Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

At the heart of... The post Beyond Breaches: 2024’s Cyber War – Extortion, Manipulation, and New Battlegrounds appeared first on Penetration Testing. Resecurity’s insightful forecast for 2024 paints a vivid picture of the challenges that lie ahead.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ransomware groups seem to change form daily. In the latest news, the BlackMatter ransomware group announced it was shutting down – and just hours later came news that its victims were being transferred to the rival LockBit site. Also read: Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services. FIN7 Dupes Security Job Applicants.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

You need to know if your company’s security controls and defenses can withstand a real cyber attack. Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Sleep better at night knowing your data and applications have been battle-tested.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ransomware is becoming an epidemic in the cybersecurity world, with new strains being created continuously by criminals to extort money out of unsuspecting users. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a devastating attack on an organization’s or individual’s digital assets. Damages from ransomware in 2019 rose to over $11.5

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

million patients have been exposed to a ransomware infection after a Colorado-based debt collection firm serving hundreds of medical facilities and hospitals across America was breached. PFC said that after the attack, they immediately hired third-party forensic specialists and alerted federal law enforcement. More than 1.9

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The Ransomware Scourge. The Institute for Science and Technology ' Ransomware Task Force ' (RTF), which is a collaboration of more than 60 stakeholders, finally released its ransomware framework , which comprised of 48 strategies to tackle the ransomware problem.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Whether it’s due to accidental deletion, hardware failure, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters, the loss of valuable data can have devastating impacts on an organization. Cyber Attacks: Cyber-attacks are another cause of data loss. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. conduct employee phishing tests. conduct penetration testing. All very sound advice.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Our guests also talk about incidents and cyber-attacks that they themselves have consulted on recently, including a particularly interesting insider threat case. . Ransomware returned as the top threat this quarter, after commodity trojans narrowly surpassed ransomware last quarter.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

But in recent years, as the threat landscape has evolved, a new benefit must become front and central… Cyber Security. Here’s why Credit Unions have historically been a prime target for cyber attacks. And in reality – due largely to resource constraints – it is easier to attack smaller organizations than large ones.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today? Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. Erin: How has the ransomware threat evolved in recent years?

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

These members may be led by a director of penetration testing or a senior security consultant and be organized in sub-teams based on the type of testing they are performing. Red team members tend to be recruited from the outside so that they have the true perspective of external adversaries.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

By carrying out these scans, you can boost your cybersecurity defenses and keep your company safe from cyber attacks by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they are exploited. These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan?

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Global cyber insurance premiums are expected to grow from $4 billion in 2018 to $20 billion by 2025. According to Aon’s 2019 Global Risk Management Survey , cyber-attacks were identified as a top ten risk facing organizations and is predicted to be one of the top three risks for organizations in 2022. “As Matt.taylor@aon.com.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 23, 2018

million SingHealth patient records – including those of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, were compromised in what is being called the Republic’s worst cyber attack. Singapore’s Deputy Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency, Ng Hoo Ming, addressed the attack in his keynote at the RSA Conference at the end of July.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

times as likely to have experienced IoT-based Malware or Ransomware attacks. What the top-tier companies have discovered is that “integrating security at the beginning, and all the way through IoT implementations” is pivotal to detecting and deterring fresh forms of cyber attacks, Nelson said. Interconnected security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cyber attacks happen to almost all organizations; limiting their damage is critically important. The more aware your team is of popular attack methods and strains of ransomware , the more you can prepare. Also read: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network 2.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you. Vamosi: Yeah.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you. Vamosi: Yeah.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

It defines areas where your cyber defenses may be weak and need improvement. This is a much wiser approach than simply reacting to cyber attacks. So, cyber-attacks are becoming much more sophisticated. What types of scans are performed during vulnerability testing?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The Global State of Information Security Survey 2017 suggests that companies should look into deploying threat detection tools and processes (including monitoring and analyzing security intelligence information), conducting vulnerability and threat assessments, penetration tests and security information, and event management (SIEM) tools.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Here is how the NSA-developed cyber monster works, and how you should defend against it. EternalBlue is a Windows exploit created by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and used in the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack. These data packets can contain malware such as a trojan, ransomware, or similar dangerous program.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Rising Threat Landscape: Consequences As humans continue to become increasingly reliant on technology – and as computer systems and electronically-stored information continue to play a greater and greater role in essentially every aspect of our lives – the potential damage that a cyber attack can inflict continues to grow.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As the risk of a cyberattack grows, it is pivotal to consider whether the directors of a company hit by a ransomware attack, for example, can bear any liability for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk. in the case of ransomware attacks. million, which increases to US$ 4.54

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

If this is true, then it does not answer the question as to why many of the largest and best protected global corporations and Governments institutions worldwide have been victims of major Cyber-attacks despite deploying the most expensive defence solutions in the market. For more information on this breach, see Embraer Cyber Attack.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 16, 2021

Cyber attacks against the healthcare industry continue to rise. The recent cautionary tale of the University of Vermont Health Network’s ransomware scare is but one example of how attackers are ramping up to steal data and disrupt services. Domain admin behavior increases risk of Pass-the-Hash attacks.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Rising Threat Landscape: Consequences As humans continue to become increasingly reliant on technology – and as computer systems and electronically-stored information continue to play a greater and greater role in essentially every aspect of our lives – the potential damage that a cyber attack can inflict continues to grow.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Small to Medium Business are, today, the target of APTs and ransomware. Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. Ransomware as a service is a thing now.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Astra’s Pentest suite is a complete vulnerability assessment and penetration testing solution for web and mobile applications. The module provides effective, all-around protection from advanced attacks and ransomware. Best for: The vulnerability and penetration testing demands of SMBs. Astra Pentest.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 18, 2017

On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “ Risk Alert ” to broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment firms to advise them about the recent “WannaCry” ransomware attack and to encourage increased cybersecurity preparedness.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

In the early stages of the pandemic, the exploited Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) was one of the most common ransomware attack vectors. Attackers were able to find a backdoor through RDP’s vulnerabilities or simply brute force attack by guessing passwords. Read about preventing ransomware attacks next.

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