Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2021

Metasploit—probably the best known project for penetration testing—is an exploit framework, designed to make it easy for someone to launch an exploit against a particular vulnerable target. Cobalt Strike Beacon provides encrypted communication with the C&C server to send information and receive commands.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Aspiring cybersecurity researchers often wonder where to start and what areas to explore. By focusing on these areas, newcomers can gain a solid foundation and understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

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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. Having access to a partner focused in cybersecurity brings fresh perspectives and allows for an unbiased evaluation of the systems in use.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers at Netskope Threat Labs have uncovered a new ransomware strain dubbed “Evil Ant.”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A penetration testing report discloses the vulnerabilities discovered during a penetration test to the client. Penetration test reports deliver the only tangible evidence of the pentest process and must deliver value for a broad range of readers and purposes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

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. Developers should ensure that this data is stored securely using encryption mechanisms.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Which are the most important cybersecurity measures that businesses can take to protect themselves in the cloud era? In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Authentication. Use a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

An interesting take-away from the (ISC) 2 Cybersecurity Career Pursuers Study is what cybersecurity professionals told us were the most important technical skills for those looking for their first cybersecurity job. Encryption. Penetration Testing. Encryption. Penetration Testing.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. “Certifications range from penetration testers , government/industry regulatory compliance , ethical hacking , to industry knowledge,” he said. Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications.

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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. The Consequences of Cybersecurity Breaches in Fleet Management Systems The impacts of cybersecurity breaches in fleet management systems can be critical since they affect the financial and operational aspects of an organization.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. FIN7 operated a front company called Combi Security, which claimed to offer penetration testing services.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

The problem: As disclosed in the April 22nd vulnerability recap , PuTTY didn’t generate sufficiently random numbers for encryption keys. Consider performing a penetration test on specific systems. May 8, 2024 Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 The fix: All device configurations contain the vulnerabilities.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, understands that a cybersecurity strategy must be right sized for a company. Let’s explore the NIST Cyber Security Framework, its limitations, and how NIST’s missing link, the Cyber Defense Matrix, can provide a comprehensive approach to bolstering cybersecurity defenses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Health care data has become a focus for many recent cybersecurity efforts. Encrypt Data at All Points. Another crucial step in securing health care data is encrypting it. Many services encrypt data at rest, but it’s also crucial to ensure you do so in transit. Penetration Test Regularly.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. However, after minimal corporate adoption of stronger cybersecurity, the SEC has drafted rules to require more formal cybersecurity reporting and disclosure. Also read: What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This post covers highlights of our analysis, including the rise of ransomware as a service (RaaS), the six nastiest malware groups, and the role of artificial intelligence in both cybersecurity and cyberthreats. A unique partial encryption approach allows the threat actor to choose a specific percentage of data in a file to encrypt.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

Cybersecurity experts are in high demand as the reliance on digital infrastructure continues to grow. Cybersecurity professionals are increasingly turning to online courses to earn their credentials, helping them stand out from the crowd and keep pace with an ever-changing industry. Why are cybersecurity certifications important?

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), and the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 26, 2024

Mainframe Penetration Testing is a Scarce Skillset SHARE Orlando 2024 was the first time I had the opportunity to experience a mainframe event, and it was an excellent introduction to the mainframe community at large with representation from organizations worldwide occupying the mainframe space.

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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. Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware that was recently detailed by FireEye’s Mandiant. The Malware Analysis Report (MAR) published by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) includes detailed analysis of 18 malicious files submitted to CISA.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

CloudPassage’s 2021 AWS Cloud Security Report found that misconfiguration of cloud platforms (71 percent), exfiltration of sensitive data (59 percent), and insecure APIs (54 percent) are the top cloud security threats facing cybersecurity professionals. What are the results of the provider’s most recent penetration tests?

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 26, 2024

Mainframe Penetration Testing is a Scarce Skillset SHARE Orlando 2024 was the first time I had the opportunity to experience a mainframe event, and it was an excellent introduction to the mainframe community at large with representation from organizations worldwide occupying the mainframe space.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

We’ve spoken with several cybersecurity experts to hear their insights about this breach. If companies want to stand up to data-related extortion then data-in-use encryption is the technology of choice for unmatched immunity. Neil Jones, director of cybersecurity evangelism, Egnyte. ” Tim Prendergrast, CEO, strongDM.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

Audit evidence lies at the heart of cybersecurity audits and assessments, providing tangible proof of an organization’s adherence to cybersecurity measures. Understanding the Role of Audits Cybersecurity audits serve as a systematic examination of an organization’s information systems, policies, and practices.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Although it is important to guard every aspect of your supply chain to avoid disruptions, for the scope of this article we will focus on the cybersecurity element of it. Having a complete understanding of your vendors’ security practices is an important component of cybersecurity and supply chain risk management.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! NetSPI is proud to be recognized among industry peers as a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion Organization. Technology has a significant impact on addressing cybersecurity challenges. Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them.

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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. Encrypt your data. Finally, it is good practice to encrypt your data. Exposures can then be addressed and rectified before they are exploited by criminals.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

This is the fifth blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. See the second blog on PCI DSS reporting details to ensure when contracting quarterly CDE tests here. The fourth blog on API testing for compliance is here. Annually and as needed External penetration test 11.3.1

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Zigrin Security

JUNE 7, 2023

This is the seventh of nine articles in the “CakePHP Application Cybersecurity Research” series. Technical Explanation and Examples of Stored XSS Attacks in the MISP Application During the penetration testing, Dawid discovered that the application vulnerability was caused by insufficient output sanitization.

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Zigrin Security

JUNE 28, 2023

This is the eighth of nine articles in the “CakePHP Application Cybersecurity Research” series. By setting this header, a web application can specify that it should only be accessed over a secure, encrypted connection. This article is part of the series dedicated to the CakePHP application cybersecurity research.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Important cyber security steps when expanding overseas Here are some of the crucial steps to take when it comes to building a strong cybersecurity culture in your new geography. This secure information should be safeguarded in impenetrable servers with valid encryption protocols enabled.

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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. However, solutions such as BLST (Business Logic Security Testing) that provide automatic penetration testing at a budget price are increasingly used.

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