zimperium’s 2025 Global Mobile …
fiddleitm: Open-source mitmproxy add-on identifies malicious web traffic
fiddleitm is an open-source tool built on top of mitmproxy that helps find malicious web traffic. It works by checking HTTP requests and responses for known patterns that …
Meta open-sources AI tool to automatically classify sensitive documents
Meta has released an open source AI tool called Automated Sensitive Document Classification. It was originally built for internal use and is designed to find sensitive …
Vet: Open-source software supply chain security tool
Vet is an open source tool designed to help developers and security engineers spot risks in their software supply chains. It goes beyond traditional software composition …
Development vs. security: The friction threatening your code
Developers are driven to deliver new features quickly, while security teams prioritize risk mitigation, which often puts the two at odds. 61% of developers said that it’s …
48% of security pros are falling behind compliance requirements
32% of security professionals think they can deliver zero-vulnerability software despite rising threats and compliance regulations, according to Lineaje. Meanwhile, 68% are …
Exchange 2016, 2019 support ends soon: What IT should do to stay secure
Microsoft is ending support for Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and Outlook 2016 on October 14, 2025. That date might seem far off, but if you’re managing email …
Woodpecker: Open-source red teaming for AI, Kubernetes, APIs
Woodpecker is an open-source tool that automates red teaming, making advanced security testing easier and more accessible. It helps teams find and fix security weaknesses in …
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: May 2025
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Vuls: Open-source …