CSO Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

While hackers abusing penetration testing tools is not a new development -- Cobalt Strike and Metasploit's Meterpreter have been used by threat groups for years -- Brute Ratel is focused on detection evasion techniques, so it might pose a real challenge to defense teams. To read this article in full, please click here

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The State of Security

MAY 11, 2022

Penetration testing is something that more companies and organizations should be considering a necessary expense. The post CIS Control 18 Penetration Testing appeared first on The State of Security. Per IBM Security’s “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021,” the average cost of a breach has […]… Read More.

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Acunetix

MAY 29, 2022

Businesses often perceive vulnerability scanning as an alternative to penetration testing. The post Penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning appeared first on Acunetix. This perception is wrong. Missing out on one of them greatly decreases.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In this article, we’ll go over what penetration testing as a service is and how it works. You’ll also learn about the different types of services and the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, and much more! So let’s jump right into it!

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. In this article, we’ll focus primarily on how to use this powerful OS to run a pentest and mistakes to avoid. An ethical hacking certification may help too.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Penetration testing, sometimes called ethical hacking or red team hacking, is an exciting career path in which you simulate cyberattacks on target systems in order to test (and, ultimately, improve) their security. To read this article in full, please click here They are in high demand.

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The State of Security

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The post How Penetration Testing can help prevent Ransomware Attacks appeared first on The State of Security. Since then, dozens of ransomware strains have been utilized in a variety of cyberattacks. According to a PhishLabs report, by […]… Read More.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

Penetration testing is something that more companies and organizations should be considering a necessary expense. The post CIS Control 18 Penetration Testing appeared first on The State of Security. The post CIS Control 18 Penetration Testing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Introduction Radio Frequency (RF) penetration testing, popularly referred to as RF pentesting, stands as a vital domain within ethical hacking. This article endeavors to delve deeply into the fundamental aspects of RF pentesting. Why is RF Pentesting Necessary?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The post How Penetration Testing can help prevent Ransomware Attacks appeared first on The State of Security. The post How Penetration Testing can help prevent Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Since then, dozens of ransomware strains have been utilized in a variety of cyberattacks.

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Appknox

JANUARY 3, 2021

Penetration and vulnerability scanning are two tools that can help identify gaps in your network security. In this article, we’ll look at how you can use these tools to evaluate your companies risk factors and whether penetration testing or vulnerability scanning is the right solution for you.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Penetration testing (pentesting) is one of the fundamental mechanisms in this area. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

To read this article in full, please click here The data protection requirements brought forth by compliance bills , both in the US and around the world have further put onus on organizations to improve security controls and harden the systems handling proprietary information.

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Trend Micro

JULY 19, 2022

We discovered the use of two Python penetration-testing tools, Impacket and Responder, that malicious actors used to compromise systems and exfiltrate data. We share our key findings in this report.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

To read this article in full, please click here The data protection requirements brought forth by compliance bills , both in the US and around the world have further put onus on organizations to improve security controls and harden the systems handling proprietary information.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. For those who favor the DIY approach, we also have articles on the best commercial and open source pentesting tools.

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Zigrin Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This article is not about “How to use the benefits of AI language models while conducting penetration test”. This article is about “How to conduct a penetration test towards AI language models”. Why Should You Arrange a Penetration Test for Your AI Model as an Executive?

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

Most organizations start with vulnerability scanning and then move into penetration testing (pentesting) , taking the vulnerability scan one step farther from guessing a vulnerability could be exploited to proving exactly how it can be. To read this article in full, please click here

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Understanding how to effectively evaluate and select a penetration testing vendor can be a challenging exercise. Frequently the problem comes down to an inaccurate or misaligned definition of “penetration testing services”. What’s the difference between a penetration test and vulnerability scan?

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

“Gaining access to the Log Insight host provides some interesting possibilities to an attacker, depending on the type of applications that are integrated with it,” researchers with penetration testing firm Horizon3.ai To read this article in full, please click here ai said in their analysis of the flaws.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the best practices for mobile app security that developers should follow to ensure the safety of their users. 7. Penetration Testing- Penetration testing is a crucial step in mobile app security.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 5, 2022

Despite years topping vulnerability lists, SQL injection and cross-site scripting errors (XSS) remain the bane of security teams, according to a new report by a penetration-testing-as-a-service company. The report by BreachLock, based on 8,000 security tests performed in 2021, organizes its findings based on risk.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 11, 2022

CISOs, recognizing the value of thinking like the enemy, have overcome this deficit by conducting penetration testing or red teaming exercises, attacking themselves to test their defenses. To read this article in full, please click here

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The owner of a Russian penetration-testing company has been found guilty of being part of an elaborate scheme that netted $90 million after stealing SEC earning reports. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn for more articles on emerging cybersecurity trends. Multi-factor authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administration and privileged users to enhance access control and prevent unauthorized entry.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2021

If you choose to move beyond that, you can then take the CEH Practical exam, which involves penetration testing on simulated systems; if you pass that exam, you will achieve CEH Master status. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

DEV-0147’s attacks in South America included post-exploitation activity involving the abuse of on-premises identity infrastructure for reconnaissance and lateral movement, and the use of Cobalt Strike — a penetration testing tool — for command and control and data exfiltration, Microsoft wrote in its tweet.

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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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CSO Magazine

JULY 19, 2022

PREVENT/E2E (End-to-End) uses an outcome-based approach to managing cyber risk incorporating capabilities from across multiple disciplines including attack path modelling, automated penetration testing, breach and attack emulation, security awareness testing and training, and vulnerability prioritization.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 13, 2022

Penetration testing has shown cybersecurity manager David Murphy just how problematic people can be. To read this article in full, please click here In his career, he has seen people pick up and use dropped thumb drives, give up passwords over the phone and, yes, even click on simulated phishing links.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Google recently released a list of YARA detection rules for malicious variants of the legitimate Cobalt Strike penetration testing framework that are being used by hackers in the wild. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2023

The vulnerability is easy to exploit and a good candidate for attackers to 'spray and pray' across the Internet," researchers with penetration testing firm Horizon3.ai To read this article in full, please click here ai said in a blog post.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 28, 2022

The malware is used to deploy known penetration testing implants such as Cobalt Strike, Sliver and Meterpreter. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Excess privilege granted to cloud identities is a key component in 99% of all security tests performed by IBM’s X-Force Red penetration testing team, according to a report released Wednesday by the company. To read this article in full, please click here

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

This article aims to provide a comprehensive list of cybersecurity research topics suitable for beginners, helping them delve into the fundamentals of this rapidly evolving field. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Learn the techniques and methodologies used by ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in systems.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing , is legally breaking into computers and devices to test an organization's defenses. To read this article in full, please click here It's among the most exciting IT jobs any person can be involved in.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Penetration tests can sound intimidating, but it’s one of the best ways to identify vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. black-box penetration testing is for you!

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