Penetration Testing

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new name has emerged with a notorious reputation – Pikabot.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new alarm has been sounded for Apache ActiveMQ server administrators.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new formidable player has emerged: the Bluesky ransomware.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report for November 2023 provides a deep dive into the current cybersecurity landscape, offering invaluable... The post Cybercrime Rampant: Novel Malware Attacks Triple in Frequency, BlackBerry Warns appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. This pervasive threat is delivered via email attachments, Discord, and OneDrive URLs. State-sponsored cyber espionage is becoming increasingly common, with threat actors operating out of Russia, potentially India, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain. 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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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the Cybersecurity for Dummies section of the book, readers learn in simple, straightforward language about various cyber-threats that they face, and how to protect themselves against such threats – as well how to recover if they have already suffered a malware infection or data breach, or otherwise have had their cybersecurity undermined.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch None of these early threats went pro.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, it’s crucial to reflect on the cyber threats that have shaped our digital world.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a year in which ransomware attacks seem to get worse by the day, companies have made surprising progress defending themselves against attacks. Ransomware protection spending (source: Cymulate). Where the greatest optimism comes in is in what tends to happen when a company is hit with ransomware, according to the report.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2022

setting the foundations for successful targeted malware and exploits serving campaigns. Sample uses of these stolen and compromised databases includes: - setting the foundation for a successful spear-phishing campaigns. setting the foundations for successful widespread spam and botnet propagation campaigns.

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McAfee

JUNE 17, 2021

Imagine if you had one place where you found a comprehensive real time security posture that tells you exactly where the looming current cyber risks are and the impact? Let’s consider a recent and relevant cyber threat. Ransomware doesn’t just cost money—or embarrassment—it can derail careers. Scoring Points at Work.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats. Malware payloads - Malicious attachments or links that install info-stealing malware, ransomware, or remote access Trojans via phishing messages.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A clean machine – real simple: Keep all software on internet-connected devices – including personal computers, smartphones, and tablets – current to reduce the risk of infection from ransomware and malware. Penetration test results may help drive your security budget and prioritize spending.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Hallmarks of a 'mental payload' that pulls the right strings Simply put, any phishing email aims to make a recipient slip up in one of the following two ways: clicking a malicious link or downloading a malware-riddled file. They add an extra layer of monetization to these attacks. This kind of foul play is known as spear-phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

The same symptoms will occur in your IT environment as the malware spreads downloading data and expanding across your global network corrupting backups and leaving little options. Ransomware and stolen customer data can put an enterprise out of business for months. Have a ransomware playbook in place and run preparedness drills.

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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. It includes viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. Cloud security success and choosing the right investments is all about having a clear understanding of threat types and their resulting damages.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Cyber threats exist in many different types and forms. Never before has it been more important for your business to give proper attention to cybersecurity threats and how your business can protect itself against them. What types of scans are performed during vulnerability testing? What is a cybersecurity risk assessment?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

As threats mount from ransomware gangs , Russian-backed hacker groups , and other nation-sponsored attackers and as the growth in remote work makes security management increasingly complicated, many companies are finding it makes sense to turn to a managed security service provider (MSSP) for help with handling an extremely complex threat landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

As technologies advance, and cyber threats with them, deception has become a big part of the 21st century cybersecurity battle. Deception tools can thus be an important defense against advanced persistent threats (APTs). Illusive has been attacked by more than 140 red teams and has never lost a penetration test.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

It offers a wide range of security testing capabilities, including code scanning, vulnerability assessment , and penetration testing. It helps organizations ensure the security and compliance of their cloud-based applications, protecting sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access, and defending against threats.

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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. You are acting as your cyber attacker.

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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. You are acting as your cyber attacker.

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