NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 31, 2023

October might be the spookiest time of the year, but for cybersecurity practitioners in the trenches, vulnerabilities can cause quite a scare year-round. It’s time to go back to the basics, and revisit the most common vulnerabilities across attack surfaces according to NetSPI’s 2023 Offensive Security Vision Report.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

However, APIs have gained traction so rapidly and deeply that not nearly enough attention has been paid to the associated security shortcomings. Many organizations, SMBs and enterprises alike, do not understand the scope and scale of their deployments of APIs, much less how to go about effectively securing their APIs. API complexity.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

In this new Cybersecurity Research Center series, we analyze the OWASP Top 10, which is a list of the most common vulnerabilities in web applications. The post Cybersecurity Research Center Developer Series: The OWASP Top 10 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

The Deep & Dark Web is a mystery to most in the mainstream today: many have heard about it, but few understand just a fraction of what’s going on there. These automated programs will hunt the Deep & Dark Web for you, trawling through the deepest and dirtiest pools, looking for the next threat that has your name on it.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2023

This list–an up-to-date evaluation of the top ten most impactful security vulnerabilities–is recognized as a common starting point to secure web applications. The list is created by its namesake, The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP). appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2021

OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities is a list of the 10 most common security vulnerabilities in applications. The Top 10 OWASP web application security vulnerabilities are updated every 3-4 years. The post Top 10 Tips to Protect Against OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities appeared first on Indusface.

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Veracode Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Web applications are one of the most common vector for breaches, accounting for over 40% of breaches according to Verizon's 2022 Data Breach Report.

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Veracode Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Web applications are one of the most common vector for breaches, accounting for over 40% of breaches according to Verizon's 2022 Data Breach Report.

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Veracode Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Web applications are one of the most common vector for breaches, accounting for over 40% of breaches according to Verizon's 2022 Data Breach Report.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 15, 2023

Microsoft on Tuesday released updates to quash at least 74 security bugs in its Windows operating systems and software. The Outlook vulnerability ( CVE-2023-23397 ) affects all versions of Microsoft Outlook from 2013 to the newest. “This is on par with an attacker having a valid password with access to an organization’s systems.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Let’s give a look at API vulnerabilities by reading the API Security Top 10 published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). It’s no secret that cyber security has become a leading priority for most organizations — especially those in industries that handle sensitive customer information.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

The April 2024 Patch Tuesday update includes patches for 149 Microsoft vulnerabilities and republishes 6 non-Microsoft CVEs. Three of those 149 vulnerabilities are listed as critical, and one is listed as actively exploited by Microsoft. The CVEs for these two vulnerabilities are: CVE-2024-26234 ( CVSS score 6.7

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Experts warn that API attacks will soon become the most common type of web application attack. As a result, organizations and their security vendors need to align across people, processes, and technologies to institute the right protections.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a joint cybersecurity advisory , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with other international agencies, warn that ransomware gangs are actively exploiting the Citrix Bleed vulnerability. are now End-of-Life (EOL) and also vulnerable. out of 10).

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

A report released this week by OpinionMatters and commissioned by Noname Security found that more than three out of four senior cybersecurity professionals in the US and UK said that their organization had experienced at least one API -related security incident within the last 12 months.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

So, in response to these numbers, users are seeking ways to implement a more secure approach to web browsing. Generally, there are basic practices individuals can take to strengthen their cybersecurity while browsing the web. Common misconceptions. There are a variety of myths regarding safe web browsing.

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Acunetix

MARCH 20, 2022

Weak passwords and password reuse are still some of the most serious concerns for cybersecurity. There are several ways to increase password security but they are often not adopted by users and administrators. Here’s how you can make sure that sensitive data in your web.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2024

Google announced support for a V8 Sandbox in the Chrome web browser to protect users from exploits triggering memory corruption issues. Google has announced support for what’s called a V8 Sandbox in the Chrome web browser. The company included the V8 Sandbox in Chrome’s Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The world’s most popular websites lack basic cybersecurity hygiene, an investigation by Cybernews shows. The Cybernews research team has deep-dived into an issue that’s quite often overlooked by developers – HTTP security headers. Many developers of the most popular websites could up their security game. The conclusion?

