Penetration Testing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Cybercriminals can access users’ Google accounts through a cookie vulnerability without knowing the password.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1, 2023 — AdviserCyber , a cybersecurity service provider for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with $500M to $3B Assets Under Management (AUM) who must comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity requirements, announced its formal launch today. Phoenix, Ariz. —

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is penetration testing? How penetration testing is done How to choose a penetration testing company How NetSPI can help Penetration testing enables IT security teams to demonstrate and improve security in networks, applications, the cloud, hosts, and physical locations.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent developments that have sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, it has come to light that over 100,000 user account credentials of ChatGPT, a popular language model developed by OpenAI, have been stolen and sold on various dark web marketplaces.

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Zigrin Security

JULY 19, 2023

One of the most effective ways to identify vulnerabilities in web applications is through web application penetration testing. This is the last of nine articles in the “CakePHP Application Cybersecurity Research” series. This /open prefix vulnerability is an example of an authentication bypass vulnerability.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 4, 2024

In December 2023, the cybersecurity community was alerted to a new form of cyber threat – the Ducktail malware.

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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. According to data from Crunchbase , the total amount of investments in cybersecurity startups came to $2.6

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the shadowy corners of the internet, an unending battle rages between cybersecurity defenders and nefarious cybercriminals.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 31, 2022

They say the district does not condone hacking and the “incident highlights the importance of the extensive cybersecurity learning opportunities the District offers to students.” Eventually, he decided to use his real name, while other members created anonymous accounts.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 10, 2023

DSO Azure: Azure Cloud Pentesting Training Traditional penetration testing has focused on physical assets on internal and external networks. As more organizations begin to shift these assets up to cloud environments, penetration testing processes need to be updated to account for the complexities introduced by cloud infrastructure.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

IBM Security Services today published a report detailing a raft of issues pertaining to cloud security, including the fact that there are nearly 30,000 cloud accounts potentially for sale on dark web marketplaces. The post IBM Report Shows Severity of Cloud Security Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For a more detailed analysis, a deeper penetration testing would be required,” Cybernews researchers noted. All this could enable attackers to hijack accounts and have admin access. That could allow arbitrary admin account creation and access to files and personal information. What did website administrators miss?

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NopSec

JUNE 28, 2017

The car question is very much akin to asking “How much does a great penetration test cost ?” One man’s great penetration test is another man’s disaster. A quick search on Google for “great penetration test” yields 1,130,000 results. What’s your definition of a “great” penetration test?

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 13, 2022

Penetration testing has shown cybersecurity manager David Murphy just how problematic people can be. Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board. He has also seen the real-world consequences of such actions. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Which are the most important cybersecurity measures that businesses can take to protect themselves in the cloud era? In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Audits and penetration testing. Regular audits and penetration tests can help you identify vulnerabilities in your system.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, understands that a cybersecurity strategy must be right sized for a company. Let’s explore the NIST Cyber Security Framework, its limitations, and how NIST’s missing link, the Cyber Defense Matrix, can provide a comprehensive approach to bolstering cybersecurity defenses.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It can certainly be said that advances in technology have had a huge impact on cybersecurity in recent years. It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. A diminished role in cybersecurity? Some might say that the human in cybersecurity is diminished.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As cyber breaches and ransomware attacks skyrocket, businesses now have no choice but to face the truth — cybersecurity is no longer an option. You can’t expect the cybersecurity program that covered your in-office work environment to comprehensively secure your remote and hybrid workforces. Taking a Reactive Approach.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Data from a Chinese cybersecurity vendor that works for the Chinese government has exposed a range of hacking tools and services. User lookup database which lists user data including phone number, name, and email, and can be correlated with social media accounts. Targeted automatic penetration testing scenario framework.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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Zigrin Security

MARCH 29, 2023

This is one of the most popular DAST scanners used by cybersecurity experts, penetration testers, bug hunters, and organizations that implement it as part of their CI/CD process. ! CEO, Cybersecurity Expert If you would like to conduct a white box penetration testing of your web application leave your email and I will contact you.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! NetSPI is proud to be recognized among industry peers as a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion Organization. Technology has a significant impact on addressing cybersecurity challenges. Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

What is cybersecurity vulnerability? Cybersecurity vulnerability can be defined as a weakness in an information system that provides an exploit opportunity for existing cyber threats. Examples: Public access to sensitive information or PII; Lack of cybersecurity training for employees; No data backup.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For years, penetration testing has played an important role in regulatory compliance and audit requirements for security organizations. However, a longtime challenge with pentesting has been the “point-in-time” nature of the tests. Continuous pentesting. Narrowing the talent gap.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

On Wednesday, regulators in New York announced that First American was the target of their first ever cybersecurity enforcement action in connection with the incident, charges that could bring steep financial penalties. had exposed approximately 885 million records related to mortgage deals going back to 2003. First American Financial Corp.

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Zigrin Security

APRIL 26, 2023

This article is part of the series “CakePHP Application Cybersecurity Research”. One of them is an attacker who exploits a different vulnerability to bypass the authorization process and then uses this password confirmation bypass to change a user’s password or API key, effectively taking over their account. How Exactly?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 14, 2023

This is the second blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. This occurs frequently on penetration and vulnerability test reports that I’ve had to assess. Requirement 8 controls also apply to the credentials created for testing.

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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. Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

DDC said it conducts both inventory assessment and penetration testing on its systems. But since it was unaware of the unused databases, they were not included during the tests as the assessments focused only on those with active customer data. The infosec program must be developed and implemented within 180 days (six months).

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Hot for Security

MAY 31, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FBI announced that a spearphishing campaign targeting government organizations, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is now active, affecting hundreds of different entities. While the U.S. Government organization.”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Health care data has become a focus for many recent cybersecurity efforts. Some advanced network monitoring tools can automate this process, restricting accounts when they behave irregularly. Some of the best cybersecurity measures aren’t technical but a matter of management. Penetration Test Regularly.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

This is the fifth blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. See the second blog on PCI DSS reporting details to ensure when contracting quarterly CDE tests here. The fourth blog on API testing for compliance is here. Annually and as needed External penetration test 11.3.1

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 7, 2021

This means they each vendor, whether directly or indirectly, impacts your cybersecurity. . Onboarding third-party vendors who will have access to your network and sensitive data without measuring the cybersecurity risk they introduce is risky. Assess your vendors for before onboarding. Incorporate risk management into your contracts.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Penetration testing is something that many (of those who know what a pentest is) see as a search for weak spots and well-known vulnerabilities in clients’ infrastructure, and a bunch of copied-and-pasted recommendations on how to deal with the security holes thus discovered.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2023

GST Invoice Billing Inventory, a business accounting app for small and medium businesses with over 1M downloads has left a database open, exposing sensitive personal and corporate data up for grabs. Essentially, Firebase is a JSON database that stores either public or private information about an application or its users.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Cybersecurity can be one of the most nuanced and important areas of focus for a board, but not all board members are well versed in why and what they need to care about related to cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a board level topic for three main reasons: Cybersecurity breaches are a serious matter for any company.

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Jane Frankland

JULY 13, 2020

Last year, the world’s largest non-profit membership association of certified cybersecurity professionals, (ISC)², announced the findings of its Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The latest figures depict a shortage of cybersecurity professionals at a time when protecting the world’s operating systems has never been as important.

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