eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2023

A pentest framework, or penetration testing framework, is a standardized set of guidelines and suggested tools for structuring and conducting effective pentests across different networks and security environments. The tool includes adversary simulations , incident response guidance, social engineering capabilities, and more.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2025

Introduction Throughout this series, Ive shared practical advice for PEN-200: Penetration Testing with Kali Linux students seeking to maximize the professional, educational, and financial value of pursuing the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Targeted Phishing and Social Engineering: In some cases, attackers may employ targeted phishing emails or social engineering techniques to gain initial access to a system within the target network. By using specific search queries, an attacker can identify systems that are potentially susceptible to EternalBlue.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue team members might be led by a chief information security officer (CISO) or director of security operations, making this team the largest among the three. The red team literally tests the effectiveness of the organization’s defensive measures — often without warning.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 21, 2025

While NIST 800-53, for example, provides a comprehensive security framework for federal agencies, it is not specifically tailored to the defense industrial base (DIB) in the same structured way as CMMC. Phishing and Social Engineering: Train employees on how to identify and report phishing attempts and other forms of social engineering.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with the recent focus on ransomware countermeasures.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Threat actors used employees’ publicly-available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and social engineering techniques to impersonate victims and obtain access to files, healthcare portals, payment information, and websites. million payments. ” reads the alert.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In a world dominated by a countless number of malicious and fraudulent cyber threat actor adversaries including the rise of the "penetration testing" crowd whose ultimately goal is to actually lower down the entry barriers into the World of Information Security potentially resulting in thousands of ethical and unethical penetration testing aware users (..)

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2019

The group also used the ‘Decrypt-RDCMan.ps1,’ that is a password decryption tool included in the PoshC2 framework for penetration testing. “Password spraying, DNS tunneling, social engineering, and abuse of security testing frameworks are common tactics, particularly from threat groups operating in the Middle East.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Exposed Technical Issues & Other Consequences No clear information on the specific entry or the specific systems infected, so we can’t speculate about the potential breach or cause. This betrays a lack of preparation for disaster recovery and ineffective penetration testing of systems. Ascension lost $2.66

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

The LockBit Locker group is known for using a combination of advanced techniques, even phishing, and also social engineering, to gain initial access to a company’s network. One of the most concerning aspects of these recent attacks is the way in which they are being conducted.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

But what might they offer the front-facing information security officer – someone with a ten-year plan, wondering what to prepare for down the line? AI could impact more than just social engineering. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images). AI could also bolster obfuscation techniques, he said.

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NetSpi Executives

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Today, Sam is at the forefront of guiding some of the world’s largest technology companies and financial institutions toward robust security strategies. How did you get started in penetration testing, and how has your career evolved over time?

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enhanced Governance Requirements Entities must appoint a qualified Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a direct reporting line to the board of directors. Regularly monitor your systems for threats using tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) or SOC (Security Operations Center) services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 4, 2021

ISACA’s new publication, AI Uses in Blue Team Security , looks at AI, ML and DL applications in cybersecurity to determine what is working, what is not, what looks encouraging for the future and what may be more hype than substance. On the other hand, there are a few areas where ML is overused.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Critical Security Controls can be seen as a roadmap for implementing a successful cybersecurity program. SANS is an organization dedicated to information security training and security certification, and the Critical Security Controls effort focuses on prioritizing security controls that have demonstrated real-world effectiveness.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Making matters worse, the cameras employ facial recognition technology, which leads to questions as to whether an attacker could actually identify individuals caught on camera and then pursue them as targets for social engineering schemes or something even more nefarious. When surveillance leads to spying.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 23, 2025

In this special episode of the Shared Security Podcast, join Tom Eston and Dan DeCloss, CTO and founder of PlexTrac, as they discuss the challenges of data overload in vulnerability remediation.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

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. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.”

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cybersecurity involves safeguarding networks, systems, and data from digital attacks, which are often aimed at accessing, stealing, or destroying sensitive information. There are several branches within cybersecurity, including network security, application security, information security, and operational security.

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Google Security

MAY 22, 2024

Among the harmful side effects of these tests: There is no evidence that the tests result in fewer incidences of successful phishing campaigns; Phishing (or more generically social engineering) remains a top vector for attackers establishing footholds at companies. But are users the last line of defense?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity If you're looking for a more in-depth education, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related fields like computer science or information technology is an excellent route. A few programs you can consider are: B.Sc. A degree will make you eligible for more advanced roles in the field.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David runs MacSecurity.net. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with a recent focus on ransomware countermeasures.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Some information security specialists confuse the concepts of WAF and NGFW. Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. We have an NGFW, do we need a WAF?" or "Why do we need WAF?"

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In this episode Luke Jennings VP of Research & Development from Push Security joins us to discuss SaaS attacks and how its possible to compromise an organization without touching a single endpoint or network.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. It includes various security measures such as access control, encryption, and backups. It includes viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. 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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2025

They share their expertise on the key data and workflow hurdles that security teams face today. [] The post Tackling Data Overload: Strategies for Effective Vulnerability Remediation appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Read more: Top IT Asset Management Tools for Security. Jason Haddix | @JHaddix.

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Kali Linux

MARCH 28, 2023

Longer history lesson Knoppix - Initial two weeks work Whoppix (White-Hat and knOPPIX) came about as the founder, @Muts, was doing an in-person air-gap network penetration test lasting for two weeks in 2004. In information security (infosec) there is the need to be on the latest version. A fresh start in March 2013.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

I've got a lot of industry certifications, but having all those paper degrees proved to be a poor equivalent to having actual hands on experience in information security. Vamosi: So what am I missing here. Here's an accomplished woman with five master's degrees and 15 years of experience in it.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

I've got a lot of industry certifications, but having all those paper degrees proved to be a poor equivalent to having actual hands on experience in information security. Vamosi: So what am I missing here. Here's an accomplished woman with five master's degrees and 15 years of experience in it.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It has been the official home for all things social engineering for 12 years straight. SEVillage is also the home for all social engineering speeches at DEF CON. Friday launched the Social Engineering Capture the Flag 4 Kids (SECTF4Kids). The SEVillage was established back in 2010 at DEF CON 18.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 11, 2023

Tib3rius from White Oak Security discusses his experience as a web application security pen tester, his OSCP certification, and how he’s giving back to the community with his Twitch , Youtube , and tools he's made available on GitHub. So honestly, every single kind of web app is just a portal to information. VAMOSI: Yeah.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Today’s columnist, David Trepp of BPM LLP, says detailed pen tests will show how systems can handle future attacks on email and other critical systems. Here’s how organizations can get the most out of pen tests: Understand how well email safeguards work. Testing should also include outbound email data loss prevention controls.

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