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Penetration Testing Remote Workers

SecureWorld News

With many organizations now planning their annual penetration tests ("pentest" for short), a change is needed in order to accommodate remote workers. It also begs what are you allowed to test versus what is now considered taboo considering end-users may be operating with their own personal equipment?

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How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

IT Security Guru

This can lead to identity theft and major financial losses. Regular Security Audits and Penetration Testing Any good spread betting platform does not wait for hackers to strike before they look for weaknesses that can be exploited.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector. For instance, penetration testing simulates potential attacks, allowing you to assess your response capabilities.

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Russian national extradited to US for trading on stolen Information

Security Affairs

Ivan Yermakov worked for the Russian Military Unit 26165 and was indicted by the US DoJ in October 2018, along six other defendants working for the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate ( GRU ), for hacking, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. For the latter service, the men were keeping for them up to 60% of the profit.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cross-Site Scripting 

IT Security Guru

Hackers can use this stolen info for anything from identity theft to messing with your online accounts. Regular Security Audits Conducting regular security audits and penetration testing can help identify and fix XSS vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

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CISA Warns of IDOR Vulnerabilities Abused for Data Breaches

SecureWorld News

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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Ensuring Data Security in Global Talent Outsourcing: Strategies for Mitigating Risks

SecureWorld News

The exposed data can be used for identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning Utilize penetration testing to simulate real-world attacks and assess the effectiveness of security controls.

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