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CVE-2024-28064: Critical Flaw Discovered in Totemomail Email Encryption Software

Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered two serious vulnerabilities in Totemomail, a widely used email encryption software now part of Accellion’s Kiteworks platform.

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What Is Penetration Testing? Complete Guide & Steps

eSecurity Planet

Penetration tests are simulated cyber attacks executed by white hat hackers on systems and networks. There are different types of penetration tests, methodologies and best practices that need to be followed for optimal results, and we’ll cover those here. However, they are also the most realistic tests.

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Penetration Testing Phases & Steps Explained

eSecurity Planet

Organizations use penetration testing to strengthen their security. During these tests, simulated attacks are executed to identify gaps and vulnerabilities in the IT environment. Penetration testing can use different techniques, tools, and methods. See the Best Penetration Testing Tools.

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Your Cannot Secure Your Data by Network Penetration Testing

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Your Cannot Secure Your Data by Network Penetration Testing divya Thu, 03/09/2023 - 06:05 Organisations continue to experience serious data breaches, often causing harm to their customers, society, and their hard-earned reputations. Encrypt the data The first step to securing data is to make it safe by hiding it in plain sight.

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FAUST Ransomware Strikes: The Hidden Dangers Inside Office Documents

Penetration Testing

This malicious software, designed to encrypt files on a victim’s computer, demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key,... The post FAUST Ransomware Strikes: The Hidden Dangers Inside Office Documents appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Cobalt Strike, a penetration testing tool popular among criminals

Malwarebytes

If you were to compose a list of tools and software developed by security and privacy defenders that ended up being abused by the bad guys, then Cobalt Strike would unfortunately be near the top of the list. Cobalt Strike Beacon provides encrypted communication with the C&C server to send information and receive commands.

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Progress fixed a third flaw in MOVEit Transfer software

Security Affairs

Progress Software addressed a third vulnerability impacting its MOVEit Transfer application that could lead to privilege escalation and information disclosure. Customers have to modify firewall rules to deny HTTP and HTTPs traffic to the software on ports 80 and 443. ” reads the advisory published by Progress.