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The Social-Engineer Toolkit v1.4 latest Version !

The Social-Engineer Toolkit v1.4 latest Version !

May 18, 2011
The Social-Engineer Toolkit v1.4 latest Version ! The Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) is a python-driven suite of custom tools which solely focuses on attacking the human element of penetration testing. It's main purpose is to augment and simulate social-engineering attacks and allow the tester to effectively test how a targeted attack may succeed. Official change log: Java changed how self signed certificates work. It shows a big UNKNOWN now, modified self sign a bit. Added the ability to purchase a code signing certificate and sign it automatically. You can either import or create a request. Fixed a bug in the wifi attack vector where it would not recognize /usr/local/sbin/dnsspoof as a valid path Fixed a bug in the new backtrack5 to recognize airmon-ng Added the ability to import your own code signed certificate without having to generate it through SET Fixed an issue where the web templates would load two java applets on mistake, it now is correct and only loads one F...
Sony PlayStation Network hacked again, user passwords compromised !

Sony PlayStation Network hacked again, user passwords compromised !

May 18, 2011
Sony PlayStation Network hacked again, user passwords compromised ! With Sony's PlayStation Network freshly back online, attackers have once again breached the system, this time going for a vulnerability with the system's password reset. This is getting (more) ridiculous. Not even two days after Sony restored its embattled PlayStation Network for most users worldwide, cyber criminals have once again launched an attack, this time going after the PSN's password reset system. In order for users to reconnect to the PSN, they were required to reset their passwords. You know, for security reasons… News of this third, most recent attack were originally reported on Nyleveia.com, which warned PSN users that "accounts are still not safe." "I want to make this clear to ALL PSN users. Despite the methods currently employed to force a password change when you first reconnect to the PlayStation network, your accounts still remain unsafe," writes Nyleveia. "A new hack is currently doin...
Dropbox potential security flaw revealed, could be exploited by hackers !

Dropbox potential security flaw revealed, could be exploited by hackers !

May 18, 2011
It seems that information which Dropbox, the popular web-based file-sharing site/service, issued in response to a US Federal Trade Commission complaint, has revealed a potential security flaw that, according to Ray Bryant, CEO of Idappcom, could be exploited by hackers. According to Bryant, after becoming upset with Dropbox's claims over encryption, a security researcher filed an FTC complaint against the network and, as part of its response, the firm revealed that users' files are hash-tagged each time they are uploaded. This means that, if user A uploads, for example, pictures with a given hash-tag and then user B uploads the same name/sized file - with the same hash-tag - their version is not actually uploaded. Put simply, he claims, users A and B share access to user A's first file, without user A's permission. Bryant says it may also be possible to upload an infected version of a popular file on other services and, when other users `upload' the legitima...
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The Hidden Risks of SaaS: Why Built-In Protections Aren't Enough for Modern Data Resilience

The Hidden Risks of SaaS: Why Built-In Protections Aren't Enough for Modern Data Resilience

Jun 26, 2025Data Protection / Compliance
SaaS Adoption is Skyrocketing, Resilience Hasn't Kept Pace SaaS platforms have revolutionized how businesses operate. They simplify collaboration, accelerate deployment, and reduce the overhead of managing infrastructure. But with their rise comes a subtle, dangerous assumption: that the convenience of SaaS extends to resilience. It doesn't. These platforms weren't built with full-scale data protection in mind . Most follow a shared responsibility model — wherein the provider ensures uptime and application security, but the data inside is your responsibility. In a world of hybrid architectures, global teams, and relentless cyber threats, that responsibility is harder than ever to manage. Modern organizations are being stretched across: Hybrid and multi-cloud environments with decentralized data sprawl Complex integration layers between IaaS, SaaS, and legacy systems Expanding regulatory pressure with steeper penalties for noncompliance Escalating ransomware threats and inside...
Hackmeout.Net Hacked By Shadow008 (PakCyberArmy)

Hackmeout.Net Hacked By Shadow008 (PakCyberArmy)

May 18, 2011
Hackmeout.Net Hacked By Shadow008 (PakCyberArmy) Hacked Site : https://hackmeout.net/ Mirror : https://legend-h.org/mirror/163779/hackmeout.net/
Wi-Fi Security Challenge 3 By Security Tube, Prize: $50 !

Wi-Fi Security Challenge 3 By Security Tube, Prize: $50 !

May 18, 2011
Wi-Fi Security Challenge 3 By Security Tube, Prize: $50 ! Wi-Fi Security Challenge 3: https://www.securitytube.net/video/1884 This challenge has 2 parts: 3a. Never Judge a Packet by its Type: In this challenge the trace file contains a Shared Key Challenge Text and Encrypted Response. You will need to crack the WEP key with just this. 3b. Never Send a N00b to a do a Hacker's Job: In this challenge, you send your N00b apprentice to collect a Wireshark trace. He mistakenly limits the size of the packets and all your get is a truncated encrypted data packet! :( Can you crack the WEP key with just this? Take a shot! All tools / programming platforms required are present on BT4. We don't expect you to scour the web for this :) Prizes: The first person to finish the challenges and send us an email will win $50 worth of goodies from Amazon. Your choice! choose what you want! You can download the trace files and updates from the Challenge Page: https://www.securitytube.ne...
Android phones vulnerable to hackers !

Android phones vulnerable to hackers !

