<section class=”section main-article-chapter” data-menu-title=”What is John the Ripper?”> <h2 class=”section-title”><i class=”icon” data-icon=”1″></i>What is John the Ripper?</h2> <p>John the Ripper is an offline password cracking tool that was <a href=”https://www.openwall.com/lists/john-users/2015/09/10/4″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>developed in 1996</a> by Openwall Project. It is notable for…
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News brief: Rise of AI exploits and the cost of shadow AI
<p>Organizations and employees everywhere continue to rush to use AI to boost productivity and tackle rote job functions, but new research shows this might prove disastrous. Malicious actors could use AI exploits to access sensitive data, experts say, especially if…
How to remove ransomware, step by step
<p>The ransomware attack is one of the most common types of cybersecurity attacks enterprises face. Obtaining the encryption key to unlock the files being held for ransom can be a scramble. Before panic sets in, a savvy cybersecurity team will…
How liveness detection catches deepfakes and spoofing attacks
<p>Many security experts believe biometrics-based verification — for example, capturing users’ faces through their device cameras to confirm their identities — is critical for achieving strong cybersecurity in a user-friendly way.</p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div>…
Build IT resilience to avoid paying ransomware demands
<p>When it comes to ransomware, it might seem like giving in and paying the ransom is the quickest fix. Luckily for today’s businesses, there is a better alternative to forking over money to cybercriminals who might not even give the…
How to manage Windows Server in an air-gapped environment
<p>At times, admins have unique situations that make management difficult, such as running Windows Server in an air-gapped environment.</p> <p>An air-gapped environment is an isolated network with limited or no connection to the internet or any other external network. Organizations…
The differences between inbound and outbound firewall rules
<p>It is critical to compare the roles of inbound and outbound firewall rules before deploying a corporate firewall to ensure it properly secures an enterprise IT environment.</p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div> <div id=”mu-1″ class=”ad ad-mu”>…
Is post-quantum cryptography the next Y2K?
<p>Make no mistake — quantum computing is an existential threat to digital and data security. Quantum computing works by harnessing quantum mechanics to solve complex mathematical problems quickly — potentially breaking the public-key cryptography that protects our communications networks, financial…
What Amazon Q prompt injection reveals about AI security
<p>It was an attack scenario that has played out in code repositories, particularly open source repositories, for years — a credentials leak allowed an attacker to publish a malicious command.</p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div> <div…
8 cybersecurity conferences to attend in 2025
<p>Cybersecurity is a constant problem in today’s digital age. Attending cybersecurity conferences is one way companies can learn to keep their organizations safe.</p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div> <div id=”mu-1″ class=”ad ad-mu”> <script>GPT.display(‘mu-1′)</script> </div> </div> <p>In…