The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Conduct regular penetration testing. Regular and thorough penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities within trading systems. Enforce a culture of strong passwords, two-factor authentication and responsible data access practices to foster a security-conscious culture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Learn the techniques and methodologies used by ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in systems.

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Zigrin Security

APRIL 26, 2023

In this article As someone who tests web application security cautiously, Dawid discovered a vulnerability in MISP, a popular open-source platform for sharing and analyzing threat information. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass password confirmation and change sensitive information without proper authorization.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) is a common two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism used across the internet. During authentication, the secret is used in combination with the time in a cryptographic hash function to produce a secure 6-digit passcode. But then it struck me.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It supports authentication using cleartext passwords, pass-the-hash, pass-the-ticket,... The post bloodyAD v1.0.6 releases: Active Directory Privilege Escalation Framework appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Pentester Academy

MARCH 23, 2023

Lab Walkthrough — Moodle SpellChecker Path Authenticated RCE [CVE-2021–21809] In our lab walkthrough series, we go through selected lab exercises on our INE Platform. Also, to access the upgrade.txt file, we do not need any authentication. This module was tested against Moodle version 3.11.2, Exploit the server.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 30, 2022

I recently learned that you can coerce NTLM authentication from SCCM servers using any Windows SCCM client when automatic site-wide client push installation is enabled and NTLM has not been explicitly disabled. Next, we need to set up ntlmrelayx to capture and relay NTLM authentication received from our target computers.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2023

Here are four evolving themes reverberating from RSAC 2023 that struck me: Password enabled access will endure for the foreseeable future. Multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) has raised the bar, but MFA alone is not enough to slow, much less stop, moderately-skilled bad actors.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can help to identify weaknesses and areas where networks have not been configured correctly. Take password security seriousl. Despite the fact that we all use passwords to access personal accounts every day, weak passwords are still a major cause of business data breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2023

Here are three evolving themes reverberating from RSAC 2023 that struck me: Getting a grip on identities Password enabled access will endure for the foreseeable future. Multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) has raised the bar, but MFA alone is not enough to slow, much less stop, moderately-skilled bad actors.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Authentication. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. Increasingly, passwordless authentication is becoming the norm.

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NetSpi Technical

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Hint: you’ll have two requests in the macro, one to get the initial CSRF token, CSRF key cookie, and unauthenticated session cookie, and the other to get the authenticated session. In order to efficiently test for the stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) that exists on the application, you’ll need to make a macro!

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

To protect against these attacks, businesses need to implement a wide range of strong API security measures such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability scanning. Storing authentication credentials for the API is a significant issue. The sheer number of options has a direct impact on the budget.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance. The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. Avoid using default or simple-to-guess passwords.

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Zigrin Security

MARCH 29, 2023

This is the third article in the “CakePHP Application Cybersecurity Research” series where I describe the security mechanisms in web applications based on CakePHP framework such as authentication, blackholing, and CSRF protection. Authentication is a process of verifying the identity of the user.

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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! Thrill seekers!

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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. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

Pappachen said Sizmek forced a password reset on all internal employees (“a few hundred”), and that the company is scrubbing its SAS user database for departed employees, partners and vendors whose accounts may have been hijacked. ” PASSWORD SPRAYING. BRUTE-FORCE LIGHT.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2024

arrives in phases, with the first set of mandatory requirements around multi-factor authentication, penetration testing, and password security taking effect on March 31st. March 31, 2024: First compliance phase for PCI DSS v4.0 Hold onto your credit cards! The highly-anticipated PCI DSS v4.0

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

These should include performing penetration tests and vulnerability scans to ensure the knowledge and level of current system and security protocols. As budget constraints allow, consider options in authentication or barrier layers to decrease or eliminate the viability of phishing.

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NopSec

AUGUST 9, 2017

The “password” is one of those seemingly foolproof ways to protect your online valuables. Our expert penetration testers have proven as such. Many of us haven taken the password system for granted and have used it incorrectly, and it’s not so much our fault, but more a lack of education. Online providers didn’t ask for much.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The attacker claims to have compromised an end-of-lifed GPRS system that was exposed to the internet and was able to pivot from it to the internal network, where they were able to launch a brute force authentication attack against internal systems. Most immediately is the ubiquity of 2-factor authentication.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Integrate multi-factor authentication across all systems, apps, endpoints, and infrastructure with a validation request sent each time access is attempted.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Authenticated Scans. Organizations can perform authenticated vulnerability scans to identify vulnerabilities in systems or networks that are not publicly exposed. Authenticated vulnerability scans are performed by scanning systems or networks that are owned or managed by the organization performing the scan. Conclusion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Training should cover best practices like using multifactor authentication and strong, unique passwords. Penetration Test Regularly. In light of these ongoing challenges, you should penetration test regularly to find any vulnerabilities that need fixing. Remember that cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This past Wednesday, Yoast, makers of one of the most popular WordPress plugins, WordPress SEO by Yoast, disclosed a blind SQL injection vulnerability against authenticated users given a successful cross site request forgery (CSRF) attack. Here’s where the authenticated part comes in. Then Comes CSRF. Tricky indeed.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. Full-scale security testing Every device and system must undergo extensive testing to identify any vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

Read First: Configure a Temporary Access Pass in Azure AD to register Passwordless authentication methods - Microsoft Entra Microsoft identity platform and OAuth2.0 On our red team engagements and penetration tests, conditional access policies (CAP) often hinder our ability to directly authenticate as a target user.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Read more: Aircrack-ng: Pen Testing Product Overview and Analysis. John the Ripper is the tool most used to check out password vulnerability. It combines several approaches to password cracking into one package. network traffic captures (Windows network authentication, WiFi WPA-PSK, etc.); John the Ripper.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is not enforced. Imagine if all of them had never taken place because the initial point of entry, a phished password, had been protected with MFA. Use of vendor-supplied default configurations or default usernames and passwords. Strong password policies are not implemented.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Penetration testing firm Fidus Information Security discovered over 752,000 birth certificate applications that have been exposed online due to an unsecured AWS bucket. . “The bucket wasn’t protected with a password, allowing anyone who knew the easy-to-guess web address access to the data.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

What are the results of the provider’s most recent penetration tests? What authentication methods does the provider support? Additionally, multi-factor authentication (MFA) can further reduce the risk of malicious actors gaining access to sensitive information, even if they manage to steal usernames and passwords.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Through the click of a mouse, a user can access their computer from any location by logging in with a username and password. Through brute force, illegitimate actors can attempt to hack a user’s password by trying an infinite number of combinations. Test, test, test. Two-factor authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Access control issues are often discovered when performing penetration tests. Insecure authentication process such as flawed account recovery or password reset, or insecure session tokens. Identification and Authentication Failures (?): Previously “Broken Authentication.”

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

For example, Cloudflare Zero Trust blocks uploads and downloads of encrypted, password-protected files or files larger than 15MB by default because it cannot scan those files. Requiring user-supplied values such as passwords to access content increases the likelihood of successful payload detonation and delivery. pdf files, etc.,

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