May 18, 2011
Android phones vulnerable to hackers ! Handsets using Google's operating system can allow hackers to access calendars, contacts and private pictures, they claim. Only the latest phones have had the data leak plugged, meaning 99.7 per cent of Android handsets are vulnerable. 'We wanted to know if it is really possible to launch an impersonation attack against Google services,' the German researchers wrote. 'The short answer is yes, it is possible and it is quite easy to do so. 'The adversary can gain full access to the calendar, contacts information or private web albums of the respective Google user. 'This means that the adversary can view, modify or delete any contacts, calendar events or private pictures.' The research was carried out by a University of Ulm team, who studied how Android dealt with log-ins for web-based services. When a user needs to access Google calendar, contacts and photo apps, an authentication 'token' is retrieved. But the tokens are sent unencrypted in p...
SQLi vulnerability in (IPL) Indian Premier League Found by MaDnI - PCA

SQLi vulnerability in (IPL) Indian Premier League Found by MaDnI - PCA

May 18, 2011
SQLi vulnerability in Indian Premier League Found by MaDnI - PCA MaDnI - PCA found Sql Injection vulnerability in (IPL) Indian Premier League website https://www.iplt20.com .  vulnerability  allow to get whole sql database including Logins details and all.  Proof of Vunl : https://pastebin.com/qBMmmdW0
Net pirate monitoring firm hacked !

Net pirate monitoring firm hacked !

May 18, 2011
A firm employed by the French government to track down net pirates has been hacked. Trident Media Guard is believed to have exposed a range of data, including advice on how to avoid detection. TMG monitors peer-to-peer networks as part of France's efforts to find those guilty of copyright infringements. Eric Walter, head of the French anti-piracy unit, confirmed on Twitter that it had "temporarily suspended" links with TMG. France's so-called HADOPI law has caused controversy since it was introduced in 2009. Suspected illegal file-sharers receive three official warnings, after which they are reported to a judge who can hand out a range of punishments, including disconnecting them from the internet. The UK is due to introduce similar legislation, although at this stage it has no plans to punish offenders with disconnection. But it will need to employ a firm similar to TMG. When anti-piracy firms monitor peer-to-peer networks for copyright infringements, they...
Govt militry Engineering services database hacked by MaDnI (PCA)

Govt militry Engineering services database hacked by MaDnI (PCA)

May 18, 2011
Govt militry Engineering services database hacked by MaDnI (PCA) Madni ,member of Pakistan Cyber Army today hack the admin login /password of Govt militry Engineering services at https://www.mes.gov.in/ . Admin login is leaked by him at  https://pastebin.com/AKbci4yH
TinKode Hack FTP of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center !

TinKode Hack FTP of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center !

May 17, 2011
TinKode  Hack FTP of  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center  ! TinKode  Give another big Hack. This time he hack FTP of  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center  at  servir.gsfc.nasa.gov  , Some Months before  European Space Agency (ESA.INT) was also Hacked by TinKode . In Above image you can see the proof of hack.
Metasploit Framework 3.7.1 Released !

Metasploit Framework 3.7.1 Released !

May 17, 2011
Metasploit Framework 3.7.1 Released ! Statistics Metasploit now ships with 687 exploit modules, 357 auxiliary modules, and 39 post modules. 2 new exploits and 2 new auxiliary modules have been added since the last release. Highlights & New Features This release address a performance issue with HTTP Services and adds a few modules. In addition, a bug in the Windows auto-update task has been corrected, along with minor changes to the Windows installer. New Modules VideoLAN VLC ModPlug ReadS3M Stack Buffer Overflow ICONICS WebHMI ActiveX Buffer Overflow SPlayer 3.7 Content-Type Buffer Overflow OpenSSL < 0.9.8i DTLS ChangeCipherSpec Remote DoS Exploit ARP Spoof Download Metasploit Framework 3.7.1
Microsoft's Bing And Facebook's Like Button Team Up Against Google !

Microsoft's Bing And Facebook's Like Button Team Up Against Google !

May 17, 2011
Microsoft's Bing And Facebook 's Like Button Team Up Against Google ! Microsoft has deepened its ties with Facebook by integrating the platform's social network data with the Bing search engine. Under the new partnership, users will be able to view 'likes' and recommendations made by their friends on the Bing search engine. Microsoft said that Bing will be capable of prioritising the search results based on Facebook 'likes', providing a more personalised search experience to Facebook and Bing users. The famous Facebook 'like' button will appear on the search results. The companies had started integrating Facebook's 'Like' button in February, but the new partnership will allow users to see the recommendations made by complete strangers. "New features make it easier to see what your Facebook friends "like" across the Web, incorporate the collective know-how of the Web into your search results, and begin adding a more conversational aspect to your searches," the c...
Vulnerability in Google ClientLogin Protocol !

Vulnerability in Google ClientLogin Protocol !

May 17, 2011
Vulnerability in Google ClientLogin Protocol ! A group of security and privacy researchers from the Institute of Media Informatics at Ulm University in Germany, is claiming to have discovered a serious security vulnerability in Google's ClientLogin protocol. In a recent analysis of the Android platform, the group discovered that when Android users are connected to an unencrypted open Wifi network, an attacker could both read transmitted synchronization data of Google Contacts, Calendar and Picasa Web Albums, and capture the authToken that's user for authentication. Bastian Könings, one of the researchers from the group, told SecurityWeek, "The adversary could use this authToken to gain full access to the data API of the specific service and view, modify or delete any contacts, calendar events, and web albums of that user." "The vulnerability isn't limited to Android Google apps, but to any apps and desktop applications that use Google's ClientLogin protocol over HTTP r...
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