eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Make sure your security and IT teams are aware of every connected device so your business knows how to best protect its networks and sensitive data from vulnerabilities and threat actors. Rapid7 published blogs detailing the successful and failed breaches of the 2024 event. Penetration services are helpful for small businesses, too.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

Microsoft announced it has taken legal action to disrupt the illegal use of copies of the post-exploitation tool Cobalt Strike by cybercriminals. Cobalt Strike is a paid penetration testing product that allows an attacker to deploy an agent named ‘Beacon’ on the victim machine.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

Cobalt Strike was created a decade ago by Raphael Mudge as a tool for security professionals. Indeed, the tool can assess vulnerabilities and run penetration tests , while most tools on the market cannot do both. Also read: 13 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools for 2022.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. “Shevlyakov also attempted to acquire computer hacking tools.” In May 2020, Shevlyakov used one of his front companies to buy a licensed copy of the penetration testing platform Metasploit Pro.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

The exploitation of these flaws can be easy by using a penetration testing framework like METASPLOIT which has a specific module to target these issues since September 2022. The threat actor employed two separate tools to execute this technique, LIGOLO and REVSOCKS.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 30, 2024

Thoroughly vetting and comparing different ASM providers is essential to selecting one that best aligns with your business needs and overarching security goals. This is achieved via the attack surface operations team, who manually test and validate the exposures found. How often are tests conducted?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. Byron: To detect deep fakes, organizations can use digital watermarking, AI-driven detection tools, and media provenance tracking.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 5, 2021

This blog is co-authored by Matthew McCullough and is part three of a four-part series about DevSecOps. This blog focuses on application security and how Cisco validates its software based on industry and internal security standards. After an application is developed, multiple tests are run (e.g., But beware. Components of CAVE.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Implementing a vulnerability scanning tool is an important part of a comprehensive security strategy and vulnerability management plan. Additionally, such a tool can help organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by nefarious actors. Types of Vulnerability Scans. Web application vulnerability scan.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

An overview of threats and best practices in all stages of software development in the cloud. AppSec best practices for the cloud are somewhat different from standard AppSec best practices. This blog covers AppSec cloud best practices and offers a basic framework on how to think about cloud AppSec.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Together, Cisco’s aWIPS and Rogue Management provides security against a plethora of attacks like DoS attacks, management frame attacks, tool-based attacks, and more (see Figure 1). Independent PEN Testing and Certification by Synopsys. Our security solutions are tested to the latest threat standards. De-authentication attacks.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

The only way to ensure software is safe is to integrate security testing into your DevOps process. Software security testing is time-consuming for development teams. Security testing tools can help save time, especially if they help automate your process. So what DevSecOps tools do you need? The problem?

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Highlighting best practices and their importance, it provides critical insights for organizations aiming to bolster their defenses and safeguard their data effectively. Utilizing robust network scanning tools , IT teams can probe their networks for open ports, weak configurations, and other potential weak points.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

One of the best ways to prepare your team is with an Incident Response (IR) Retainer. In the case of cybersecurity, the old adage “hope for the best, but prepare for the worst” absolutely applies. Neglecting to Regularly Test Your Security Program. The best way to do this is to regularly test your program.

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McAfee

MAY 5, 2021

McAfee and 28 other vendors tested the capabilities of our cybersecurity solutions across a wide range of attack vectors. Threat actors count on operating undetected inside your infrastructure long enough to penetrate and own your crown jewel assets and information. The Carbanak attack requires stealth and time.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

JUNE 5, 2023

This is the tagline associated with Kali Linux, a Linux distribution used by security researchers, penetration testers, and hackers alike. In this blog post, I am going to be exploring one potential physical security attack chain, relaying a captured signal to open a gate using a device called the Flipper Zero.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 2, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the DevSecOps lifecycle, which software development lifecycle approach is most compatible with DevSecOps principles, and how to automate DevSecOps testing in your organization. Develop During the development phase, development teams both build and test the application.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 11, 2021

. “We are apolitical, we do not participate in geopolitics, do not need to tie us with a defined government and look for other our motives [sic],” reads an update to the DarkSide Leaks blog. They pay us and know that they’re going to receive decryption tools. “High trust level of our targets. A lot of data.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 24, 2022

