Brute-Force Attack

GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Crypto Project Databases by Exploiting Weak Credentials

A renewed wave of GoBruteforcer activity has been observed targeting databases linked to cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. The campaign aims to hijack vulnerable servers and enroll them into a botnet capable of brute forcing user credentials for services such as FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and phpMyAdmin on Linux based systems. Campaign Drivers and Initial Findings According […]

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BruteForceAI Tool Automates Login Page Detection and Smart Brute-Force Attacks

BruteForceAI, created by security researcher Mor David, is a modern penetration testing tool that combines large language models (LLMs) with browser automation to automatically detect login forms and perform advanced brute-force testing. By merging AI-powered form analysis, evasion strategies, and detailed logging, this framework makes credential-testing faster and more efficient, helping security professionals quickly uncover

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Global Brute-Force Hits Fortinet SSL VPNs Before Shift

Cybersecurity researchers have reported a sharp increase in brute-force traffic targeting Fortinet SSL VPN devices, raising concerns over a possible build-up to a broader exploitation campaign. According to threat intelligence firm GreyNoise, the coordinated activity was first detected on August 3, 2025, involving more than 780 unique malicious IP addresses. Within the past 24 hours

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