Nikto v.2.1.4 Released

Nikto is an open source web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6400 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, checks for outdated versions of over 1000 servers, and version specific problems on over 270 servers.

This release contains a number of important bug fixes, as well as new functionality and improvements, including:

New interactive feature: press N to skip current host and move to next

Updated XML schema

Check for private IP addresses in cookies

Report certificate CN which doesn't match hostname

Allow multiple cookies to be set in the config file

Regular expressions in test database allow more accurate checks

More data in XML and HTML reports

For a full list of updates, see the CHANGELOG.txt


Download: https://cirt.net/nikto

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Nmap v.5.51 Released

A primary focus of this release is the Nmap Scripting Engine, which has allowed Nmap to expand up the protocol stack and take network discovery to the next level. Nmap can now query all sorts of application protocols, including web servers, databases, DNS servers,FTP, and now even Gopher servers! Remember those? These capabilities are in self-contained libraries and scripts to avoid bloating Nmap's core engine.


Download: http://nmap.org

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NiX Brute Force – Parallel Log-in Brute Forcing/Password Cracking Tool

NiX Brute Forcer is a tool that uses brute force in parallel to log into a system without having authentication credentials beforehand. This tool is intended to demonstrate the importance of choosing strong passwords. The goal of NiX is to support a variety of services that allow remote authentication such as: MySQL, SSH, FTP, IMAP. It is based on NiX Proxy Checker.

Features

Basic Authorization & FORM support in both standard and HTTPS (SSL) mode
HTTP/SOCKS 4 and 5 proxy support
FORM auto-detection & Manual FORM input configuration.
It is multi-threaded
Wordlist shuffling via macros
Auto-removal of dead or unreliable proxy and when site protection mechanism blocks the proxy
Integrated proxy randomization to defeat certain protection mechanisms
With Success and Failure Keys results are 99% accurate
Advanced coding and timeout settings makes it outperform any other brute forcer

The full changelog including the latest version is here.

You can download NiX Brute Force here: NIX_BruteForce.bz2

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Blackbuntu CE 0.2 Released

Blackbuntu is distribution for penetration testing which was specially designed for security training students and practitioners of information security.
Blackbuntu is Ubuntu base distro for Penetration Testing with GNOME Desktop Environment. It's currently being built using the Ubuntu 10.10 and work on reference Back|Track.

Changelog
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- Remove acroread
- Added Start/Stop Service Menu like <- Added Videosnarf
- Added Xplico
- Added fragrouter.
- Added Nemesis.
- Added Bizploit
- Added weevely
- Added Matahari
- Added Plecost
- Added Pynject
- Added SAP script from phenoelit.de
- Added numlockx (Credit to anidear).
- Recompile Kismet-new core to support Linux Netlink(LibNL/nl80211).
- Kernel modules patched it all up for packet injection/fragmentation/channel hopping, etc for wireless(Credit to Alex Ploiter)
- Upgrade dradis 2.4.1 to 2.6
- Update and integration of all the tools previosly available in Release 0.1
- Fixed 0trace - usleep not found on the system(credit Bruno Criado)
- Fixed Pentbox menu error and directory permission.
- Fixed menu wireshark doesn't run as root.
- Enable "ctrl+alt+backspace" Key Sequence to kill the X server (Credit to anidear).
- Removed unnecessary service on statup

Download
Source : http://www.blackbuntu.com/

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Inguma Is Back – The Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Research Toolkit

A new version has just been released almost 3 years later with some major changes and a big GUI revamp. Inguma is a penetration testing toolkit entirely written in python. The framework includes modules to discover hosts, gather information about, fuzz targets, brute force user names and passwords and, of course, exploits. While the current exploitation capabilities in Inguma may be limited, this program provides numerous tools for information gathering and target auditing.

There are some good docs to get you up and running too:

• Installation Guide
• Getting Started
• Console Quick Start
• GUI Quick Start
• Full Documentation

The announcement from the developers blog is here: We are back

Download Inguma 0.2 here: inguma-0.2.tar.gz

Or read more here.

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Nmap v.5.50 Released

A primary focus of this release is the Nmap Scripting Engine, which has allowed Nmap to expand up the protocol stack and take network discovery to the next level. Nmap can now query all sorts of application protocols, including web servers, databases, DNS servers,FTP, and now even Gopher servers! Remember those? These capabilities are in self-contained libraries and scripts to avoid bloating Nmap's core engine.

The actual NSE engine became more powerful as well. Newtargets support allows scripts like dns-zone-xfer and dns-service-discovery to add discovered hosts to Nmap's scan queue. We also added a brute forcing engine, network broadcast script support, and two new script scanning phases known as prerule and postrule.
This release isn't just about NSE. We also added the Nping packet probing and analysis tool (http://nmap.org/nping/) in 5.35DC1.Version 5.50 improves Nping further with an innovative new echo mode (http://bit.ly/nping-echo).

Download: http://nmap.org

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Acer Concept Laptop Features No Keyboards, Two Touchscreens

Acer introduces a concept product that they think could lead the next level of laptops. The Iconia features two capacitive touchscreens, both with 1,366 x 768 resolution, and no keyboard as it is replaced by the second touchscreen. The idea behind this creation is that having two touchscreens increases what users can do with the device.
Despite having dual screens, the Iconia is still supposed to function as a laptop. This means that there is only one way to view it, with one screen functioning as the navigator and keyboard, and that it cannot be unfolded in such a way that it becomes a giant tablet.
By design, the insides of this concept device include a Core i5 processor, integrated graphics set, 4GB of DDR3, a 2.5-inch HDD, 3G connectivity, and a USB 3.0 port. Expect this spec list to change, however, as it nears mass production. That is, if it comes to that.
Software-wise, the Iconia features a suite of touch-based apps such as a journal, a scrap book, and a social stream. The main feature of the second screen is the “Acer Ring” and gesture editor, which enable users to utilize the device by “grabbing” the screen or putting their palms on it. However, the device is supposed to run on Windows 7, which is not that friendly when it comes to touch-based navigation.
The Acer Iconia has promise. Let’s see if that holds true once the actual product is out.

Source: CrunchGear

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Victorinox Slim Flight USB Drive

Victorinox is more widely known for its quality pocket knives and watches. But it has recently moved on to develop other products that are just as known for their quality. Victorinox has even upgraded its line of pocket knives to include the now essential flash drive. And just recently, the company has announced a new airplane-friendly version called the Victorinox Slim Flight USB Drive.

The Victorinox Slim Flight USB Drive is designed to look like just one of its more popular pocket knives. But since sharp objects have become prohibited object to bring into airports. The Victorinox Slim Flight is bladeless and only contains a 64GB USB Flash Drive. The Victorinox Slim Flight USB Drive provides a secure back up drive since it comes with secure data encryption technology and is also waterproof and durable. The drives can also be removed and swapped with a higher capacity USB drive later on. The Victorinox Slim Flight is set to be available any time this month. No word yet on its pricing.

Image Source: Victorinox

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