Penetration Testing

APRIL 18, 2024

Cisco customers are facing an increased risk of attack as publicly accessible exploit code has emerged for CVE-2024-20356, a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Integrated Management Controller (IMC).

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 8, 2024

What’s the Risk? The... The post CVE-2024-21899 (CVSS 9.8): Critical QNAP Flaw Opens Door to Hackers appeared first on Penetration Testing. These vulnerabilities, if left unaddressed, could provide attackers with various avenues for compromising affected devices.

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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. By conducting web application penetration testing, companies can proactively address security issues and reduce the risk of a successful cyber attack.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Conduct regular penetration testing. Regular and thorough penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities within trading systems. By using real-time antivirus scanning to detect and neutralize security risks as they enter the trading system, threats can be quickly identified and eliminated.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Multi-factor authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administration and privileged users to enhance access control and prevent unauthorized entry.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

However, with the increasing use of mobile applications, the risk of security breaches has also increased. Developers should follow best practices such as using strong encryption algorithms, sanitizing user input, validating user input on the server-side, and using secure authentication mechanisms.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With the recent surge in critical vulnerabilities, organizations should regularly update and patch software, and perform routine vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Vendor risk management and collaboration within the industry further enhance your system’s resiliency. Both affect J-Web and all Junos OS versions.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks. With this in mind, it is crucial for organizations to understand the possible implications of cybersecurity breaches in fleet management systems and take proactive actions to circumvent these risks.

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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. Internet of Things (IoT) Security: Examine the security risks associated with IoT devices, including privacy concerns, data integrity, and device authentication.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl face elevated cyber risks due to the proliferation of connected networks and devices used by venues, teams, vendors, media, and attendees. Potential risks span from malware infections to denial-of-service attacks to theft of sensitive data. This year, the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. A report from this year estimates that 53% of connected medical devices have an identified critical risk. This includes 73% of IV pumps and most laboratory devices.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities have emerged as a substantial risk, leading to data breaches and severe consequences such as identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage. In response to this growing threat, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Of course, there are common vulnerabilities between APIs and web applications, like buffer overflows, SQL injections, and broken authentication. DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) lacks the context of APIs with automated testing and requires costly first time manual Penetration testing effort.

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Pentester Academy

MARCH 23, 2023

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2023

Multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) has raised the bar, but MFA alone is not enough to slow, much less stop, moderately-skilled bad actors. My Fireside Chat podcasts to come will get into their insights about reducing the risk of access manipulation by continuously and comprehensively monitoring access patterns.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

The same types of security risks impact businesses, whatever their size. They are often unaware of the risks they take on, which can include hacking, fraud, phishing, and more. Storing authentication credentials for the API is a significant issue. Related: Using employees as human sensors.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 31, 2021

Historically Identity and Access Management programs were seen as a risk solution for an organization’s internal team. From third-party suppliers to contractors and customers, many of these external users require authentication and authorization within your enterprise network. Outdated Systems.

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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. They then unleashed Cobalt Strike.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2023

Multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) has raised the bar, but MFA alone is not enough to slow, much less stop, moderately-skilled bad actors. My Fireside Chat podcasts to come will get into their insights about reducing the risk of access manipulation by continuously and comprehensively monitoring access patterns.

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks. These risks require proactive and methodical strategizing to overcome if you are to protect your assets, data, and reputation. Categorize data sensitivity levels and legal or regulatory compliance requirements.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security. Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) is a common two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism used across the internet. Would the app still let me authenticate? Why yes, it did.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2023

While the leaked information highlights Belcan’s commitment to information security through the implementation of penetration tests and audits, attackers could exploit the lapse in leaving the tests’ results open, together with admin credentials hashed with bcrypt.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

At least 30 percent of these web apps—over 3,000 assets—have at least one exploitable or high risk vulnerability. High-profile data breaches frequently make headlines, so the risks associated with PII exposure are well-publicized. Focusing on these maximizes risk reduction while minimizing remediation workload.

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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. Prioritize risk assessment: Identify your organization's most vulnerable assets and prioritize compliance efforts accordingly.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks. What are the results of the provider’s most recent penetration tests? What authentication methods does the provider support? Train your staff.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. Vulnerabilities in medical devices present significant risks, expanding the potential for breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. This is a generic version of the scope, which should define what will be monitored and tested for vulnerability identification.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2020

LW: Broken authentication and simple misconfigurations also keep turning up as widespread types of exposures; are these the unintended consequences of agile development? Sundar: Broken authentication and misconfigurations are just couple of the common security exposures that are turning up. Don’t try to do all of this by yourself.

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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. One of the major advantages of storing data in the cloud is that you and your staff have the ability to access information anywhere and at any time – but this does come with its own risks.

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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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NetSpi Executives

MAY 1, 2024

With deep roots in penetration testing, plus consistent recognition for our people, process, and technology by global analyst firms (see: GigaOm ASM Radar Report ), NetSPI is uniquely positioned to help security teams take a proactive approach to security with more clarity, speed, and scale than ever before.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. This is where developing a hyper-specific Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework becomes essential. This is where risk assessment tools and frameworks come into play.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. 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. Jerome Becquart, COO, Axiad : Becquart.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The attacker can then use this passphrase to de-authenticate the original client and connect with the access point in its place. While it is not possible to detect or prevent the passive capture of a handshake, the system is able to detect when an attacker tries to use a passphrase to de-authenticate an already connected client.

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