In the cyber-security field, the term OST refers to software apps, libraries, and exploits that possess offensive hacking capabilities and have been released as either free downloads or under an open ...

What if the tools you use to test vulnerabilities could turn against you? Ethical hacking is a double-edged sword—on one hand, it’s a vital skill for identifying and fixing security flaws; on the ...

Cybercriminals are supercharging their hacking skills, a new report says. The widespread availability of hacking tools in the cybercrime ecosystem is being driven by widespread malware piracy or ...