Traditional penetration testing and application security assessment tools, methods, and techniques tend to neglect this attack surface. Incorporate client-side web browser security testing in Secure Software Development Life Cycle (S-SDLC) tools, methods, and QA testing processes. The Solution.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Here are seven best practices: •Monitor your cloud networks. If you don’t have the sort of technical expertise in-house to make this possible, managed detection and response services can provide you with the manpower, tools and threat intelligence to monitor your networks 24/7 and swiftly respond to attacks. Encrypt your data.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 4, 2024

Regular vulnerability assessments are a cybersecurity best practice and an essential proactive measure to safeguard your organization’s digital assets. This process is an integral component of cybersecurity practices, frequently employed alongside other tools to comprehensively understand an organization’s cyber posture and risks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2023

Re-use of open-source penetration testing tools that focus on web browsers was seen both in an Iranian campaign in 2017 and in this current campaign. Iranian threat actors target Israeli websites and attempt to collect data on logistics companies associated with shipping and healthcare. We are in the final!

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. Conduct regular network penetration tests to identify flaws and vulnerabilities in your corporate networks. Implement the right tools, processes, and technology – based on the needs of your organization.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2021

These are specialized tools that check to see if certain vulnerabilities exist on your device. Penetration testing ” or “pen testing,” is a method of attempting to break into an IT device. Many organizations will hire good guy hackers, also called “white hats”, to test the security of their IT devices.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

MARCH 22, 2023

A covert entry assessment is a physical security assessment in which penetration testers try to gain access to sensitive or valuable data, equipment, or a certain location on a target site, without being detected. From a physical security penetration tester’s perspective, ideally a pretext would not be necessary.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NetSPI, a top penetration testing and vulnerability management company, recently announced a $410 million funding round, a huge amount in a year in which $100+ million rounds have become a rarity. With my co-founders, we formed a team to build the tool I always wanted while I was a CISO. That’s great news for Vanta.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Earlier this week, SecureWorld reported on the takedown of the infamous REvil ransomware gang's "Happy Blog," which it uses to publish stolen information. And then ultimately use legitimate tools against victim. Have we tested our ability to revert to backups during an incident?". Have we tested this?". For how long?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

27, a Ukrainian cybersecurity researcher who is currently in Ukraine leaked almost two years’ worth of internal chat records from Conti, which had just posted a press release to its victim shaming blog saying it fully supported Russia’s invasion of his country. ” OSINT. “They have a coverage budget.

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McAfee

JUNE 17, 2021

Until recently, discovering the answer to such questions has required exercises such as white hat penetration testing or the completion of lengthy or sometimes generic security posture questionnaires. That scoring approach helps security teams determine whether to apply a specific tool or countermeasures. Scoring Points at Work.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Regularly conduct cybersecurity training sessions to reinforce good security habits.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 6, 2022

We take a look at 3 important AppSec tools and 8 metrics you should track over time. The modern DevOps and high velocity code movement, which deploys new code far more frequently, is forcing AppSec to move faster, test earlier, and automate more of its processes for testing in the CI/CD pipeline.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

Auditors leverage analytical tools to assess log files, network traffic, and system behavior, uncovering irregularities or potential security breaches. Auditors perform security tests, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessments to ensure robust controls capable of withstanding potential threats.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While security is never the same as compliance, the five application security standards you should know give you a minimum set of baselines for putting best practices into place. The nonprofit foundation is a community-led, open-source resource focusing on: Tools and resources. Guide for automated unit and integration tests.

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Kali Linux

JANUARY 20, 2016

After 5 months of testing our rolling distribution (and its supporting infrastructure), we’re confident in its reliability - giving our users the best of all worlds - the stability of Debian, together with the latest versions of the many outstanding penetration testing tools created and shared by the information security community.

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Daniel Miessler

DECEMBER 24, 2019

A debate recently flared up on Twitter around creating and sharing high-quality Offensive Security Tools, such as Empire. Richard Bejtlich came out against, saying that OST tools were doing more harm than good. “We Offensive Security Tools (OSTs) aid OFFSEC in serving the interests of security. SO WHY ARE YOU UPDATING IT?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2022

SolarWinds was followed by a similar build-time code-manipulation attack, in which attackers penetrated Codecov product’s software supply chain , manipulating the build process to inject malicious code into its software and using the software update mechanism to distribute the malware to Codecov customers. Compromised pipeline tools.

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