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 19, 2024

Vulnerability scanners help scan known assets, but what about the assets you don’t know exist? Pairing vulnerability scanners with attack surface management (ASM) gives security teams high-fidelity analysis and prioritization of assets and exposures, while limiting noise and false positives commonly associated with technology-only platforms.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 6, 2023

With web application exploits the 3rd-most-common cybersecurity threat, overlooking the importance of XSS vulnerabilities puts you at risk. The post Why cross-site scripting still matters appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

OWASP security researchers have updated the organization’s list of the ten most dangerous vulnerabilities – and the list has a new number one threat for the first time since 2007. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to the most deployed tactics, the report holds no big surprises. “Phishing emails containing malware, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) brute forcing and Virtual Private Network (VPN) vulnerability exploitation are the most common intrusion tactics used by cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2023

Apple has issued an update for a vulnerability which it says may have been actively exploited. In the security content for Safari 16.5.2 we can learn that the vulnerability was found in the WebKit component which is Apple’s web rendering engine. macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey Rapid Security Response iOS 16.5.1 (a)

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2023

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) combines elements of pentesting, vulnerability scanning and code security to evaluate the security of web applications. By doing this, DAST helps determine how secure the web application is and pinpoint areas that need improvement. How Does DAST Work?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

Vendors and researchers disclosed a wide range of vulnerabilities this week from common Cisco IOS, Fortinet, and Windows Server issues to more focused flaws affecting developers (PyPI), artificial intelligence (Ray, NVIDIA), and industrial controls (Rockwell Automation). The fix: Update affected versions ASAP: FortiClient EMS 7.2:

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A cyber gang with Russian ties, known as Lockbit, claimed in a post on the dark web last week that it would start releasing “sensitive data” if the aerospace and defense giant didn’t meet a ransom demand by Nov. Bleeping Computer analyzed the leaked data and reported that most of the published data are backups for various systems.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the popular WordPress plugin WP Fastest Cache during an internal audit by the Jetpack Scan team. Jetpack reports that it found an Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerability and a Stored XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) via Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue. WP Fastest Cache. Stored XSS issue.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Advanced persistent threats, for example, are not as common for most organizations. While most APT attackers come away with intellectual property and private employee and user data, consequences can include sabotage of critical organizational infrastructures and in some cases, complete site takeovers. APT vs. a standard breach.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In the latest lesson about the importance of patching , the credentials for 87,000 Fortinet FortiGate VPNs have been posted on a dark web forum by hackers. to 5.4.12; if the SSL VPN service (web-mode or tunnel-mode) is enabled. How to Defend Common IT Security Vulnerabilities. FortiOS 5.6 – 5.6.3

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The type of attack most likely to have a negative impact on patient care is ransomware, leading to procedure or test delays in 64% of the organizations and longer patient stays for 59% of them. Healthcare Cyberattacks Common – And Costly. Ponemon: Effects of four common cyberattacks on healthcare. Healthcare Security Defenses.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We conducted an analysis of the IoT threat landscape for 2023, as well as the products and services offered on the dark web related to hacking connected devices. Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

Penetration tests are vital components of vulnerability management programs. In these tests, white hat hackers try to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems to help you stay one step ahead of cyberattackers. Network tests Some organizations differentiate internal from external network security tests.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

posted details about four vulnerabilities it had fixed in its Content Management System (CMS), and one in the Joomla! is an open-source CMS that’s been around since 2005, and has been one of the most popular CMS platforms by market share for much of that time. this is the vulnerability with the highest exploitation probability.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A website vulnerability is a weakness or misconfiguration in a website or web application code that allows an attacker to gain some level of control of the site, and possibly the hosting server. Most vulnerabilities are exploited through automated means, such as vulnerability scanners and botnets.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), a non-profit foundation devoted to web application security, recently released the 2023 OWASP API Security Top 10 list. The list aims to raise awareness about the most common API security risks plaguing organisations and how to defend against them.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Many universities worldwide, including some of the most prestigious, leave their webpages unpatched, leaking sensitive information, and even open to full takeovers, a Cybernews Research team investigation reveals. Researchers also found several critical vulnerabilities and very sensitive credentials being leaked.

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