Golang Backdoors Deployed via Zero-Day in Output Messenger by Turkish APT Group

A Türkiye-affiliated cyber-espionage group, known as Marbled Dust, has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the enterprise messaging platform Output Messenger to deploy Golang-based backdoors on servers associated with Kurdish…

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ASUS Patches DriverHub RCE Flaws Exploitable via HTTP and Crafted .ini Files – CVE-2025-3462 & CVE-2025-3463

ASUS has recently released patches addressing two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in its DriverHub utility, which could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through…

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Moldovan Authorities Arrest Suspect in €4.5M Ransomware Attack on Dutch Research Agency

Moldovan Authorities Arrest Suspect in €4.5M Ransomware Attack on Dutch Research Agency Moldovan law enforcement has arrested a 45-year-old foreign national suspected of orchestrating a significant ransomware attack on the…

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Introducing the Parrot CTFs Community Content & Affiliate Program

Grow the Cybersecurity Community. Earn While You Contribute. At Parrot CTFs, we’re proud to support a global network of cybersecurity learners, red teamers, and ethical hackers who believe in the…

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Parrot CTFs — Free, Real-World Hacking Challenges for Cybersecurity Enthusiasts

HACKING LABS Hack better with real, practical CTFs. Parrot CTFs offers a growing library of cybersecurity challenges in a wide range of categories and difficulty levels. Practice real-world techniques used…

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Exploring Parrot CTFs: Penetration Testing, SOC Analyst & Hacking Labs

Parrot CTFs is a dynamic platform offering a diverse range of cybersecurity labs and challenges. Whether you're an aspiring penetration tester, a seasoned red team operator, or a SOC analyst,…

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Top 5 Cybersecurity Education and Academy Platforms in 2025

In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, necessitating robust education and training platforms to prepare professionals for emerging threats. Here are the top five cybersecurity education and academy…

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Using Athena OS on Parrot CTFs: Cloud Attack VM and Offline Practice

Parrot CTFs is a platform offering hands-on cybersecurity labs and challenges. A key feature is the Athena OS – a custom Linux distro built for ethical hacking – which you…

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Why Parrot CTFs is Excellent for Red Teaming Training

https://youtu.be/Y1-cnkvVlhQ?si=0UBukAZ4TfRHb7U2 Cybersecurity enthusiasts today have more options than ever for hands-on hacking labs. Platforms like Hack The Box and TryHackMe are well-established with loads of challenges and guided learning paths…

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How to Play Capture The Flag (CTF) in Cybersecurity

Introduction Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions are one of the best ways to learn ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cybersecurity skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hacker, CTFs…

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