Monthly Archives: January 2025

ExtensionHound: Open-source tool for Chrome extension DNS forensics

Traditional monitoring tools reveal only traffic from the Chrome process, leaving security teams uncertain about which extension is responsible for a suspicious DNS query. ExtensionHound solves this by analyzing Chrome’s internal network state and linking DNS activity to specific extensions. ExtensionHound features Scans Chrome profiles for extension DNS request history Provides detailed analysis of network connections Optional VirusTotal integration for domain reputation checking Multiple output formats (Console, CSV, JSON) Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux) “This … More → The post ExtensionHound: Open-source tool for Chrome extension DNS forensics appeared first on Help Net Security.
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89% of AI-powered APIs rely on insecure authentication mechanisms

APIs have emerged as the predominant attack surface over the past year, with AI being the biggest driver of API security risks, according to Wallarm. “Based on our findings, what is clear is that API security is no longer just a technical challenge – it’s now a business imperative,” said Ivan Novikov, CEO of Wallarm. “API related security flaws are fueled by the adoption of AI, as APIs are the critical interface between AI models … More → The post 89% of AI-powered APIs rely on insecure authentication mechanisms appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How to use Hide My Email to protect your inbox from spam

Hide My Email is a service that comes with iCloud+, Apple’s subscription-based service. It allows users to generate one-time-use or reusable email addresses that forward messages to their personal inbox without ever revealing their actual email address. This means it can protect your real email from being shared on untrusted websites, stop unwanted emails, and keep your inbox private. How does Hide My Email work? When a person signs up for a service or makes … More → The post How to use Hide My Email to protect your inbox from spam appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Thursday, January 30th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9302, (Thu, Jan 30th)

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Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more

The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace. The instructions were published Tuesday in a Defense Intelligence Agency memo obtained by The Associated Press and affect 11 annual events, including Black History Month, which begins Saturday, and National Hispanic Heritage Month. An official says the pause was initiated by the agency and appears not to be policy across the Defense Department. A spokesman for the DIA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The post Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Improving the way flash memory is made

The narrow, deep holes required for one type of flash memory are made twice as fast with the right recipe, which includes a plasma made from hydrogen fluoride.
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Senators push back on President’s firing of IGs

Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin said Trump didn’t follow the law when he removed 18 inspectors general last Friday. The post Senators push back on President’s firing of IGs first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Questions federal employees should be asking before accepting ‘deferred resignation’

Federal employees should only consult with human resources personnel, benefits personnel, legal counsel and financial advisors before making a final decision. The post Questions federal employees should be asking before accepting ‘deferred resignation’ first appeared on Federal News Network.
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OPM ‘deferred resignation’ offer sparks flurry of legal questions

One lawyer says OPM’s proposal “does not look fully baked yet” as Democrats question the legality of the “deferred resignation” offer. The post OPM ‘deferred resignation’ offer sparks flurry of legal questions first appeared on Federal News Network.
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DeepSeek R1 is now available on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub

DeepSeek R1 is now available in the model catalog on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, joining a diverse portfolio of over 1,800 models, including frontier, open-source, industry-specific, and task-based AI models. As part of Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek R1 is accessible on a trusted, scalable, and enterprise-ready platform, enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate advanced AI. The post DeepSeek R1 is now available on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.
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