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Feb 13, 2026
The Skills That Will Matter for Offensive AI Security in 2026
Before tools, before frameworks, before hype, offensive security has always been about one thing: Thinking like an attacker. That foundation now defines the offensive AI security skills practitioners will need as AI reshapes the attack surface. AI systems introduce new behaviors and new failure modes, but the core mindset remains the same: understand how a
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AI
Defending Against AI-Powered Cyber Attacks: Why Your Blue Team Needs New Skills
AI-powered cyber attacks are outpacing traditional defenses. Learn the four key threat categories and the new skills blue teams need to defend against them.
Feb 4, 2026
12 min read
Research & Tutorials
CVE-2026-24061 – GNU InetUtils telnetd Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2026-24061 enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit GNU telnetd and gain immediate root shells over the network.
Jan 30, 2026
4 min read
AI
Thinking Like an Attacker: How Attackers Target AI Systems
In September 2025, security researchers at Anthropic uncovered something unprecedented: an AI-orchestrated espionage campaign where attackers used Claude to perform 80–90% of a sophisticated hacking operation. The AI handled everything from reconnaissance to payload development, demonstrating that artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the threat landscape, not just as a tool for defenders, but as both
Jan 14, 2026
10 min read
Product Updates
December 2025 Content & Platform Update
Closing the year with OffSec’s December 2025 Content & Platform Update with many new features and Private Events.
Jan 12, 2026
AI
Offensive Security in the Age of AI: Red Teaming LLM
LLMs change how red teams test applications. Explore OffSec’s LLM Red Teaming Learning Path and build practical AI testing skills.
Jan 9, 2026
4 min read
Enterprise Security
How OffSec Maps Cybersecurity Training to Industry Frameworks
How MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and NICE/NIST frameworks help connect hands-on cybersecurity training to real-world work.
Jan 9, 2026
4 min read
OffSec News
Closing Out 2025 with Gratitude (and Momentum)
To the OffSec community, As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and say thank you. Whether you trained with us, earned a certification, hired through our platform, or cheered others on from the sidelines, you helped make this year one of our most meaningful yet. This year, we focused on one goal:
Dec 19, 2025
6 min read
Product Updates
November 2025 Content & Platform Update
Explore OffSec’s November 2025 Content & Platform Update with new Admin functionalities and even more labs.
Dec 17, 2025
Product Updates
October 2025 Content & Platform Update
Explore OffSec’s October 2025 Content & Platform Update with a new Learning Path, and even more new content and labs.
Dec 17, 2025
Product Updates
September 2025 Content & Platform Update
Explore OffSec’s September 2025 Content & Platform Update with NIST NICE Mapping, MITRE ATT&CK Coverage Report & SkillScope.
Dec 17, 2025
Enterprise Security
6 Benefits of a Fully Certified Cybersecurity Team
Discover 6 key benefits of a fully certified cybersecurity team, from faster onboarding to confident hiring. Learn how unified training drives performance.
Dec 16, 2025
11 min read
Enterprise Security
Blue Team vs Red Team: Should Defenders Learn Offensive Skills?
Discover why blue team defenders benefit from red team skills. Learn how offensive knowledge improves detection, incident response, and career growth.
Dec 16, 2025
10 min read
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