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Brian Fehrman // In a previous post, titled PowerShell without PowerShell, we showed you how you can bypass Application Whitelisting Software (AWS), PowerShell restrictions/monitoring, and Command Prompt restrictions. In some cases, you might not need all of that; you might just need a way to bypass PowerShell restrictions and/or monitoring. This post presents a simple solution for the aforementioned scenario. This approach is not new but this post attempts to present it in a plain, straight-forward way.  The sections are as follows: Code: The code needed for this solution Compilation: The OS-Dependent commands to compile the code Usage: Instructions on…

Cary, North Carolina, May 22nd, 2025, CyberNewsWire INE Security, a global leader in Cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced a strategic partnership with Abadnet Institute for Training, a Riyadh-based leader in specialized Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Networking training. The collaboration leverages INE Security’s internationally recognized cybersecurity training content and Abadnet’s established presence in the Saudi Arabian market to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity education programs across the region. This partnership aligns INE Security’s advanced technical training resources with Abadnet Institute’s mission to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through world-class, hands-on training. Established in 2007, Abadnet Institute serves over 10,000 learners…

The special Startups of The Year 2024 Winners Interview series is a celebration of all this year’s Tech Champions. You’ve earned it! The HackerNoon community can’t wait to learn more about your journey! Tell us about you. Hoken Tech is an Italian startup committed to connecting brands to people using Italian expertise. Our mission is to provide artists the opportunity to test and experience blockchain technology, enabling them to create and digitize their works and use NFTs as a channel for visibility and sales. Our vision is to be at the forefront of art and technology, offering innovative solutions that…

ChatGPT’s Operator, which is still in research preview, will soon become a “very useful tool,” according to Jerry Tworek, VP of Research at OpenAI. OpenAI announced Operator for $200 Pro subscribers in January, and it allows users to delegate web tasks to the AI agent. Operator (GPT) The idea behind Operator, which is an AI agent, is to automate the repetitive browser tasks that do not require any attention from users. Instead of using a browser to look for stuff on the internet, you can allow Operator to do it for you. For example, you can ask Operator to fill…

How far have agencies progressed in their zero trust journey, and how have strategies adapted to address emerging security challenges? Join this webinar to hear valuable insights from leading federal and industry cybersecurity experts: Jennifer Gase, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, CIA  Chris Pymm, DISA Zero Trust Portfolio Manager, Thunderdome, ID7 Division Chief Michael “Barry” Tanner, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Navy Gary Barlet, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer & Principal Solutions Architect, Illumio Rob Sheldon, Senior Director, Public Policy & Strategy, CrowdStrike Christopher Yates, Chief Architect of Army & Joint Agencies, Red Hat Moderator: Luke McCormack, Host of the Federal Executive…

Cary, North Carolina, May 22nd, 2025, CyberNewsWire INE Security, a global leader in Cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced a strategic partnership with Abadnet Institute for Training, a Riyadh-based leader in specialized Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Networking training. The collaboration leverages INE Security’s internationally recognized cybersecurity training content and Abadnet’s established presence in the Saudi Arabian market to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity education programs across the region. This partnership aligns INE Security’s advanced technical training resources with Abadnet Institute’s mission to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through world-class, hands-on training. Established in 2007, Abadnet Institute serves over 10,000 learners…

Microsoft, in a global takedown with support from international law enforcement agencies, has disrupted a major malware distribution network responsible for widespread credential theft, financial fraud, and ransomware attacks. The operation targeted Lumma Stealer, an infostealer malware used by hundreds of threat actors to steal sensitive information from nearly 400,000 infected Windows devices. This coordinated effort involved Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), the US Department of Justice, Europol, and cybersecurity partners across the private sector. Together, they seized more than 2,300 domains and dismantled Lumma’s infrastructure, severing the connection between attackers and their victims. A Malware-as-a-Service Operation with Global Reach…

days, job titles like data scientist, machine learning engineer, and Ai Engineer are everywhere — and if you were anything like me, it can be hard to understand what each of them actually does if you are not working within the field. And then there are titles that sound even more confusing — like quantum blockchain LLM robotic engineer (okay, I made that one up, but you get the point). The job market is full of buzzwords and overlapping roles, which can make it difficult to know where to start if you’re interested in a career in machine learning. In this article, I’ll break…

Josh Thomas // Editor’s Note: Recently on Twitter, we asked our followers “What’s the hardest thing to get your C-level to understand regarding security?” The answers came in like a roaring flood! Hopefully, this helps you towards a path that helps improve your relationship with your c-level and in return alleviate some of those frustrations. One of the more challenging things that those of us working in the cyber security/information security realm routinely face is convincing the C-Suite of the value that we bring to an organization and how we can play a vital role in an organization’s success. If we…