Author: HackWatchit
Computing (HPC) environments, especially in research and educational institutions, restrict communications to outbound TCP connections. Running a simple command-line ping or curl with the MLflow tracking URL on the HPC bash shell to check packet transfer can be successful. However, communication fails and times out while running jobs on nodes. This makes it impossible to track and manage experiments on MLflow. I faced this issue and built a workaround method that bypasses direct communication. We will focus on: Setting up a local HPC MLflow server on a port with local directory storage. Use the local tracking URL while running Machine…
Android spyware hidden in mapping software targets Russian soldiers Pierluigi Paganini April 24, 2025 A new Android spyware was discovered in a fake Alpine Quest app, reportedly used by Russian soldiers for war zone planning. Doctor Web researchers uncovered a new spyware, tracked as Android.Spy.1292.origin, targeting Russian military personnel. The malicious code was hidden in a trojanized Alpine Quest app and spread via Russian Android catalogs. The malware steals contacts, geolocation, and file info, it can also download extra modules to exfiltrate stored data when instructed. “Alpine Quest is topographic software that allows different maps to be used both in…
In 2005, cell phones were banned for the first time during the conclave, the process by which the Catholic Church elects its new pope. Twenty years later, after the death of Pope Francis, the election process is underway again. Authorities have two priorities: to protect the integrity of those attending the meeting, and to ensure that it proceeds in strict secrecy (under penalty of excommunication and imprisonment) until the final decision is made.By 2025, the Gendarmerie corps guarding Vatican City faces unprecedented technological challenges compared to other conclaves. Among them are artificial intelligence systems, drones, military satellites, microscopic microphones, a…
The demand for highly performant networks has risen exponentially as organizations seek to empower employees with fast, anywhere access to key applications. At the same time, the threat environment continues to escalate, and the consequences of breaches and disruption become increasingly severe. Networking teams are striving to deploy increasingly distributed, complex network solutions, and security teams are faced with the challenge of securing them. Xalient’s latest research report ‘Why SASE is the Blueprint for Future-proofing Your Network in 2025 and Beyond’ reveals that gaps in organizational networks present a significant and persistent threat to security, with 90% of research participants reporting…
Graham explores how the Elusive Comet cybercrime gang are using a sneaky trick of stealing your cryptocurrency via an innocent-appearing Zoom call, and Carole goes under the covers to explore the extraordinary lengths bio-hacking millionaire Bryan Johnson is attempting to extend his life. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Hosts: Graham Cluley: @grahamcluley.com @[email protected] Carole Theriault: @caroletheriault Episode links: Sponsored by: Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program…
Jordan Drysdale // TL;DR SILENTTRINITY (ST) made the news a few times in July 2019, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. This article has enough information to get ST installed, the teamserver operational, and a client connected to the teamserver. Once all that is out of the way, we’ll go for the goods. Pre-Req’s for Following Along Digital Ocean $10/mo Ubuntu 19.10 Node Windows box[es] for pillaging Permissions to perform said pillaging Install Each time there seem to be some issues with at least one install directive. But, at this point, my stable install looks…
MITRE has released EMB3D version 2.0, marking the first update since the model reached content completion with the Mitigations release last fall. The latest update introduces a machine-readable Structured Threat Information Expression (STIX) 2.1 JSON format to support integration with threat and vulnerability tools. It also adds new Properties (PID-28, 33, 34), Threats (TID-225, 226), and Mitigations (MID-84 to 89), alongside expanded definitions, references, and numerous technical edits. The new release focuses heavily on refreshing the Threats and Properties sections, which have been available the longest, and addressing feedback and suggestions from the community. The STIX language is a…
Lattica, an FHE-based platform enabling secure and private use of AI in the cloud, has emerged from stealth. The company is backed by Konstantin Lomashuk’s Cyber Fund, and Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon Network and Sentient: The Open AGI Foundation, among others. Lattica’s technology represents a critical new standard for industries such as healthcare, finance and government sectors, where data privacy and security concerns have limited AI adoption. According to Cisco’s 2025 AI Briefing: CEO Edition, 70% of CEOs surveyed admitted being concerned about the state of their networks due to the rising adoption of AI, with 34% citing security…
Tufin announced TufinAI, an AI-powered engine designed to transform the way enterprises manage and protect their networks. Backed by its strong financial foundation and record results in 2024, Tufin has been able to invest boldly in innovation – pushing far beyond the capabilities of alternative solutions. Built upon two decades of expertise and insights derived from years of successfully managing complex, heterogeneous networks, TufinAI is the first cross-platform, cross-technology artificial intelligence engine of its kind. TufinAI represents a significant leap forward, empowering enterprises across the globe with solutions for a broader and more critical set of network security challenges. As…